“We don’t want it to look like PowerPoint” – THINK BIG with full screen courses

Continuing our “We don’t want it to look like PowerPoint” series, we again explore the idea that PowerPoint is not to blame, and that a better understanding of layout and design paired with knowledge of  the tools you use, can create a fun,  interesting, and educational experience. Our last post showed us how a full screen background image [...]

16 Questions to Ask when Starting an eLearning Project

Every time we start a new eLearning project, there are plenty of question we ask, or should ask. Most are pretty obvious but here is a short list of questions to consider when starting your next project: What is the end goal of your project and how would you recognize the project as being a [...]

By |November 24th, 2014|Tips|Comments Off on 16 Questions to Ask when Starting an eLearning Project

Making a Calculator Calculate

We have had a few questions on how to make a calculator calculate. First, here are a few reasons a calculator might be valuable: Accounting or financial training Teaching mathematics or calculator skills Anyway a calculator can let the learner focus on the content, the formulas, and how to get where they need to be [...]

By |September 18th, 2014|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Making a Calculator Calculate

Articulate Storyline 2 – What’s New?

What's new in Articulate Storyline 2? We want to discuss a couple of major updates. First, a number of small updates have been made including: The icon! Must get used to the new icon. The interface! The look and feel of the program itself has had a face lift. Everything is a bit flatter and [...]

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Chicago eLearning and Technology Showcase

The eLearning Locker team had a great time at the Chicago eLearning and Technology Showcase (#CETS14)! We met a number of great eLearning gurus and sat in on a number of great presentations. Always fun to see our local eLearning friends and meet a number of new ones. David Charney and Matthew Cummins from the [...]

By |August 19th, 2014|News|Comments Off on Chicago eLearning and Technology Showcase

Thinking Critically Through Experiential and Environmental E-Learning

My first job was at an Arby's. I learned how to make sandwiches, work the register, work drive thru, clean dishes, prep for the day, shut down the store, etc. I was taught how to make each sandwich, the correct order to place the ingredients, and how to wrap the sandwich. All this I learned [...]

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Developing for Training & Education

I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn. - Albert Einstein Knowledge is obviously a big ingredient when it comes to our ideas and actions. It is the foundation to what we do, how we think, and how we interact. Knowledge is often accrued through the [...]

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6 Elements of Great Usability

Usability is a word that is often heard, yet is not often understood. What is usability? Why spend so much time on usability? How is it measured? When done right, usability can increase user productivity, provide a higher retention of information, and raise user satisfaction by creating and providing a stronger experience. Understanding what makes [...]

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