Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 12, 2022

This post includes links on writing branching scenarios, free tools, content curation, xAPI, and getting started in Storyline. xAPI Tutorial: Get started in under 1 hour – eLearningArt. Start learning how to use xAPI quickly, with a basic html page and a simple “send statements” button. Learningworld Design.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 5, 2022

Need a quick way to share an elearning course? However, on a free account, the uploaded content is deleted after 7 days–this is meant for quick reviews of sites, not for long-term hosting. The quick answer is that it’s likely cheaper and easier to pay an intern than to legally offer an unpaid internship.).

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Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Define Clear Learning Objectives Start by identifying the basic knowledge, skills, or behaviors that the story should reinforce. Start by identifying areas where storytelling can enhance your training. Contact us today to get started. Conclusion Storytelling is a game-changer for corporate training.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 24, 2022

A guide to getting started in Twine. This shows a different process than my getting started, using the Link macro in the Harlowe toolbar. You can start with a free plan to try it out. But if your business problem is relatively simple, and doesn’t require a lot of nuanced decisions, a Mastery Loop might be the best format to use.

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LearnDash

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The product emphasizes being able to launch your courses quickly so that you can start earning money as soon as possible. LearnDash Cloud is also a cloud-based solution that gives you everything you need to start your course. Let’s get started comparing these two options! Their next tier costs $119/month.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 6, 2021

I haven’t tried this tool, but it looks like a decent tool for creating or subtitling a quick video with a free tool. The free version has limits in video length and only exports to 780p, but that might be enough for a quick portfolio sample. New portfolio course starts 8/2/21. VEED Online Video Editor.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 12, 2019

Other authoring tools are available, but I don’t think they are as high a priority when you’re just starting in the field. I often use PowerPoint to remove backgrounds or make other quick changes. If not, start with that training. The eLearning Uncovered Storyline 360 book is another solid reference.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 7, 2019

Use these benchmarks to use as a starting point, but you’ll need to adjust for your experience, education, skills, industry, whether you’re a full-time employee or independent consultant, etc. The quick way to calculate a freelance hourly rate is to double your W2 or full time hourly rate. Consultant and Freelance Rates.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 19, 2020

If you’re just starting the process of selecting and implementing a new Learning Management System (LMS), the process can feel a little overwhelming. This is especially true for organizations who don’t currently have an LMS and are starting completely from scratch. Where Do I Start? Free membership required).

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IT Training Department Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Engaging People: The Role of Storytelling in Training Quality eLearning starts with the right goal and, secondly, a quality script and narration. The problem is that you can’t pair quick with quality, which L&D often fails to see. Storytelling has been an integral part of human culture since time immemorial.

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Adaptive learning typically starts off with quick assessments to gage what the learner already knows and what they still need to learn. An adaptive training program can easily provide more personalized experiences without adding additional work for your human resources teams. Utilizing a Competency Based Approach.

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Unlike other training outsourcing partner’s, they have the resources to handle these projects from start to finish. The events of 2020 have caused many organizations to quickly shift gears and begin working remotely. This has greatly impacted L&D programs. 83% decided to convert to digital formats (1). Access to High Quality Tech.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 6, 2021

If you haven’t installed Twine yet, check my directions for getting started with Twine. On the Twine start page, select Formats. But if I closed the file, the next day everything was reset back to the start again. Then, I went back to the story in Twine and added START HERE to the title of the next passage.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Unlike a linear course, it’s not as easy to know where to start writing. Do you start at the beginning and then flesh out each path as you write those choices? In my own work, I’ve found it’s easiest to write the ideal path from start to finish first. Do you write the endings first? More Reading.

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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

To simplify new software adoption throughout the enterprise, it is essential to include your IT support teams from the very start. Adopting new software can be challenging for employees, especially if it directly impacts their regular routines and everyday activities. Let’s begin. Conclusion.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 3, 2023

L&D salaries An Overview of Learning & Development Salaries by Lavinia Mehedințu This is a small-ish salary survey (700 respondents as of 9/12/23), but enough for the author to start sharing some analysis of trends in the gender pay gap and the effects of seniority and education. Pika Labs Text to video tool.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 16, 2022

A good starting point for understanding disability and ableism (with a summary of the medical vs. social models of disability). While I have never used cold emails in my own business, they can be a method of finding work for freelancers who are just getting started in the field. Disability Pride Month — Qi Creative Inc.

