LIVE from Lectora User Conference: Turbo-Charge with Snap! by Lectora & Snap! Empower</h1> <article> <h1>LIVE from Lectora User Conference: Turbo-Charge with Snap! by Lectora & Snap! Empower</h1> <p>Molly Horn — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:00:02 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-3 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog-category-make-powerpoint-presentations-great" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Make PowerPoint Presentations Great</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/blog-category-rapid-e-learning-software" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rapid e-Learning Software</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image-top field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><div>Jaime Cummings, Software Trainer at Trivantis kicked off the first breakout session today at the 2012 Lectora User Conference with great tips for Snap! by Lectora® and Snap! Empower™. Jaime demonstrated how to use these two rapid e-Learning tools together to transform<a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/e-learning-software-for-PowerPoint-Presentations" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/e-learning-software-for-PowerPoint-Presentations" target="_blank">PowerPoint presentations</a> into interactive Flash courses.</div> <div> </div> <div> <div>Jaime demonstrated just how user-friendly Snap! by Lectora and Snap! Empower are with all their one-click wizards to add interactivity. She also showed how these two rapid e-Learning tools are a huge time-saver for course development – especially if you already have a lot of content created in PowerPoint.</div> <div> </div> <div>Jaime covered the main working areas and features in Snap! by Lectora and Snap! Empower and demonstrated how to use them:</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>The 4 Key Areas of the Snap! by Lectora Ribbon in PowerPoint</strong></div> <div> </div> <ol style="margin-left: 40px;"> <li>Publish section that contains preview and publish options</li> <li>Record, import and edit audio and video from the Narration section</li> <li>Insert a quiz, survey, Snap! Empower interaction, web window, YouTube video, Flash file or attachment</li> <li>Tools including the Slide Explorer, customization options, export to Lectora and Help</li> </ol> <div> </div> <div><strong>Snap! Empower Work Areas</strong></div> <div> </div> <ul style="margin-left: 40px;"> <li>Snap! Empower toolbar</li> <li>Page, which is your main workspace</li> <li>Timeline to configure your animation timing</li> <li>Project map area to organize the pages in your interaction</li> <li>Pane where you will find Page Elements, customize Properties and explore the Library for hundreds of ways to add interactivity to your Flash interaction</li> </ul> </div> <div> </div> <div>If you couldn’t make it to the conference, there will be more great live blogs and session recaps here on the Rapid e-Learning Round-up blog in the weeks following the event!</div> <div> </div> <div>Get the scoop on the Lectora User Conferencewith live blogs and posts from Chicago including sessions, activities and news. 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She graduated from University of Cincinnati with a degree in Communication and focus in Public Relations.</em></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> </div></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>Supercharge Rapid e-Learning Content with Flash Animations</h1> <p>Molly Horn — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:00:02 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-3 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog-category-make-powerpoint-presentations-great" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Make PowerPoint Presentations Great</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/blog-category-powerpoint-presentations" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">PowerPoint Presentations</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog-category-rapid-e-learning-software" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rapid e-Learning Software</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image-top field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Adding life to your <a href="http://www.snapbylectora.com/" target="_blank">PowerPoint Presentations</a> is effortless when you use Snap! by Lectora® <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/rapid-e-learning-software-for-a-PowerPoint-presentation-in-Flash" target="_blank">rapid e-Learning software</a>. With Snap! by Lectora, you can easily wow your audience by using electrifying Flash animations and videos. Check out the short video tutorial below to learn how to supercharge your content in just three simple steps:</p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p> </p> <div>Flash animations can breathe life into dry and sterile presentations. Using Flash in Snap! by Lectora presentations is a great way to:</div> <div> </div> <ul> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;"> <div>Engage your learners and hold their attention</div> </li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;"> <div>Identify key takeaways and important information</div> </li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;"> <div>Bring an element of surprise – your learners won’t know what hit them!</div> </li> </ul> <div> </div> <div>Learn how to utilize all of the amazing capabilities and features of Snap! by Lectora to the fullest by visiting the Snap! by Lectora <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/e-learning-explore-Snap-Lectora" target="_blank">video tutorial page</a> on our website. You’ll find tons of great resources, tips, tricks and more to take your PowerPoint presentations to another world.</div> <div> </div> <div> <div>$99 Snap! by Lectora gives users the power and tools to create engaging and interactive rapid e‑Learning content quickly. Try out the dynamic duo of Snap! by Lectora and Snap! Empower™ <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/how-to-make-flash-animation-for-elearning" target="_blank">Flash interactions builder</a> today with your <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/powerpoint-to-flash-development-free-trial" target="_blank">free 30-day trial</a>.