Let’s celebrate this festive season with some fun projects and ideas!

It’s that time of the year again when we gather around with our family and friends, or take a vacation to celebrate these most awaited festivals. Talking of festivals, we’re curious to know if you’ve ever created an interactive project on any festival, or would fancy creating one. Please feel free to share those with us. The best projects will get showcased on the Free Projects page, newsletters, and Adobe social media pages. In the past we have seen some […]

Introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your journey in the field of eLearning.

– What motivated you to enter the field of eLearning? – Are there any influencers who helped you learn faster along the way? – Share 2-3 challenges that helped you grow in this field.

Share your design resources

Hi all, I was wondering, what are your main go to places where you get some inspiration on how to visually design your content? These are some places I go to: Humaaans Freepik Unsplash Storyset Canva Please help me add on to this list

Which is your primary tool for conducting virtual classes, meetings, and webinars?

Additional discussion questions: – What are your main requirements from a virtual conferencing tool in your line of work? – Highlight some issues that you face during virtual conferencing and suggest some UI/UX solutions to overcome those problems. Have you registered for AEW 2021 yet?  

Which workflows or features do you like the most in your current Learning Management System (LMS)?

– Which Learning Management Systems have you work with and how would you compare them?   Have you registered for AEW 2021 yet?  

Software Simulations or Video Demos? Which one do you prefer and why?

This question is not limited to just Adobe Captivate. You can share your experience in working with other tools as well.   Have you registered for AEW 2021 yet?  

In the age of addictive smartphones, what strategies do you use to engage your online learners?

– Do you devise your own strategies that have shown favorable results in the past? – Do you follow pedagogical theories and adapt them to your eLearning? – Anything out of the box? Have you registered for AEW 2021 yet?  

What should every newcomer know about eLearning today?

Share your thoughts   Have you registered for AEW 2021 yet?  

Code Cracker – Captivate Game and Puzzle Series

Entry #4 in the Captivate Game and Puzzle Series – Code Cracker!

Announcing the Adobe eLearning Showcase Challenge – Summer 2021!

The Heat is On. Welcome Summers! And welcome back, the Adobe eLearning Showcase Challenge – SUMMER 2021, your chance to flaunt off your eLearning skills! Submit your projects to us and stand a chance to win and get recognized. Top 5 winners shall receive a $500 Amazon gift card from Adobe* Here’s how to enter the contest :- – All individual participants need to create projects using the Adobe Captivate software with a minimum of 3 project slides (see examples […]

Advice?

what advice would you give to someone starting out in ID?

Game and Puzzle Series by Greg Stager

Introduction to a new series about Games and Puzzles.

JavaScript Idea Series by Greg Stager

An introduction to a new series of postings : The JavaScript Idea Series

Join us for Adobe eLearning World 2021 in September

Adobe eLearning World (AEW) 2021 brings with it an opportunity for you to deep-dive into eLearning. As one of the biggest virtual eLearning conferences, it will help you gain key insights into the ever-changing world of eLearning. By participating, you will not only discover diverse points of view, but also get an exclusive sneak-peek into the latest innovations from Adobe’s labs. UPDATE: We’ve just moved Adobe eLearning World 2021 to September to ensure that all our colleagues may gather online […]

Introducing Adobe Captivate Creators’ Workshop Series

Register now Date: May 25, 2021 at 8 AM PT When it comes to authoring tools, Adobe Captivate is among the most recommended by users. The authoring tool has quickly managed to capture the minds of all eLearning professionals, whether their expertise level stands at beginner, intermediate, or advanced. But to truly maximize its functionality, you need an inside scoop on the best ways to create courses with it. Presenting the Creators’ Workshop Series!  Prepare to take your knowledge of […]

Announcing the winners of the Adobe eLearning Design Awards powered by eLearning Industry

Let us take a deep breath first! If we have overused our superlatives in describing any previous contests on this forum, we will like to take it back, and place it here,  as what we have witness in these last few weeks on elearning.adobe.com/projects page was nothing short of a phenomenon. This has also left our judges in a tizzy in scoring easily, due to the sheer professional quality of projects that all have created through the Adobe Captivate authoring […]

Update for Mac Users – Adobe Captivate 2019 Build for macOS Big Sur (macOS 11) is here!

Big Sur (macOS 11) update for Adobe Captivate (2019 release) is here!

What are eLearning Devs and IDs reading?

