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 ?

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

PowerPoint-based rapid eLearning tools, such as Articulate Presenter and Snap by Lectora, allow branched navigation, meaning you can create a non-linear navigation path still controlled through the course player’s next and back buttons. Next, set up the slide branching with your rapid eLearning tool. By Joseph Suarez.

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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

JUNE 5, 2013

It allows them to use a tool they are familiar with to lay out content and simply import it into Captivate. Development Tools eLearning Blog Captivate Adobe eLearning' There are new features and improved functionality, but don''t expect an overhaul on the user interface. Adobe is continuing to strongly support Microsoft PowerPoint.

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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.

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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

JULY 13, 2011

Even if you don't have image editing tools like SnagIt Editor or Photoshop, you can usually edit basic properties in the programs you use to storyboard an eLearning course. In the absence of specialized software, PowerPoint also makes it easy to create diagrams by using their drawing tools and Smart Art function.

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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

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

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. Flags answer the question "was something done?" Did the learner complete this? Did the learner click here? Did the learner see the last page in section two?

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 11, 2011

Many eLearning development tools allow you to easily record narration with your content, including Adobe Presenter and Adobe Captivate. About the Tool. Captivate’s text-to-speech tool is very simple to use and allows you to type the text that you want narrated on each slide. Text-to-Speech Challenges.

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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. By Joseph Suarez. Why would the “ next generation of SCORM ” cause such a mixed reaction? Here's my interpretation.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Some instructional designers opt to record audio for an eLearning course using online conferencing tools, such as Adobe Connect or Microsoft Live Meeting. A second challenge with using online conferencing tools is that they do not provide an option for output to AICC or SCORM for integration into a Learning Management System (LMS).

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

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. Tools like Captivate and Articulate, which are Flash-based, will probably need to adapt or change over to HTML5 in the long run. example of drag and drop ).

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 31, 2011

provides tools such as wikis, blogs, discussion threads, and other tools that will allow social interactivity. Why not develop the course, and include these social tools for interactivity among participants that are all completing the same course?

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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. How It Works. For example, “#ispi consider using Captivate for eLearning simulations.” What's yours?

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 6, 2011

Primarily it is a PowerPoint to Flash conversion tool with additional features for eLearning development such as narration recording , quiz assessments , and LMS publishing. While the product isn't revolutionary and at times leaves more to be desired, with a $99 price tag, Snap deserves a closer look. So just what is Snap?

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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

JANUARY 17, 2013

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. We use Lectora a good bit for eLearning development. Official Resources from Trivantis.

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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. As a participant they will be able to see slides, hear audio, and participate in chat. Colloborative Learning.

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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. by Jonathan Shoaf. Adobe Captivate 5.5 It’s screen recording is top notch for creating simulations and its ability to track variables and advanced actions makes it very versatile to my needs.

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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. Click Save to save the file.

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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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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. Important Requirement From the experience that I had, there are several things we needed to include when developing instructor-led training for iPad delivery.

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 26, 2011

The internet and tools like social media have created this world where we are all inter-connected. Provide tools such as flash cards or provocative questions to challenge one another. However, we now live in a very geodesic world, as demonstrated by the image below. In a geodesic world, we are all resources for each other.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 2, 2011

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. Why is play/practice time so important? Motivation to grow.

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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

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Sometimes I need to figure out a variation, due to assessment tool limitations. Sometimes I can make the assessment question almost identical to the activity (e.g., using similarly structured scenario-based questions). Of course, the aim is for the objectives, activities, and on-the-job behaviors to align as closely as possible.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Let's look at three benefits to using YouTube as an e-learning distribution tool. For example, if you are using the authoring tool Lectora, you can grab the embedding code from YouTube and paste it into an external HTML object. 1) YouTube takes your training to the Web. Of course when you post a video to YouTube it is on the web.

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 19, 2011

At the time of this writing, most eLearning development tools don’t currently take advantage of gestures, but that’s something to look forward to in the not-too-distant future. Avoid using mouse metaphors such as click, right-click, or hover. New metaphors for touch include tapping, sliding, swiping and flicking. Multi-touch.

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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. Looking back on it, I was one of the drivers of that detour.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 16, 2009

It's not that far of a stretch to say it was created to be the ultimate e-Learning tool. As the web transformed over time people discovered that the ability to collaborate on projects over the web made it an even more powerful tool for sharing information. So what is the impact Web 2.0 has on e-Learning ? However, Web 2.0

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 2, 2012

Microsoft PowerPoint is a very powerful tool for creating presentations. by Jonathan Shoaf. At most organizations it also has a large user base. This means that a lot of content is developed in PowerPoint. There are times when you may want to reuse content created in PowerPoint in e-learning.

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 11, 2011

What experience do you have in selecting simulations as a learning tool? Remember, for mLearning, Apple products such as the iPhone and iPad do not run Flash. However, newer versions of simulation software allow creation of HTML5 , which alleviates this issue. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. We hope you found this post helpful.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 27, 2011

And if you have the tools to add some multimedia flare (to make it attention grabbing without distracting), that can be even more impactful. If the purpose of the lesson was to teach a process, present a simple diagram that summarizes the main steps. This allows learners to recall content at a glance. Illustrative story.

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 20, 2011

Even rapid authoring tools generally have a variety of interaction types available. Do your knowledge checks always take on the structure of a short scenario followed by a multiple choice question? Do they maintain the same level of difficulty, even as the learner progresses through training?

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Of course, it’s the programming we do with eLearning authoring tools that results in a polished, interactive learning product. A few articles from this year addressed writing: Writing to Educate and Entertain: What Would Stephen King Do? A Formula for Storytelling in eLearning Rapid Development the Agile Way.

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