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Rapid eLearning Through Software Simulations And Screencasts

Upside Learning

It captures the mouse movements, clicks and on screen changes along with any narration audio which can be recorded through attached microphone lively and in sync with the capturing screen. However, a screencast is not necessarily interactive. Except the playback controls, one cannot interact with the elements shown in the video.

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Game Design, ChatGPT Prompts: ID Links 6/6/23

Experiencing eLearning

This post includes links on game design, branching scenario tools and templates, ChatGPT prompts for ID, AI tools, learning science, engagement, and the “magic email” for freelancers and consultants. When designing eLearning games using interactive stories, ask yourself the following six questions: What’s the point?

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Closed Caption Tools

Experiencing eLearning

and edited in Affinity Designer. That automatically generates captions that can be retained when replacing the audio with real voices, but again, the captions break awkwardly. I use Camtasia myself for screencasting and video editing/creation. Castmagic is a web-based tool for automatically turning audio into other content.

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When to Use Background Audio in E-Learning

Rapid eLearning

Background audio is not as common as it once was in e-learning. Also, with mobile technology (and some limitations playing multiple audio tracks) it may create some problems playing the way you intend it. However, there are times where background audio makes sense. I’d love to hear how you’re using audio in your courses.

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What Is An eLearning Authoring Tool? Less Than 100 Words

Roundtable Learning

An eLearning authoring tool is a software designed to help instructional designers (or aspiring instructional designers) create professional, engaging, and interactive learning content for custom eLearning courses. . Video lecture and screencasts. What Is An eLearning Authoring Tool? Interactions. Branching scenarios.

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Designing a PowerPoint Screencast Using Camtasia

TechSmith Camtasia

Screencasts are an effective teaching tool that offer instructors greater versatility in developing lesson plans. Students can watch a screencast video at their convenience, pausing and reviewing as often as needed. Students can watch a screencast video at their convenience, pausing and reviewing as often as needed.

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8 Tips to Incorporate Screencasts Into Your Online Training Course

TechSmith Camtasia

There is a broad range of applications for screencasts in online training, from software product demos to POS system tutorials. Here are 8 tips to incorporate screencasts into your eLearning course design. If you plan on narrating your screencast, you should have a script on hand to stay on track.