Building 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 decisionsThe Secret to Create Great E-Learning Videos
Videos let you show a learner what they need to know, not just tell them. And for soft-skills training, they’re invaluable for capturing the subtleties of personal interactions. In this e-book, we’ll share our expert tips on creating compelling videos and screencasts. Learn how to set up a professional-quality studio with simple, affordable equipment, including lighting you can find at your local hardware store. Get tips for speaking or narrating with a natural, authentic tone. Save time by effectively preparing your desktop for screen recordings. Enhance your videos with captions and interactions to make sure they communicate key points. You’ll learn how to: Find the equipment you’ll need on a budget you can afford Create the best environment for creating training videos Prepare to record your video Create screencasts efficiently Add interactions to your videoThe 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 moreThe 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 deviceGetting Started with Articulate Studio
If you’re new to Articulate Studio ’13, this quick-start guide is for you. It’ll help you ramp up on core features, so you can begin turning your PowerPoint content into e-learning courses. You’ll learn how to: Create your first e-learning project, right in PowerPoint Make your slides more engaging with multimedia Quickly create cool interactions Show your learners what they need to know with simple screencasting tools Add effective quizzes and knowledge checks Publish your course to web or mobileGetting 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 course9 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 works6 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.The 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.
