Multimedia Learning

Practical Ideas for Designing Better E-Learning by David Anderson

Macbeth Motion Comic as E-learning Scenario Model

By

If you’re an e-learning designer looking for examples of engaging scenarios, visual storytelling and learner control all in one asynchronous course, you’re in for a real treat with this Macbeth motion comic. “Macbeth? As in Shakespeare Macbeth?” Yes, that Macbeth. Admittedly, Shakespeare knew a thing or two about writing and storytelling. But before you say, […]

Learning Solutions 2010

By

Learning Solutions 2010 We’re one week away from Learning Solutions in Orlando. Not only am I presenting on visual design, assisting Patty Shank with her rapid e-learning workshop, participating in a panel event and working the booth, but it’s also the week we learn the results of the Lingos Global Giveback competition. Tom and I donated our time and submitted […]

Type War: Learn to Identify Common Typefaces

By

Type War: Learn to Identify Common Typefaces My high school Spanish teacher used to always chant “Repetition is the mother of learning!” I’ve always believed that which is probably why I’m a fan of flash cards and posting notes around my house when I want to learn something new. Font game Typewar is a fun […]

Using Improv’s Principle of Agreement to Create Better Screencasts

By

Last week I was watching Screenr’s Public Stream when I noticed a common theme in the screencasts: They were all perfect. Now I don’t mean perfect in terms of audio quality, lesson structure, speaker preparedness or even content relevance. They certainly covered the range in those areas:-) By “perfect” I mean perfect in that they […]

Screenr – Screencasting Tool for Twitter

By

We released an awesome elearning tool this week. It’s called Screenr, it’s web-based, it’s completely free and the easiest screencasting tool I’ve used. Sure, because I now work for Articulate, you’re probably thinking I’m biased, and that’s fair, because I am. But I’ve also been screencasting for over ten years, produced some video training courses […]

3 Ways to Create Engaging E-learning Bullets

By

Like ’em or hate ’em, bullet points are a big part of  e-learning. And when used appropriately,  they’re an effective way to chunk content. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case.  Years of misused bullet points have altered  learners’ DNA in such a way they skip right past them. So what’s an e-learning designer to do? […]

Behind the Typeface: CooperBlack

By

Behind the Typeface: CooperBlack I found this gem in buried in my archived bookmarks while preparing for last week’s Articulate Live ‘09 session on e-learning design. This video is at least 4 years old, but it’s still one of my favorite examples of anthropomorphism for learning. Imagine Sesame Street meets Behind the Music. Anyone looking […]

Periodic Table of Typefaces

By

Squidspot offers newbie and expert designers some awesome Performance Support for type design in a Periodic Table of Typefaces. Fonts are arranged in groups and information such as font popularity, type designer and year designed are included. After you spend some time with the table, check out the awesome type resources used to determine the […]