</div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/Trivantis" target="_blank">Like</a> us</strong></div> <div><strong>on <span style="outline-style: none; text-decoration: none;">Facebook</span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/Lectora" target="_blank">Follow</a> us</strong></div> <div><strong>on <span style="outline-style: none; text-decoration: none;">Twitter</span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Official-Lectora-Users-Group-1254167?gid=1254167&mostPopular=&trk=tyah" target="_blank">Connect</a> with us</strong></div> <div><strong>and <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/29895?trk=tyah" target="_blank">Follow us</a></strong><strong> on <span style="outline-style: none; text-decoration: none;">LinkedIn</span> </strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="3"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; padding: 0px; border-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"><em>Molly Horn is a Content Evangelist at Trivantis Corporation. She graduated from University of Cincinnati with a degree in Communication and focus in Public Relations.</em></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <p> <style type="text/css"> h1{width: 500px;} </style> </p> </div></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>3 Quick Tips for Customizing Your Snap! by Lectora Table of Contents</h1> <p>Molly Horn — Wed, 09 May 2012 03:00:02 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-3 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog-category-powerpoint-flash" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">PowerPoint to Flash</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/blog-category-rapid-e-learning-software" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rapid e-Learning Software</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog-category-rapid-e-learning-powerpoint-presentations" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rapid e-Learning PowerPoint Presentations</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image-top field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><div>Snap! by Lectora <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/" target="_blank">rapid e-Learning software</a> makes it easy to quickly customize your rapid e‑Learning courses and presentations using the Slide Explorer. The Slide Explorer is the organizational “hub” for your Snap! by Lectora® course or <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/rapid-e-learning-software-for-a-PowerPoint-presentation-in-Flash" target="_blank">PowerPoint to Flash</a> creations. This is where you can customize your table of contents, rename and reorganize slides and indicate navigation and branching for your content.</div> <div> </div> <div>Within the Slide Explorer, you’ll find customization options for the Snap! by Lectora table of contents. The table of contents displays the structure of all your slides and how they relate to one another within your course to give learners a better overall picture of the content as they progress through the course.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>These simple steps included in the tips below make it easy to customize your table of contents for your learners. Change the slide title, slide level and hide slides from the table of contents – all within the Snap! by Lectora Slide Explorer. *These tips are only necessary to apply if you choose to display your table of contents upon publishing.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>1. Re-name Your Slides</strong>: Provide your learners with more detail about the course with short, descriptive slide titles aside from “Slide 1,” “Slide 2,” etc. You can name by topic, chapter title, goal, objective or any number of ideas.</div> <div> </div> <ul style="margin-left: 40px;"> <li> <p><strong>How to Change the Slide title</strong>: Find the slide in the TOC Slide Title column within the Slide Explorer. Once you click on a slide title, you can then edit it to display what you choose.</p> </li> </ul> <div> </div> <div><strong>2. Define the Overall Course Structure</strong>: You can change the slide level in the table of contents to indicate where a particular slide fits in the overall structure of your course. This is useful when you want to organize your slide by unit, then by chapter, then by section and so on, for each part of your course<span style="font-weight: bold;">.</span></div> <div> </div> <ul style="margin-left: 40px;"> <li> <p><strong>How to Change the Slide Level</strong>: In the Slide Explorer, find the slide you would like to change, then, click the left or right arrows within the TOC Slide Level column to set the slide’s level.</p> </li> </ul> <div> </div> <div><strong>3. Decide What Is Visible to Learners</strong>: Since each slide is included in the table of contents by default, you can choose to hide a slide from the learner’s view. You may want to hide a slide if you don’t want a learner to know the location of quizzes in the course, for example.</div> <div> </div> <ul style="margin-left: 40px;"> <li> <p><strong>How to Hide Slides from the Table of Contents</strong>: To do this, simply locate the slide in the TOC Slide Title column in the Slide Explorer and check the “Hide in TOC” box.</p> </li> </ul> <div> </div> <div>Note - you do not have to display the table of contents if you do not want to; it is a matter of preference. If you want to display the table of contents to your learners, make sure that when you publish, you check the box next to “Info Pane” in Advanced settings so your TOC is visible.</div> <div> </div> <div>The simplest customizations to your Snap! by Lectora courses can make a big difference your learners’ experiences. As course creators, you may know and understand the structure of your course, but for a learner who is new to the material, a table of contents can provide a great guide to the course.