Budget Ideas (Instructional Design, E-Learning and things I love)
8 07 2015
I love Audacity. I love it because it’s a great tool, it’s easy to use and it’s free. Main Window This is not a tutorial on how to use Audacity, but how to change some basic settings to get the best view and output. Set Up (Edit > Preferences) Here are the screens to update. […]
9 01 2015
I run into this a lot: Customer: Do you know how to use this software? This is what we use. Me: Er.. I’ve never used it before, but I learn quickly. Customer: Awesome. Learn it in two days. That’s an extreme case and unrealistic. As an ISD, we’re faced with this all the time, at […]
4 11 2014
If you’re new to creating video training it may seem like the task at hand is pretty daunting. There are a ton of resources online to help you get started. There is no perfect software that makes the job easier. What is very important is sticking to the basics. Do not lose sight because […]
19 11 2013
When you’re trying to keep up, sometimes the best course are those you crash right into. Youtube is a great place to learn when you’re on a budget. SCRUM (wiki version): Scrum is an iterative and incremental agile software development framework for managing product development.[1][2] It defines “a flexible, holistic product development strategy where a […]
30 09 2013
I love learning new things. If you need to update or learn some new skill try these online learning portals. I tried to grab the description from each company myself. I am not responsible for changes. Pay Learning http://www.lynda.com – helps anyone learn software, creative, and business skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Members receive […]
22 08 2013
If you’re like me, you are a font hoarder. My collection is over 28K and counting. Yes, I have an addictions to fonts. Seriously, I really don’t have an addiction to fonts, but I am a collector. I collect fonts for several reasons, but mainly because I am a digital artist and typography can add […]
16 07 2013
Ever needed a handwriting font? Here is a meaty list of fonts to get you started. I also downloaded and sorted through about 120 popular handwriting fonts. I created ZIPs for easy downloading (a-l_handfonts / l-z_handfonts/ Font) so you do not have to. Most are completely free or for personal use only. I do not own these fonts. […]
1 06 2013
I don’t know about you, but there are times when I am drowning in all the information available to me on a professional level. I want to be on the cutting edge of my field, explore all the opportunities I can. I want to do this because I take pride in my work and I […]
15 03 2013
I am not answering this question directly. Why? Well, if you are new to developing a learning environment you will find out very quickly how vast the topic/project will be. Instead, I’m offering you a few resources that will help you to do some information gathering and pair down what works for your situation. Remember […]