Integrated Learnings

JULY 13, 2011

Yet, in the tradition of building bulleted lists in PowerPoint, text dominates many eLearning courses. If I've written out a step-by-step process in an eLearning course, I try to replace it with a diagram. While there are many ways to include a story in eLearning , a slide full of text is probably the dullest option.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 30, 2011

We also use tools such as Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media. In a lot of cases, we are using internal corporate social media tools to collaborate. However, how many of us have considered using these types of tools for collaboration in a training environment ? We hope you found this post helpful.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Sometimes an eLearning course needs to be enhanced with an image , but finding the right one can be a chore in itself. This can be accessed any time an image is selected under the “Picture Tool Format” tab on the Ribbon. So with just a little creativity, you can produce some great graphics for your eLearning needs.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 15, 2012

Several tests exist to determine contextual readability, and you can use free online tools to test your own writing. Unfortunately, many eLearning development tools don’t have strong spacing options, and it’s usually up to the developer to work within the confines of the tool to ensure a reasonable amount of space is used.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 6, 2011

Recently Trivantis, makers of the eLearning development program Lectora, announced the release of Snap! Primarily it is a PowerPoint to Flash conversion tool with additional features for eLearning development such as narration recording , quiz assessments , and LMS publishing. by Lectora. So just what is Snap?

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Each time a major eLearning authoring tool or LMS vendor announces they are (or will be) supporting the Tin Can API , the eLearning community can be heard giving a simultaneous cheer and moan. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company.

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 11, 2011

There are a lot of arguments about using audio in eLearning – some in favor, some not. Many eLearning development tools allow you to easily record narration with your content, including Adobe Presenter and Adobe Captivate. About the Tool. By Dean Hawkinson. Text-to-Speech Challenges. Is Text-to-Speech for Everyone?

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 9, 2013

Use PowerPoint or other simple tools to create simple graphics and visuals. Most e-learning development tools you'll use will have several ways to "play" the content. You can play a page right in the editing tool, you can test several pages at a time, or you can test the whole project. You learners will thank you!

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 31, 2011

In this webinar, Mr. Mallon outlined the top 10 best practices for the next generation of eLearning. Use “We-Learning” – How do we create eLearning that includes social elements in the learning where interactivity is key? provides tools such as wikis, blogs, discussion threads, and other tools that will allow social interactivity.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

And here's the best news.with today's e-learning development tools, you only need to be concerned about one of these pieces! E-Learning development tools like Adobe Captivate, Lectora, or Articulate do all of this for you. As before, if you use an e-learning development tool, this is often taken care of for you. SCORM Run-Time.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Using audio narration in eLearning courses has been debated from both sides – some people feel that it is an enhancement that assists the learner in completing the course, while others argue that it can be distracting. What tools do you use to record audio for eLearning courses? By Dean Hawkinson.

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Integrated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Like any skilled craftsman, a skilled e-learning developer will be a master at picking the right tool for the job to save time and provide the best possible user experience when given a client's set of requirements for a project. The Development Tool Matters, in this case Articulate. Realistically, tools do matter. Good luck!

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 25, 2012

An important step in eLearning course development is getting feedback and approval from key stakeholders such as subject matter experts and other team members. Overall, ReviewLink is a great tool for Lectora published courses with one drawback; the developer currently does not receive an email when a reviewer leaves a comment.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 8, 2012

Most e-learning tools, including Adobe Captivate, provide for the ability to use flags. A flag is a good tool to have in your development arsenal. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. Flags answer the question "was something done?"

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 27, 2011

In other words, when taking an eLearning course, learners are most likely to remember how the course ended, although the stuff in the middle might blur together. How can we apply this principle to improve eLearning effectiveness? Ensure that the last moments of an eLearning course reinforce key content. By Shelley A.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Sometimes I need to figure out a variation, due to assessment tool limitations. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. Best Practices Brainstorming eLearning eLearning Blog Instructional Design Scenario-Based Learning Storyboarding Workplace Learning'

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 17, 2013

We use Lectora a good bit for eLearning development. As with any tool, it’s always helpful to see tips and tricks from others that you can add to your own projects. Overview of ReviewLink : Product review of the features of Lectora’s built in review tool. By Joseph Suarez. Official Resources from Trivantis.

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 19, 2011

These days, more and more organizations are pushing eLearning content onto devices with touch screen interfaces such as smart phones and tablets. It’s an exciting, and sometimes daunting, time to be involved in eLearning development. by Joseph Suarez. Avoid using mouse metaphors such as click, right-click, or hover. Multi-touch.

