iSpring New Custom Character Builder Changes eLearning Forever
All eLearning design tools have character libraries but iSpring has added a powerful feature to create your own custom characters.
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My 2023 Training Conference Recap
Training Conference 2023 took place a little over a week ago and it was amazing. Check out my main takeaways and what the experience can be like if you decide to attend.
Is iSpring Space the right solution for you?
iSpring is one of the major players in the industry that has been around for 20 plus years. Recently, they have reinforced their suite of eLearning solutions with a collaboration platform known as iSpring Space. Let’s break down how iSpring Space answers intro questions and how it can meet your authoring needs.
Gamification: One of the features to love about IsEazy
IsEazy’s approach to gamification is by way of knowledge check games. An instructional designer can use these as engaging ways to elicit practice through repetition. The point is, yes, one can just write a few questions as a knowledge check, but that’s not too exciting. Instead, a gamified or microgame experience can be a much better experience as the game gives the user constant feedback of their progress.
The Misunderstanding of Technology
Technology is just a tool we humans create and use. Yet, many of us seem to complaint and blame it for our own shortcomings.
PowerPoint Artistic Effects for eLearning Design
Most people think of PowerPoint as just a presentation software. Here’s how it can be used to create graphic novel looks for images with PowerPoint Artistic Effects.
Is the ADDIE Framework Better than the ASSURE Model?
ADDIE is the most known ISD framework, but it lacks in vagueness compare to ISD models. Learn how the ASSURE model compares to ADDIE.
Five New Year’s Resolutions for L&D
L&D New Year’s resolutions to become a better business partner and performance-driven learning professional.
Storyline 360 Four-Digit Countdown Timer
Storyline 360 is one of the Articulate flagship eLearning authoring tools. It’s simple, elegant and user-friendly, but it does not
Web design learning saga part 3: CSS
Cascading Style Sheets or CSS is the language used to control the layout and look of web pages. CSS is
3 Web languages every learning professional should speak Part 2/4
HTML5 or Hypertext Markup Language version 5 is the current language of the web. HTML is the language that defines
3 Web languages every learning professional should speak Part 1/4
Hypertext Markup Language or HTML, Cascading Style Sheets or CSS and JavaScript or Js are the three essential languages every
Camtasia9: Affordable and powerful eLearning multimedia
It was four years ago that StyleLearn introduced you to Camtasia on a previous post. Camtasia9 is the current version
Storyline 3 vs Storyline 360: Why bother?
A little over a year ago, Articulate released Storyline 360 as part Articulate360: A combination of all existing Articulate products
Tips on Academic to Corporate Instructional Design Crossover
Lately, I’ve been getting several requests from academic professionals for tips on how to cross over to the Learning and
Barriers to Games and Gamification for Learning
Games and gamification have been around for hundreds of years. Last week I had the pleasure of participating as a
Video Editing Skills for eLearning Designers
Video editing is perhaps not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of what an eLearning designer
Explainer Video Apps for Learning Professionals
Explainer videos, you have seen them all over the place. Explainer videos are animated shorts presented in video format and
The worst LMS in the world is Within your HCMS
The worst Learning Management Systems (LMS) in the world are likely the top-selling ones. Why are they the worst? They
It’s your eLearning authoring tool SaaSsy?
eLearning authoring tools have come a long way from the days we called it Computer Based Training or CBT. Today
Animated Timers with Storyline360 Dials
If you haven’t heard, Articulate360 is out and with it the new Storyline360- SL360. Storyline2-SL2 gave us Sliders for great
Active Shooter eLearning Experience
Mass shootings are a sad reality of our times and can happen to anyone, anywhere. Recently, active shooter courses have become
Timeline Tips and Tricks in Storyline2
This post was inspired by the ELH Community Screencast Challenge #11 which is all about timeline techniques. One of the key
Panning and Motion Tips in Storyline2
Last week I submitted a project for Elearning Heroes’ Challenge #126 which has several video backgrounds. In some of the videos
We shouldn’t stop using the term “learner” unless…
Last week I read a post from JD Dillon on “Why we should stop using the term “learner” when we refer
Gamified Drag n’ Drop Quiz in Storyline2
If you have Storyline2 you already have the power to gamify elearning templates. You can easily gamify your quizzes by
Storyline2 Player Color Customization
One key thing every elearning design should have is an easy-to-follow player. Therefore, your choice of elearning tool should let
Zoom and Magnifying Storyline2 Elearning Interactions
This week’s Elearning Heroes Challenge #114 highlights the use of zooming and magnification of images with Storyline2 (SL2). I put
First Person Role Play Scenario in e-learning
A scenario using First Person Role Play (FPRP) is a great way to engage learners from the start in e-learning
Slide Masters in Storyline2- Embedded Interactions
One key advantage of Articulate’s Storyline2(SL2) is the ability to control interactions from a slide master. This makes changes and