When I develop eLearning courses, there are many common elements that I use over and over. By identifying patterns, I can create a reusable framework that reduces development time on future courses. Tom Kuhlmann had an interesting analogy of an eLearning course being like a sandwich with the top and bottom slices of bread being the …
Synopsis When you’re working with eLearning layout templates, an important element is creating the background image that is behind the layouts. This tutorial walks you through several techniques to use textures and colors to create a custom background. Video Script Okay. So today I want to introduce you to a concept for creating backgrounds that …
Who doesn’t like free? Medical stock photos are pretty popular in eLearning right now. So I thought it would be a good time to hook you guys up with some free images. You’ll get multiple poses and angles of Carlos and Maria (the characters above) with the backgrounds clipped out, as well as some patient …
You only have one chance to make a first impression. That’s why the intro, or “splash” screen, is arguably the most important slide in your eLearning course. While it doesn’t change performance, it does set the tone for the learner’s experience. “Does this course look like it is well designed or just thrown together?” The …
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If you look closely, you’ll notice that content is delivered through conversations in many types of media… in movies, TV shows, interviews, commercials, and more. Part of the beauty of conversations is that the content is delivered and you aren’t even aware of it. In this post I’ll outline some best uses of conversations to …
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When I work with display board eLearning templates, the image of the display board is only one part of the design. You’re probably used to seeing images like this (you don’t need to read the content, it’s just a placeholder): …which is fine. But when I use display boards in my eLearning courses, the image …
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Last week I wrote about creating a rapid eLearning course prototype to get stakeholder feedback early in the development process. This week, I want to talk about how you can create and use character interaction templates to build out mini-scenarios. Here’s an example of a 2-person character interaction. I also have a few videos below …
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One of the most painful lessons I’ve learned as an instructional designer is that what I envision and what my boss or client expect are often very different. I think we’re on the same page in an initial meeting…. Then I go back to my desk, close myself off to the world and build what …
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