And what prompted the idea of the DE Academy learning portal ? So what is the final product? Also, we offer punch lists in PDF format. In addition, we offer traditional elearning courses that look like a PowerPoint deck with voiceovers and assessments and those types of things. Multi-level pricing is a great idea… JEN: Yes. But our goal is to scale as we grow and expand our product base to accommodate various needs. MORE

Elearning can include: PDF files that are available to be downloaded and read on a device such as a tablet or computer. Elearning can also include any combination of the above (for example, a course might have a series of PDF files to download and read; then a click-through, packaged course to take; followed by an automatically graded quiz). And some, like Lectora and SoftChalk (PDF, 2.7 PDF documents can be checked using tools such as PAC3. MORE

Luckily, nowadays video production is not just a privilege of the professionals. Those clickable layers are for example video cards, article cards, gallery cards, map cards, data cards (all context cards), newsletter cards, poll cards, donation cards, product cards, patreon cards. The end-products of this platform are called “smart videos” and are filled with advanced features. MORE

I’ll add this PDF to the course. And read a PDF document? Use interesting tropes: Simple, clean infographic, Meaningful animations, Clear, engaging voiceover, etc. A serial entrepreneur, Subbu loves translating ideas to products and products to companies. Reading Time: 7 minutes. Gone are those days when we made our employees travel to a central place and attend the Onboarding training for one week. MORE

But if you don’t have a process to show on screen or a product to display, then students won’t want to watch the video. Kim Merritt: How I do it, and it really does start with storyboarding, so I usually have clients that will throw a script, or a book, or a PDF at me, and just say, “Figure it out.” Like, what kind of gears involved, or like how do you record the voiceover? MORE

Elearning can include: PDF files that are available to be downloaded and read on a device such as a tablet or computer. Elearning can also include any combination of the above (for example, a course might have a series of PDF files to download and read; then a click-through, packaged course to take; followed by an automatically graded quiz). And some, like Lectora and SoftChalk (PDF, 2.7 PDF documents can be checked using tools such as PAC3. MORE

That means having a good pre-production checklist that sets you up for success. Download the free PDF. Download PDF. These questions are an ideal pre-production checklist. Or, if you provide a product or service, now is the time to mention it. MORE

I’ll add this PDF to the course. And read a PDF document? Use interesting tropes: Simple, clean infographic, Meaningful animations, Clear, engaging voiceover, etc. A serial entrepreneur, Subbu loves translating ideas to products and products to companies. Reading Time: 7 minutes. Gone are those days when we made our employees travel to a central place and attend the Onboarding training for one week. MORE

Multiple standards are used to gauge accessibility ( Section 508 for federal agencies, PDF/UA for PDF files), but the most common is the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. On the other hand, if you’re designing a new product, then a strict standard might not provide the level of accessibility and positive user experience that your audience needs. Putting These Ideas to Use When Creating Accessible Elearning. Making elearning accessible is the right thing to do. MORE

Don’t make users spend their time pouring through long, wordy training manuals or documentation to learn about your product or service. Get a free PDF version so you can read it whenever you want. Download PDF. This confirms the idea that most instructional or informational video content should be less than 20 minutes. Your title should clearly state the problem that your video is solving, how it is presented, and the product it applies to. MORE

It All Starts With Video Pre Production. I had done a little research, but I didn’t really have any idea about the process or problems I would encounter. Before we get to some ideas to help you make a video, let’s get something out of the way. And as you’re thinking about what you want your learner to do, narrow it down to one idea, one topic, or one point of focus. You may want to add extra elements that identify the product, company, or organization. MORE

Luckily, nowadays, video production is not just a privilege of the professionals. The end-products of this platform are called “smart videos” and are filled with advanced features. MORE

This is part 2 of a series about how to make a video, which covers the basics of what to do before you begin production on a video. Download a Script Template with Examples (PDF). Being able to access those colors without much thought will speed up the post-production process, and save you from having to go back to correct mistakes later. Voice Over: Similar guidelines apply for anyone recording the voiceover as when looking at shooting locations and working with talent. MORE