In the world of image or graphic editors, Adobe Photoshop remains the gold standard when it comes to image editing software. It has the tools and features that allow users to create professional looking images and photos, but the learning curve and price tag are more than some are willing to invest. If you’ve been hunting for an alternative to Photoshop, here are five free photo editing tools you may want to consider.
How To Design For Novice Learners
Six Design Strategies That Work for Novice Learners
Compared to an expert, a novice will have a limited network of knowledge in a domain and inaccurate or fuzzy mental models resulting in less competent problem solving.
How to Improve Your Visual Design Skills
Visual Design for eLearning and Slides
Visual design may seem like a mysterious process, but there is a formula for improving your skills. I’ve outlined it here.
The Novice Brain: Characteristics of the Novice Learner
To help people move from a novice to someone with expertise, you need to understand the characteristics of the novice learner.
The Power of Retrieval Practice For Learning
An Instructional Strategy for Long-term Retention
Retrieval practice is one of the best instructional strategies to use when learners are required to memorize things like procedures, product details, and technical information.
Five More L&D Books for Learning Professionals
Alphabetical Order by Title
These latest books from the Learning and Development industry cover many of the latest topics including: Agile project management, compliance training, microlearning, a training and development overview, and evaluating emerging technologies.
How To Crop A Photo To A Circle
Learn how to crop a photo to a circle, for the purpose of providing variety and visual interest in eLearning and slides.
Two Principles of Multimedia Learning: Redundancy and Split-Attention
When designing multimedia learning, apply the split-attention and redundancy principles to ensure a more effective learning experience.
Designing For Experts
When designing learning for experts, take advantage of their unique characteristics, such as effective problem-solving. See more guidelines.
How to Use Graphics To Improve Learning
Graphics can facilitate recognition, recall, comprehension and problem-solving. Here are ways to use graphics to improve learning.
Your Guide To Doing A SME Interview For Course Development
Preparation, Interviewing a SME, and Follow-up
Instructional designers often work with SMEs or subject matter experts. Here is a process for the all-important SME interview.
Add Realism To eLearning To Improve Learning Transfer
When you have a good sense of your audience through observation and discussion, you’ll be able to add realism to your online learning courses. Here are some practical strategies.