Rapid eLearning

APRIL 9, 2019

Here’s a PowerPoint tip: build your e-learning course graphics in PowerPoint. PowerPoint is great for simple graphic design projects. All of those graphics were built in PowerPoint. All of those graphics were built in PowerPoint. I cover a lot of little PowerPoint tips. 07:45 | Save slide as image.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 22, 2023

There’s a lot of promise to artificial intelligence (AI) for image generation. However, as it currently works it’s not as simple as prompting an image and getting something perfect to download and use. However, using the images for production work can be a challenge. AI can generate a lot of nice results quickly.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The Internet is rife with free things, especially free stock image sites. However, there are usually three main issues with the free stock image sites: The free stock images aren’t really free. The free stock image sites are only there to point to for-pay stock image sites.

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BrightCarbon

JANUARY 31, 2019

Both PowerPoint and Google Slides offer some great image editing tools that are so easy to use you don’t need to be an expert to make your presentation look striking, but we’re going to focus our time today on what Google Slides image editing can offer. Choose the image you want to insert and click Open.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 15, 2019

I’ve been playing around with ideas to get old Flash course content into a new HTML5 course. Grabbing the media like images, video, and audio is usually not as challenging. Use PowerPoint to Transcribe Text for HTML5 E-Learning. The new version of PowerPoint has a dictate feature. Then you make your edits.

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LearnDash

MAY 26, 2013

Creative Commons: The never ending search for stock photography – may as well start at the source! Google Image Search: Great for getting ideas for your elearning images. Stock Exchange: See a theme yet? Images are in high demand, especially free ones. Fences can do just that.

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BrightCarbon

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Saying that images are key tools for visual communication may seem obvious, but it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of using pretty pictures in a presentation simply because they’re pretty. Images can be so much more than decoration! Tips for choosing presentation images. Keep your images diverse. Avoid stereotypes.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 28, 2023

There are times we’re asked to work on projects where the client’s ideas are wrong or what they want to do won’t produce the results they want. Be confident in explaining your ideas and why they are suitable for the course. I also like to collect resources and e-learning design books that back up my ideas.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 13, 2021

Here are a few ideas. Get your free PowerPoint templates and free graphics & stock images. There’s a lot that happens between getting the course uploaded and then delivered to those who need to consume it. And then after that, what happens next? Implementation Strategy. Getting Started?

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Fly Plugins

APRIL 2, 2024

Choose or create an eye-catching and relevant hero image This step is optional, but can go a long way to either 1) break up your copy so that it doesn’t feel like a traditional long-form sales page or 2) convey a tangible benefit to a digital product through the use of a product mockup.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

This is usually in PowerPoint; and it’s easy enough to import a PowerPoint slide into an e-learning application, add a quiz, and call it good. They’re designed to get you to think about some new idea and how you’d build it. You’ll get some neat ideas for your own courses. Getting Started?

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 5, 2023

What is the Current State of Mouseover Interactions Mouseover interactions are fine and are also often used for creative ideas or to provide a certain type of aesthetic. In the example below, the tool tips provide quick access to hints on where to learn more. However, a lot has changed over the past few years. Mobile Devices. Getting Started?

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 31, 2020

Ideas for Free Illustrations. If you’re not sure how to use them, they offer a few examples that may give you some ideas. I’d consider them to be good decorative images to either set a tone for your course or add some visual interest. Get your free PowerPoint templates and free graphics & stock images.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 8, 2021

Here are a few ideas. Get your free PowerPoint templates and free graphics & stock images. Learning requires some level of interest and motivation from the person taking the course. The good news is there are things we can do to engage people and tap into their motivation. Add Value to Motivate Learners.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 9, 2023

While the modules shared by participants may not always be actual courses, they present innovative ideas and interesting solutions that could be easily adapted to most courses. Do you have any ideas to share? Even if you decide not to participate, we recommend checking out the recap posted every Thursday. Getting Started?

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Mindflash

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Continuing the recent trend of PowerPoint in the news , I stumbled upon an article in USA Today that provided some tips and advice for designing more engaging presentations. Having moved beyond the basics, I’m looking for cool techniques and new tools to augment my PowerPoint designs and help me take them from good to great.

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eLearningArt

JULY 11, 2012

One of the most important elements of good scenarios, quizzes, and templates is the background image. Here’s what I had come up with: You can download the source files of the images above. Here are some examples of the some background effects you can create in in PowerPoint. Feel free to use them in your courses.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 17, 2019

I’ve shared some ideas in previous posts with links to some examples , free templates , production ideas , and recommended books. Even though gamification and games aren’t the same thing, often I look for game user interfaces (GUI) to provide some simple visual ideas. Many stock image sites sell GUIs.

