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The 7 Essentials of a Good Tutorial Video

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At TechSmith, while we may not be sandwich artists, we know a thing or two about making video tutorials — including the essential elements that help make any tutorial video, training video, or software demo a good one. Tutorials must be easy to consume, and learning is best achieved when information is delivered clearly.

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8 Tips to Incorporate Screencasts Into Your Online Training Course

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Concentrate on Training Gaps and Learning Objectives. The screencast should focus on training gaps and learning objectives to enhance employee performance. Using the learning objectives as a guide, you can create a a more effective script and outline that get right to the point.

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Mastering Customer Education with Daniel Quick

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He creates videos, each with a singular learning objective, and then uses them to build an entire learning pathway. If you want to start creating helpful content for your customers, check out the free resources in the TechSmith Academy. One of the most common tools customer educators use is video.

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Perfecting Your Tutorial Video Workflow | Josh Cavalier

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To do this, Josh uses a variety of techniques such as showcasing company leaders (to create intrigue and add weight to the content) and discussing learning objectives so the learner is fully aware of what they have to gain. There’s no better place for learning how to create instructional and tutorial videos than the TechSmith Academy

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DevCorner: Using Simplified User Interfaces (SUI) in Help Content

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An example of SUI (pronounced “sue-ee” by the TechSmith User Assistance team). When used in learning materials, SUI graphics can aid in creating clearer, more memorable instruction. As an instructional designer at TechSmith, my job is to create and deliver helpful content for anyone that wants to learn our software.

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Common Sense Tips for Outstanding Training Content [An Interview with Kati Ryan]

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So, we created an entirely free course in TechSmith Academy that walks you through just that. We’ll post highlights from each interview here on the blog, but to get a real in-depth look, consider hopping over to the TechSmith Academy and checking out the full interviews all in one place. Lessons Learned. What is the reason?

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How to Make Video: Before You Start

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Learning Objects vs. Outcomes: Narrow the Focus. I was recently in a conference workshop with Shannon Tipton (Learning Rebels) , and she made a bold statement, which was to the effect: Throw out the learning objective and focus on what you want the learner to actually do.

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