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Improving Sentence Structure Empty subjects — words like “it” or “there”     Ex. It won’t take long to get there. There shouldn’t be any rain today. Use it to refer to times and distances, describe situations. Use there when you want to say that something exists. Imperatives or interjections don’t need subjects. Auxiliary verbs are […]

Gamification for Interactive Learning by Karl Kapp on Lynda.com Game Thinking Game thinking pulls on deeper game elements, like engagement loops, freedom to fail, player’s journey; used in opposition to gamification because it tries to use game elements that are more intrinsically motivating Gamification capitalizes on the game element of replayability. Repetition without the content

Cont. Editing Mastery: How to Edit Writing Perfection by Shani Raja Relevance does not always equal worthiness; delete everything that isn’t worthwhile too     What is common knowledge, or too specific for your audience? Is every point unique? A great point to reduce rambling     For points that have overlapping points, consider splitting into multiple,

Editing Mastery: How to Edit Writing Perfection by Shani Raja Deep Edit Content Is everything unique and meaningful? Does it all make sense? Is everything true and relevant? Structure Do the points make sense in order? What needs to happen to make it so? Style What needs to be changed so that all ideas are

Photoshop Tips toptal.com/designers/subtle-patterns You can add patterns on light colored backgrounds to dark colors by converting pattern to smart object, Image > Adjustments > Invert, Screen Alt + Option + Click/Drag will create duplicate that you are moving around Direct Select shapes, Ctrl + X, Paste into other shape layer to condense Ctl+E to flatten

After Effects Export File as H.264 MP4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE9672A5VkU) File > Export > Add to Media Encoder Queue Select Format from first dropdown menu, set Match Source – High Bitrate Hit Play to start export Rendering Options Software Only: CPU is used to render effects Mercury GPU Acceleration: GPU is used to render effects. Note: GPU-accelerated

Improving Library Tutorials: The Multimedia Design Principles by Darlene Aguilar on Youtube.com Memory Process Environment > Sensory Register > Working Memory <> Long Term Memory Design effects are stronger for low-knowledge learners than high-knowledge (people who are novices benefit from the design more than experts) Maybe the design aids in keeping new learners engaged while

Creative Video Editing by Ashley Kennedy on Lynda.com (cont.) Parallel Edit — two shots filmed at different times are cut together as if they are concurrent Invisible Cut — when the cut is treated as if it didn’t occur Whip/Swish pan — continuity editing, where the camera is moved so quickly that you can see

Screen casting is becoming a more popular learning and teaching method by the day due to the many benefits it holds over in-person learning, lectures, and textbooks.  Screencasting is when a screen has been recorded, often with a voiceover and commonly used as instructional videos. Screen casting should not be confused with screen mirroring and

WordPress Ecommerce: WooCommerce by Patrick Rauland on Lynda.com Use largest image you can (no white space) for functional items; for aesthetic items, include white space Use categories to sort products. Recommended for “stores” with less than 12 items, must for stores with more – Is there value in trying to apply this to courses? Categories