Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

And at the end of the post you’ll find the original PowerPoint file for you to download and deconstruct. I combined shapes in PowerPoint 2010 to cut a hole in the lid and make it transparent. Here’s a quick mockup of how you could use the laptop image in an elearning course. Do you want to try building it in PowerPoint?

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 11, 2011

In a previous post, I share 15 free display graphics that are commonly seen in elearning courses. The cool thing is that all of these are created in PowerPoint; so you can learn to build your own. Recently, community member Efrat Maor shared a bunch of displays and free PowerPoint templates that she created.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 28, 2012

In the following image, you can see my mocked up screen and one way I could use it for an elearning course. It’s not a verbatim copy of the website, but as you look it over you’ll notice many similarities and how I worked elements of the web design into my rapid elearning template. PowerPoint’s No Longer a Slideshow Freak!

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Templates Rapid eLearning ASTD ISPI 84

Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 8, 2013

Other files shared by your peers in the community: Clotheslines template (PowerPoint). Miscellaneous office backgrounds (PNG & PowerPoint): desk and mailroom. Slide background (PowerPoint). Digital numbers (PowerPoint). If you’re interested in a workshop in your area, have your local ISPI or ASTD chapter contact me.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 20, 2011

We all know this is true by the number of anti-PowerPoint bullet rants we see on a weekly basis. I'm a big fan of scenario-based and simulation eLearning; these take longer to Design, but the outcome is worth it. These two phases are likely where a good number of rapid eLearning development projects find themselves confined.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 9, 2011

I get lots of questions from those who are just getting started with rapid elearning. They want to know what they can do to build good elearning. Good books to get started: e-Learning By Design. e-Learning & the Science of Instruction. Guide to e-Learning. Learn to use the tools.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 5, 2011

On top of all of that, applications like PowerPoint provide a lot of free graphics and templates and it’s easy to rely on those for the design part of the course. While these limitations are legitimate and present some obvious challenges, there’s no reason why you can’t take a step forward learning some basic graphic design concepts.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

If you’re interested in a workshop in your area, have your local ISPI or ASTD chapter contact me. Two workshops: Rapid E-Learning (AM) & Build Interactive E-Learning (PM). Rapid E-Learning Workshop. Rapid E-Learning Design Workshop. The Power of Rapid E-Learning.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 19, 2011

Generally we think elearning is built to change behaviors or improve performance, but that’s not always the case. Many organizations use the rapid elearning tools just to share information. There are also quite a few people who use the rapid elearning tools because it allows them to quickly build multimedia content.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 16, 2012

I’ve been doing this PowerPoint stuff for so long that I often think the tips I share are common knowledge and everyone knows them. Over the years I’ve shared all sorts of PowerPoint tips and tricks. So in today’s post, I’ve included a list with every single PowerPoint tip shared in the blog up to this point.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 12, 2011

I get a lot of questions about upgrading to PowerPoint 2010. Most people who ask are still using PowerPoint 2003. Starting with PowerPoint 2007, there are many features that make the rapid elearning process much more efficient. PowerPoint lets me add all sorts of cool effects and shadows. Simple as that.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Many organizations have rules on using PowerPoint. But there’s a difference between elearning courses and slide presentations. How you use PowerPoint and its features is different; and so is the output. PowerPoint is a Diverse Tool. The goal shouldn’t be to force a single guideline to all uses of PowerPoint.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 30, 2012

A few years back, I was at a workshop where the PowerPoint team was showing some of the new features in the soon-to-be-released PowerPoint 2010. The PowerPoint developer demonstrated how to customize the ribbon toolbar in PowerPoint. And that’s a pretty powerful feature, especially for rapid elearning developers.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

In a recent post we looked at ways to build interactive elearning even if using PowerPoint to build the courses. So in today’s post I’ll show you how I created the PowerPoint interaction. This lets us look at some essential production tips when using PowerPoint to build interactive elearning. PowerPoint Tutorials.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

A lot of rapid elearning content finds its roots in repurposed classroom slides. A great way to get out of the PowerPoint look is to create screens that hold content in different ways. And many elearning courses use characters in front of projection screens. They also included the original PowerPoint files.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Here’s a common issue: your client gives you a PowerPoint file that doesn’t look all that great. In PowerPoint you can build as many master slides and layouts as you need. PowerPoint has a feature that lets you find and replace fonts. The Replace Fonts feature is one of those that are kind of buried in PowerPoint.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 17, 2016

Many of them do a great job given their limited resources, but to build courses that are engaging, interactive, and meet learning objectives requires more than a basic understanding of PowerPoint and learning to find free clip art. And of course, participate in your local ATD , ISPI , and STC chapters. Register here.

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eLearning Learning Posts

JULY 7, 2010

10 Free Audio Programs to Use for E-Learning - Rapid eLearning Blog , June 1, 2010 I’m no audio engineer. Course Content Authoring Tools – Open Source (Free) - eLearning 24-7 , June 7, 2010 Below is a list of course authoring tools – think “rapid e-learning authoring software&#.

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