</div> <div> </div> <div>Haven’t tried Snap! by Lectora? Download your <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/rapid-e-learning-software-for-a-PowerPoint-presentation-in-Flash" target="_blank">free 30-day trial</a> today to transform your PowerPoint presentations into interactive, exciting Flash experiences.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/Trivantis" target="_blank">Like</a> us</strong> <div><strong>on <span style="outline-style: none; text-decoration: none;">Facebook</span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <div><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/Lectora" target="_blank">Follow</a> us</strong></div> <div><strong>on <span style="outline-style: none; text-decoration: none;">Twitter</span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <div><strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Official-Lectora-Users-Group-1254167?gid=1254167&mostPopular=&trk=tyah" target="_blank">Connect</a> with us</strong></div> <div><strong>and <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/29895?trk=tyah" target="_blank">Follow us</a></strong><strong> on <span style="outline-style: none; text-decoration: none;">LinkedIn</span> </strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="3"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; padding: 0px; border-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"><em>Molly Horn is a Content Evangelist at Trivantis Corporation. She graduated from University of Cincinnati with a degree in Communication and focus in Public Relations.</em></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> </div></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>Snap! Empower Rapid e-Learning Tricks from Rick Nielsen</h1> <p>Molly Horn — Thu, 03 May 2012 03:00:02 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-3 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog-category-make-powerpoint-presentations-great" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Make PowerPoint Presentations Great</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/blog-category-powerpoint-presentations" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">PowerPoint Presentations</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog-category-rapid-e-learning-software" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rapid e-Learning Software</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image-top field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Rick Nielsen, of eLearning Radio, is back again with another great podcast to share his knowledge about <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">rapid e-Learning software</span></a> and the power of fantastic Snap! Empower<sup>TM</sup> <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/how-to-make-flash-animation-for-elearning" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Flash interactions builder</span></a>. In his latest podcast, Rick shares how he was asked to create a flash animation for a client, but did not have time to do the hard coding. Snap! Empower stepped in to save the day, as Rick discovered how to harness and manipulate elements to provide a fast and easy solution.</p> <p>Want to learn how to leverage Snap! Empower to complete what could be a potentially time consuming task in just minutes? Check out the short video below to see how you can take advantage of this great tip from Rick and turn page elements into button interactions:</p> <p> </p> <center></center> <p> </p> <p>Along with this fantastic tip, Rick shares some simple tricks you can use in any Snap! Empower project to save you time:</p> <ul style="margin-left: 40px;"> <li>When working in the Page Elements tab, toggle it on and off so that the menu collapses and expands to make it easier to work with.</li> <li>When working with multiple copies of the same element, name them sequentially. For example: <ul style="margin-left: 40px;"> <li>Arrow 1</li> <li>Arrow 2</li> <li>Arrow 3</li> </ul> </li> <li>Select the option to arrange elements by name in the Page Elements tab so that they sort alphabetically, making it easy to select the correct element.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Use the great knowledge shared by Rick, and the power of Snap! Empower in your future projects to push your presentations to the next level. Do you have any success stories about uncovering a fabulous new way to use a familiar tool? Share your tips with the rapid e-Learning community in the comment section below.</p> <p>Haven’t had a chance to check out $99 Snap! Empower <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/how-to-make-flash-animation-for-elearning" target="_blank">Flash interactions builder</a> or Snap! by Lectora® <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/rapid-e-learning-software-for-a-PowerPoint-presentation-in-Flash" target="_blank">rapid e-Learning software</a>? Try out this dynamic duo today with a free <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/powerpoint-to-flash-development-free-trial" target="_blank">30-day trial</a>. Looking for more great tips for Snap! Empower? Visit <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/tutorials-for-flash-templates">Snap! Empower Tutorials for Flash</a>.</p> <div> </div> <div><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/Trivantis" target="_blank">Like</a> us</strong> <div><strong>on <span style="outline-style: none; text-decoration: none;">Facebook</span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <div><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/Lectora" target="_blank">Follow</a> us</strong></div> <div><strong>on <span style="outline-style: none; text-decoration: none;">Twitter</span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <div><strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Official-Lectora-Users-Group-1254167?gid=1254167&mostPopular=&trk=tyah" target="_blank">Connect</a> with us</strong></div> <div><strong>and <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/29895?trk=tyah" target="_blank">Follow us</a></strong><strong> on <span style="outline-style: none; text-decoration: none;">LinkedIn</span> </strong></div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="3"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; padding: 0px; border-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"><em>Molly Horn is a Content Evangelist at Trivantis Corporation. She graduated from University of Cincinnati with a degree in Communication and focus in Public Relations.