Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

When I taught Microsoft Office as a classroom trainer, I often told stories as examples. This tutorial puts layer masks in context by creating a realistic scenario (merging together two wedding photos for a client). The author even starts by explaining how to merge the photos with an easy but incorrect and destructive technique.

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Software Authoring Tools Photoshop Training 221

Mike Taylor

JULY 10, 2020

[design] – Foca Stock is a collection of free photos, videos, and templates for commercial use [design] – Design Target is a curated list of design resources [project mgt] – Teamline is a simple project management tool for Slack [design] – Projector is a design tool for creating all kinds of graphics easily.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 1, 2014

A recurring trend in flat design is the use of simplified icons in lieu of detailed drawings, images, or photos. Here's an example of how I incorporated some icons from Iconion into the slide deck for an online training course here at IconLogic: Design e-learning Microsoft PowerPoint Online Training PowerPoint Technical Communications'

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Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Your photo is show in the room and can walk around by using your mouse. They are more visual than Zoom, Webex or Microsoft Teams. Wonder me Wonder me is currently free and you can sign up to get your own Wonder room. However, it will come with paid plan at the end of next year. These tools are a great asset to me.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 10, 2016

So last week’s news that Microsoft is bringing back free clip art was a breath of fresh, kind of. About two years ago, Microsoft got rid of clip art. The good news is Microsoft has formed a partnership with Pickit which offers a pretty big library of images. Free Clip Art via Pickit. This should install Pickit.

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OpenSesame

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Microsoft Office products have been a staple of the workplace for (gasp!) Since the introduction of the first bundle of applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) in the late-80’s, Microsoft has steadily expanded the Office Suite in response to the growing needs of the modern workplace. nearly 30 years. Sharepoint.

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E-Learning Provocateur

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

360° photos. Google calls them “photo spheres” and they remind me of Microsoft’s Photosynth. Whereas Photosynth stitched together discrete photos, you record your photo sphere in a continuous circular motion. All you need to record your own photo sphere is the Cardboard Camera app.

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Vitalyst

AUGUST 10, 2020

Here are the top three things I learned from Microsoft’s Inspire conference (in no particular order!). A lot of airtime was dedicated to talking about the Microsoft Teams app, including how it can be leveraged in today’ remote environment and its new features. Photo by Andrew Neel from Pexels.

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BrightCarbon

JULY 14, 2023

PowerToys , an add-on for Windows 10 and 11, has a nifty feature called Text Extractor that can be easily installed and used to copy text from images and photos. Open the image or photo you want to extract text from and press the Extract Text shortcut. Text Extractor can be used to pull text from photos with just a few clicks.

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BrightCarbon

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

And as Microsoft continue to invest in both PowerPoint platforms, the differences appear to be getting smaller. Photo Album. ?. ?. Publish to Microsoft Stream. ?. ?. But there are some things that the Mac version of BrightSlide simply can’t do because Microsoft have not opened up access to the things we need under the hood.

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Mac PowerPoint Microsoft Brain 72

Mike Taylor

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Now with Canva, you can download your awesome Canva designs into a Microsoft Powerpoint presentation. Find photos, right inside Canva + Pexels + Pixabay. Canva has thousands of photos (free & paid) plus integrates with free options from Pexels and Pixabay. Download Canva designs as Powerpoint.

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Vitalyst

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Late last year, Microsoft announced Project Cortex, a new service that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide you with insights and expertise right in the Microsoft 365 apps you use every day. Project Cortex is still in preview, and Microsoft says it will be available in the first half of 2020.

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Vitalyst

JANUARY 27, 2020

14, 2020, Microsoft officially ended support for the Windows 7 operating system. Here’s why: Security: Now that the support deadline has passed, if a new software bug or security vulnerability is discovered in Windows 7, Microsoft is no longer required to release a patch to fix the issue on the unsupported operating system.

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Adobe Captivate

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Adobe Captivate allows a simple way to print your Captivate slides to a Microsoft Word document, however there may be times when you are required to create a Microsoft PowerPoint deck of the Captivate slides. In PowerPoint, Insert > Photo Album, and select the images from the folder that Word created.

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Mike Taylor

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Jeremy Caplan has shared a collection of sites for finding inclusive images including stock photos and illustrations. A Guide to Cloud Fonts in Microsoft Office 365. Cloud fonts are fonts hosted in the cloud by Microsoft Office, and are available in the latest versions of Office applications.

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Mike Taylor

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Stinson Design has assembled a great collection of high-quality options for photos, icons, fonts and more. ( Top Free Resources Used by a Design Agency. One of the most frequent questions I get is about where to find good, free design assets. You can also find my favorites for filling your design toolkit in this free ebook. ).

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Design Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting 105

Clark Quinn

AUGUST 18, 2020

And, so that’d put Microsoft Word at the top of my list. Diagrams are a big part of my talks, punctuated with stock photos to represent concepts (from Pixabay and occasionally Unsplash). The first way I learn is to process what I’ve seen. That, toolwise, is largely about representing and communicating. Processing Tools.

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Social Networks Tools Mac Write Blog 231

Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Moreover, this is only a small step further than the AI we already expect students to use in their essays, such as spelling and grammar checkers in Microsoft Word, or apps like Grammarly. Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash. 3 Limits to AI’s ability to write students essays’ by Claire Williams.