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 26, 2011

For eLearning, it shifts our paradigm from a course being a learning “event” to creating an entire learning environment in which the eLearning course is only a piece of the learning. Traditional classroom and eLearning environments come from this thinking. eLearning and Geodesic Thinking. Geodesic Thinking.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 29, 2010

eLearning and an Aging Workforce looks at a specific angle of audience analysis. Anatomy of an eLearning Lesson: Nine Events of Instruction and Anatomy of an eLearning Lesson: Merrill’s First Principles each describe models that guide eLearning lesson design from start to finish. D = Development (develop the solution).

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 14, 2012

In this post, I address some of the critical things we need to be aware of in project management and a few tools to use along the way. Are you simply creating a web-based course, or are you partnering it with a job aid or online reference tool? Tools for a Project Plan A common software used for project management is Microsoft Project.

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 20, 2011

In this post, we’ll look at what we do too much of, resulting in boring eLearning. Though it may not be practical to avoid text completely in eLearning, we can minimize it through diagrams, images that communicate, and occasional videos. This means that filling eLearning slides with detailed steps and tips is probably unnecessary.

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Adobe Connect should not be thought of as a tool only for a large number of participants. Attendees can use markup tools to annotate slide shows, images, and even streaming video. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. Colloborative Learning.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 8, 2011

But while the conversation was supposed to discuss adapting training models to our industry's current environment, instead it strayed off into utilizing new eLearning delivery tools, getting a seat at the C-level table, and philosophies on learning effectiveness. A corporate eLearning director and I discussed this recently.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 28, 2012

Instruments – This category is all about the tools they use to perform their job. In this category, we ask questions about the efficiency of the systems or other types of tools they use for performing their jobs and factors in the work environment that might be impacting performance (lighting, ergonomics, etc.).

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Integrated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

While there, I engaged in a practice I had never before used known as a backchannel, via the well known micro blogging tool Twitter. There are a lot of tools that can be used for a backchannel, but one of the most popular is Twitter. For example, “#ispi consider using Captivate for eLearning simulations.” How It Works.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

Beyond eLearning Courses – In previous years, designers would develop an eLearning course, publish it, and their job was done. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. Today, we recognize that this is not enough to ensure learning takes place.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 11, 2012

Storyboarding for an eLearning course can be a very effective way to lay out the overall look and feel of your course, as evidenced by this post by Donna Bryant. I recently attended a webinar presented by Trivantis, the company that owns the eLearning development software Lectora , on effective storyboarding. Tools for storyboarding.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Many people in the eLearning industry are facing this challenge. HTML5 favors tools like Lectora that are currently HTML-based. Most likely, these tools will allow you to do more with your development efforts in the HTML5 future. Apple's lack of support for Flash is already becoming a problem for WBTs built with these tools.

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Integrated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Should debriefing occur in eLearning? Many eLearning lessons follow an activity with a few knowledge check questions that quiz learners on content; however, they lack questions that debrief an experience by prompting reflection. How can we include debriefing experiences in eLearning? How do you design debriefs in eLearning?

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 27, 2011

But what about eLearning? Can we use eLearning to teach some of these soft skills that are required by leadership in a corporate environment? I would argue that we can, provided the eLearning has some elements to make it a successful interaction. They should have “real world” application, rather than just remembering facts.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 2, 2011

How can you build imaginative practice into your eLearning lessons? Guided practice using online support information (such as a robust help lookup tool) can also help to provide enhanced practice time for learners. Need an opportunity to develop strategy and ideas for handling situations with a new tool or process.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 28, 2011

is a well suited e-learning development tool for simulations and the tool I turn to first for Flash-based e-learning development. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. by Jonathan Shoaf. Adobe Captivate 5.5 How do you use text animations?

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 11, 2011

System simulations, created using software such as Adobe Captivate, serve several purposes when used in eLearning. This is by far the best way to use a simulation in an eLearning course to teach the user navigation, because it includes click-by-click instructions either by text or audio. By Dean Hawkinson. Types of Simulations.

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 2, 2012

Microsoft PowerPoint is a very powerful tool for creating presentations. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. by Jonathan Shoaf. At most organizations it also has a large user base. This means that a lot of content is developed in PowerPoint.

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 5, 2011

PowerPoint is a very powerful presentation tool that can be used to really enhance the way data is presented. Now that you have the cloud graphic outside of PowerPoint , you can use it with your e-learning development tool to create transparent effects. Think Outside the Box. We hope you found this post helpful.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Simply go to that page and select Tools/Add a Note from the menu bar, and a text box will appear. This is a great tool for you as a developer to write notes to yourself about the development without impacting the actual course itself. This is where Notes come in handy. Simply type your text in the Note, and save your file.

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