Having a tool that automates a function is not the same as being able to do the job the task is a part of.
The Hamster Wheel of the Status Quo – Thinking about Thinking
Multi-tasking has become a hallmark of our everyday lives, but is this model conducive to long term success? Without taking time to think, we continue our circular race.
The Top Three Tools for Creating Participant Guides from PowerPoint
Save time and make your participant guides more attractive and user-friendly with any of of these three easy-to-use tools. They can each be licensed for a month at a time at affordable rates.
Storyboard your Facilitator Guides
Here are two simple steps you can take to apply your eLearning storyboarding skills to Instructor Lead Training.
AutoCorrect – The Professional Version of Text Lingo
If you had to pick only one thing to do to work better with Microsoft, this is it: Make it a habit to create AutoCorrect shortcuts for the sentences, phrases, and words you find yourself using frequently.
Use this Hidden Gem to Work Faster in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
It’s time to start saving time by using the Quick Access Toolbar that is available to you in the top left corner of your screen every time you open Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or Excel.
The Two Keys to Successful Course Authoring
As we start a new development project, these two steps that we love to skip are crucial to our success.
Five Course Development Tips for You and Your PowerPoint-Loving SMEs
PowerPoint is the hub of every training development hamster run. Leverage it by asking your SMEs to do these things.
When to Ignore Learning Styles
When you are about to learn something new, your learning style does not matter.
Intuition is Just a Subjective Opinion
When you are designing an eLearning or Mobile Learning solution, carefully consider your graphical user interface.
The Holy Trinity of a Strong Performance
Just like a great chef, you want your presentation to be memorable, and you want your audience to come back for more. So what is the holy trinity of ingredients that form the base of a successful performance?
Six Ways to Improve Your Facilitator Guide Development Process
Whether you are a department of one or part of a team of instructional designers, implementing even one of these steps will improve the process of developing and updating facilitator guides.
How long does it take to design eLearning
No matter how long it takes you to design your training programs, its fair to say that you’re awfully busy. Our Course Authoring Software will help you work more efficiently.
Always Running A Little Behind
Do you feel you are always running a little behind? Would you like to be more efficient and do your job better? Here are 14 Microsoft Word add-ins from us that are both easy to use and free that will make your job easier.
Building a Library
By implementing a systematic approach to how your name and store your programs and materials, as well as ones your create in the future, you will increase the value of your original investment and transform it into something that will continue to pay dividends for years to come.
Microsoft Word: Too Many Empty Paragraphs
Inserting empty paragraphs to control where an image appears on a page is an error a novice user of Microsoft Word often makes. It causes problems for automated document readers used by people who have visual impairments. And it matters when the document is edited because content can seem to shift for no good reason.
Microsoft Word: Adding Macros the Normal Template
The automation of repetitive task is a good use for macros. In Microsoft Word,. A macro is a way to save time on tasks you do regularly by grouping together the series of commands and instructions normally required to do the task into a single command. This allows you to execute that task quickly and easily.
The Role of Creative Thinking in Critical Thinking
Creativity can push the bounds of what a society expects and accepts. Whether or not we consider something creative is often tied to a judgement about whether the object is good or bad. Where does Critical Thinking come in?
Microsoft Word: Improve Your Writing
Microsoft Word has many built-in features that can help you improve your writing. And AuthorTec Tools for Office are free add-ins that make life even easier.
