How do you remove all confusion?

How about:

"Your score will be recorded when you close this window."

maybe add a big animated arrow that points to the X with some text that says click here to close the course.

Some possible suggestions, but mostly silly ideas

Once your learners take a course or two, they'll know the ropes so you can begin introducing some fun ideas. Here are a couple ideas:

1. Impossible Exit Button (simple Flash code that moves the mouse away from the cursor)
2. Applause video - okay this video is one I used more than any other conclusion screen. Do a search on iStock for "clapping". Seriously, clients always liked this one. You'll probably want to skip the "Exit Here" label. That didn't go over so well. 50/50 isn't bad.
3. Ferris Bueler - always a classic sign off. If you find a client who embraces Creative Commons and likes 80's John Hughes movies, you're set.

Have some fun with it and if nothing else, try to mix up the conclusion screens from time to time. It's the last slide your learners see before returning to work. Make it fun

Demo: 3 Examples of Course Conclusions

I've found creating a "start here" section helpful (precedes all content).  I usually build a screencast that covers how to navigate the course, access attachments, turn down volume, etc....

Good luck!

Greg

David you are killing me.  As a product of the 80's the Ferris Bueler ending is hilarious! I think I may be using that soon.

haha!  Thank you for the witty responses.  I was trying to be sensitive with my question, but what I really want to know is how to stop getting the "duh" questions  Any tips or tricks you guys have for making a presentation intuitive would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

"Close this window to exit the course"

Think about other OS users no X in the right corner, no need to use the exit button

I've always used the "Close this window to exit the course" option, but after seeing the Ferris Bueller option, I'm re-thinking my tactics.

I've used this before myself, but I change it to "Your score will be recorded when you close this browser window." Shockingly, many people don't know exactly what a window is, but they know what the browser is...

Kevin

How do you direct passengers to the Exit? You use a pre-exit sign!

The other passengers must have thought Tom and I were the biggest nerds for taking pictures of this one, but it's really funny and hits close to elearning home:

David Anderson said:

Some possible suggestions, but mostly silly idea

1. Ferris Bueler - always a classic sign off. If you find a client who embraces Creative Commons and likes 80's John Hughes movies, you're set.

@ David ~  WOW!  This made me crack up!  When I'm in the class room and am explaining to the employees about the direction of on-line training for our company, I quite often say, "Don't worry.  It won't be death by Power Point with the teacher's voice from Ferris Bueler's Day Off."  To which I then mimic saying, "Bueler... Bueler..."    AND - The Exit Exit signs are awesome!!  I'm in the aviation industry and there's probably a requirement for a placard with red writing to indicate the exit.

@ Rachel ~ Sorry to say that an intuitive screen probably won't address all levels of "duh" thinkers.  I find though that instead of asking the student with "Please..."  I put the ball in their court to take action with ~ "To receive credit for the course, close the browser window by clicking on the X in the upper right-hand corner."

Good luck!!  :)

David, love the Ferris Buler but also Rachel, have you thought about NOT including an email address, then they can't get hold of you!!!! Just a thought

Awesome comments!  Thank you so much.  You all made my day.   

@Clare, unfortunately, this is a small company and they all know my email address.  I can't hide.

@Heidi, I work at a software company.  We have really smart idiots around here. 

@Phil, I didn't even think about other OS users.  We are required to purchase the same laptops around here, but we do have some rogue sales people that can't let go of their Macs.  So thanks for the tip.

@David, I am totally using the Ferris Bueler exit page.  Also, the Exit - Exit sign is probably the funniest thing I have seen all day!  Thanks for the laugh.