E-learning Uncovered

JUNE 20, 2016

Photos are a powerful tool in e-learning. Unless you can afford custom photo shoots, you likely need to purchase stock photos. You may have heard some people talk about how much they hate stock photos in e-learning : they seem cheesy, they aren’t diverse enough, or they look like the subject is in a vacuum.

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Raptivity

JUNE 15, 2020

Here are some tips that you can follow while creating your next presentation. This is the first and perhaps the most important tip to follow. Try and choose images that convey the point you are trying to make and preferably use one key image for each point instead of cluttering up the slide with multiple images.

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eFront

OCTOBER 24, 2010

News from the e-learning frontier Pages Home About Community Free e-Learning Resources Contribute to the e-Learning Community 10/24/2010 Free Stock Photos Sites for e-Learning As an e-Learning developer I had to invest a lot of time to find images for my e-Learning projects. Morgue File An easy to use free photo site.

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LearnDash

MARCH 14, 2024

Use your own graphic or stock photos to share high-quality visuals. According to Facebook, images work best when you want to drive website traffic, raise awareness, or quickly publish an ad. These ads combine images and videos. Share up to 10 images or videos, each with its own link. Carousel ads. Preview your ad.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 11, 2015

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. But whatr about the various background images? The colors would cause streaking.

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Trivantis

JUNE 18, 2014

We’ve written a lot about the importance of choosing the right images for your e-Learning projects and suggested some sources for economically priced stock photography. But what if you don’t want to spend hours searching for the perfect stock photo, or you just can’t find one that demonstrates your industry?

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 1, 2017

In the past, I’ve created conversation-driven eLearning with video, animation, and photos. After the initial video, we used cutout still photos of the same actors. This requires a custom photo shoot, but it’s much cheaper than using video for the entire course. Photos or Illustrations.

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Storyboard Hero

JUNE 25, 2023

Want to create an AI art image from your writing? They then apply these styles to input images provided by the user to create new artwork. Craiyon OpenAI, a research lab, developed a famous AI tool called DALL-E that can turn text into images. Soon, Craiyon will generate nine different images based on your sentence.

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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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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 15, 2008

Going to a stock image site and looking for just the right pictures can be very time-consuming and a drain on your limited resources. Why not create your own stock images? Obviously, this approach doesn’t work for everyone and taking good photos is an art in itself. Here are a few basic tips to get started.

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Trivantis

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Instead, you should use images to make—or reinforce—a point in a clever, clear and captivating way. Ask yourself these five questions as you’re selecting images: Does the image reinforce your message? Take the time to create your own images if your budget allows, or really search through stock photo sites to find the best image.

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Thinkdom

APRIL 12, 2024

The tool also comes with a wide range of options for stock photos and videos. In case you were wondering what the chat window looks like, here’s an image to answer your curiosity: Here’s where things get a little more granular; the kind of designs and content you need to create depend largely on how you frame your prompts.

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Mike Taylor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Learn more → Beyond Stock Photos: A Neuroscience Approach to Imagery Dr. Carmen Simon shares lessons from recent study looked at how image choice impacts buyer behavior and engagement. Cliché stock photos can feel predictable and familiar but don’t necessarily boost attention to content.

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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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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.

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eLearningArt

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

I recently created a photo slideshow (using PowerPoint) of my dad’s life-sized chess set sculpture that’s at Facebook (Go Dad!). I also included some free downloads that you can use in your own slideshows, such as the stock music I used, as well as some templates to help you with your own slideshows. Improve image quality.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 7, 2011

I've talked a lot about where to get free stock photos , about how to manipulate stock photos , and tips for creating your own graphics. All I did was drag and drop the downloaded images from Design Comics and slap a text box on it. by AJ George. This slide above took less than five minutes to build.

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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

MAY 3, 2016

It’s a great way to add texture and novelty to screens that are usually plastered with static images and bullet points. Examples of Free Stock Video Courses. Great use of stock video throughout. Find Free Stock Videos. One of the first questions that comes up is where to get free stock videos.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 4, 2010

.   So far in this graphics series we've covered whether you should use dynamic or static images and then how to best use static images if you so choose. This week I'm going to share my favorite free image sources. Recommended Free Image Sites There are many great resources for stock photos and images.

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Trivantis

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

In this new blog series, “Design Dos & Don’ts,” we’re asking designers to share essential graphic design tips and suggestions, along with what not to do in your eLearning courses. Invest in a camera and take your own stock photography,” says Trivantis designer Anthony LaQuatra. “It Don’t: Use low-res images.

