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 […]

Captivate 2019 – Major Move Forward

Congratulations to the Adobe Captivate Team! Captivate 2019 is a GAME CHANGER in so many respects. As an eLearning Development professional who has been working in the field for over 35 years, and has been working with and teaching Captivate since the Robo Demo days, I can not recall the last time a new version had such a wide range of new features. I am most impressed by the new Interactive Video functionality. The availability of having a method to […]

Adobe Captivate (2019 release) Tutorials

Whether you’re just getting started with Captivate and need some help with creating a shiny new project, or you’ve used the previous versions of Captivate and looking for some help to update your Captivate skills, there’s good news for you! We have published new video tutorials covering the basic, advanced, and new workflows in Captivate 2019. In these videos, you will learn VR Experiences, Fluid Boxes,Interactive Videos, 360⁰ Learning Experiences,Live Device Preview for VR, Smart Video Recording, CSV Question Import,Overlay Slides […]

Adobe Captivate (2019 release) and Overlay slides

Add a new dimension of interactivity to recorded or streaming videos with overlay slides in Adobe Captivate. Mark any slide as an overlay slide and insert it anywhere on your video timeline allowing you to add additional interactive layers for improved learner engagement. Steps: Create a new blank or responsive project. Add a few additional slides like content slide, custom interaction slide, or knowledge check questions. Go to the Toolbar and click Interactive Video. Here you can either add a […]

Adobe Captivate (2019 release) and PowerPoint to mobile learning

Fast-forward to smart eLearning authoring by importing PowerPoint presentations to Adobe Captivate with just a few clicks. Transform static PowerPoint slides into mobile learning content that works seamlessly across all devices. Enhance the learning experience by adding interactive elements, assets and quizzes. Steps: Now you can easily add Microsoft PowerPoint slides to your mobile learning projects in HTML5 and Captivate will automatically handle the sizing and orientation issues common in mobile device display. This functionality is only available on Windows […]

Adobe Captivate (2019 release) and CSV question import template

With Adobe Captivate (2019 release), you can now bulk-import the questions to your projects using a CSV file. The supported question types for CSV import are true/false, multiple choice, matching, fill in the blanks, and short answers. You can either use an example CSV file shipped along with Captivate and add the questions directly to it, or you can use a Macro-enabled excel sheet to populate the questions and then generate a CSV file from it. Try it: Navigate to […]

Adobe Captivate (2019 release) and Smart video recording – Webcam + Screen

Create studio-quality HD videos as you simultaneously record your webcam and on-screen content with just a few clicks. Adjust the talking-head video position and add persona to your training content. Easily edit the videos in Adobe Captivate and add interactivity to multi-screen video-based learning. Steps: In the Automatic chroma key effects page, we looked at how webcam video may be recorded, and the background removed. In this section we’ll build on that process. Once you have elected whether or not […]

Adobe Captivate (2019 release) and Automatic device preview

Hit the play button to see your content automatically change shape and form factor across the full spectrum of device sizes in responsive courses created using Adobe Captivate. Get a holistic view of how responsive your content is on every screen size. Steps: Launch Adobe Captivate 2019. On the Welcome screen, under New tab, double-click Responsive Project thumbnail to create a new responsive project. On the Toolbar, click Themes, and select the Coastal theme to apply it to the project. […]

Adobe Captivate (2019 release) and Interactive videos

Liven up demos and training videos by making them interactive with the new Adobe Captivate. Create your own or bring in existing YouTube videos, add questions at specific points and conduct knowledge checks. Add bookmarks in the timeline to aid learner remediation. Customize feedback options for answers and interactions. Steps: Create a new blank or responsive project. Go to the Toolbar and click Interactive Video. In the Insert Video dialog, let the YouTube Video option remain selected, if you wish […]

Adobe Captivate (2019 release) and Automatic chroma key effects

Transform your videos by making their backgrounds transparent and replace them in just a few clicks without the need for any green-screen technology. Personalize your video background by adding images or videos of places, scenarios or on-slide content. Get your project on the road with free media assets shipped with Adobe Captivate or choose your own. Steps: Adobe Captivate 2019 now supports webcam capture and automatic chroma key effects to clip your background out entirely, or to replace the background […]

Adobe Captivate (2019 release) and 360⁰ learning experiences

Augment the learning landscape with 360° images and videos and convert them into interactive eLearning material with customizable overlay items such as information blurbs, audio content & quizzes with Adobe Captivate. Make learners explore their surroundings and actively engage with the environment to enhance retention. Achieve complex learning use cases such as compliance protocols in action, virtual walkthroughs, realistic product demos and more. Steps: Now you can include 360 slides, right inside standard 2D Adobe Captivate projects. You should review […]

Adobe Captivate (2019 release) and Immersive learning with VR experiences

Battle shrinking attention spans with immersive learning scenarios that your learners can experience in Virtual Reality using VR headsets. Now Adobe Captivate makes it possible for you to import 360° media assets and add hotspots, quizzes and other interactive elements to engage your learners with near real-life scenarios. Achieve learning use cases such as – “be in the shoes of”, “virtual tours”, “crises management”, “safety drills” and more. Steps: Launch Adobe Captivate. On the Welcome Screen, under New tab, double-click […]

Adobe Captivate (2019 release) and Fluid boxes 2.0

In the 2019 release of Adobe Captivate, Fluid Boxes get a productivity makeover – use the intuitive UI to control and customise your Fluid Boxes, view parent-child relations, distribute objects equally in a single click, define alignment properties in Static Fluid Boxes and more. Steps: Launch Adobe Captivate 2019. On the Welcome screen, under New tab, double-click Responsive Project to create a new responsive course. On the Toolbar, click Fluid Box, select either Horizontal or Vertical, and then select the […]