We all love to laugh. We’re wired that way. In fact researchers believe that laughter itself is a social behavior. The crux of the theory is that laughing is in fact a social bonding mechanism. The grunts and guffaws we make when delighted and surprised are a physical manifestation of the sudden emotional shift from alert and stressed to amused and relieved. Conventional eLearning wisdom says, avoid humor – it’s far too dangerous. You won’t have to look hard to […]
Hi Adobe eLearning fans, we have some exciting news! We’re launching a NYC-area user’s group! Justin Mass will host the monthly UG gathering at the beautiful Adobe offices in Times Square, NYC! Each month you’ll have an opportunity to network and learn from other eLearning professionals. The meetings will be informal and we encourage you to bring current projects with you, share your challenges & questions, work in real time together, and enjoy pizza and beer (our treat!). You may […]
Today’s eSeminar was loads of fun as dozens gathered to explore the use of basic buttons & actions in Adobe Captivate 6 with me. You can see the PowerPoint deck below, or enjoy the on Demand recording of the session here: http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/event/index.cfm?event=register_no_session&id=2122197&loc=en_us Learn how to make the most of simple interactive buttons in Adobe Captivate 6 in this introduction to interaction and Advanced Actions. Join Dr. Allen Partridge, Adobe eLearning Evangelist as he demonstrates and discusses the fundamental concepts in […]
Update for Adobe Captivate is now available for Mac version — version 6.0.1 (Build 240), which is available for download through Help Menu > Updates… You can download it manually as well from http://adobe.ly/wJqYI, and install it. A bunch of key issues are addressed through this update including the following fixes. Output from Trial version – Before this update, content created through trial version of Adobe Captivate 6 would expire in 30 days from the project creation. With Adobe Captivate 6.0.1, the published outputs will expire […]
Last week we announced the Knowledge Sharing Challenge at Adobe Learning Summit. It’s an amazing opportunity for anyone (eLearning Professional, Trainer, Subject Matter Expert, Instructional Designer, Knowledge Worker, You Name it) to compete for great prizes and show your colleagues what you can do. All you need to do is record a short video using Adobe Presenter Video Creator and share it on Facebook. Here’s a short video with more information about the contest:
We have released an update for Adobe Captivate — version 6.0.1 (Build 240), which is available for download through Help Menu > Updates… This is available for Windows as of now, we will have the Mac version soon. A bunch of key issues are addressed through this update including the following fixes. Output from Trial version – Before this update, content created through trial version of Adobe Captivate 6 would expire in 30 days from the project creation. With Adobe Captivate 6.0.1, the published outputs will […]
I’ve spent much of the past week preparing for Adobe Learning Summit in Las Vegas at the end of this month. This is the premiere event for fans of Adobe Presenter, Adobe Captivate and Adobe Connect. The annual event has become a welcome tradition, featuring more than twenty phenomenal sessions on mobile learning, data/LMS integration, Captivate, Presenter & Connect tutorials and tips. You can learn about the latest in Video, Rapid eLearning, Advanced Actions and more. The most exciting thing […]
You are no longer forced to use the 32-bit version of MS Office, just because you want to create PowerPoint based eLearning. The new 64-bit Presenter 8 now works with your 64-bit MS PowerPoint. How do you find out if you have 32-bit or 64-bit of MS-Office? It’s very simple, open MS PowerPoint and go to File> ‘About Microsoft PowerPoint’> … it would show you if it is 32-bit or 64-bit. Do remember, there are separate installers for 32-bit and […]
You are no longer forced to use the 32-bit version of MS Office, just because you want to create PowerPoint based eLearning. The new 64-bit Presenter 8 now works with your 64-bit MS PowerPoint. How do you find out if you have 32-bit or 64-bit of MS-Office? It’s very simple, open MS PowerPoint and go to File> ‘About Microsoft PowerPoint’> … it would show you if it is 32-bit or 64-bit. Do remember, there are separate installers for 32-bit and 64-bit version of Adobe Presenter. So, when […]
Topic: From Drab to Fab! An eLearning Makeover Using Workflows and Customizable Objects Description: You do your best to make the most visually pleasing eLearning you can — but, let’s face it, your strengths are in eLearning and instructional design, not graphic design or copywriting. Fortunately, Adobe Captivate gives you the ability to collaborate with others, leverage powerful workflows with tools like Photoshop and MS Word, and customize objects. Join Linda Mahnken, Adobe Captivate Enthusiast, as she demonstrates an “eLearning […]
This course is a series of online trainings, especially designed for beginners. The course is divided in four modules: Basics, Beyond Basics, Best Practices and End-to-End Course Creation. It covers the core eLearning authoring workflows for using Captivate- including application capture, transforming PowerPoint into interactive eLearning, Quizzing, Publishing to your LMS and adding Audio narration. If you have questions related to any of these topics, please leave a comment and we will get back to you. [accordions title=”” active=0 event=”click” […]
In this one hour introductory session on grouping and Advanced Actions within Adobe Captivate 6, Dr. Allen Partridge, Adobe eLearning Evangelist will demonstrate the process of creating, grouping, and manipulating through Advanced Actions elements in a lightbox window. Learn to make your projects shine with attractive popover lightbox windows, and how to control the elements in those windows individually or as a group using behind the scenes actions to guide and facilitate your learners. Recording Link
