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PSA: Dangers of Vertical Video Syndrome

PSA: Dangers of Vertical Video Syndrome Vertical videos are bad. The good news is that you can take steps to prevent vertical video syndrome. Learn about the two types of peopl[...]

Dump the Next Button: Increase Learner Engagement with NEXTCHA

Build repetition into your courses is to mimic the CAPTCHA concept and replace your e-learning next button with NEXTCHA.

Enthread - web based image editor

Simple and efficient image editor with some nice filter effects.

TubeChop

TubeChop allows you to easily chop a funny or interesting section from any YouTube video and share it.

5-Point Makeover Process for PowerPoint and E-learning

Simple visual copy editing process for PowerPoint and E-learning makeovers that addresses core design elements in every slide.

Using VocabGrabber to Quickly Generate Vocabulary Lists

VocabGrabber lets you automatically create lists of vocabulary from any text or e-learning script.

Transcribe: free online application for transcribing audio interviews

Here's a quick and easy way to transcribe e-learning audio interviews.

Fount: Easily Identify Fonts On Websites and Blogs

Fount: Identify any web font you see! Fount will tell you which web font in your font-stack you are actually seeing – not just what is supposed to be seen. It’ll also tell you [...]

Learning Objectives or Multiple Choice Quiz?

We used to refer to poorly written objectives as "stray dogs" and "broken promises" because they never showed up after the opening screen. It kind of makes you wonder why learning [...]

How to Embed Screenr Videos Into PowerPoint

Screenr's embed codes make it super easy to insert screencasts directly into PowerPoint. So, while most times you'll work with the newer <iframe> embed codes, PowerPoi[...]

CuePrompter: A Screencaster's Best Friend?

People prepare for screencasts in different ways. Some folks will create detailed outlines, while others might jot down a few talking points. And then there are those who can j[...]

Blaming PowerPoint for Bad E-learning is Like...

Good reminder: Blaming PowerPoint for boring elearning is like blaming Word for poor instructional design.

Designing Video Quizzes in Articulate Quizmaker

Video Quizzes in Articulate Quizmaker Here’s a newsflash: most e-learning quizzes aren’t much fun for the learner. But you already knew that, right? To engage today’s restless lea[...]

3 Creative Examples for Using Lesson Plans in Your E-learning Courses

Using Lesson Plans in Your E-learning Courses Many e-learning designers are understandably focused on creating more engaging courses these days. In fact, “How can I build better e[...]

How to Use Flash Rollover Buttons in Articulate

Everyone loves rollover buttons, right? I know I do. In fact I often lose my time playing with interesting and exaggerated rollovers. Years ago, before I knew "better," I'd cha[...]

3 Things E-learning Designers Can Learn from the Oil Spill Interactive Graphics

In the weeks since the Deepwater Horizon, news agencies have produced dozens of interactive graphics, timelines, videos and infographics covering every angle of the event. This [...]

Creative Process: Designing a Hollywood Movie Poster

Designing a Hollywood Movie Poster As many of you know, the Academy Awards of E-learning, aka Articulate 2010 Guru Awards, is coming up. The Guru Awards are a great opportunity fo[...]