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Web Courseworks

JANUARY 31, 2017

Here are 3 tips to design member engagement into your website: 1. Get rid of the stock images. We are all guilty of over-use of stock images, and as a web visitor – do they really grab your attention? Use large type to stand out, replace images with bold, emotion enhancing type. Take Real Images.

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BrightCarbon

MAY 10, 2023

Humans are hardwired to respond to images. In fact, almost half our brain is involved in visual processing and can identify images in as little as 13 milliseconds. In the image below, do you read and understand the words first or the image? This is the reason lifestyle images are so popular in the stock media industry.

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Capytech

AUGUST 12, 2020

The tips below will also help you develop a design that facilitates the learning experience rather than detracting from it. The most important image on the page will probably also be larger, plus it will be in a more prominent position. Use Professional, High-Quality Images. This includes e-learning courses.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Friday, October 30, 2009 Finding Good Photos for Your eLearning Scenarios Do you struggle with finding good stock photos to use in your eLearning scenarios? So then do you go do a custom photo shoot? Images and assets aren’t free, but well-priced and worth the investment. But usually not. Take the Survey!

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Learning with e's

MAY 21, 2018

Photo by Tup Wanders on Flickr In my previous post , I reflected on 18 years of keynote speaking in academic conferences. So I'll share some of the top tips I recommend for keynote speakers. Better still, use images and other evocative visuals to support your presentation. Images almost always evoke better memories than text.

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eLearning Brothers

JANUARY 17, 2014

I’d like to share some Articulate Storyline tips I’ve recently discovered. Tip #1: Object Timing. Well, one tip I discovered to give you more control over when your object comes in and even goes out is to right click on the object within your stage and select the Timing option within the menu. 1 to get the desired effect.

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E-learning Uncovered

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Depending on the source, stock music can be expensive and in a climate in which it’s hard to get any purchases approved, it may be viewed as frivolous. Here are my top tips for finding and working with stock music. A lot of stock photo sites also have music and sound effects. Show restraint. Book(mark) it!

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 19, 2010

.   In Parts 1-3 of this Graphics series we've covered the different learning benefits of dynamic and static images as well as some free image resources. So you've picked what kind of image you want to use and you've found them for free online. Now let's talk about image manipulation.

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Trivantis

OCTOBER 14, 2014

We provide video demos , webinars , suggestions on instructional design books to read, graphic design tips and more. . Cheesy Stock Photos. Uh oh—I think someone forgot to read our “ Be a Stock Photography Model! Camera shy but need stock photo resources? How many photos of a cat does this slide really need?

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learnWorlds

JANUARY 10, 2022

Check out this article for a brief introduction to the basics of SMO, but mainly for the great practical tips and resources we suggest to help you boost your social presence, brand awareness, and recall. Social Media Optimization Tips for your Online School. – 10 tips for your social media presence. First things first.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Sometimes finding the right images can be more difficult than originally anticipated. Your images must add value to the course, whether it is a graph or chart explaining the information, or just an example photo that the student can relate to. Do find quality images. Do choose valuable images.

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BrightCarbon

JANUARY 3, 2023

If you’re creating your own decks, you might find this starter guide useful: 5 tips for more accessible presentations. Poor disability representation can look like a token image of someone in a wheelchair – let’s leave this behind in 2022. Interactivity. A specific focus we’re expecting for 2023 is an awareness of disability diversity.

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Association eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2017

It’s better to have your own assets saved somewhere for consistent reuse than having everyone run off to keep buying stock photos or copy-pasting from Google image search every time they make a presentation or course. Start keeping assets (such as videos, graphics, etc.) That way making new courses, job aids, etc.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 24, 2010

.   Over the past few weeks we've covered whether you should use static or dynamic images, what kinds of static images promote learning, image resources, and easy image manipulation for those images that are good, but just not quite right. What if you're not skilled enough to draw your own images?

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Mike Taylor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

In my experience, most people love tech tips and tools. With that in mind, I’ve been thinking about the best way to share some of the best tech tips and tools that I discover. Pixlr | Online Photo Editor — A powerful free and premium online photo editor! What do you think? Last Week’s Apps of the Day.

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Designing Digitally

MARCH 6, 2017

Add immense value by applying these 5 design tips to eLearning. Title: Tip 1: On-screen text Description: No one likes reading long-winding paragraphs filled with jargon. Title: Tip 2: Images Description: Images speak a thousand words, which is why every image in an eLearning course should be relevant and compelling.

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