NotificationUnlock the power of interactive and graded quiz remediation for your video-based eLearning courses in Adobe Captivate! In this step-by-step tutorial, eLearning specialist Paul Wilson shows you how to insert final quiz questions into long videos—like Zoom or Microsoft Teams recordings—and set up intelligent remediation. If a learner answers incorrectly, they’ll be sent back to the exact section of the video they need to review, thanks to clever use of bookmarks and actions in Captivate.
The blog explains the key differences between translation and localization in eLearning content. Translation converts content into another language, while localization adapts it culturally and contextually for different regions. Adobe Captivate supports both approaches, allowing course creators to choose the best method based on their audience, goals, and resources.
Want to make your eLearning projects more engaging with overlay slides in Adobe Captivate? In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to do it—from adding synchronized slide videos to inserting transparent overlay slides with text, narration, and interactive buttons. I’ll walk you through how to use bookmarks, set custom actions, and take advantage of overlays for branching scenarios or interactive video quizzes.
✨ Here’s what you’ll learn in this video:
▪️ The difference between slide video and video blocks in Captivate
▪️ How to synchronize overlays with video playback using bookmarks
▪️ Adding narration using text-to-speech
▪️ Making transparent overlays for seamless video integration
▪️ Creating interactive buttons to control video playback and restart points
This video is perfect for instructional designers, educators, or anyone who wants to level up their Adobe Captivate skills! If you find it helpful, please like, share, and subscribe for more eLearning tips.
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to build a custom hotspot interaction in Adobe Captivate 12.5—complete with synchronized audio and forced navigation to guide your learners step by step. You’ll learn how to use states, triggers, and timelines to prevent learners from skipping ahead, making this perfect for compliance training or scenario-based learning.
Looking for a way to have learner record a score in one box and penalties in a separate box for certain horse events, while a video is playing.
This blog post explains how to integrate xAPI (Experience API) with Adobe Captivate to enable smarter, more detailed learner tracking beyond traditional SCORM limitations. It walks through how to publish Captivate projects using xAPI, why it’s valuable for modern instructional design, and how it enhances learning analytics and personalization. A real-world example is included to show practical impact.
Learn how to easily add spell check and grammar correction to Adobe Captivate 12 using Grammarly! In this step-by-step tutorial, eLearning expert Paul Wilson demonstrates a simple hack to enhance your Adobe Captivate workflow—even though there’s no built-in spell check feature yet.
When adult learners are faced with mastering new tools or systems—like CRMs, scheduling platforms, or data entry interfaces—there’s no substitute for hands-on experience. Adobe Captivate allows you to build interactive software simulations that mimic real-world tools, giving learners a risk-free environment to learn by doing.
Microlearning delivers content in short, focused segments designed to fit naturally into busy schedules and enhance information retention. Adobe Captivate Classic is an ideal tool for creating concise, impactful microlearning modules tailored to adult learners in professional and corporate training settings.
Turn learning into your secret profit weapon by solving business problems, using data that matters, and embedding training in the flow of work.
The Adobe eLearning Community website has been reimagined to provide a dynamic, user-friendly experience. Key updates include a refreshed homepage with constantly updated content, a new Learning Hub supporting both Adobe Captivate versions, enhanced discussions that flow naturally, and access to all upcoming and on-demand webinars.
