Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Free Illustrations for E-Learning. I used one of the free illustrations from Blush which is a great site for illustrations. PowerPoint Tutorial. Here’s a video tutorial that walks through these steps in more detail. Free E-Learning Resources. Free E-Learning Resources.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 12, 2022

To avoid these issues, I use SyncToy, a free application from Microsoft to back-up my files at night. I am on Windows 11 and as you see in the tutorials below, it still works fine. Here’s a tutorial that shows how to set up and sync two folders using Microsoft SyncToy. View the SyncToy tutorial on YouTube.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 20, 2019

There are a lot of free graphics files available online. Many of the free graphics are illustrations that are.EPS or.SVG files. Photopea is a free app where you can edit graphics files online. I’ve included two quick tutorials to feature a few of thing things I like about the free application.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

She incorporated the 3D models from PowerPoint to create videos that she added to her e-learning course. Click here to view the e-learning example. She also included a quick tutorial to show how she built it. There’s also a free download for practice. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 24, 2016

PowerPoint Tutorials. I’ve included a couple of tutorials to show how to create the circle avatar effect and how to work with connectors. Some quick tips and tutorial on how to create additional connection points in PowerPoint shapes. And to make things easier, here’s a free template. Free Downloads.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

One of my favorite sites for free stock images is Unsplash.com. They provide hundreds of free stock images with a Creative Commons Zero license. That means you can do anything with the images, whether free or commercial. It works well in an elearning context. You can download the free template it here.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

How to Display Keyboard Shortcuts during Screencast Tutorials. This is perfect for webinars and screencast tutorials. Here’s a quick tutorial where I show how it works and how it would look in your software training. How to Customize the Keyboard Shortcut Display for Screencast Tutorials. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Squoosh.app is a free service from Google that compresses large images. You can learn more about the app here. Here’s a quick tutorial to see how it works. Click here to view the tutorial on YouTube. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

In a previous post, I explained when to use emojis for e-learning and three ways to insert them into your courses. Create Free Emojis. Here’s a site where you can create free custom emojis. Here’s quick tutorial that shows how to use the free emoji site. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 22, 2023

Quick Microlearning Course for Creating AI Illustrated Characters I used Rise 360 to put together a simple course that shows the process I go through to create the free illustrated characters I’ve been sharing. Lots of really good sessions to improve your course design skills and learn some cool tips using Articulate 360.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 11, 2015

Most of us are scrambling to find free assets to use in our presentations and elearning courses. The good news is that there are more than enough free stock images available, such as these three earlier posts where I shared 80 free stock photos , 45 free stock photos , and 60 more free stock photos.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Here’s a list of all of the free resources shared in this blog and a few bonuses. Free Bonus. Here are a few bonus items not included in previous posts: Free e-book: The Definitive Guide to Multi-Device E-Learning. Free image editor: Pixlr. Free Applications. Free Multimedia.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Explainer courses present key content critical to the learning experience. This can be content like user manuals, video tutorials, company policies, etc. What would you add to this list if someone asked about getting their e-learning program started? Want to learn more? These courses combine content with context.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

It just means that a lot of the tutorials shared over the past ten years are not as relevant as they were when they were first published, such as working with clip art (which is now defunct). How to Create a Rapid E-Learning Tab in PowerPoint. Over 30 Free PowerPoint & E-Learning Templates.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 1, 2020

One place where they work well is when I am doing quick screencast tutorials. And the right track with a good beat can set a tone and help move the tutorial along. Feel free to share them by clicking on the comments link. Here's Why You Need an E-Learning Portfolio. Free E-Learning Resources.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 6, 2018

I get a lot of questions about free ways to share courses and portfolios. In previous posts, I shared t ips on managing an e-learning portfolio and I also shared a few ways to share courses online for free. Another way to get free storage to share your courses and files is via Google’s Storage Platform.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 24, 2021

Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Free E-Learning Resources. Want to learn more? Check out these articles and free resources in the community. Participate in the weekly e-learning challenges to sharpen your skills.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Click here to view the tutorial on YouTube. Click here to view the tutorial on YouTube. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Upcoming E-Learning Events. Articulate Roadshow: Learn more and register here. Getting Started?

