I was wondering if some of you could share with me some ideas
or samples on ways in which you have created a course teaching where to
click on a website, in order to be able to get to specific page or
result. I have created a few videos and added them to engage media
tour, but would like to hear what others would create for the same
course. Thank you.
There is excellent "Show, Try, Test" functionality that I use to train on an online auditing website, (just use the "show" functionality actually - but could be expanded to include other 2 modes).
Thank you for your reply. I have Articulate Presenter '09 and not Storyline. However, I could download a free trial of it and see what it does. Do you have any examples I could view to see what it looks like? If not, don't worry, I will try it on the trial version.
The screen capture is the right idea We made a few demo videos about where to click using either Screenr, Captivate, and Camtasia and embeded the videos into an Articulate orientation course that new Team Members would view.
Sometimes screencasting is overkill if you simply want to highlight menus and features. Here's a quick example of what a static, screenshot approach could look like using Presenter '09:
This type of interaction is a lot easier to build in Storyline, but you can achieve the overall effect in Presenter using hidden slides and hyperlinks.
Sometimes screencasting is overkill if you simply want to highlight menus and features. Here's a quick example of what a static, screenshot approach could look like using Presenter '09:
This type of interaction is a lot easier to build in Storyline, but you can achieve the overall effect in Presenter using hidden slides and hyperlinks.
I really like this demo - I do a lot of software training and need to remember this one - thanks for sharing it.
I really like the sample you sent me, especially with the use of the video file. The only thing is that it appears to be a little too small. Any ideas on what we could do to make it appear bigger for the customer?
Another option might be putting the power in the hands of the learner by having THEM find the right spot to click, rather than showing them.
Maybe you could tell them how the page is organized, and/or give a hint by showing a "SUPER close up" view of the exact spot, then have them locate it on the page and click on it.
The more you put the responsibility on the learner, the more involved they are and the higher the retention of course.
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Hi Helena,
Do you have Storyline available to use?
There is excellent "Show, Try, Test" functionality that I use to train on an online auditing website, (just use the "show" functionality actually - but could be expanded to include other 2 modes).
Bruce
Hi Bruce,
Thank you for your reply. I have Articulate Presenter '09 and not Storyline. However, I could download a free trial of it and see what it does. Do you have any examples I could view to see what it looks like? If not, don't worry, I will try it on the trial version.
Helena
Hi Helena!
The screen capture is the right idea We made a few demo videos about where to click using either Screenr, Captivate, and Camtasia and embeded the videos into an Articulate orientation course that new Team Members would view.
Thanks,
Ken
Hi Helena -
Sometimes screencasting is overkill if you simply want to highlight menus and features. Here's a quick example of what a static, screenshot approach could look like using Presenter '09:
Demo
Source
This type of interaction is a lot easier to build in Storyline, but you can achieve the overall effect in Presenter using hidden slides and hyperlinks.
I really like this demo - I do a lot of software training and need to remember this one - thanks for sharing it.
Hi David,
Thank you for the example you sent me. Could you explain to me a little more about hidden slides and how they work? Thanks!
Another option similar to David's is to use the Labeled Graphic interaction in Engage.
Here is a very rough draft of how you could use it!
Hi Blake,
I really like the sample you sent me, especially with the use of the video file. The only thing is that it appears to be a little too small. Any ideas on what we could do to make it appear bigger for the customer?
-Helena
Here are three different ways to build a software simulation in Presenter.
http://community.articulate.com/blogs/elearning-examples/archive/2010/08/27/how-to-do-a-software-demo-in-powerpoint.aspx
If the application that you capture the screens in has a zoom feature, you could use it.
Thank you Blake for your reply. How do you zoom in when you use screenr?
Hi Helena,
Another option might be putting the power in the hands of the learner by having THEM find the right spot to click, rather than showing them.
Maybe you could tell them how the page is organized, and/or give a hint by showing a "SUPER close up" view of the exact spot, then have them locate it on the page and click on it.
The more you put the responsibility on the learner, the more involved they are and the higher the retention of course.
Hope this helps,
Bob
Hi Bob,
I like your idea, even though I think my learners will probably need a demonstration of it. Thank you for your help!
-Helena
Helena,
I have not used Screenr, So I am not sure.
Since you are using Presenter, here is another option.
Keep in mind... this is a draft. I haven't "jazzed it up" at all... lol
But, you can at least get an idea of another option available to you.
Thanks,
Blake
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