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CoreyGarrison
Community Member
5 years ago

When to use video v. software simulation for EHR software training

Hello, I am pretty new to the E-Learning world and would love some suggestions / resources to help me decide when to use a video vs. software simulation. I am part of a roll out of a companies fir...
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JudyNollet
Super Hero
5 years ago

Hi, Corey,

One of the nice things about Storyline is that you insert a screen recording (aka software simulation) in multiple ways in the same project: 

  • video on a single slide
  • step-by-step slides in View mode
  • step-by-step slides in Try mode
  • step-by-step slides in Test mode

You can find out more here: 

https://community.articulate.com/series/articulate-storyline-360/articles/articulate-storyline-360-user-guide-how-to-insert-screen-recordings  

It'd probably also be useful to present a basic overview of the software, e.g., show a screen and point out the main areas and what they're used for.

You might also want to include an optional scene that covers computer basics and terms.

And be sure to start out with WIIFY ("what's in it for you"). Let them know how they will benefit from using the software. 

Good luck!