I teach/provide elearning for about 15 short classes on Office 365 tech tools and have the content available via video and storyline module. The class usually consists of 4 quick-hit videos for things like PowerPoint, etc. Do I really need to try to summarize at the end? First of all, the summary bullets always seem lame and obvious and videos stand on their own pretty well. I sense the student is going to simply page through the summary slide and hit Exit -- When I teach teh class live, I don't summarize much because it is action packed. What do you all think?
I tend to agree with you that summaries can be at best skimmed past & at worst a bit lame. My solution is to lead them to commit to specific small actions using what they've just learned & then print that page (javascript button) or take a picture of it on their phone. The best results come when they have to share that page with their line manager.
I think it's nice to include a summary to really drive home the key points. What you could do is include a downloadable PDF with the key points on it so that people don't have to look at it if they don't feel the need and those that do find it useful can keep a copy on their computer or even print it out.
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Hi Mike,
I tend to agree with you that summaries can be at best skimmed past & at worst a bit lame. My solution is to lead them to commit to specific small actions using what they've just learned & then print that page (javascript button) or take a picture of it on their phone. The best results come when they have to share that page with their line manager.
Hi Mike,
I think it's nice to include a summary to really drive home the key points. What you could do is include a downloadable PDF with the key points on it so that people don't have to look at it if they don't feel the need and those that do find it useful can keep a copy on their computer or even print it out.
Great Idea.
I figured out a simple way that I can create the summary with less effort and a better look and feel.
But you make a great point about the PDF. We have them embedded but we don't have a summary.
Warm regards,
Mike Song | CEO | GetControl.net | 203-457-0444 | ms@getcontrol.net
See Keynote Topics and TV Appearances: www.getcontrol.net/speakers
Cool! Care to share what you ended up doing?
Also, just thought I'd point out that when you respond directly from your email, your signature is appended to the message. You may want to pop in there and edit out any personal information that you don't want to share with the community.
Hi All!
Here is how I created a much more interesting summary slide:
https://vimeo.com/378660404/5593c6d5e0
Warm regards,
Mike Song | CEO | GetControl.net
Great, thanks so much for sharing :)
We provide a downloadable PDF, and no longer use summary screens at all as they do not serve a useful purpose.
Agreed! I prefer that approach as well
Great idea!
Warm regards,
Mike Song | CEO | GetControl.net | 203-457-0444 | ms@getcontrol.net
See Mike on GMA:www.getcontrol.net/speakers
Hi Mike!
Just thought I'd point out that when you respond directly from your email, your signature is appended to the message. You may want to pop in there and edit out any personal information that you don't want to share with the community.
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