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Mindflash

JANUARY 31, 2011

I blame it on PowerPoint. Some people might call me lazy but, for 99% of the drawing or photo editing projects I do, PowerPoint has everything I need to crank out a polished final product in no time flat. Use PowerPoint to… 1. Here’s an example of some punchy PowerPoint self-promotion.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Here are three general ideas to stimulate your thinking when it comes to e-learning content: Stay in the right lane. Get your free PowerPoint templates and free graphics & stock images. So what’s the solution? Here’s a great job board for e-learning, instructional design, and training jobs. Getting Started?

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This lets you throw out other ideas to push the envelope a bit. Get your free PowerPoint templates and free graphics & stock images. That’s why it’s important to expose them to diverse learning opportunities. Collect examples of diverse types of courses and learning activities. Getting Started?

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

In a recent webinar, we discussed general ideas around accessible e-learning, common design challenges, and some ways to overcome them. One of the tips was to plan for accessibility from the start because it’s not a good idea to retrofit 508 or WCAG compliance into existing e-learning courses. Getting Started?

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The Training by Nelle Blog | Corporate Training and Consulting

OCTOBER 3, 2019

SLIDE SHOW PRESENTATIONS It's no surprise that PowerPoint , Google Slides , or Zoho Show are the major players when it comes to presentation platforms. PowerPoint or Keynote), you're good to go. Don't feel pressured to choose everything. Start small, check in with your employees (get their input), and build from there.

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Origin Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Image Credit – Freepik.com. If you flinch at the idea of downloading a 20 MB forwarded video on Whatsapp or Viber, you know what we are talking about. PowerPoint Presentations. While blog posts are great for process-oriented instruction, PowerPoint slideshows are a great medium to explain concepts.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 6, 2011

Software tools such as Articulate Presenter or Adobe Presenter allow you to transition your current PowerPoint into a streamlined e-Learning modules complete with narration, interactive quizzes, and Flash-based output compression. Some of my photography can be seen in local art galleries and online through National Geographic image stock.

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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. It’s a great example with some really neat ideas. Learn to work with 3D models in PowerPoint and bring them into your e-learning courses. Get your free PowerPoint templates and free graphics & stock images.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 14, 2011

I've previously covered how to easily manipulate stock images , but Trond's ideas were decidedly more high brow.and fun. Now that it's been presented to me I am flooded with ideas where this could be really dynamic in learning modules. And for some serious professional quality: [link]. "  

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It allows a person to explore and play with ideas. If you need ideas, ask in the e-learning community. Get your free PowerPoint templates and free graphics & stock images. There’s value in construction. Look at the last course you built. Identify the “what ifs.” Getting Started?

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TalentLMS

JANUARY 11, 2016

Most instructional designers take the safer route – PowerPoint or a tool that produces the “PowerPoint effect”. In order to create an unforgettable eLearning experience, you need to think outside the “PowerPoint – box”. Metaphors create a visual image of a relatively abstract concept, making it easier to understand.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

What tends to be the most difficult is producing new ideas. For example, you could say, “in this example, I wanted to play around with animation ideas…” Be the expert. Get your free PowerPoint templates and free graphics & stock images. Start slow and be consistent. Commit to one per month.

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Mike Taylor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Over our recent holiday weekend, while looking at some automation and #NoCode tools for something else, an idea popped up for a way to highlight a lot more tech tools & tips. So this is the maiden voyage for that idea and the game plan is to do this as a 2nd weekly post every Tuesday. What do you think? Last Week’s Apps of the Day.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 1, 2021

Here are three ideas to help manage your e-learning resources. You consume the content to get exposed to ideas and information, but the application (or interactivity) happens elsewhere, whether that’s personal reflection or activities in the real world. Get your free PowerPoint templates and free graphics & stock images.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It’s a good idea to get the content reviewed and confirmed before investing too much time in building the course. I’d seek them out for brand consideration, messaging, and media collateral like images and videos. Get your free PowerPoint templates and free graphics & stock images. And at what point.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Here are a few ideas that may work: You get six theme colors. Get your free PowerPoint templates and free graphics & stock images. I recommend that you define a theme color structure and then use them consistently. How to Set Up Theme Colors. But you don’t really need to use all six. Getting Started?

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Mike Taylor

JANUARY 21, 2022

When you publish ideas, you create your own “Serendipity Vehicle” — a magnet for ideas and people and opportunities from potentially every corner of the globe. If your ideas resonate with people, people will discover you and bring you unexpected opportunities. Via @hubermanlab ). Why We Should Learn in Public.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Look at advertising, gaming, and other entertainment industries for ideas. Get your free PowerPoint templates and free graphics & stock images. However, I’d say there are thousands of other examples outside of e-learning, where multimedia effectively integrates audio into the experience. Got any tips and tricks?

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 24, 2022

I’ll cover three common ones and some ideas on how to get around them. Get your free PowerPoint templates and free graphics & stock images. And to compound the frustration, many of those courses are narrated by the world’s slowest talkers. If a locked course is a frustrating experience, why do so many exist?

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