</em></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <style type="text/css"> h1 {width:500px;} </style> </p> </div></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>Only 26 Spots Left - 2012 Lectora User Conference!</h1> <p>Molly Horn — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:00:02 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-3 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog-category-e-learning-authoring-tools" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">e-Learning Authoring Tools</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/blog-category-rapid-e-learning-powerpoint-presentations" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rapid e-Learning PowerPoint Presentations</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image-top field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><div>The 2012 Lectora User Conference in Chicago is just 3 weeks away – and there are <strong>ONLY 26 spots left</strong>. Looking to spice up your Snap! by Lectora® rapid e-Learning courses and <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/" target="_blank">PowerPoint presentations</a>? Want to super-charge your Snap! Empower™ <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/how-to-make-flash-animation-for-elearning" target="_blank">Flash animations</a>? This is your chance.</div> <div> </div> <div><em>Act fast</em> - space is filling quickly and the deadline to reserve your room at the Downtown Chicago Marriott Magnificent Mile, the official conference hotel and the heart of all the action, <strong>expires next Monday, May 7</strong>.</div> <div> </div> <div>Don’t miss your opportunity to take a deep dive into rapid e-Learning demonstrations, tips and presentations showcased by e-Learning industry gurus. These expert sessions will have you crafting your rapid e-Learning super skills in no time:</div> <div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><strong>Snap, Crackle, Pop! Making Snap! Sizzle</strong></div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;">This session, led by Mark Simon from HiMark Solutions, will show you how to use Snap! by Lectora and Snap! Empower together to create engaging e-Learning that ends the “death by PowerPoint” epidemic. Learn more about Mark Simon and this session <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/blog/2012-Lectora-User-Conference-Showcase-Mark-Simon" target="_blank">here</a>.</div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><strong>Creating Scenario Based Training with Snap! by Lectora</strong></div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;">James Anderson III from RTS Answers will teach you how to build a highly interactive rapid e-Learning module with Snap! by Lectora and will highlight best practices for scenario based learning. Learn more about James Anderson and this session <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/blog/2012-Lectora-User-Conference-Showcase-James-Anderson" target="_blank">here</a>.</div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><strong>Lectora “Empowered:” Playing to Their Strengths</strong></div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;">Jameka Gillenwater and Dustin Shell from Computer Lab will show you how to customize Snap! Empower templates to create e-Learning courses in a snap. Learn more about Jameka Gillenwater, Dustin Shell and their session <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/blog/2012-Lectora-User-Conference-Showcase-Gillenwater-Shell" target="_blank">here</a>.</div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><strong>Developing Pedagogically Sound Interactive Modules with Snap! by Lectora & Snap! Empower</strong></div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;">This session, led by Jane Peller and Barry Schaeffer from Northeastern Illinois University, will demonstrate how to create interesting, informative and pedagogically sound modules using Snap! by Lectora, Snap! Empower and other free tools. Learn more about Jane Peller, Barry Schaeffer and their session <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/blog/2012-Lectora-User-Conference-Showcase-Jane-Peller" target="_blank">here</a>.</div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><strong>Turbo Charge Your Content with Snap! by Lectora & Snap! Empower</strong></div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 0.5in;">Jaime Hale, software trainer at Trivantis, will show you how to turbo charge your PowerPoint presentations with interactive Flash components, imported video, synchronized narration, branching navigation and much more. You will learn how to use the many features of Snap! by Lectora and Snap! Empower to create the “wow” factor you want in your rapid e-Learning courses and presentations.</div> <div> </div> <div>For the full Lectora User Conference schedule, information about the world renowned keynote presenters, unique networking opportunities and to register for the event, please visit: <a href="http://www.trivantis.com/lectora-user-conference-2012" target="_blank">2012 Lectora User Conference</a>.</div> <div> </div> <div>See why the Lectora User Conference is the best value in e-Learning and draws hundreds of e‑Learning professionals from around the world!