Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 23, 2021

While I often share those recordings on my blog as they happen, this is the first time I have compiled a complete list like this. I’m linking to blog posts about the presentations rather than directly to the recordings because I often include links to resources or further information in my posts.

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Ninja Tropic

MARCH 6, 2025

Custom eLearning Course Development: From Concept to Completion Organizations are increasingly turning to custom eLearning solutions to meet their unique training needs. This article delves into the process of custom eLearning course development, providing practical insights from concept to completion. The result?

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 25, 2022

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. User Experience Design. h/t Sarah Mercier) While this isn’t about learning, it’s about usability–and that is important in how people perceive and interact with elearning. Laws of UX.

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Thinkdom

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In this blog post, we explore the intricate balance between quality and speed in rapid e-learning content creation. Understanding Rapid eLearning Content Development It is crucial to first grasp the essence of rapid eLearning content creation. Another key feature of Rapid eLearning Development is scalability.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. Currently, you can use the free plan for short samples as long as you provide attribution. I like the differentiation here between “informational resources” and “educational resources.”

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 26, 2021

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. Share everything you know Chris Lema writes about the benefits of blogging and sharing your knowledge generously. The images created with Visiwig are free for personal and commercial use.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 6, 2021

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on Twine resources, video review and creation tools, a chatbot example, and an online marketplace for elearning assets. Twine resources. Twine Resources.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 17, 2023

The biggest shift for me is that more of my work now comes from networking and referrals rather than from my blog and portfolio. If I was starting over now, I’d register a domain right away and create my blog as part of my website and portfolio. Watch the recording. You can watch the recording of the presentation on YouTube.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 27, 2024

ChatGPT was #4 on the list last year, and I expect that more AI tools This image, like many on my blog recently, was created in Midjourney, with text added in Affinity Designer. I have primarily been using it for my blog and for personal samples and experimentation, but I have started using it for client projects as well.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 8, 2022

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on insights for L&D, Twine, game design, graphic design, and quality assurance for elearning. This list is heavy on evidence-informed design. Graphic design.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Planning and designing branching scenarios. Tools and resources. Do you have/recommend a certain scenario template you use when designing your scenarios? What resources can you recommend to help trainers further develop this skill? During the Q&A, I mentioned a new branching scenario resource I created.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 8, 2023

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on character images and other illustrations, AI image editing tools and tips, Twine, scenario examples and tools, and instructional design skills. Available in SVG and PNG.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 12, 2019

If you’re hoping to move into a career in instructional design, chances are you need to learn some of the common technology. This is part 4 in a series about how to become an instructional designer. Free Trials. Both of these tools offer free trials. Captivate Resources. Captivate Resources.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 11, 2022

This course includes opportunities to learn by doing, plus presentations, resources, and feedback to help you create a branching scenario from start to finish. What additional resources are included? The course includes templates, samples, reading material, and curated resources. We’ll have 8 live, virtual sessions.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 3, 2023

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on inclusive and accessible learning, free images, font pairing, scenarios, and tools to improve organization and productivity. Free images and icons. Atlas Icons. Font pairing.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on scenario-based learning (SBL) research, working with Twine, learning experience design (LXD), 360 images, VR resources, and elearning development time calculators.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 10, 2021

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on instructional design research and principles, productivity, video, animation, visual design, an elearning example, and my article on scenario-based learning for TD Magazine.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 6, 2024

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links about once a month here on my blog. This post includes links related to AI image and video generation, analytics, elearning distribution, neurodivergence, accessibility, training development time, stock videos, and web development.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 12, 2022

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on writing branching scenarios, free tools, content curation, xAPI, and getting started in Storyline. Learningworld Design. Free tools. Writing branching scenarios.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 2, 2019

Everyone working in instructional design, learning experience design, or elearning should have a portfolio. This post on building an instructional design portfolio includes what to include and additional tips. Both Articulate and Adobe offer 30-day free trials. Free and Low Cost Hosting Options.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 4, 2023

While I often share those recordings on my blog as they happen, this is a more comprehensive list, compiled into a single post. All of these recordings are free, although some require registration. You’ll leave this session with an approach to weaving different aspects of scenarios together to bring your eLearning to life.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 30, 2023

What professional organizations are useful for instructional designers? This post is part of a series about instructional design careers. The Learning Guild, ATD, TLDC, Training Magazine Network, and LDA all provide both free and paid resources for instructional designers and other learning and development professionals.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2022

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. A 5-part story structure for elearning based on DnD campaigns, with an example of a conflict management scenario. Here is the 5 steps DnD story framework I use to design stories for my e-learning modules : 1.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 16, 2022

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. Even if you create the palette using another tool, you could check it with this free tool to note which colors have sufficient contrast when used together. Accessibility and disability.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links about once a month here on my blog. This post includes links to four AI tools, visual and UI design, predictions and trends for L&D in 2024, scenarios and simulations, and Articulate Rise. Meeting and productivity tools were popular.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 16, 2024

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links about once a month here on my blog. I’m experimenting with AI image tools to create images for my blog posts. This was created in Playground and edited in Affinity Designer. Consensus searches research and provides summaries.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links about once a month here on my blog. I’m experimenting with AI image tools to create images for my blog posts. There’s a free option available to try it out. LXD defined What is learning experience design?

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links about once a month here on my blog. Examples of portfolios Must-See eLearning Portfolio Examples | The eLearning Designer’s Academy by Tim Slade Tim Slade has collected some of his favorite elearning portfolios.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 28, 2024

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links about once a month here on my blog. This post includes links related to AI, accessibility, storytelling, troubleshooting Storyline, PowerPoint design tips, freelancing, animation, and translation.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 25, 2024

Here’s the quote I provided with my early review: Looking to move away from endless review cycles, inconsistent learning design, and haphazard quality processes? It doesn’t cost you anything extra, but if you purchase through my link, I earn a small amount of money to help pay for hosting this blog.

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Paradiso

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

AI helps instructional designers create content that speaks to the learner and supports trainers in delivering experiences that truly resonate with each employee. Continuous Learning AI supports continuous learning by giving employees instant access to personalized resources.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 19, 2024

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links about once a month here on my blog. I’m experimenting with AI image tools to create images for my blog posts. This was created in Playground and edited in Affinity Designer. Here are four ways chatbots optimize learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 14, 2020

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. I haven’t tried this yet, but there’s a free version that would be enough to test it out. Trianglify.io · Low Poly Pattern Generator Free tool for creating triangle patterns.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on AI image and video tools and tips, pricing elearning and ILT development, and how to grab the attention of learners. The robot painting image above was created in Ideogram.)

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on story design, visual design and usability, tools, and templates. Story design. Rance Green summarizes the structure for instructional story design. Rance Greene.

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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Are you about to spend valuable time and resources developing new eLearning content? Before you do, take a moment to read these 9 tips for re-purposing your existing eLearning materials. How To Repurpose eLearning Content. Why let valuable eLearning content sit around and collect dust when you can use it time and again?

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This is post #3 in a series about how to become an instructional designer. I know many instructional designers were originally teachers or trainers who changed careers (just like I did). However, just like every other field, instructional design has its own set of jargon and specialized knowledge. Free Online Resources.

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