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. Recently, we conducted a study that details the explosion of video as a means for communicating knowledge and expertise. Download the free PDF. Download PDF. 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

Many sales personnel are aware of the strong points of the company’s products or services but fail to communicate them to the client or adapt their presentation according to the client’s needs. Similarly, a good sales person listens attentively to what the customer wants and using his knowledge of the product, tailors his responses and suggests solutions. How important is it for sales personnel to say the correct thing at the correct time to a potential customer? MORE

iPad Cornerstone OnDemand Plateau Saba Augmented Reality Cloud Computing Analytics Mobile Learning GeoLearning Performance Support Outsource Low Cost iPhone Learning Theory Creative Commons Facebook Portal Learn.com Leadership eLearning Strategy Knowledge Management Voiceover Obviously, the Cornerstone OnDemand is because of the IPO. Production of content into eLearning is becoming much more of a commodity. MORE

Download PDF. You’re excited to share your knowledge, so it’s natural to want to share ALL of it. Use storytelling techniques and/or an engaging speaker/voiceover to help even dry topics seem less boring. Remember, good content trumps perfect production. Download PDF. We get the question all the time: “What’s the ideal length for a video?” ” It makes sense. MORE

Whether you are teaching people through online content or training internal coworkers, the use of video to share knowledge is becoming an expectation. 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. Use an engaging speaker or voiceover to present the topic with passion and excitement. MORE

Yet marking corrections clearly and unambiguously with no specialized knowledge is not as easy as one might think. Even when using Acrobat to communicate corrections, I find that I, and many other editors, like to grab the Pencil tool and just make the standard proofreading mark right on the PDF. So again, knowledge of the proofreading marks is crucial for clear communication. I'd love to hear from you if you have experienced a knowledge gap in either direction. 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. Like, how do you take knowledge, and turn it into a story, or interaction? 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