</div> <div> </div> <div><br> <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/Trivantis" target="_blank">Like</a> us</strong> <div><strong>on <span style="outline-style: none; text-decoration: none;">Facebook</span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <div><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/Lectora" target="_blank">Follow</a> us</strong></div> <div><strong>on <span style="outline-style: none; text-decoration: none;">Twitter</span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <div><strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Official-Lectora-Users-Group-1254167?gid=1254167&mostPopular=&trk=tyah" target="_blank">Connect</a> with us</strong></div> <div><strong>and <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/29895?trk=tyah" target="_blank">Follow us</a></strong><strong> on <span style="outline-style: none; text-decoration: none;">LinkedIn</span> </strong></div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <br> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="3"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; padding: 0px; border-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"><em>Molly Horn is a Content Evangelist at Trivantis Corporation. She graduated from University of Cincinnati with a degree in Communication and focus in Public Relations.</em></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> <style type="text/css"> h1{width: 420px;} </style></div></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>Easy Ways to Motivate Learners with Storytelling in Rapid e-Learning</h1> <p>Molly Horn — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:00:02 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-3 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog-category-e-learning-trends" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">e-Learning Trends</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/blog-category-rapid-e-learning-software" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rapid e-Learning Software</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image-top field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><div>The best <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/" target="_blank">rapid e-Learning</a> courses include all of the information, tools and resources to arm learners with the best possible set of skills for their careers. But, what about instilling motivation? Building morale? Storytelling through e-Learning can be an effective way to engage and motivate your learners using stories of success and hard work to convey the determination, achievement and success at your organization. According to Shawn Achor in the <a href="http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2011/06/the_happiness_dividend.html" target="_blank">Harvard Business Review</a>, a happy and engaged workforce raises sales by 37%, productivity by 31% and accuracy on tasks by 19%.</div> <div> </div> <div>While storytelling is a powerful tool to motivate and spark productivity and innovation for your employees, it doesn’t have to be intimidating and can be easily accomplished with the right approach and the best rapid e-Learning tools. Use this simple formula to leverage your rapid e-Learning courses and presentations to tell great stories.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Choose Your Story</strong></div> <div> </div> <div>What story do you want to tell? Is it the company’s story? Is it the success story of an employee? Is it a story of the day in the life of an employee?</div> <div> </div> <div>Determine what fits best for the overall goals in your training and how you can effectively incorporate the story into your learning materials. Does your company or organization have a “hero” whose story you can tell? Maybe you can tell the company’s story through employees’ experiences. Or, you can showcase multiple employees and how they’ve found success and happiness at the company.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>+ Determine Your Strategy</strong></div> <div> </div> <div>Depending on the immediate needs and goals for your training, storytelling may have a very different place in each training initiative. Perhaps it’s weaved into the content itself; perhaps you create the story as a separate part, or branch, of the training that learners can explore.</div> <div> </div> <div>Only include the most important elements of your story and only use facts, quotes and other content that directly add value to the story and to your learners. This will keep your learners interested and engaged and will also keep your story relevant to the overall training.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>+ Convey the Story</strong></div> <div> </div> <div>What materials and tools can you use to convey the story you want to tell? Stories have an amazing way of sticking with us and motivating us when they instill emotion – whether it be happiness, excitement, compassion or any other emotion. Use different types of media to convey your story in a powerful way that will have an impact on your learners.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 160px;"><strong>Images & Video</strong></div> <div style="margin-left: 160px;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 160px;">Words alone can communicate a lot of meaning, but dig deep to find expressive and powerful images and video to tell your story. Combine an image with a short, strong sentence or phrase. Make a montage of images or video clips to help you tell the overall story in a unique way. Do a video interview, follow employees on the job – whatever adds depth to your overall story.</div> <div style="margin-left: 160px;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 160px;">Tip: You can instantly add a YouTube video into a Snap! by Lectora course or presentation so your video is embedded directly within the training.</div> <div style="margin-left: 160px;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 160px;"><strong>Audio</strong></div> <div style="margin-left: 160px;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 160px;">Use powerful music or audio recordings to add another dimension to the story. Find audio recordings of motivating remarks. Or, if the story is about a particular person, go to the source and do a short interview to gain some insightful pieces of audio you can weave into the story.</div> <div style="margin-left: 160px;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 160px;">Tip: Import audio or record your own in Snap! by Lectora and even edit it right there within the course.