Learning Developments

MARCH 17, 2011

To lower the cost of delivery I want a faster turn-a-round on development time, I want it simple to test, and I want to reuse my work as a template for other projects. My Approach I’ve decided to use Lectora for this project because it has a good frame work for handling video based content. Each SCO has two pages.

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Saba Player Templates Lectora 53

Learning Developments

MARCH 7, 2011

When eLearning designers and developers think about using a rapid development tool such as Lectora, they often think about the time savings they get when creating a visual pleasing project and the ability to create reusable components. A rapid development tool is a great way to quickly breath life into your storyboard. and higher, Firefox 1.0

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Authoring Tools Lectora ActionScript 47

Learning Developments

DECEMBER 15, 2008

The problem I've found is that there are basically only two different types of task management software: to-do lists and project management tools. While I'll have "real projects" I have to manage, I'm not anticipating I'll be tracking resources and using advanced project management features any time soon. More to come on that.

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Tagging Calendar Project Software 40

Learning Developments

MARCH 30, 2011

However, I'm using it with my latest project and I am reminded again how easy it is to create slick looking quizzes using Quizmaker. I'm working with the Saba LMS for this project. As most developers know, each LMS has a different "attitude" and behavior.

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Quizmaker Saba Articulate SCORM 44

Learning Developments

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

I led a storyboard review meeting with several of the stakeholders of a "using e-mail" project I am working on. Instead, if started with questioning the organization of the project into two sections. I was pleased to see this topic come up because it is good to catch significant contextual issues early in the project.

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Storyboard Policies Slides Project 40

Learning Developments

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

I led a storyboard review meeting with several of the stakeholders of a "using e-mail" project I am working on. Instead, if started with questioning the organization of the project into two sections. I was pleased to see this topic come up because it is good to catch significant contextual issues early in the project.

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Storyboard Policies Slides Project 40

Learning Developments

DECEMBER 11, 2008

I suspect universities, airports, and coffee shops will deliberately put up white walls in certain areas to serve as projection screens for mobile devices. Who wants to look at a tiny two inch screen when they can project on a wall. This is a quality projection device about the same size as an iPhone.

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Learning Developments

DECEMBER 11, 2008

I suspect universities, airports, and coffee shops will deliberately put up white walls in certain areas to serve as projection screens for mobile devices. Who wants to look at a tiny two inch screen when they can project on a wall. This is a quality projection device about the same size as an iPhone.

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Mobile iPhone iPod Picture 40

Learning Developments

JUNE 4, 2013

Smart Attachment of Files - have you ever tried to attach a PDF to an Adobe Captivate project? Ease of Use Improvements - I work with several instructional designers and they all seem to struggle with some aspects of Adobe Captivate and often need my assistance. It should be easy, but it''s not.

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Adobe Captivate Adobe Captivate PDF 50

Learning Developments

JUNE 29, 2009

Open a new Lectora project (or use an existing one) and add the following items to the page: A text entry field (Add > Object > Form Object > Entry Field). Preview the project and test it out. I'm also testing the waters with a morning cup of Joe today. Hopefully I won't go off the deep end! You're good to go.

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Lectora Convert Open Association 47

Learning Developments

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

I've been able to take advantage of 3rd party libraries to do projects that involve math plots and work with SCORM communications. ActionScript is just one more programming language I've learned in order to do this. I can use ActionScript to respond to events and work with Movie Clips.

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Flash ActionScript Develop Movie 55

Learning Developments

JULY 17, 2009

The first project I wanted to do in Flash has proven that I'll need more than just Lynda.com to master the animation portion. I'll also need to start doing some small projects in Flash because this seems to be one of those things that requires a lot of practice. I'm still working on that one.

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Flash Brain ActionScript Examples 40

Learning Developments

JULY 17, 2009

The first project I wanted to do in Flash has proven that I'll need more than just Lynda.com to master the animation portion. I'll also need to start doing some small projects in Flash because this seems to be one of those things that requires a lot of practice. I'm still working on that one.

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Flash Brain ActionScript Examples 40

Learning Developments

JUNE 29, 2009

Open a new Lectora project (or use an existing one) and add the following items to the page: A text entry field (Add > Object > Form Object > Entry Field). Preview the project and test it out. I'm also testing the waters with a morning cup of Joe today. Hopefully I won't go off the deep end! You're good to go.

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Lectora Convert Tagging Open 40

Learning Developments

OCTOBER 8, 2009

The Android OS is an open source project backed by Google. I'm already a Google power user so having that functionality in a mobile device will be a perfect fit for me. So what makes a phone a "Google" phone. It's the Android OS that makes it a Google phone.

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Apple Open Source iPhone Google 40

Learning Developments

OCTOBER 8, 2009

The Android OS is an open source project backed by Google. I'm already a Google power user so having that functionality in a mobile device will be a perfect fit for me. So what makes a phone a "Google" phone. It's the Android OS that makes it a Google phone.

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Apple Open Source iPhone Google 40

Learning Developments

MARCH 1, 2011

Just because Articulate is easy to use and creates cool eLearning projects, doesn't mean we should use it to do a true to life software simulation. We can't jump on the first release of Flash 10 or ActionScript 3 to take advantage of the new features and leave or users behind who require minimum support for Flash 8. When Ready.Apply.

