“When I’m reading, I’m looking for something to steal. Readers ask me all the time the traditional question ‘Where do you get your ideas from?” I reply: ‘We are all having ideas all the time. But I’m on the lookout for them. You’re not.’” —Philip Pullman It has been a webinar kind of week for me.ContinueContinue reading “Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | February 1, 2019”
Category Archives: LDToolbox
Thinking Outside the Course: Free Tools for Making E-learning Better
It is *CRAZY* cold around here today but that won´t stop us from exploring a mountain of great free tools that can make your elearning better. Later today, I´ll be part of the eLearning Guild Spotlight event, ¨Get the Best Free Tools to Make Great eLearning¨. My session, ¨Tools for Thinking Outside the Course¨ (1pmContinueContinue reading “Thinking Outside the Course: Free Tools for Making E-learning Better”
Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | December 7, 2018
“Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” ― Frank Zappa We’re entering the time of year when many of us take a pause to reflect on the past year. Today I’m grateful for all the cool projects I’ve worked on this year, amazing people I’ve met at conferences and other events, and allContinueContinue reading “Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | December 7, 2018”
20+ Easy Ways Take Your Screen Shots from Boring to Brilliant
At some point or another, we’ve all used screenshots. They’re great for showing others what you see on your screen. Most people who take screenshots give them little, if any, thought. But if you’re an elearning or presentation designer, a little thought about how you use your screenshots can go a long way. Here isContinueContinue reading “20+ Easy Ways Take Your Screen Shots from Boring to Brilliant”
The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | August 24, 2018
“There is no greatness where there is no simplicity, goodness and truth.” – Leo Tolstoy It is getting to be my favorite time of year. There’s a hint of autumn coolness and things will soon be sporting all their amazing fall colors. No matter what the season, Friday always means that it is time forContinueContinue reading “The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | August 24, 2018”
The Best Free Tools for Amazing DIY Graphic Design
There are two things you’ve got to master in order to become an amazing graphic designer. First, you’ve got to master the tools that enable you to create great looking designs and know how to use them. If you’re a beginner, some design tools can be intimidating and for many learning designers, the prices canContinueContinue reading “The Best Free Tools for Amazing DIY Graphic Design”
The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | August 10, 2018
Looking for a previous edition? Check out the archives “A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of Life.” – Thomas Jefferson. We took several long, hot walks exploring Paris this week. The views were fabulous, the lessons were plentiful and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share themContinueContinue reading “The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | August 10, 2018”
The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | July 27, 2018
Looking for a previous edition? Check out the archives “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson I hope your brain is ready for this week’s roundup? No matter what, I think you’ll find some great brain and learning-related knowledgeContinueContinue reading “The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | July 27, 2018”
Friday Finds | June 29, 2018
Looking for a previous edition? Check out the archives Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. — Gustave Flaubert Travelling is one of my very favorite things and I’m grateful for every opportunity I get to experience new places and make new friends. I’m super excited aboutContinueContinue reading “Friday Finds | June 29, 2018”
Friday Finds | June 15, 2018
Looking for a previous edition? Check out the archives A real man loves his wife, and places his family as the most important thing in life. Nothing has brought me more peace and content in life than simply being a good husband and father. — Frank Abagnale Here in the US we’re celebrating Father’s DayContinueContinue reading “Friday Finds | June 15, 2018”
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