</div> <div style="margin-left: 160px;"> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>+ Translate Your Story into a Call to Action for Your Learners</strong></div> <div> </div> <div>While stories alone are fantastic examples and motivators for employees, it is essential to make sure your story reflects the values you want to instill in your learners and provides a call to action for your learners. Couple your story with ways your learners can achieve the same success for their own careers. Provide resources for further learning or include additional skills to practice, for example.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>= Successful Storytelling</strong></div> <div> </div> <div>If you create a powerful way for your learners and relate it to the organization, they will likely be more motivated to learn to be more productive on the job and to achieve success in their careers. With the right <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/" target="_blank">rapid e-Learning software</a> like Snap! by Lectora and Snap! Empower, it’s super simple to tell your organization’s story in an engaging way with video, audio and excitement to wow your learners.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/Trivantis" target="_blank">Like</a> us</strong> <div><strong>on <span style="outline-style: none; text-decoration: none;">Facebook</span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <div><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/Lectora" target="_blank">Follow</a> us</strong></div> <div><strong>on <span style="outline-style: none; text-decoration: none;">Twitter</span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <div><strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Official-Lectora-Users-Group-1254167?gid=1254167&mostPopular=&trk=tyah" target="_blank">Connect</a> with us</strong></div> <div><strong>and <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/29895?trk=tyah" target="_blank">Follow us</a></strong><strong> on <span style="outline-style: none; text-decoration: none;">LinkedIn</span> </strong></div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="3"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; padding: 0px; border-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"><em>Molly Horn is a Content Evangelist at Trivantis Corporation. She graduated from University of Cincinnati with a degree in Communication and focus in Public Relations.</em></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> </div></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>Lectora User Conference Showcase: Jane Peller & Barry Shaeffer</h1> <p>Molly Horn — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:00:31 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-3 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog-category-e-learning-software" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">e-Learning software</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/blog-category-rapid-e-learning-software" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rapid e-Learning Software</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image-top field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><strong>Session Information:</strong></p> <p><strong>Developing Pedagogically Sound Interactive Modules with Snap! by Lectora and</strong><br> <strong>Snap! Empower</strong></p> <p><strong>Thursday May 24<sup>th</sup></strong> <strong>1:30-2:45 p.m.</strong></p> <p>Learning how to create interesting, informative and pedagogically sound modules can be overwhelming when you don’t think through a production. Join Jane Peller and Barry Shaeffer as they examine sample modules and teach you how to use appropriate features in Snap! by Lectora rapid e-Learning software and <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/how-to-make-flash-animation-for-elearning" target="_blank">Snap! Empower Flash interactions builder</a>.</p> <p><strong>Experience & Expertise</strong><br> Jane Peller is a professor of social work with over 32 years of experience in teaching and consulting as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has published two books, numerous articles and is an international presenter on the topic of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. During the past several years she has used Lectora to develop modules for online education in social work. Additionally, Jane presented at last year’s Lectora User Conference and received one of the highest presenter satisfaction ratings from attendees.</p> <p>Barry Shaeffer is a undergraduate social work student at Northeastern Illinois University. Barry completed an independent study to develop educational modules in Snap! by Lectora this past year and has taken his new found talent to community health agencies. </p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;">"My name is Barry Shaeffer and I am an undergraduate social work student at Northeastern Illinois University. Last year, Professor Peller asked me to take an independent study course with her to build learning modules for the online Introduction to Social Work course she was teaching. I was apprehensive at first, as I have always enjoyed telling stories through writing, but have never considered myself all that technologically savvy.</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;">Snap! by Lectora makes the technological component of creating online modules pretty easy. The challenge was making them interesting, informative and pedagogically sound. Through a lot of trial and error and through research into best practices, Jane and I have formulated a model for creating learning modules that incorporates all these aspects, resulting in an effective and engaging learning experience. I have taken the skills I have developed this year and am now working at a non-profit agency on a project to take their services directory online and make it interactive for users. Through the evolution of my work with Jane, I learned that creating online learning really is just another way of telling a story, except instead of just using words, I could use a variety of media to paint the picture I want people to see. Join us and we’ll share with you the steps to take to tell the story that you want to tell."