by Patti Shank
Infographics are visuals specifically created to represent, instruct, or to disseminate information in a visual format. These visuals have many potential uses, but many instructional designers overlook the format and we seldom see them in e-Learning. Here’s how to create and use visualizations effectively.
by Patti Shank
Creating effective, PowerPoint-based e-Learning requires thinking in some new ways. Often, the most important part of creating PowerPoint slides is deciding what to leave out. In this month’s column, Patti gives you some tips on thinking about content.
by Mary Arnold
Being familiar with video, as a lifelong consumer of it, does not guarantee that we know how to produce it. Instructional designers should learn to think like a director, and to look at the story from the point of view of the audience. Here are some pointers to get you started.
by Jane Bozarth
Making New Year’s Resolutions? Jane suggests ten for your consideration, from eliminating Clicky Clicky Bling Bling to dealing with clients who have made up their minds.
by News Editor
eLearning Brothers now offers a site where designers can create e-Learning interactions and games in minutes with no programming experience needed.
by Jessica Athey
Video is a valuable support for asynchronous online instruction, but it takes planning and forethought to use it well. Here are some tips to help you add video impact to your e-Learning!
by Patti Shank
There is a simple process that will help you figure out what learners need to be able to do in the real world and then make sure they get adequate practice doing it during instruction. Here’s a “play along” article that shows you the process.
by Learning Solutions Staff
CraftEdu provides global online video art and craft education with Faculte Studio.
by Nick Floro
Working with audio and video has become easier over the past couple of years. The hardware and software is faster, cheaper, and simpler to use – some even runs on smartphones. Here are some tips from a pro.
by Douglas Welch
New Media – online video sharing, Podcasting, live video streaming, and online social networks – can expand the educational playing field. How you approach New Media is important. Here are some key suggestions.