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Take an e-Learning Break

AUGUST 3, 2009

Spent this weekend with Microsoft stuff - lots of interesting things to share. Using rare footage and never-before-seen photos, experience Microsoft's history by year. A video series that gives you a rare glimpse into the story behind the software giant. You can download the videos in a number of different formats.

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

AUGUST 29, 2022

Did you know that if you search for “superhero” photos (whether on Google or stock photos sites), most of the images you’ll find are of white men? I chose to provide the handout as a PDF so any user can access it whether or not they have Microsoft Office installed on their computer (or whether they’re viewing on a mobile device).

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 19, 2010

Removing Stock Image Backgrounds If you have Microsoft Office 2010, you can use the new Background Removal feature found in PowerPoint, Word and Outlook to remove backgrounds easily. You don't need to have Microsoft Office 2010 to remove stock image backgrounds. Simplifying the images can make them easier on the eye.

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Clipart Authoring Tools Stock PowerPoint 178

TalentLMS

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Photo Editing Photo editing can be a key skill in designing online e-learning courses. There are many freelancers who offer photo editing services for an affordable price, as well as many tools that you can use yourself. Many websites offer free photo editing software or programs.

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

MARCH 4, 2024

Even though some apps, such as the Microsoft Office suite, will generate alt text for you, it’s rarely accurate and must always be checked. Don’t start your alt text with “image of,” “photo of,” or the like. For more information, see my post about applying the POUR principles to create accessible documents and presentations.)

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Matthew Guyan

APRIL 27, 2021

I used Microsoft Forms as the survey tool with an option for people to leave their name so that I can contact them to discuss their experience further. Photo by Anika Huizinga on Unsplash. Now I know surveys can be problematic (this was even mentioned in the book).

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Learnnovators

AUGUST 29, 2013

It is a free plug-in game from Microsoft Office Labs aimed at helping learners develop their skills in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote) in a game environment. You can run this game directly from any of your open Microsoft Office applications or by launching the program separately.

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Gamification Software Authoring Tools Photoshop 167

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 3, 2014

With a creative team of over 90 developers, designers and animators, MediaLab is a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD), Microsoft Gold Certified Solution Developer and is also Autodesk AutoCAD Certified. Without the hassle of photo shoots, lighting or video crews, 3D is exponentially more cost-effective in the end.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Not only that, but I transfer the new files to Snagit for storage and manipulation (cropping and enhancing photos) to enrich my records. I like Microsoft Excel’s “Family Tree with Details” template for storing and displaying my pedigree charts and family group records. take digital photos of these original documents.

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Scanning SnagIt Photo TechSmith 111

Web Courseworks

AUGUST 31, 2016

A photo of “the cloud” from Mashable. Google apps, for example, has your standard apps (like Microsoft Office Suite) that you once had installed onto your Mac or PC solely accessible from online. Google Drive and Google Photos have become such an easy way to store your data, and make it accessible anytime, anyplace.

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Authoring Server Web Photo 133

Storyboard Hero

JUNE 25, 2023

Picsart is primarily designed for smartphones and is widely recognized for its photo editing and design capabilities. Canva Canva is a highly popular app used for editing photos and creating designs on the web and smartphones. While the app itself is free to use, downloading images without a watermark may require payment.

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Association eLearning

MARCH 11, 2014

In our experience partnering with nonprofits and associations, one of the concerns we hear most often is about managing eLearning projects without having project management (PM) training or the budget for dedicated software like Microsoft® Project. Create a shot list for a photo or video shoot. Maintain a library of voice over talent.

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Vignettes Learning

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

The video is a presentation by Microsoft on a software (C Dragon) that integrates and captures images found in Web 2.0 We can assemble images and photos faster and present our ideas more vividly. Social Networking Extended to Social Media Networking. tools and assembles them into one image. The technology is Photosynth.

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OpenSesame

JUNE 20, 2019

The majority of the population will come up with two: Google Suite and Microsoft Office 365. At $25 per monthly user, G Suite is $10 cheaper per head than Microsoft Office’s top list price. Wider array of in-suite applications such as Hangout, Google’s communication app, Photos and Forms. Aim for Growth.

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The Training by Nelle Blog | Corporate Training and Consulting

JANUARY 18, 2022

You have a couple choices for team journaling: Create a Slack / Microsoft Teams channel An online journaling application such as Penzu or Dabble.me According to Gail Matthews, a psychologist from University of Dominican California, people who write down their goals are 20% more successful in accomplishing them than those who don’t.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 24, 2010

I made the following graphics by grouping together and altering the format of simple shapes in Microsoft PowerPoint (and I have no special graphic design talent):    Tips for Making Your Own PowerPoint Graphics. Find inspiration from actual photos and see how you could break the images down into basic shapes.

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Mike Taylor

MARCH 13, 2020

5 Quick Tips for Managing Files in Microsoft Teams. 5 Quick Tips for Managing Files in Microsoft Teams. Free Online Collaboration Offers from Microsoft, Google & Others. Free Online Collaboration Offers from Microsoft, Google & Others. design] Big collection of free photo resources coordinated by Andrew Jacobs.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Archrivals Google and Microsoft use game design to tangibly improve company processes. In 2006, Google created a game to help it tag pictures and photos on the web.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Morgue File : An easy to use free photo site, with thousands of high-resolution images. Want more FREE stock photos? Microsoft Office : Find a great selection of free PPT templates that are guaranteed to work with your PowerPoint application. Check out these 10 great ones.

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