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Interactive Org Charts and Meet the Team Interactions in E-Learning #43

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DavidAnderson
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11 years ago

Interactive Org Charts Recap #43: Challenge | Recap

Wow! What a great week of interactive org charts! Hands down, one of our best challenges ever!

First, a big thanks to first-time challengers Louisa, Josh, Nick, Ellen, Darlesa, Farrah, Mel, Jennifer, and Justine! We’re so glad you’re here!

This week’s recap features interactive org charts, meet the team, who’s who, and other creative (and surprising) ideas for introducing people in e-learning.

New to the Challenges?

The weekly challenges are ongoing opportunities to learn, share, and build your e-learning portfolios. You can jump into any or all of the previous challenges anytime you want. I’ll update the recap posts to include your demos.

If you have a blog, please consider writing about your challenges. We’ll link back to your posts so the great work you’re sharing gets even more exposure. And if you tweet your projects, try using #ELHChallenge so we can track the cool demos you share.

Thanks, E-Learning Heroes! You folks do awesome work!

Louisa Fricker

Louisa kicked off the week’s challenge with a interactive org chart. Later, she shared a version of Meet the Team. She wasn’t finished. Inspired by Tim’s blurred background demo, Louisa came back with her own version. Thanks so much, Louisa!

View demo | Louisa Fricker | @LouisaFx

View demo | Louisa Fricker | @LouisaFx

View demo | Louisa Fricker | @LouisaFx

Tim Slade

Tim went all out this week by sharing a free Storyline template for his interactive org chart. You’ll want to check out Tim’s blog post and time-lapse video to learn more about this awesome project.

View demo | Tim Slade | Learn more | YouTube | @sladetim

Montse Anderson

Montse shared three creative examples for introducing key players in the organization.

View demo | Download | Montse Anderson | Website | @mLearning

View demo | Montse Anderson | Website | @mLearning

View demo | Montse Anderson | Website | @mLearning

Jeff Kortenbosch

Jeff shared a top-down perspective with his interactive org chart. Be sure to check out Jeff’s blog post and time-lapse video to learn how he pulled this project together. Thanks, Jeff!

View demo | YouTube | Jeff Kortenbosch | Website | @elearningjeff

View demo | Jeff Kortenbosch | Website | @elearningjeff

Nicole Legault

Nicole channeled some Office Space to create her interactive org chart.

View demo | Nicole Legault | @nicole_legault

Matt Guyan

Matt sported a trading cards theme to introduce corporate rugby players. Very cool, Matt!

View demo | Matt Guyan | Website | @MattGuyan

 

Nick Leffler

Nick jumped into his first challenge by sharing his version of interactive org charts and a free Storyline template. Thanks, Nick!

View demo | Download | Nick Leffler | Website | @technkl

Tracy Parish

Cool twist on this week’s challenge by using a seating chart example. Great job with the interactive elements for each sections. Check out Tracy’s blog post to learn more about her project and Atsumi’s fashion makeover.

View demo | Learn more | Tracy Parish | @TracyParish

Dianne Hope

Dianne always shares such creative ideas and this week was no exception. Using a common photography shot, Dianne shared a fun way to introduce each team member. Check out Dianne’s blog post to learn more about her project!

View demo |  Dianne Hope | @DianneHope | Learn more 

Dan Sweigert

Dan proved he knows e-learning like the back of his hand in this hand-crafted org chart. For a first-hand account of how this came together, check out Dan’s blog post.

View demo | View demo | Dan Sweigert | @elearningwdan

Paul Alders

Paul took a scenario-based approach to his creative org chart demo. Featuring 3D backgrounds and interactive conversations, this is a must-see project. Thanks, Paul!

View demo  | Paul Alders | Website | @paulalders 

Jackie Van Nice

Jackie shared an entertaining twist on “meet the team” by categorizing one’s job by level of importance. Thanks, Jackie!

View demo | Learn more | Jackie Van Nice | @JackieTrains 

Richard Watson

Lots of cool ideas in Richard's org chart like the silhouette effect and drag-drop test mode. Check out Richard's blog post to learn more about his project. Great job, Richard!

View demo | Learn more | Richard Watson | @rwatsonID

View demo | Learn more | Richard Watson | @rwatsonID

Simon Blair

View project | Download | Learn more | Simon Blair | Website | @SimonBlairTrain 

Bruce Graham

Meet the international team and learn about their operations in this icon-based, interactive map.