</p> <p><strong>Why You Should Attend</strong><br> This session will examine sample modules built for use in higher education and for community health programs. Attendees will learn how to choose appropriate <a href="http://www.SnapByLectora.com" target="_blank">rapid e-Learning</a> tools that reinforce Bloom’s levels of learning pairing it with desired learning outcomes and desired user experience. The presenters will dive into specific uses of Snap! by Lectora and Snap! Empower. Participants will also walk through a series of questions and steps to help make sound decisions in the module building, and learn to layer other free software and social media to create interactive environments.</p> <p>The annual Lectora User Conference, held May 22 – 24, is quickly approaching. Check out the full conference schedule, and learn more about the jam-packed agenda on the <a href="http://www.trivantis.com/lectora-user-conference-2012" target="_blank">Lectora User Conference website.</a> The first 500 attendees to register will receive a complimentary<a href="http://www.trivantis.com/blog/2012-lectora-user-conference-appreciation-pack">Lectora User Conference Appreciation Pack,</a><a href="http://www.trivantis.com/blog/2012-lectora-user-conference-appreciation-pack" target="_blank"> </a>filled with more than $800 worth of e-Learning goodies – so register today. We hope you’ll join us in Chicago!</p> <p> </p> <div> <p><strong>"Like" us</strong></p> <div><strong>on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SnapByLectora" style="outline-style: none; color: rgb(215, 22, 22); text-decoration: none; " target="_blank">Facebook</a></strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Follow us</strong></div> <div><strong>on <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/Lectora" style="outline-style: none; color: rgb(215, 22, 22); text-decoration: none; " target="_blank">Twitter</a></strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Connect with us</strong></div> <div><strong>on <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Lectora-Rapid-eLearning-1254167?home=&gid=1254167&trk=anet_ug_hm&goback=.gmp_1254167.amf_1254167_21549920.gde_1254167_member_64518861" style="outline-style: none; color: rgb(215, 22, 22); text-decoration: none; " target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></strong></div> <div> </div> <p> </p> </div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; " align="left" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="3"> <tbody style="border-top-width: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: initial; "> <tr> <td></td> <td> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; "><em>Molly Horn is a Content Evangelist at Trivantis Corporation. She graduated from University of Cincinnati with a degree in Communication and focus in Public Relations.</em></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>Free Tools to Increase Productivity</h1> <p>Molly Horn — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:00:29 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-3 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog-category-make-powerpoint-presentations-great" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Make PowerPoint Presentations Great</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/blog-category-powerpoint-presentations" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">PowerPoint Presentations</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog-category-rapid-e-learning-powerpoint-presentations" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rapid e-Learning PowerPoint Presentations</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image-top field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><link href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/April%2020%20FF%20-%20thumb.png" rel="image_src"> <p><span style="font-size:14px;">Who couldn’t use a little bit more time in their day? When you’re an e-Learning rockstar busy creating <a href="http://www.snapbylectora.com/" target="_blank">rapid e-Learning</a> magic, time can fly by in the blink of an eye. With this week’s fantastic, free Friday Finds, we’re highlighting five great tools that will stretch your time to keep your rapid e-Learning masterpiece on pace.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/" target="_blank">Dropbox</a><br> Dropbox is a great way to keep your files organized quickly and easily. This service allows users to save items to their “dropbox” while simultaneously saving them to computers, phones and the Dropbox website for consistency. With Dropbox, you no longer have to deal with multiple versions of the same files, or waste time emailing yourself updated files. You can also invite your team to review specific files and folders for easy feedback collection.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><a href="http://www.findthatfile.com/" target="_blank">FindThatFile</a><br> When you’re in a bind and are unable to locate a particular file, try FindThatFile! This service performs a comprehensive sweep of the internet to pinpoint exactly what file you’re looking for.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><a href="https://wetransfer.com/" target="_blank">wetransfer</a><br> For the annoying and sometimes frustrating times when your work is just too big to send via email, take advantage of the capabilities of wetransfer. This service makes it super simple to send your content to anyone with an email address, just upload and send away.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><a href="http://www.evernote.com/" target="_blank">Evernote</a><br> As your online notebook, Evernote makes organizing easy. With the ability to include items from websites, and create your own notes, Evernote is a great note-taking tool for marking important online resources. Keep yourself organized by filing items into different notebooks and categories that you can set up to your liking. Best of all, this app synchs with your computer and phone for awesomely easy access anywhere.