The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 7, 2018

If you intend to create an eLearning course, it’s a good bet that you’re going to start the development process in Microsoft PowerPoint. Alternately, you can rely on Presenter, a PowerPoint plug-in that works together with PowerPoint to accomplish many of the things you can do in Captivate, Camtasia, and Storyline.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 7, 2018

If you intend to create an eLearning course, it’s a good bet that you’re going to start the development process in Microsoft PowerPoint. Alternately, you can rely on Presenter, a PowerPoint plug-in that works together with PowerPoint to accomplish many of the things you can do in Captivate, Camtasia, and Storyline.

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Learnnovators

JULY 5, 2023

This includes the biggies (Microsoft, Google, Dropbox, etc.), Here are a few ideas to get you started: ALT Text: Alternative text helps to explain the essence of an image using words. Closed Captions and Transcripts: Closed captions provide a good alternative to audio and video, typically for those with hearing impairments.

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Hurix Digital

APRIL 10, 2024

Alternative Text Descriptions: Images and non-text content should have clear and concise alternative text descriptions for those who cannot see them. Multimedia: Provide captions and transcripts for audio and video content. Popular tools like Microsoft Word and Google Docs offer built-in accessibility features.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Last week I showed you an easy way to extract audio and image files from a presentation. This week I will show you an alternate way to do this in both PowerPoint 2007 and 2010. Included inside the folder are all of the audio and image files used in the presentation. Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications opens.

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Aptara

MARCH 20, 2023

Alternative formats, such as audio recordings or braille, can further aid employees with different needs or preferences. This may involve using video conferencing tools to facilitate group discussions or using collaboration tools such as Slack or Microsoft Teams to facilitate communication.

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

MARCH 4, 2024

Alternative text is a textual description of visual content. Even though some apps, such as the Microsoft Office suite, will generate alt text for you, it’s rarely accurate and must always be checked. requires that all non-text content presented to the user have a text alternative that serves the equivalent purpose.

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Hurix Digital

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Positive brand image: Companies like Microsoft are well-known for promoting accessibility in their products, which bolsters their reputation as socially responsible businesses. Learn from the pros Study examples of accessible websites like Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft. DynoMapper 2.

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Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Mozilla hubs for a virtual experience New: audio escape rooms Google maps is great to hide information Or you may use authoring tools like Articulate Rise Tips to get started with a simple online escape room Monika and Karin share their tips to get started. When to use it for learning or use an alternative?

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Hurix Digital

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

One of the primary advantages of HTML5 is its ability to support multimedia (audio, video, animations) content and to fulfill the greater usability demands of varying screen dimensions of both mobile and desktop devices. Content in the HTML5 websites, including videos, audios, animations, etc. Why Convert to HTML5? To Conclude.

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Mike Taylor

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

To design accessible visuals, account for color contrast, don’t rely on color alone, make interactive elements easy to identify, provide useful alternative text for images, and test your visuals with real users. Why Audio Content Is Underserved In L&D And How To Fix It with R i chard Ward on the L&D Disrupt podcast.

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eLearning Brothers

JUNE 22, 2015

First, the easiest way to access Captivate’s text-to-speech (TTS) capabilities is via the Audio > Speech Management option. Once you click the Generate Audio button at the bottom, the narration will be created and added to the slide’s timeline. Windows Vista, Windows 7: Microsoft Anna (Chinese releases have Microsoft Lili).

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Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

KITABOO When it comes to creating an eBook on your Android, KITABOO is highly compatible with its top-rated interactive features, like adding audio and images to make your eBook more interesting. Once the add-in has been installed in Microsoft Word, it is simple to change text files to other extensions like EPUB or Mobi.

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Acorn Labs

JUNE 5, 2022

Alternate descriptions. Provide alternative text, or image descriptions, for those users who have visual or cognitive impairments. For audio files, a transcript will suffice for those eLearning content users with hearing or cognitive difficulties. There are many requirements for total compliance with WCAG 2.0, compliance.

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Hurix Digital

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Alternative Options: Provide different ways to access content, like text for videos, audio transcripts, and descriptions for images. Now, let’s look at some real companies doing inclusive design: Microsoft: They have features like “Immersive Reader” and the Xbox Adaptive Controller to help users with disabilities.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 9, 2009

Tuesday, June 09, 2009 Audio in eLearning: When Rough Around the Edges is Better At our seminar today on using Articulate and Moodle and "Doing More for Less" , the conversation turned (as it always does) to using audio in eLearning. They had the SME record the audio for the slides. So heres to more guerilla audio recording!

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Hurix Digital

MARCH 26, 2024

New research launched by the Centre for Inclusive Design in partnership with Adobe and Microsoft has revealed that products and services designed with accessibility compliance in mind can reach 4 times the number of intended consumers and impact the bottom line of organizations.

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SmartUp

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Alternating attention. Alternating attention is the ability of mental flexibility that allows you to shift your focus of attention and move between tasks; alternating your attention back and forth between two different tasks that require the use of different areas of your brain.

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TalentLMS

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Audio/Video Recording & Editing Thanks to the innovations of technology, the equipment used for recording and producing great quality audio and video has gotten smaller, faster and better. GIMP is a free alternative to Photoshop, which is fairly easy to learn. Many websites offer free photo editing software or programs.

