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 […]

Coaching

This module explains what coaching is and what types of problems it can help solve. It also shows that there is scientific proof of its effectiveness.

Why Should Businesses Invest in Custom Software Development for E-Learning Solutions?

Investing in custom software development for e-learning solutions allows businesses to create tailored platforms that meet their unique needs, ensuring enhanced user engagement, seamless integration with existing systems, scalability for growth, and robust data security. Unlike off-the-shelf options, custom enterprise software development provides long-term cost-effectiveness by eliminating recurring licensing fees and granting full ownership. It also enables organizations to incorporate advanced features like AI, AR, and gamification, keeping them competitive in the evolving EdTech landscape. While development may require upfront investment and expertise, partnering with experienced developers ensures a future-proof solution that fosters innovation, streamlines operations, and delivers impactful learning experiences.

Project Preview problem since Captivate Update

Hello, this issue arose immediately after installation of version 12.4.0.20. I began a project in previous version and problem was not present. When I preview my project – the infinite scroll sections are fine, however when a link jumps to the next slide, the slide is displaying almost half way down the page, so the user has to actually scroll up to see the content. I’ve tried everything, switching auto layout / autofit height / adjusting padding etc and nothing […]

Mastering Scrum​

This module introduces the scrum principles and practices through practical examples and activities to familiarize you with the framework and events.​

Mastering the Fundamentals of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

This interactive crash course on Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills. This engaging, time-bound quiz-based course is designed to enhance your ability to decode complex situations and resolve them effectively using critical thinking techniques. This course features the time bound question of the new Captivate.
Through three realistic mini-scenarios, you’ll tackle two thought-provoking questions per scenario, each with a 30-second response window

Thriving in the Age of AI: A Call to Innovate, Not Just Automate

Imagine Oregon’s forests, where trees adapt and innovate to flourish as a resilient ecosystem. Businesses, too, thrive not through mere efficiency but through adaptability and innovation. At a recent HR Strategy Forum on AI, discussions about productivity often boiled down to headcount reductions. But this misses the real potential of AI—not as a cost-cutting tool, but as a means to redirect energy toward creativity, research, and problem-solving.

Research shows innovative companies outlast their peers, using AI to automate routine tasks and empower employees. The key? Implement AI thoughtfully to transform—not replace—jobs, enabling both businesses and individuals to reach their full potential. Let’s focus on innovation to build a future as enduring as a forest.

Dynamic Content with All-New Adobe Captivate’s State Feature

This blog explains how Adobe Captivate’s State feature allows eLearning designers to create dynamic, interactive content by adding multiple states to objects that respond to user actions. It provides practical examples, including rolling a dice, a language selection interface, and a sports preference interaction, demonstrating how states can enhance engagement and interactivity without the need for additional slides.

Publish to Computer issue

I have previously published to computer on this machine and it worked. Using latest version of Captivate 12.4.0.20 and have not published since the update. Now when I attempt to publish to computer nothing happens – no matter where I choose the location, here I have the default location of Documents>AdobeCaptivate. A red line appears in the progress as can be seen in the image attached. I would appreciate any help

The Future of Training Modules in Professional Development

Many organizations are already putting their resources into professional learning and by incorporating these forward-thinking paradigms into professional learning, they will guarantee that there is a strong, capable, effective, and future-ready workforce. It has evolved from a need to a potent instrument for launching careers and attaining better company results.

How To Sight Read

Made for EID505 – Multimedia For Learning

Designing User Interfaces and Forms with All-New Adobe Captivate Interactive Components

Designing user interfaces (UI) in Adobe Captivate is crucial for creating engaging eLearning experiences. Captivate offers interactive elements like dropdowns, buttons, input fields, and checkboxes to create intuitive forms and dynamic UIs. Effective UI design involves combining these elements with strategies like consistency, logical flow, and feedback mechanisms. Advanced customization with scripting enables dynamic interfaces that adapt in real-time. Testing and previewing across devices ensure responsive and functional designs. By leveraging these tools and best practices, developers can craft user-friendly, accessible, and visually appealing eLearning courses.