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, PowerPoint only accepts the older embed formats. That’s okay because Screenr offers both. Just grab the older embed code from your Screenr page. Back in Powerpoint, select Insert > Video […]
Gamification of the Next Button
Looking to increase e-learning stickiness without adding extending your development timeline? This simple trick guarantees learners will remain focused on achieving their your goal: Clicking the Next Button. Try the demo:
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 just sit down and click record; they never formally prepare. If you’re one of those people who likes a more scripted approach, you might want to […]
Blaming PowerPoint for Bad E-learning is Like…
Blaming PowerPoint for boring elearning is like blaming Word for poor instructional design.
Designing 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 learners, you need to tell and show them why they should care about your quizzes and one way to do that is with video quizzes. So how do you show them? Here’s a way: Design video quizzes that […]
3 Creative Examples for 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-learning?” is one of the most popular questions we hear in E-Learning Heroes. The good news is there are many ways to design more interactivity and engagement in your courses. But sometimes, the best way […]
Visual Surprise: Special Image Effects in PowerPoint
In this PowerPoint tutorial, you’ll learn how to create some classic visual surprise effects in PowerPoint.
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 challenge my teammates to see who could create the most unique, animated buttons for our e-learning courses. Fun times. If you’re creating rapid e-learning in PowerPoint […]
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 wealth of interactive graphics offers e-learning designers a rare opportunity to view and analyze multiple design models and approaches on a single topic. Here are three ways e-learning designers […]
Creative Process: 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 for e-learning designers to showcase their best Articulate work while competing for fame and prizes. One of the biggest challenges for many e-learning designers is coming up with a visual […]
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