Challenge #117 featured the transparent echo technique. This technique is when you take an image in the foreground, copy it, then make the copy much larger and transparent. This is a great way to fill up white space on a slide without distracting from the overall message of your slide. I was particularly interested in using Veggie […]
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Interactive Maps in eLearning
I decided to revisit past eLearning challenges and create a project for Challenge #86: Creating an Interactive Map. The Madison area is geographically interesting and it has some really neat places to visit. While I was fiddling around with Google Maps trying to see if I could get a version without landmarks, I realized how great […]
Creating Device Mockups in PowerPoint
Challenge #161 is about creating device mockup templates or placeholders using an tool like PowerPoint. You can use these mockups by themselves or filled in with a screenshot. I chose a number of devices to recreate, including a classic gameboy, a smartwatch, a TV for people without cats, and a movie theater screen. The Method I […]
Creating an eLearning Bingo Board
Challenge #98 asked participants to create a bingo board of common industry buzzwords. Rather than doing a bingo board around instructional design, I decided to do it on do-it-yourself (DIY) projects and the many ways they can go awry. This build had a few things going on. I had created an intro, the board itself, […]
Accordion Interactions in eLearning
This week’s eLearning Challenge is #147, Accordion Interactions. I’ve recently been binge watching The Great British Bake Off, so I immediately thought of using the accordion layout for a recipe. This layout improves the content since it only displays as much information as the learner (in this case baker) needs at that moment. I decided to do a horizontal […]
