Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 9, 2024

These are my top blog posts from 2023 plus a review of a few other accomplishments and my goals for 2024. Top new blog posts of 2023 I would never have guessed that a post on learning objectives would be my top post for the year, but this turned out to be a surprisingly controversial topic. Should We List the Learning Objectives?

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

While most of the the presentations, webinars, and podcast interviews that I do relate to scenario-based learning , I have also spoken with multiple groups about instructional design careers and freelancing. This post is a collection of all of my presentations and podcasts about instructional design careers and freelancing.

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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. These sessions will include presentations, demos, and time for questions. Each session will be recorded for you to review later. Can’t attend live?

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 17, 2021

While I nearly always pay professional voice over artists rather than record narration myself, I often end up doing minor audio edits. While I nearly always pay professional voice over artists rather than record narration myself, I often end up doing minor audio edits. In addition, my blog is a place where I try to help others learn.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 17, 2023

Back in 2015, I gave a short presentation for the Online Network of Independent Learning Professionals on finding freelance clients. Even though this presentation is several years old, my methods haven’t really changed much. Even though this presentation is several years old, my methods haven’t really changed much.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This was an updated version of one of my older presentations, customized for this university audience to focus specifically on scenario-based learning in higher ed. Scenario-based learning helps heighten the link between theory and practice by presenting students with a real-world situation and a challenge they need to overcome.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 4, 2023

I have given a number of presentations on scenario-based learning over the past few years. 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. This is your chance!

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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. The demand for effective e-learning content has never been higher. As organizations seek to adapt to evolving learning needs and technological advancements, the need to deliver quality educational material quickly is undeniable.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2022

I have also recorded several conversations about instructional design careers, freelancing, and other topics. The links below are usually to my blog posts with notes on the questions asked, what we discussed, and additional resources. Most of the time, our discussions related to scenario-based learning. Scenarios and storytelling.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

I share these links periodically here on my blog. AI tools 17 AI Tools Other than ChatGPT More options for AI tools beyond ChatGPT Tome – The AI-powered storytelling format This says “storytelling,” but it’s really an AI tool for quickly creating presentations and video.

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In this blog, we’ll highlight some of the most powerful AI tools available that are helping companies produce compelling training content with speed, creativity, and precision. Best AI Video Creation Tools for Corporate Learning Creating engaging training videos has always been a time-consuming process.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 12, 2022

I share these links periodically here on my blog. The most important aspect of branching scenarios and interactive stories are the choices presented to the player/learner. This post includes links on writing branching scenarios, free tools, content curation, xAPI, and getting started in Storyline. Writing branching scenarios.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 12, 2019

The IconLogic blog has tips on Captivate, Storyline, Camtasia, RoboHelp, and more. This blog has helped me troubleshoot problems in a tool on multiple occasions. If you’re hoping to move into a career in instructional design, chances are you need to learn some of the common technology. Authoring Tools. Free Trials.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 28, 2022

Last week, I attended and presented at TICE 2022 ( Training Industry Conference & Expo ). Cindy Parker and John Abel presented on their lessons learned from switching to vILT during the pandemic. They had some interesting approaches, including building a studio to record in and using two presenters plus a virtual producer.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

You can record presentations and do basic quizzing. Drag&Drop tips – Captivate blog. – Captivate blog. Articulate – Word of Mouth Blog – 5 Tips to Launch Your Career as an E-Learning Freelancer. Microsoft Office Mix review – a potential new player in digital learning? Posted from Diigo.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

My presentation was on character creation for scenario-based learning, drawing parallels to creating characters in D&D. Watch the recording If the recording isn’t embedded below, you can watch it on YouTube or on the TLDC site. fakenamegenerator.com (attribution required) random-name-generator.com name-generator.org.uk/quick/

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

I presented a webinar on November 7, 2019 with Swapna Reddy of Origin Learning on using scenario-based learning to make training stick. If the video isn’t embedded above, you can watch the recording on YouTube. The money I earn from affiliate links helps pay for hosting my blog. Citations. I use affiliate links for books.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 9, 2014

Tanya Lau’s detailed explanation of her presentation on “Flipping the conversation” to performance and performance support rather than focusing only on formal training content. Includes notes on how she recorded and edited video on her smartphone for the presentation. 5 elements of an effective story.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 9, 2019

I had no idea I was being recorded. I have been reading Ashley Chiasson’s blog for years, so I was excited to get to meet her as well. I had a great time at the eLearning Guild’s Learning Solutions Conference in Orlando. Meeting and Reconnecting. Jac introduced me to Josh Risser and several other people. Keynote Speakers.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 10, 2018

Use a rapid eLearning authoring tool to add interactive eLearning activities, assessments, and other essential eLearning course elements to pre-recorded webinars. Use a rapid eLearning authoring tool to add interactive eLearning activities, assessments, and other essential eLearning course elements to pre-recorded webinars.