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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

New employees often have many questions in the first few weeks of starting a new job. AI can help enhance learning experiences even more by helping employees receive feedback more quickly. AI can be used to provide feedback while an employee takes a course. Chatbots are available 24/7 speeding up the learning process. Eliminating Bias.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Example 1: Last year, I built a branching project that was quick, at least for the learners. The entire project took 2 hours from start to finish, with only about 30 minutes of development time. My Storyline development times aren’t especially speedy, but I do tend to write branching scenarios quickly.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 27, 2024

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. SnagIt I use SnagIt all the time for quick screenshots. Midjourney Midjourney is another new tool on my list for this year. I use Midjourney to create images.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 31, 2021

As of this month, it’s been 10 years since I left my last full-time job and started my own business. Sometimes we start small with one-question mini-scenarios for assessments or another low-risk approach. Social media has been one source of connection since before I started consulting.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 11, 2022

That’s especially true for people who are just getting started building branching scenarios. For the number of slides, let’s start with an assumption of one minute per slide–quick narration with lots of decisions. Even so, I would hesitate to commit to that large of a branching scenario.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 9, 2023

One of the features is to find a website you like and then copy it so you can use another site as a starting point. While I think that would make it way too easy to just copy without doing enough customization to make something your own, I can see the use of getting a quick starting point for a site.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 14, 2024

Create the initial character image in Midjourney If you haven’t tried Midjourney before, you can follow their quick start directions to set up an account and get started. Prompts for new images start with the command /imagine. I started with a prompt for Samantha’s character.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

AI image and video tools and tips Here’s a Quick Course on Creating & Editing AI Illustrated Characters Tom Kuhlmann has been posting tips and what he’s learning while creating illustrated characters with Midjourney. He built a quick course in Rise with tips on how he generates the images plus how he edits them afterwards. .

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Infopro Learning

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Creating a successful leadership training program starts with digging more deeply into the current state of the leadership pipeline. Why You Need a Leadership Development Program. Investing in leader development has quickly become a high priority for many organizations this year. Measuring Performance Gaps. Developing a Blended Program.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 25, 2023

“The Office Romance Gone Wrong”: Tom and Rachel work in the same office and start dating, but their relationship quickly turns toxic. The Gossipers: A group of employees are constantly gossiping about each other, and it’s starting to create a hostile work environment. Title: The New Hire with Attitude INT.

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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Organizations are starting to look at different ways AI can be used to enhance a team’s abilities. Organizations are starting to look at different ways AI can be used to enhance a team’s abilities. During the pandemic, teams played a critical role in helping businesses adapt quickly. Final Note.

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Learnnovators

APRIL 4, 2025

Solution: Choose a user-friendly platform with intuitive navigation, ensuring employees can start learning without a steep learning curve. Offer hands-on training sessions where employees can explore the platform in a low-pressure environment. Lack of Engagement Virtual learning can feel impersonal, leading to low participation and retention.

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Infopro Learning

MARCH 1, 2021

Leyla came pre-loaded with more than 250 different intents to help kick start different potential conversations and scenarios. A user persona was used in Leyla’s design to give her a friendly life like character. Her intended use was to provide advisory services and to assist employees with their queries as quickly as possible.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2022

My interview for the MADE podcast on branching scenarios: when to use them, challenges, tools, planning, and getting started. This is a short conversation (about 20 minutes), if you’re looking for a quick intro to scenario-based learning. We started with blogging as a way to “show your work” and reflect on your practice.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 18, 2021

This was a panel with 5 speakers, all sharing a quick prepared presentation. We started with a facilitated escape room, where she was the Game Master and we typed actions in chat. At LSDX, I spoke about using Twine for quick branching scenario prototypes. That session covered the basics of getting started in Twine.

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