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Mike Taylor

APRIL 14, 2023

By following accessible slide design principles such as using preset layouts, readable fonts, descriptive links, and alternative text, everyone in the audience can acquire the same information and enjoy the same experience. If you like this one, check out the rest of the series on Presentation Accessibility.

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LifterLMS

DECEMBER 10, 2023

So that can be a difficult disability to try to provide alternatives for they also rely on the keyboard and not just people who are blind, but people who may have a disability. Deaf or hard of hearing, so videos, audio, obviously is a challenge for them. Using alternative text for images. We’re a very visual Species.

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Mike Taylor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

This week’s “App of the Week” might forever change the way you look at audio and video editing. Take control of your audio and video with Descript. Get Office Lens – Microsoft Store — www.microsoft.com. Singlelink – A free & open-source Linktree alternative — singlelink.co Transcribe.

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Limestone Learning

JULY 3, 2023

This session will cover tools for finding, creating and editing images, icons, illustrations, stock and animated video, as well as audio content. Highlights include: If you could only have audio or video, which would you choose? Spoiler alert: Microsoft Cameo is awesome. Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 12 p.m.–1

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Hurix Digital

MARCH 24, 2020

Implementing Online Learning Technologies such as a scalable Learning Management System (LMS), Mobile Content Creation platform, online audio and video collaboration, lecture capture, discussion boards. Are they using Blue Jeans, Zoom, Google Hangouts, or Microsoft Meetings? What is the university using for online meeting software?

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 9, 2015

For this post we’ll work off of the assumption that you want closed captioning for audio narration or an inserted video on your slides. Generally speaking, closed captioning text accompanies the audio or video narration in your online training courses. Alternatives to Free Closed Captioning? There are two key components.

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Kitaboo

JANUARY 30, 2023

It supports DRM (Digital Rights Management) but doesn’t support audio and videos. ODF: OpenDocument Format (ODF) is primarily used for OpenOffice, which is a group of open-source content creation programs like Microsoft Office. You can also consider the EPUB file format, which is a good alternative to PDFs.

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Mobile Coach

JUNE 10, 2022

Mobile Coach chatbot can meet you on any platform like WhatsApp, Telegram, Microsoft Teams, Slack, SMS. User experience: Lessons delivered via text and linked content (ex: video, pdf, audio) with retention activities like quizzing, goal setting, check-ins, challenges, and conversation simulators. Frequency: 2-5 lessons a week.

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TalentLMS

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Now, you could go with what everybody uses (Microsoft Word) or its open source alternative (Open Office), and both will surely more than capable for the task. 3) An audio editor. Similar to an image editor, an audio editor is a piece of software that lets you manipulate digital sound content, like mp3 or wav files.

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Adobe Captivate

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

For example, the concept of Interactive Books could be a cost effective alternative compared to Object Modeling for industries. The AR mobile application helps learners to access relevant videos, maps or audio content. Simultaneously, two learners can study the same model wearing Microsoft HoloLense.

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The Training by Nelle Blog | Corporate Training and Consulting

OCTOBER 3, 2019

In terms of pricing, Microsoft PowerPoint (standalone, not including full Microsoft Suite) will cost you about $109, for 1 user (both PC and Mac) in the Microsoft Store, but you can shop around and check out other vendors such as Amazon, Overstock or Office Max/Depot. So, What Will it Cost Me? Flip for Fun.

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SHIFT eLearning

APRIL 24, 2014

The Multimedia PC (MPC) came with a CD-ROM drive, meaning that the device can display video synced with audio. Alongside CD-ROMs came Microsoft Powerpoint, a modern presentation software quickly embraced by lecturers, executives, teachers and students. It''s important to note how the MPC relaxed the learning barrier for students.

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Think Orion

MAY 15, 2023

Also, ensure your event supports computer-based and phone-based audio listening and speaking. Audio will be the centerpiece of your event, so plug in a microphone and pay attention to your surroundings. They’re productive, cost-effective, and allow attendees to tune in to the audio while doing other chores at home.

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Axonify

APRIL 21, 2017

For example, if you’re an “auditory learner,” are you going to tell me that the best way to teach you how to drive a car is through storytelling and audio instructions? Specifically, she digs into the Microsoft study (PDF) that spawned the inaccurate “Millennial attention span is less than that of a goldfish” myth.

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eFront

OCTOBER 13, 2014

A headphones and microphone combo, a headset complements the webcam, and allows your students to listen and speak in video/audio teleconferences without interfere and feedback from their speakers. We suggest you avoid the legacy FTP protocol, though, and use its secure alternatives SFTP and SCP, instead. A cheap, basic model will do.

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Axonify

APRIL 21, 2017

For example, if you’re an “auditory learner,” are you going to tell me that the best way to teach you how to drive a car is through storytelling and audio instructions? Specifically, she digs into the Microsoft study (PDF) that spawned the inaccurate “Millennial attention span is less than that of a goldfish” myth. Click to Tweet.

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Ed App

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

These tools can be useful to teach your employees foreign languages that can help them with their roles or can simply be a resource for alternative learning. You can schedule recorded, in-app meetings and check-ins with your learners with video conferencing platforms, like Zoom and Microsoft teams, all in one place. Cost: Free.

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LearnUpon

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Operating systems manufactures like Microsoft, Ubuntu, and Apple all tired of the overhead in keeping their systems secure with frequent patches, and Flash has developed a poor security reputation as a result. For example, HTML5 enables video and audio content to render directly in the browser. The rise of HTML5?

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