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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. Recycling may be good for the environment. But it’s also great for your bottom line. Not to mention, your schedule.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 30, 2024

This is the newly rebranded Learning Solutions conference that I have presented at multiple times in the past. Josh showed a cool new feature of “speech to speech,” where you can record audio with a bunch of emotion, pauses, etc., Then, I share some of my insights and ask others to share their suggestions.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 30, 2023

I have presented at the Learning Solutions Conference several times (check out my recap of LSCon 2023 ). What professional organizations are useful for instructional designers? This post is part of a series about instructional design careers. The Learning Guild I have been a member of the Learning Guild for many years.

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

Welcome to the A-Z of Digital Learning, your comprehensive glossary of learning and eLearning terminology. Whether you’re exploring innovative online teaching methods, embracing new ways to learn, or simply curious about eLearning and educational technology, this resource will help you understand the language that shapes digital learning.

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Making Change

JANUARY 8, 2014

In my personal notes for the presentation, I highlight in blue every question I plan to make and then scroll through the file to make sure there are blue blobs sprinkled everywhere. This results in slides that tend to be activities instead of information presentations. “What works for webinars?” What’s wrong with it?”

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Gyrus

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

However, traditional training methodsclassroom-based sessions, long PowerPoint presentations, and printed manualsoften lead to low retention rates, logistical challenges, and high costs. Maintaining centralized records Standardized training records improve transparency across departments. Request a Demo 2.

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LearnDash

APRIL 6, 2021

Your learners have completed your course. How do you retain their interest in your program? It’s a truism in the marketing industry that it’s harder and more expensive to find new customers than to retain the ones you have. This is why so many businesses devote substantial resources to growing customer satisfaction. Micro courses.

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Infopro Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2023

For emerging leaders, however, this shift presents a unique set of challenges. This blog explores the intricacies of the third-wave DEI movement and sheds light on emerging leaders’ challenges and real-world hurdles as they navigate their expanding responsibilities. A recording of the webinar is available here.

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Spark Your Interest

JULY 13, 2021

Thinkific is a platform that in a short space of time has revolutionized the online education market. Thinkific empowers entrepreneurs and small businesses to create online courses. Making it easy to manage your course and sell it for a profit. But, as with any training course, there are good, not so good, and great courses. What Is Thinkific?

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

I have heard parts of this presentation in a different format previously, but the overview of self-determination theory (SDT) by Deci and Ryan was helpful. DevLearn was different this year. It was fully online, called the “DevLearn Digital Experience” (DDX). Even online, it was a great experience. Key Takeaways. Day 6: 10/26.

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Making Change

JUNE 26, 2018

That’s the top topic voted by blog readers , so here’s my take. Everyone must be “exposed” to it, and a checkmark records that they have been exposed. “How can we make mandatory training more than a tick box exercise?”. For “mandatory training,” I’m picturing any material that says some version of “Follow these rules.”. Set a goal.

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E-Learning Provocateur

MAY 14, 2017

When I was invited to kick off last week’s AITD National Conference by hosting a breakfast session about Personal Knowledge Management, the last thing I wanted to do was deliver a traditional presentation. Some presenters welcome questions during the session, while others prefer you wait until the end. Attend all the sessions.

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Fly Plugins

DECEMBER 21, 2023

I have both used Photoshop for years to help us create images for training courses, websites, blog posts, and social media. As a course creator I have used Canva for online courses and for brading my online course website. It has recently become one of my go-to tools in my graphic design toolbox.

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LearnDash

AUGUST 10, 2021

They also have a series of very useful blog posts discussing use cases, challenges and pitfalls, and stragtegies to take. We recently made a shortlist for top-reviewed training software, so we figure it’s time to round up our best reviews. We’re obviously highly gratified that so many of our users have taken the time to leave us reviews.

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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In this blog, we elaborate on the effective features of blended learning strategies in detail, supported by the latest statistics and examples, which help you understand their impact. pre-recorded lectures) to apply their knowledge in class by discussing or working out problems and practices. What is Blended Learning?

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Making Change

MARCH 5, 2018

In that part, we’ll look at how to design practice activities for times when the everything-but-training approach isn’t enough. Justify your work with a measurable goal. Action mapping begins with identifying how the organization will benefit from the project. Have potential new customers been slipping through the cracks?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 12, 2023

In fact, project (canvas) size and recording area size are two concepts that I cover early in my beginner Camtasia vILT class. TechSmith also suggests not recording the entire screen unless it's necessary, or consider adding zoom and pan actions in Camtasia. However, for many screen recordings, 15 fps is fine.

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