Description
The aim of the course is to introduce the concepts of good design when developing e-learning material and to provide an introduction to the capabilities of Adobe Captivate for rapid development of online training material.
Price: €925 per person
Dates
- Dates available on request, please call for details – 2 Days
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for people who would like to create their own e-learning material. No programming knowledge or multimedia skills are necessary.
PREREQUISITES
- None
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
To introduce the learner to concepts of good design when developing e-learning material with Adobe Captivate.
The Design Process
The importance of the Design Process
Design Fundamentals
Concept and Introduction Slides
Explore the Captivate Interface
The Captivate Work Area
Slides in Captivate
Views in Captivate
Project Preferences
Managing the Library
Recording a Software Demonstration (‘Show Me’)
What is a Project?
What is a Software Demonstration?
Types of Demonstrations
Creating a new Project
How to record a Demonstration
Modifying a Demonstration
Concept of objects
Adding and Modifying Text Captions
Adding and Amending Highlight Boxes
Amending Mouse Properties
Timeline
Inserting Images, Videos and Animation into Project
Adding and Amending Images
Factors to consider when using images
Adding and Amending Animations
Adding and Amending Videos
Factors to consider when using video
Updating a Project
Recording Additional Slides
Importing PowerPoint Slides
Summary and Review of Day 1
Recording a Software Simulation (‘Let Me’)
What is a Software Simulation?
How it differs from a Demonstration
How to record a Simulation
Converting a ‘Let Me’ Simulation into a ‘Hybrid’ Simulation
Adding click boxes
Adding text entry boxes
Adding rollover captions
Recording Audio
Recording Audio
Synching Audio
Editing Audio
Importing and editing Audio files
Using Quizzes in Captivate
Overview on Quizzes
Types of Questions
How to insert Quiz Slides
Randomised Quizzing and Question Pools
Introduction to additional interactivity
The concept of Scenario Branching
Instructional Feedback
Interactive Elements
Publishing a Project
Previewing a Project
Skin Editor
Output Options
Options for Tracking Scores
Styles and Master Slides
Creating text caption styles
Using the Object Style Manager
Creating and using Master Slides
Course Summary and Review