This document discusses e-learning and low-cost alternatives for implementation. It defines e-learning as online or technology-based learning and explains that it involves design, deployment using a learning management system or just-in-time tools, and authoring content. Specific low-cost or free options are provided for creating graphics, audio, video, and hosting courses. These include using existing images, recording audio with free software, creating videos with screen recording tools, and deploying content through open-source learning platforms.

1. E-Learning

2. E-Learning
on
a
Budget
Yuna
Buhrman
dbuhrman@gmail.com

3. What we’ll be talking about:
• What is e-learning?
• How is it implemented?
• What are some low cost alternatives?
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4. http://www.warninglabelgenerator.com

5. Question
What is “e-
learning”?

7. Design Deploy
Graphics LMS
Audio Just in
Time
Video Authoring
tool

8. Design
Design
Graphics
Audio
Video
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9. Graphics
Money
Buy images from
a gallery or
subscribe to a
library
“Free” image sites
Use clipart from
- check use
PowerPoint or
agreement!
Microsoft.com
D.I.Y Images
http://www.freeimages.co.uk
Time

10. Manipulating PowerPoint illustrations
1. Select and ungroup image
(format>group>ungroup)
2. Select portions you don’t want
3. Delete portions
4. Reselect entire image
5. Regroup image

11. Manipulating PowerPoint photographs
Remove
background
and overlay
image
Increase Add shadow
brightness

12. Make your own (free) graphics
• Ask colleagues to be the “talent”
• Check with your legal department
• Wide selection of cameras and prices
• Good lighting is important
• Surroundings are important for a “scenario” picture
• Use a plain background for “expression” pictures

13. Image Editor
Pixlr.com – free online image editor
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14. Question
Do you think you would try to
build your own image library?
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15. Audio - narration
Professional
audio talent
Money
Text to Speech
DIY Audio
Text to Speech
NaturalVoice.com
Time

16. A “mini-studio”
Acoustic foam price ranges depending its
sound absorbing property
Portable audio recording booth about $50
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17. Audio Editing
Free
Reliable
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
Lots of editing tools
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18. Podcasting
Spreaker.com
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19. Video – Live Recording
Professional studio
Money
D.I.Y Video
Check with your legal dep.
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20. Video – Record Screen
Camtasia Studio
Money
Jing Simplify sharing video
Screencast.com
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21. Deploy
Deploy
LMS
Just in
Time
Authoring
tool
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22. Learning Management System – LMS
L MS
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23. LMS
Money
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24. SCORM.COM
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25. Just in Time
Audio podcast
I need help with
this NOW!
Video podcast
QR Code
Google hangouts
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26. Authoring Tool
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27. Online Authoring Tools
https://code.google.com/p/course-builder/
Izzui.com – FB App
Suddenlysmart.com
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28. Both will get you to your destination.
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29. wish.org for more information
Mission:
“We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich
the human experience with hope, strength and joy.”
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30. Yuna Buhrman
dbuhrman@gmail.com
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