Vancouver User Group

May 07, 2015

We've had a couple of meetings and I'm the keeper of the emails and lists, but would rather use a collaborative space. If you want to be part of our group, you can reply to this thread (or email me directly if you want: holly at sparkandco dot ca).

A group of us met this week and we shared some resources that I'd like to put up here.

Creative Market - https://creativemarket.com/ they have weekly freebies and offer good bundles
Mighty Deals - http://www.mightydeals.com/ daily deals on design stuff
eLearning Art - http://www.elearningart.com/ selection of characters beyond the built-in (elearning brothers too http://elearningbrothers.com/) Lots more shared on the ELH site
Printing a page - https://community.articulate.com/discussions/articulate-storyline/to-print-a-slide-of-the-published-output-of-storyline
Changing the report - http://www.articulate.com/support/quizmaker-09/how-to-create-certificates-by-customizing-the-reporthtml-file

I've proposed that we meet again the week of July 20th.

241 Replies

Holly MacDonald
Author

over 8 years ago05/07/15 at 4:57 pm (UTC)

And here's some of the topics we wanted to tackle that I captured in our first session:

Variables
Branching
Optimizing development process
Quicker prototyping and editing
Efficiencies with asset management
Easy ways to duplicate repetitive processes
How to make more engaging evaluations/surveys
Any ways to incorporate more interactive feedback beyond surveys/quizzes
I’d love more support on graphic design or visual design
Love to see examples – variables
Functionality – how to incorporate/build using other complementary technologies.
Building engaging interactions
Extending storyline with javascript
Graphic design
I need some inspiration and could use some collaboration
printing certificates

Alice W.

over 8 years ago05/07/15 at 6:06 pm (UTC)

It was nice to meet everyone. Thank you Holly for organizing the meeting and Mikki for providing a location.

I have one other tip to add. If your file keeps crashing when you do copy and paste, or if you use the duplicate object feature, try to replace your master slides. This has eliminated my problems. I hope it works for you too. Alice

Kima Jones

over 8 years ago05/07/15 at 11:29 pm (UTC)

I’m so upset that I missed the last meet-up. I was so eager to attend an event, I travelled to Victoria for their last meeting. Maybe it’s the Universe telling me I should move to the Island! Anyway, I will be at the next for sure.

Also, anyone in the community should feel free to email me at kima_jones@hotmail.com

mikki herbold

over 8 years ago05/08/15 at 12:22 am (UTC)

Thanks Holly for organizing our get together at Douglas College.

You guys were all such a bigh help to my problem that I got stuck on in my project.

The week of july 20 is perfect.

Sue Prenderville

over 8 years ago05/12/15 at 3:49 pm (UTC)

Hope to meet you all at one of the next get togethers! Thanks for organizing Holly :)

Holly MacDonald
Author

over 8 years ago06/26/15 at 2:33 pm (UTC)

Hey all - Wednesday July 22nd works best for me, but I need to be done by 7 pm as I'm picking someone up at the airport at 8.

Here's what I propose: a "design jam" - everyone should do a twist of the most recent ELH Challenge and prepare a sample/demo of your favorite Vancouver/area summer activity and be prepared to display it and tell us what you did for your example. Hopefully this gives you something that you could use as a portfolio piece and get a chance to see how others approach a similar subject for some design ideas.

Mikki - let us know if Douglas College is available and if not, we'll need a meeting space!

Look forward to seeing you next month.

over 8 years ago06/26/15 at 2:43 pm (UTC)

Thanks for setting this up, Holly.

Unfortunately I won't be able to make it...if I can do anything to help prepare in advance let me know.

Sent from my iPhone

Kima Jones

over 8 years ago06/26/15 at 3:04 pm (UTC)

Hi,

The 22nd works for me.

Looking forward to it.

over 8 years ago06/26/15 at 3:23 pm (UTC)

Sounds like a fantastic idea Holly!

Unfortunately I am on my vacation that week. What a pity that I’ll miss it! I’ll be at the next one for sure.

It would be cool if someone takes a few snaps just to share with the group?

Oh and for the rest of the group, feel free to connect with me on twitter @sueprendo or linkedIn (search for Susann Prenderville).

I’m also open for coffees and chats too!

Thanks again!

Sue

Michelle Kearns

over 8 years ago06/26/15 at 6:20 pm (UTC)

Thanks again for organizing this Holly. I'll be out of town during that time but look forward to connecting at the Roadshow in September.

Michelle

Teresa Kouch

over 8 years ago06/26/15 at 6:43 pm (UTC)

Thanks for organizing Holly! 22nd works for me. Looking forward to another awesome session.

mikki herbold

over 8 years ago06/26/15 at 9:56 pm (UTC)

Hi everyoneI am sure I can host again on 22nd but what time do you want?

Kima Jones

over 8 years ago06/26/15 at 10:03 pm (UTC)

Anytime works for me. BTW I can literally see Douglas from my building (Carnarvon and 8th) so if you need anyone to come early or help with anything, just ask (I work from home)

Holly MacDonald
Author

over 8 years ago06/26/15 at 10:58 pm (UTC)

4:30 - 6:30?

as long as we are done by 7, that works for me.

Picked up sushi at the place you suggested last time which was great!

8 years ago06/29/15 at 4:48 pm (UTC)

I have booked a room at Douglas College in New Westminster again for Wednesday, July 22 from 4:30 - 6:30 in room # 3343. There is under ground parking too.

Kima Jones

8 years ago06/29/15 at 4:55 pm (UTC)

Thanks for that Mikki

Holly MacDonald
Author

8 years ago07/16/15 at 10:59 pm (UTC)

Looking forward to seeing folks on Wednesday, July 22nd at 4:30! Don't forget to bring along your demo project!

Kima Jones

8 years ago07/17/15 at 5:13 pm (UTC)

I'll be there with bells on (and maybe some samosas)

Kima Jones

8 years ago07/22/15 at 5:23 pm (UTC)

Hi,

Really looking forward to this afternoon. BTW, I'll be bringing along some vegetarian samosas as well as my laptop and demo. I think that's all I need?

8 years ago07/22/15 at 11:27 pm (UTC)

hi Holly
running late - on vacation and be there soom5
room 3343
Mikki

Sent from my Samsung device

Kima Jones

8 years ago07/23/15 at 2:30 am (UTC)

Gosh, it even took me forever to find it on the U Vic site: https://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/training/courses/

Great meeting up! See you in Sep, if not before.

Bonnie Jeansonne

8 years ago09/25/15 at 8:10 pm (UTC)

Please keep me in mind the next time you meet. I am in the Fraser Valley and a K12 online educator.

Nita Venter

8 years ago09/25/15 at 10:17 pm (UTC)

Excellent. I'm looking forward to the next connect.

Holly MacDonald
Author

almost 8 years ago10/08/15 at 2:11 pm (UTC)

Hi all - our next meeting is going to be on Tuesday, November 3rd at Douglas College from 4:30-6:30. Classroom # 3410 at the NW campus.

I suggest that we each prepare something for this challenge to share and talk through: https://community.articulate.com/articles/grabbing-attention-motivating-learners-elearning. Feel free to work solo, in pairs/groups/use other projects that you've done before, etc.

Look forward to seeing you then!

Holly