6 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.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 more5 Highly Effective Strategies for Creating Engaging E-Learning
Want to create more engaging e-learning courses, but aren't sure where to start? In this go-to guide, you'll learn how to attract—and keep—your learners’ attention. From demystifying visual design principles to uncovering the secret to building great interactions, this e-book shares the pro strategies you need to make more compelling, more engaging, and more effective courses. You’ll learn how to: Think like a visual designer so you can create beautiful e-learning Build interactions that help learners connect with your content Create learning experiences that foster exploration Produce videos that draw learners in Motivate learners with fun interactive games And much moreE-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 works9 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 successGetting 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 courseHow 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 coursesThe Insider’s Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro
This free e-book by world-famous e-learning guru Tom Kuhlmann, author of The Rapid E-Learning Blog, will turn you into an e-learning pro in no time. Tom will walk you through foundational e-learning concepts, explain common terms, and introduce you to the different types of tools you’ll use. He’ll also give you a top-to-bottom framework for partnering with stakeholders, gathering needed resources, and developing your online course effectively and efficiently. In this fundamental e-book, you’ll learn how to: Set yourself up for success by defining learning objectives connected to your customer’s goals Choose the right e-learning authoring tool for the job Create effective information- or performance-based e-learning courses Select the right kind of instructional approach to accomplish your goals Establish a successful, repeatable process you can use to work efficiently Measure and improve upon your success And for more expert advice from Tom, subscribe to The Rapid E-Learning Blog.The Definitive Guide to Multi-Device E-Learning
Learners don’t just access e-learning from their desktop computers anymore. They’re using all kinds of devices, including smartphones and laptops. That means e-learning professionals are being asked to build courses that work on any device and screen size. This request comes with a lot of new design and development considerations. How do you create e-learning that’s effective and looks great across multiple types of devices? How do you choose the right mobile learning development tools? This e-book answers those big questions and more. In this definitive guide, we explain what multi-device e-learning is, break down the approaches to creating multi-device e-learning, and talk through what to consider when evaluating different mobile e-learning solutions. You’ll also get insights, tips, and tricks for creating multi-device e-learning that you can apply immediately, whether you're just getting started or want to take your courses to the next-level. In this e-book you’ll learn: How to prepare yourself to develop multi-device e-learning How to assess the preparedness of your learners and organization Best practices for designing and developing gorgeous e-learning for any deviceBuilding Compelling Interactions: What You Need to Know
Engaging e-learning courses give learners opportunities to take action, make decisions, and engage with content. In this e-book, we’ll share our pro techniques for building interactions that tempt your learners’ curiosity and invite them to explore. Let learners discover relationships between key concepts with interactive activities. Ask absorbing questions that help learners process new information. Create thought-provoking scenarios that challenge learners to apply what they’ve learned to realistic situations. And design decision points that keep your learners wanting more. You’ll learn how to: Create realistic problem-solving scenarios Make sure your interactions are contextually relevant Prompt learners to evaluate information and make decisions at the right point Show learners the consequences of their decisions
