Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 28, 2011

Based on the number of hits the various posts on our eLearning blog received, there were three particularly hot topics for the year. How do these compare with your own eLearning hot topics from 2011? --1-- It also suggests some additional uses and benefits of creating a storyboard prior to eLearning development. 3-- Scenarios.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 9, 2013

Temptation #1: Using a PowerPoint Mindset. The first temptation that leads to bad e-learning is using a PowerPoint presentation mindset and applying it to the e-learning world. Watching a lecture with cute PowerPoint. Use PowerPoint or other simple tools to create simple graphics and visuals. Start snapping.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 2, 2013

The posts from this blog in 2012 offered advice for trying out new eLearning authoring tools and other technologies as well as advice for trying out various instructional approaches. If you're interested in trying something new with your eLearning projects this year, take a look at how the past year of posts from this blog might help.

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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 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. Presenter works seamlessly with PowerPoint to allow slide by slide narration. By Dean Hawkinson. Make a mistake?

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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. It’s popular to hate PowerPoint because of the way a slide full of bullets strangles the life out of a presentation. Though it’s not our only option, we can accomplish this in PowerPoint. Too much text. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Integrated Learnings

JUNE 5, 2013

Adobe is continuing to strongly support Microsoft PowerPoint. It allows them to use a tool they are familiar with to lay out content and simply import it into Captivate. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

First, Adobe Connect allows presenters to share PowerPoint presentations. 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. Colloborative Learning. How do you use Adobe Connect?

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 24, 2013

You can use tools such as Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat to create direct links to online sites and places to take notes. Placing the QR code on the PowerPoint in the classroom allows participants to use the iPad camera and code scanner app to scan the QR code and obtain the documents. Feel free to share your experiences.

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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

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 23, 2011

There are some really neat tools out there, and it can be downright overwhelming sometimes. For example, mLearning might work for a diverse sales organization that is spread throughout the country with the tools to receive that training (smartphone, tablet, etc.). What does all of this mean to learning? But guess what?

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Integrated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

PowerPoint Capabilities. Captivate 6 is continuing to improve its PowerPoint capabilities. The integration is better than ever supporting PowerPoint 2007 and 2010. Captivate has always been my favorite tool for software simulations. Let's get into the meat of it. Quizzing Improvements. Screen Capture Improvements.

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 16, 2012

Recently out of beta and released to the public, Storyline is the latest software product from a vendor that’s proven it understands what eLearning professionals want and learners are engaged by (no pun intended). Storyline continues on the success of the Articulate Studio product line with a new, yet familiar feeling authoring tool.

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 31, 2012

This is the third post in a series dedicated to best practices when using the eLearning authoring tool Lectora. It’s common practice to use Microsoft Word or PowerPoint to storyboard an eLearning course. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company.

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