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Rapid eLearning Through Software Simulations And Screencasts

Upside Learning

Previously when I discussed freeform and template-based rapid content authoring tools, I kept software simulation tools aside. The main reason was that such simulation tools are not always used for developing just any type of learning but focused on training content creation for a specific software application or system.

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Expectations From eLearning Authoring Tools

Upside Learning

For example, a feature that lets users “import” existing PowerPoint presentations into the authoring tool is different from authoring and publishing eLearning content from within PowerPoint (using a plug-in toolbar). While some try doing freeform authoring through a template-based authoring tool.

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Free Background Music for Your E-learning Courses

Rapid eLearning

I like to add background audio to my screencast tutorials. 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? Here’s a great job board for e-learning, instructional design, and training jobs.

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Five Presentation Tips for Webinars & Tutorials

Rapid eLearning

Hope these tips come in handy when you do your next webinar, presentation, or screencast tutorial. 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? Click here to view the tutorial on YouTube.

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Here’s a Free Application to Help with Tutorials & Screencast Videos

Rapid eLearning

How to Display Keyboard Shortcuts during Screencast Tutorials. This is perfect for webinars and screencast tutorials. How to Customize the Keyboard Shortcut Display for Screencast Tutorials. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro.

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Answers to Frequently Asked Rapid E-Learning Questions

Rapid eLearning

There are a few common issues when working with rapid elearning tools. Typically, with a form-based tool, you have limited customizations outside of changing the template colors and fonts. We tend to gravitate towards the templates and placeholder structure that PowerPoint provides. Think of it like a Jell-O mold.

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Free PowerPoint Template & Simple Way to Share Files

Rapid eLearning

Here’s a quick screencast tour of how it works. Free PowerPoint Template. It’s got a clean interface that could easily be adapted to an elearning course. So I used the site to inspire a new free PowerPoint template. Here’s a demo of the Airdropper-inspired template in action. Click here to view the template tour.