View demo | Bruce Graham | Website | @brucuk 

Cecilia Bernal

Cecilia shared a detailed and thoughtful summary of this week’s challenge entries. Thanks again for inspiring this week’s challenge, Cecelia!

View demo | Learn more | Cecilia Bernal | @intexpliki 

Allison LaMotte

View demo | Download | Allison LaMotte | @articulate_fr

Ant Pugh

View demo | Learn more | Ant Pugh | Website | @antpugh

Ashi Tandon

View project | Ashi Tandon | Website | @ashi_tandon

Alexander Salas

View project | Learn more & download | Alexander Salas | Website | @stylelearn

Jameson Farmer

View project | Jameson Farmer

Ashi (Neha) Tandon

View project | Learn more & download | Ashi (Neha) Tandon | Website | @ashi_tandon

New to the E-Learning Challenges?

The weekly challenges are ongoing opportunities to learn, share, and build your e-learning portfolios. You can jump into any or all of the previous challenges anytime you want. I’ll update the recap posts to include your demos.

If you have a blog, please consider writing about your challenges. We’ll link back to your posts so the great work you’re sharing gets even more exposure.

If you share your demos on Twitter, try using #ELHChallenge so your tweeps can track your e-learning coolness.

Share Your Interactive Org Chart Examples!

The interactive org chart challenge is still open! If you have one or more ideas you'd like to share, please jump over to the original challenge and post your links in the comments section. I'll update this recap page to include your examples.

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  • TimSlade's avatar
    TimSlade
    Super Hero
    11 years ago
    @Pamela - Welcome to the community. As you noticed, not all designs/interactions will work for mobile devices. Strictly from the standpoint of the weekly challenge, it wasn't a requirement to make the interactions mobile compliant. However, I can understand your frustrations with not being able to view some content on you tablet.

    With that being said, I wouldn't assume that means we (those of us who participated in this week's challenge) aren't aware of how mobile technology is changing the ways we have to develop content. For some individuals, creating mobile content has yet to become a need for their clients/organizations. In those instances, developing strictly for the desktop is sufficient.

    I think Storyline does a good job with allowing its users develop content that is optimized for mobile delivery, and it's getting better with each update. You may have not noticed that in this week's submissions, as it wasn't a requirement of the challenge. I hope that makes sense.

    If you're still looking for additional advice on developing mobile content, I would highly suggest posting this in the main forums. I'm sure you'll get plenty of suggestions there.

    Best of luck!
  • JackieVanNice's avatar
    JackieVanNice
    Super Hero
    11 years ago
    @Tim - Well said re: mobile access for challenge entries. For awhile I would include mobile content when I published even if I hadn't designed them with mobile in mind, thinking that at least someone on a mobile device could see part of the design.

    I stopped doing that when I decided I'd rather they be viewed in their full functionality, just as I designed them, rather than viewed as partial interactions that aren't fully functional. That's not the impression I'd like to make with my work. :)
  • TimSlade's avatar
    TimSlade
    Super Hero
    11 years ago
    Totally agree Jackie! However, I think it could make for another interesting challenge in the future - to design something strictly for mobile (unless we've already done that?).
  • JackieVanNice's avatar
    JackieVanNice
    Super Hero
    11 years ago
    @David - Love your shout-out to the first-time challengers above - just wanted to add that I think it was Darlesa Calhoun's first challenge entry, too!
  • LouisaFricker's avatar
    LouisaFricker
    Community Member
    11 years ago
    @David - thanks for featuring my activities here! Participating in this challenge was so much fun, I'll definitely do this again! This is a great community.
  • DavidAnderson's avatar
    DavidAnderson
    Staff
    11 years ago
    Oh thanks, Jackie! Sorry about that, Darlesa! I've never seen so many first-time challengers at one time. #humbled

    I'll update the post now.

    @Louisa: Thanks for encouraging this challenge on Twitter:-) I really enjoyed your samples this week and hope we see more from you in future challenges!
  • DavidAnderson's avatar
    DavidAnderson
    Staff
    11 years ago
    @Tim - I have some mobile challenges planned in the very near future:-) I'd be curious to hear what types of challenges you guys would like to see?

  • JackieVanNice's avatar
    JackieVanNice
    Super Hero
    11 years ago
    Nice, Bruce! Do you know if there are any openings in the eLearning department? I'm willing to make the personal sacrifice of calling the Seychelles home.

    I like how simply you organized and presented quite a bit of information. Thanks for sharing i! (And get back to me about the Seychelles. I'll be packing.)