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I always like uncovering new tools that merge well with Storyline! But sometimes a simple and reliable tool, like PowerPoint, can act as the perfect bridge for getting started with eLearning development. And next week, my team is going live to help you learn how to utilize this tool to its fullest potential. Join my team on Thursday, June 27th at 10 AM PDT, where they’ll walk you through building an interactive PowerPoint prototype that you can easily transfer into Storyline. At the event, you’ll get to vote on one of the 3 projects from this week's YouTube video (link in the comments) and the winning project will be built in real time so you can follow along. You'll get to practice using key PowerPoint functions, effects, and transitions that will easily integrate with your eLearning projects (especially when using more complex authoring tools like Storyline). Come join the team and the larger ID community for this interactive PowerPoint workshop! Seats are limited so register with the link in the comments. And be sure to register before Thursday so we can send you the project assets before the workshop begins, You won’t want to miss it! #LinkedInWithDevlin #InstructionalDesign #Learning #LearningAndDevelopment #eLearning

Simplify Training Slides for Better Learning Keep It Simple for Better Learning! 🎯📚 When designing slides for training sessions, simplicity is key to keeping your audience focused and ensuring better retention. Overloading your slides with too much information or cluttered visuals can confuse learners and reduce the impact of your message. Here’s how to simplify your training presentations for maximum effectiveness: ✔ Focus on One Idea per Slide: Each slide should present a single, clear concept. This allows learners to process information without feeling overwhelmed. ✔ Use Visuals to Reinforce Learning: Incorporate images, icons, or diagrams to visually represent key points. Learners retain information better when it’s paired with visuals. ✔ Keep Text Minimal: Use short, concise bullet points or phrases rather than full sentences. This helps learners focus on what’s being said, rather than reading long blocks of text. By keeping your slides simple and focused, you’ll improve understanding and engagement, helping learners absorb and retain the information more effectively. 🔸 What’s your top tip for creating engaging training slides? #powerpoint #slidedeck #pitchdeck

🚀 Say goodbye to bland PowerPoint presentations! 🚀 Feeling like your training sessions lack spark? It's time for a change! Here’s why PowerPoint might not be the best fit for your online training needs: 1️⃣ Interactivity: PowerPoint falls short on engagement-specific demands. 2️⃣ Multimedia Capabilities: Limited compared to specialized eLearning tools, making content less dynamic. 3️⃣ Accessibility: Not everyone has or knows how to use PowerPoint, posing learning barriers. 4️⃣ Analytics: Without detailed tracking, gauging learner progress is a shot in the dark. 5️⃣ Innovation: Missing out on gamification and microlearning features. 🌟 Welcome to the Future of eLearning with uQualio! 🌟 Transform slides into engaging video training with uQualio! Embrace full interactivity and a range of features to keep your learners engaged. Revolutionize your training now! Explore immersive learning with uQualio: https://hubs.ly/Q02sG8sf0 #PowerPoint #Presentations #eLearning #Future #Multimedia #Goodbye

The new Dark Theme Business Course Starter Template for #iSpringSuite is already available! ✅ 35 slides ✅ 15+ unique interactions ✅ 2 quizzes ✅ dark design ✅ cutout people photos Explore the novelty now: https://bit.ly/3xF58TQ #ispringtemplates #powerpointtemplates #elearning #rapidcoursedevelopment #elearningtemplates

Fluid transitions for #Storyline. If you saw my post yesterday, I shared a PowerPoint mockup for a potential #microlearning, in which I had used the morph transition to move between slides. This was based on an example eLearning I created a few weeks ago, where I had used motion paths and animations to move smoothly between three slides. So here's my progress in #Storyline and I'm pleased to report it's going well! You might be thinking, Emma, I bet that took ages to create! Actually no! It took very little time at all. Now don't get me wrong, it will never be as quick and fluid as PowerPoint, but I think I've got it fairly close. Planning has been key here. Creating the mockup was crucial in determining the animations and deciding whether I could recreate it in Storyline, based on my knowledge of the software's limitations. This has meant when I did jump into Storyline, I was following the mockup like a template, or storyboard, resulting in the the whole process being relatively straight forward. I still have a couple more slides to add and few tweaks to make before I share the finished product, but so far I'm loving the result. And... Go back and check out my post with the PowerPoint mockup if you want to hear more about where the inspo for this microlearning came from. #learningdesign #elearning #digitallearning

