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 […]

AI Demystified: Why Your AI Keeps Forgetting You

This is the first in  a series of eight articles meant to help take the mystery out of Artificial Intelligence.  I’ve created easy to follow explanations and illustrations of the most critical things to know about Generateive AI via Large Language Models. Imagine that you’re three emails deep with your company’s new AI assistant. You asked it to recommend a training course. It suggested leadership fundamentals. You took the course. Now you’re back asking, “What should I do next?” The […]

Adobe Captivate 13: How to Add Audio to Timeline Widgets

In this video, I’ll show you how to easily add audio narration to each node in the timeline widget using Adobe Captivate Release 13. This feature makes your e-learning projects more dynamic and ensures learners engage with all key content before moving forward. I walk you through a practical example using American history, demonstrating, step by step, how to browse, select, and link audio files to individual timeline points.

Path to Earth

This sample is an interactive space-themed quiz where players must help a stranded spaceship return to Earth by correctly answering 10 science-related questions. Each correct response advances the ship toward Earth, while wrong answers cause delays. The game blends learning with engagement, making it ideal for educational environments focused on astronomy and space science.

Troubleshooting why users are getting kicked out

Users get kicked out of the course after clicking on the link/document icon or pressing X

AI voice not consistent

Using an AI voice which changes volume between captions

How to Add Audio to Carousel Widgets

Learn how to easily add audio to carousel widgets in the all-new Adobe Captivate! In this tutorial, e-learning specialist Paul Wilson guides you through every step to make your projects more dynamic. Discover new features, see how audio integrations improve your content, and hear Paul’s expert tips for best results.

Narration Generation Failure in Adobe Captivate 13.0 Using Generative AI in India

Narration generation in Adobe Captivate 13.0 using Generative AI fails, raising concerns about feature support in India.

Which Third-Party Tools or Assets Have Boosted Your Course Quality?

This discussion invites course creators and educators to share the third-party tools, plugins, and digital assets that have improved their course quality and learner engagement. Participants can talk about design tools, LMS integrations, gamification features, analytics platforms, and creative assets that enhance course delivery and interactivity. The goal is to exchange practical recommendations and real experiences to help others build more engaging, professional online courses.

Captivate 13 Quiz – Failure Settings

Continue button not working as expected upon 3 failed attempts.

How AI Tools and SaaS Solutions Are Reshaping Modern eLearning in 2025

The article explains how AI tools and SaaS platforms are improving eLearning through faster content creation, personalization, and easier collaboration. It also highlights practical ways educators can manage software costs by exploring budget-friendly long-term tool options, including lifetime deals.

UX Design with Adobe Captivate: Transform Your Courses from Functional to Exceptional

This eBook is a practical guide for instructional designers and eLearning developers to create user-friendly, engaging learning experiences using Adobe Captivate. It covers UX principles such as intuitive navigation, visual hierarchy, interactivity, accessibility, and testing, all tailored to the Captivate platform. The guide emphasizes designing with the learner in mind to boost comprehension, reduce cognitive load, and improve retention.

How to Build Mobile-Friendly eLearning Courses That Learners Actually Complete

To create mobile-friendly eLearning courses that learners actually complete, focus on short, bite-sized modules, responsive design, and interactive content like quizzes or scenario-based exercises. Use multimedia strategically and ensure easy navigation and accessibility. Incorporating gamification elements such as badges or progress bars boosts motivation, while testing on multiple devices ensures a smooth experience. Finally, gather feedback and iterate to continuously improve engagement and completion rates. The key is designing for the learner’s experience, not just the content.