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Flash to HTML5 Conversion ActionScript Simulations Software Simulation 50

Learning Developments

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

I've been able to take advantage of 3rd party libraries to do projects that involve math plots and work with SCORM communications. ActionScript is just one more programming language I've learned in order to do this. I can use ActionScript to respond to events and work with Movie Clips.

Flash 40

Flash ActionScript Develop Movie 40

Learning Developments

MARCH 1, 2011

Just because Articulate is easy to use and creates cool eLearning projects, doesn't mean we should use it to do a true to life software simulation. We can't jump on the first release of Flash 10 or ActionScript 3 to take advantage of the new features and leave or users behind who require minimum support for Flash 8. When Ready.Apply.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 40

Flash to HTML5 Conversion ActionScript Simulations Software Simulation 40

Learning Developments

MARCH 17, 2009

The current training project I am working on has brought this to my attention because the learning objectives were a little fuzzy from the start. If I have to change a learning objective late in the process it is a bigger deal than changing the way a learning objective is presented to the learner.

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Storyboard Learning Objects Learning Objectives Version 40

Learning Developments

MARCH 17, 2009

The current training project I am working on has brought this to my attention because the learning objectives were a little fuzzy from the start. If I have to change a learning objective late in the process it is a bigger deal than changing the way a learning objective is presented to the learner.

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Storyboard Learning Objects Learning Objectives Version 40

Learning Developments

MARCH 25, 2009

I know what projects people are working on so I can ask them about issues while they are still fresh on the mind. I do like the fact that Twitter seems to be a little more personal than social networking and blogging. I do think there is value in seeing what people are up to day to day. But I don't think this is golden nugget of Twitter.

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Learning Developments

MARCH 25, 2009

I know what projects people are working on so I can ask them about issues while they are still fresh on the mind. I do like the fact that Twitter seems to be a little more personal than social networking and blogging. I do think there is value in seeing what people are up to day to day. But I don't think this is golden nugget of Twitter.

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Twitter Social Networks Social Network Facebook 40

Learning Developments

JANUARY 21, 2009

I'm confident I can do just about any thing using Lectora but there is a bigger learning curve and projects may take longer than using a tool like Articulate. I like Lectora because it seems designed for advanced eLearning by providing a structure for tracking variables and actions on objects.

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Authoring Tools Simulations Lectora 40

Learning Developments

JANUARY 21, 2009

I'm confident I can do just about any thing using Lectora but there is a bigger learning curve and projects may take longer than using a tool like Articulate. I like Lectora because it seems designed for advanced eLearning by providing a structure for tracking variables and actions on objects.

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Authoring Tools Simulations Lectora 40

Learning Developments

DECEMBER 5, 2008

With a little bit of research I was able to find a content development tool (Articulate) that was on the opposite end of the spectrum and would save the training developers here hours of work per project. What processes do you need to reboot?

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Social Networks Lotus Learning Objects Social Network 40

Learning Developments

JANUARY 14, 2009

My Blog List Zen Habits Google Features I’d Like To See 2 hours ago WebWorkerDaily FlightAware, for Sophisticated, Accurate Real-Time Flight Tracking 2 hours ago The Bamboo Project Blog Daily Routines 8 hours ago Discovery Through eLearning Potential Questions to Ask When Having an LMS Demod 11 hours ago eLearning Technology Networks and Communities (..)

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Lectora Captivate IM IMS 40

Learning Developments

DECEMBER 15, 2008

The Bamboo Project Blog. Discovery Through eLearning. Ever want to just escape it all? Are they trying to kill me?). 2 days ago. eLearning Weekly. eLearning Learning. 3 days ago. What Are the Rules of Your New Ecosystem? 5 days ago. eLearning Learning. 6 days ago. eLearn Magazine. The Case Against Pre-Testing For Online Courses.

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Authoring Tools Diversity Training Simulations Develop 40

Learning Developments

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

However, for large projects, it is important to have regular status meetings where representatives from all aspects of the project are present (i.e. This allows for transparency into those aspects of the project and allows a chance for miscommunications to be caught between these work silos. This is usually a project manager.

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Project Summary Discussion Teams 49

Learning Developments

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

However, for large projects, it is important to have regular status meetings where representatives from all aspects of the project are present (i.e. This allows for transparency into those aspects of the project and allows a chance for miscommunications to be caught between these work silos. This is usually a project manager.

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Project Summary Discussion Teams 45

Learning Developments

MARCH 21, 2011

Use the preloader to download audio/video that is at the beginning of your project so that it is ready when the learner starts using the content. Josh Cavalier of Lodestone Digital presented on some of the issues involved with developing Captivate projects for Android devices. Use Soundbooth for batch edits. Flash 10.2

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Adobe Adobe Captivate Flash Captivate 68

Learning Developments

MAY 10, 2012

For example, I use PowerPoint to create transparent PNGs ( see my post from another blog ) that I can use in my Captivate projects. For example, many of my projects start off with a PowerPoint slide deck that was either a storyboard or a presentation used by face-to-face instructors. I still leverage PowerPoint whenever I can.

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PowerPoint Captivate Adobe Captivate PNG 55