20 years ago, Articulate Storyline was an addon for Powerpoint [Clarification: in that it required PowerPoint to work]. We created courses out of "slides". Slides are still the predominant metaphor used by elearning developers. Web developers use "pages", "components" or "content items". Games developers use "scenes". "Slides" implies: ◾ linear progression ◾ content presentation ◾ fixed screen size ◾ unresponsive layouts ◾ no scrolling Things have moved on since those early days of rapid elearning development. With tools like Adapt, Evolve, Gomo and even Articulate Rise, we no longer need to think in slides. We can provide experiences that are more closely aligned to how people use the web elsewhere - responsive, non-linear, scrolling. Are we limiting our thinking by just referring to slides? Image credit: Pixabay - https://lnkd.in/eXg9sVay

I was prototyping before I even knew I was prototyping! 🛠️ During the COVID-19 pandemic, I had to adapt my classroom routines and activities for online teaching. 🖥️ One of the hardest parts was figuring out how to recreate things like word walls for my students to use in real-time. So, I rolled up my sleeves and got creative with PowerPoint and Google Slides! 🌟 I started building interactive prototypes, turning simple slides into interactive word walls, choice boards, and clickable calendars where students could easily access missed work. Little did I know, I was already diving into the world of eLearning prototyping! 💡 When I started to upskill in eLearning development, my familiarity with making interactive PowerPoints made learning Storyline so much easier! It was like a natural extension of what I'd already been doing! 📈 In my latest video on the Devlin Peck channel, I’m excited to show you three interactive PowerPoint projects you can create. These projects are perfect for prototyping and can be imported into an authoring tool like Storyline. 🔁 And here’s the best part – next week, we’re hosting a live event where you can vote on which of these three projects we’ll build together. 🗳️ Check out the video to see these interactive PowerPoints in action, and don’t forget to register for the live event! 🎟️ Links to watch the video, sign up for the event, and view a sample of one of my past projects are in the comments below. 🔗 Hope to see you there! 🙌 #InstructionalDesign #Learning #LearningAndDevelopment #eLearning #PowerPoint #LinkedInWithDevlin

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Vincent’s expertise in leveraging PowerPoint's features to create engaging learning experiences was truly enlightening. His insights are invaluable. 🎨💼 We learned how to harness PowerPoint's built-in features to captivate audiences and create dynamic content effortlessly. Vincent's emphasis on simplicity and practicality resonated with many of us, challenging the notion that PowerPoint is often underutilized in learning environments. 🖌️ One key takeaway was the importance of reimagining PowerPoint's role in our learning initiatives. By transforming basic slides into impactful learning materials, we can elevate learners engagement. Thank you once again to Vincent. 💡#PowerPoint #engagement #PresentationSkills #RapidDesign To go further, take a look at the ressources available in https://lnkd.in/e_p6C3BS Elodie Denot Simon Ledouit Anne Erhel Juliet ARMAND Rennes School of Business

🛑 Structure Your Training Slides for Maximum Learning Structure is Key to Learning! 📚✨ A well-structured presentation ensures your training content is easy to follow and helps learners absorb information effectively. When designing slides for training sessions, it's crucial to create a logical flow that builds understanding step by step. Here's how to structure your training slides for maximum learning: ✔ Introduction – Set the Stage: Start with a clear introduction that outlines the objectives of the session. Let your audience know what they will learn and why it’s important. ✔ Main Content – Break It Down: Organize the content into sections, covering one concept per slide. Use headings, subheadings, and visuals to guide learners through each topic and keep the flow smooth. ✔ Conclusion – Reinforce Key Points: End with a summary of the key takeaways. Reinforce the most important concepts and provide actionable next steps or resources for continued learning. A well-structured presentation helps keep learners engaged, making the training more effective and memorable. 💠 What’s your favorite way to structure training content? #powerpoint #presentation #design