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 23, 2011

Two things always stand out during these trips: There is no one way to do elearning. Some people build courses, some create marketing material, and some use the rapid elearning software to create multimedia information. One of the sessions I did in Atlanta was on how to get the graphics you need for your rapid elearning courses.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Share your source files and do quick tutorials. Whether you build a portfolio as an active job seeker or to document your learning, it’s a good practice to develop. If so, feel free to share a link and share your thoughts. Free E-Learning Resources. Want to learn more? Do you have a portfolio?

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 4, 2020

Click here to view the tutorial on YouTube. Below are the basic steps, but watch the tutorial above for more detail: Once the course is complete, publish the Storyline course in Word. I use 7zip (a free application). Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 26, 2019

Here are three recent tutorials that I created to answer some questions in the community. The tutorials offer little bonus tips and focus on some production nuances that aren’t always apparent to new users. E-Learning Tip: Simulate Right-Click Interactions on Mobile Devices. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 7, 2017

In the e-learning community, a number of people shared free icons and shapes. And they’re great for your courses, so make sure to take advantage of all of those free resources. Looking at the free icons reminded me of simple trick we show in our PowerPoint workshops. There are two video tutorials below.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 20, 2016

I also added a tutorial video for those who want to learn more about using the template for a simple quiz in Storyline. Free Quiz Template: Storyline. You can download the free template here. Free quiz template download: Storyline. I share some tips in this tutorial video. Free Quiz Template: PowerPoint.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 24, 2017

Earlier I shared this free microlearning template. Here’s a series of video tutorials that show how to create the simple, yet powerful microlearning template. Here’s a series of video tutorials that show how to create the simple, yet powerful microlearning template. Click here to view the tutorial.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 14, 2019

Here’s some content that spans the past decade or so of rapid e-learning. When we launched the Rise 360 , I wrote about the new approach to rapid e-learning. Here’s a tutorial to learn more about the scenario block where I used some of this scenario for the demo. Want to learn more?

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

How to Edit SVG in PowerPoint Video Tutorial. Here’s a video tutorial where I show how to convert and edit an SVG in PowerPoint. Click here to watch the YouTube tutorial. That should open the doors to all sorts of possibilities as you find free SVG files at those various sites that offer free stock images.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 10, 2018

Watch the tutorial below to get more of the specific detail. And here’s a bonus tutorial on how I created the 3D pop-out header image above. Click here to view the YouTube tutorial. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 14, 2020

Watch the tutorial on YouTube. Super easy and it doesn’t require that they have access to your e-learning application. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Upcoming E-Learning Events. Free E-Learning Resources.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 8, 2019

Watch the tutorial on YouTube. ShareX is free and works great. Watch the tutorial on YouTube. Those are two free to low-cost options to quickly get the text from previous e-learning courses. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 9, 2019

Here’s a detailed tutorial that walks through the process of creating similar graphics in PowerPoint. Click here to view the PowerPoint tutorial on YouTube. The links below take you to specific parts of the tutorial. The tutorial above shows how I created the images. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Many of the rapid elearning courses I see use whiteboards or chalkboards. You can buy stock images of these, but it’s easy enough to create them in PowerPoint. Here are a few tutorials on how to create some display boards with a few extra production tips. Tutorials: How to create a chalkboard graphic.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 15, 2019

View the tutorial here. Use Google Docs to Transcribe Text for HTML5 E-Learning. View the tutorial here. Use Windows to Transcribe Text for HTML5 E-Learning. View the tutorial here. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 18, 2016

I also created a quick tutorial that explains the file and how it’s constructed. View tutorial to learn how to create and customize the free flip card interaction. Download file for the free flip card interaction. Learn to Leverage the Features. Free download. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 22, 2018

Open the course and right click to access the developer tools (see tutorials below). For example, here’s a responsive e-learning course I published in Rise. How to View Responsive Courses Tutorials. Here are some quick tutorials where I go through this feature in the following browsers: Chrome. Want to learn more?

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

As you know, we have all sorts of free templates to download for your elearning courses and PowerPoint presentations. Her training was mostly a series of quick video tutorials. She wanted a nice way to present the tutorials. She wanted a nice way to present the tutorials. Click here to view the tutorial video.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

In the past, I’ve referenced a number of instructional designers who are active in the community where they share all sorts of free downloads , examples , and answer questions. His site has lots of good tutorial videos and advanced tips. Matthew’s nickname should be the “E-learning Thunder from Down Under.”

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