Greetings all. I am always looking for resources and things to learn from.  I have read some articles recommending books and unfortunately some that seem really interesting I haven’t been able to find, but I will continue to look. Thought I would pose the question here. What are some good resources that you recommend? They don’t have to specifically be direct to eLearning or Instructional Design, but they obviously can. But if there is something that relates and you feel […]

JavaScript Book Recommendation

Hi, Can someone recommend JavaScript, HTML and CSS books for beginners that would be a best fit for Adobe Captivate? I keep researching but do not find anything in particular. However, if anyone can recommend any books that were of great help to you and Captivate, let me know! Currently, I have a few in my Amazon cart but just not sure which would be good. Plan on also heading to a Barnes and Nobles this weekend and see what’s […]

Adobe eLearning Design Awards powered by eLearning Industry

The Most Exciting eLearning Design Challenge of 2021 is here!** eLearning Industry and Adobe have joined hands to honor the best in the field of eLearning authoring and design, and you can be one of them! Submit your projects and earn a ticket to the spotlight in the world of eLearning. The best talents across the globe will be picked by a panel of distinguished eLearning experts. The top 3 winners will be rewarded  jointly by eLearning Industry and Adobe […]

Multiple Failure messages for Drag&Drop KC slide

Intro This article is written as an answer to a question on the forums: Drag&Drop with Advanced Action For quiz slides it is possible to show different Failure messages based on the attempt number. That functionality is not available for Drag&Drop slides. As you can read in the thread, another user posted a solution using the Object actions which are executed after each drag action.  I posted some comments about the limitations of that solution. In this article the described solution is […]

Building Realistic Software Simulations with Enhanced Shapes in Adobe Captivate

This article explains how to create realistic software simulations using Adobe Captivate. You will learn how to record your screen, use different simulation modes, and enhance slides with shapes, instructions, and interactive elements. By the end, you will understand how to build engaging simulations that help learners safely practice using software.

Common mistakes to avoid when using Web objects in Adobe Captivate

This article explains the most common mistakes people make when using web objects in Adobe Captivate. It shows how issues like insecure links, incorrect embed settings, and lack of testing across browsers or devices can affect your course. By learning these tips, you will be able to use web objects more effectively and create a smoother learning experience for your learners.

Learning Without Limits: Embracing Mobile, Remote & On-Demand Training

This blog explains how modern workplaces are adopting mobile, remote, and on-demand learning to make training more flexible and accessible. It shows how employees can learn anytime and anywhere using smartphones, virtual sessions, and learning libraries. By making learning available at the moment, organizations can help employees build skills more effectively and support continuous growth.

Strategic Use of Microlearning: Designing Role-Based Learning Paths for Lasting Impact

This blog explains how microlearning can be more effective when it is designed around specific job roles and learning goals. Instead of giving learners random short lessons, it shows how structured learning paths, interactive activities, and regular reinforcement can help build real skills. By connecting learning to job performance and career growth, microlearning can create a lasting impact for learners.

How to Translate Adobe Captivate Projects to Another Language (Step-by-Step)

If you need to translate your Adobe Captivate 13 eLearning course into another language, this step-by-step guide is for you! In this video, I show you exactly how to export your course content and closed captions, send them to a translation company, and then import the translated text back into Captivate. I cover preparing your project, what instructions to give your translation company, how to avoid importing errors, and how to update your speech agent language settings. Whether you want to know how to translate Adobe Captivate projects, import translated content, or localize eLearning courses for your LMS, you’ll find all the answers here.

Top Trends Shaping Corporate E Learning Platforms in 2026

Modern corporate learning in 2026 emphasizes personalization, microlearning, gamification, mobile accessibility, and AI-driven insights. Companies using a corporate e learning platform with bespoke elearning solutions can enhance engagement, performance, and ROI, creating a culture of continuous learning.

How Learning Management System in Education Enhances Blended Learning Models

A learning management system in education empowers institutions to enhance blended learning models by combining digital resources with traditional classroom instruction. Through interactive content, personalised learning paths, and robust analytics, educators can increase engagement, track performance, and deliver scalable, flexible, and effective learning experiences using a blended learning platform.

How to Create Bespoke eLearning Solutions That Engage Learners

Australian organisations are transforming corporate training with bespoke elearning solutions, delivering tailored, interactive, and compliance-ready programs that engage employees and boost performance. Leveraging advanced enterprise training platforms, companies can scale learning, track progress, and enhance knowledge retention across teams.

How Converting PowerPoint to eLearning Boosts Knowledge Retention

Converting traditional slide decks into interactive eLearning significantly improves knowledge retention, engagement, and measurable performance outcomes. When organisations convert PowerPoint to eLearning, they transform passive presentations into multimedia-rich, trackable modules aligned with compliance standards like AICC compliance, ensuring audit readiness and long-term workforce capability development.

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What to Look for in a Modern AICC LMS Solution

Discover what to look for in a modern AICC LMS to ensure compliance, scalability, and learner engagement. This guide covers automation, reporting, mobile accessibility, security, and how integrating a blended learning solution can enhance workforce development while meeting regulatory requirements.

The new world for L&D: why 2026 marks a turning point

L&D is in a new world, that’s the message of this year’s L&D Global Sentiment Survey. The old rules don’t apply any more, we feel less certain afraid about the future and we face 5 key challenges. But survey respondents are facing up to these challenges by taking action. We are drawing the map of this new world every day, by discovering what works, and building on it.