Essential Guide to Visual Design
You’ve heard the old adage, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” While the most tattered, sorry-looking book can hold delightful, exciting stories inside, we often overlook it in favor of a gorgeously designed hardcover. The same is true about e-learning. Even if your content is Pulitzer-worthy, your learners will find it difficult to be engaged if your course doesn’t appeal to their visual senses. The good news is that you don’t have to be a visual designer to build beautiful courses. There are five simple ingredients to good visual design: color, contrast, repetition, alignment, and balance. In this e-book, we’ll look at each of these key ingredients and show you how to use them. You’ll learn how to: Design courses that compel your learners to go deeper Create beautiful designs without hiring a pro Use design to emphasize key content Set the mood for your course Choose a color scheme and style that fits your content And much more6 Best Practices for Designing Accessible E-Learning
If you’re struggling with creating e-learning that meets the highest standards of accessibility, we’ve got the e-book for you. In this free guide, we’ll walk you through the many choices you’ll need to make to design courses that meet popular accessibility standards, such as Section 508 and WCAG. You’ll learn: What accessibility means in the e-learning setting How to make sure your course can be navigated with keyboards What needs to be included in your alt text How to order images and text on screen for clarity The best way to create highly-usable course navigation What to consider when you’re including audio and video in your course Great ways to make sure your screencasts are totally accessible And you’ll get a handy list of do’s and don’ts you can can refer to any time.9 Steps to Better E-Learning Project Management
For e-learning creators, the success of any e-learning project often hinges on how it’s planned and managed. You can have a fantastic idea, design it to perfection, and even line up awesome tools to build your course. But without a solid project management plan, you might find yourself facing some frustrating—and unnecessary—challenges. This e-book walks you through the steps you need to manage your e-learning course projects effectively, from start to finish. You’ll find effective tips, resources, and strategies to help you create and deliver an e-learning course that meets everyone’s expectations. This nine-step guide will show you how to: Get the right people on board Set goals and expectations with your team—and execute on them Find the best solution to meet your project goals Create success metrics and a service level agreement Develop a project plan that shows who’s doing what and by when Avoid common pitfalls that can derail a project Build a foolproof rollout and implementation plan Measure your course’s successE-Learning for Beginners
New to e-learning? Our in-depth e-book will tell you everything you need to know. You’ll be creating great courses in no time! Grab this free e-book to learn: What e-learning is all about How e-learning can benefit your organization and learners The step-by-step process for creating courses How to get the right content from subject matter experts What technology and tools you’ll need in your toolkit How to design e-learning that really worksThe Essential Guide to Working with Subject Matter Experts
If you’re like most e-learning developers, working with subject matter experts (SMEs) is one of your toughest challenges. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. Download this e-book to learn effective strategies for partnering with your SMEs to create awesome e-learning. You’ll learn how to get the information and feedback that you need—and how to make collaborating on courses a positive experience for everyone. In this e-book, we’ll discuss how to: Set the right tone Get the right content Set expectations with all project partners Handle objections from SMEs Keep the project on schedule Wrap up your collaboration And much moreHow to Use Typography to Improve Your E-Learning
Typography—or the art of creating characters for print—is a powerful tool for setting the right mood and tone for your e-learning course. Choosing the right typefaces will help you create clear, beautiful, and legible text that complements the content, interactions, and graphics in your course. In this rich guide to typography for e-learning designers, we'll show you how to create a professional, elegant look for your course by choosing the right typefaces. You’ll learn: Why typography matters The importance of selecting the right typeface for your project How typography can be used set the mood for your learners The impact of size on legibility, readability, and learner engagement How to use fonts to help your learners navigate your coursesGetting Started with Articulate Storyline
If you’re new to Articulate Storyline, this quick-start guide is for you. It’ll help you ramp up on core features, so you can more quickly build whatever you imagine. You’ll learn how to use the intuitive, powerful tools in Storyline to: Create your first project Enhance your slides with multimedia and narration Add interactivity with buttons, states, triggers, and layers Record a software simulation Add a quiz Publish your course