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/on-clock-time-tracking-for/id311432362?mt=8" target="_blank">On the Clock</a> app - $3.99<br> While not quite a free find, this popular app is a big time saver with a little cost. On the Clock is easy to use, and perfect for keeping all of your projects organized. On the Clock is compatible with iPhones and iPads.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;">Take advantage of these great finds to keep you on track and organized so you can maximize your productivity and keep your e-Learning content in tip-top shape. Do you have any free tools that you like to use to help keep you on track?</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;">Haven’t had a chance to check out the amazing capabilities of $99 Snap! by Lectora® <a href="http://www.snapbylectora.com/" target="_blank">rapid e-Learning software</a> or Snap! Empower<sup>TM </sup><a href="http://www.snapbylectora.com/" target="_blank">Flash interactions builder</a> yet? Download a free <a href="http://www.rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/powerpoint-to-flash-development-free-trial" target="_blank">30-day trial</a> to get started creating rapid e-Learning masterpieces today.</span></p> <p> </p> <div><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/Trivantis" target="_blank">Like</a> us</strong></div> <div><strong>on <span style="outline-style: none; text-decoration: none;">Facebook</span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/Lectora" target="_blank">Follow</a> us</strong></div> <div><strong>on <span style="outline-style: none; text-decoration: none;">Twitter</span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Official-Lectora-Users-Group-1254167?gid=1254167&mostPopular=&trk=tyah" target="_blank">Connect</a> with us</strong></div> <div><strong>or <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/29895?trk=tyah" target="_blank">Follow us</a></strong><strong> on <span style="outline-style: none; text-decoration: none;">LinkedIn</span> </strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="3"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; padding: 0px; border-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"><em>Molly Horn is a Content Evangelist at Trivantis Corporation. She graduated from University of Cincinnati with a degree in Communication and focus in Public Relations.</em></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </div></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>Must Haves for Rapid e-Learning Development</h1> <p>Molly Horn — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:00:00 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-3 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog-category-instructional-design" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Instructional Design</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/blog-category-rapid-e-learning-software" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rapid e-Learning Software</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog-category-rapid-e-learning-powerpoint-presentations" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rapid e-Learning PowerPoint Presentations</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image-top field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Today,<a href="http://www.snapbylectora.com" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://www.snapbylectora.com">rapid e-Learning software</a><a href="http://www.snapbylectora.com" target="_blank"> </a>gives designers the opportunity to create out of this world e-Learning courses while using multiple types of media. This may sound like a time-consuming task, but there are some quick and easy ways to use numerous tools, save time and create engaging presentations all at once. Here are a few must have tips and tools to consider when creating your rapid e-Learning masterpiece:</p> <p><strong>Infographics</strong><br> Information overload is a common trend in e-Learning. Sharing too much information can cause learners to become overwhelmed causing them to miss essential content they need to know. Using visuals to convey critical information helps learners connect with this information, and focus on key points. Infographics are a fantastic tool to implement in to your e-Learning to share all the information you need to communicate while focusing on key points in a visual way.</p> <p><strong>Customized Texts and Images</strong><br> Bring activity to your content while sharing visuals that grabs your audience’s attention by integrating customized text and images to jazz up your courses. Flash animation is just one way to bring your presentation to life, and is a quick and easy way to add instant interaction with your learners and get them engaged quickly. Customizing your texts and graphics lets your presentation shine and become more than just words on a screen. It gives it personality and helps create a connection with your audience.</p> <p><strong>Audio</strong><br> Authoring tools today make it super simple to use multimedia in a variety of ways. Your courses can not only include animated text and images, but you can also use music, videos and even narration to give your content that extra eye and ear appeal to your learners. Adding sound to your presentation can enhance the interactivity and effectiveness to your content. Whether it is background music or a sound played when someone answers the question correctly, these small add-ons can zest up your presentation quickly.</p> <p><strong>Social Media</strong><br> Create even more engagement with learners by offering them access to share with others through social media outlets. This gives learners the opportunity to share key learning with one another by posting and answering questions, providing insight and communicating additional resources. There are many social media outlets that you can use to help increase the interactivity between learners. Whether it is a special hashtag created on Twitter or a group on Facebook or LinkedIn, each outlet has advantages to keep your learners interacting and interested.</p> <p>All of these must haves are just a few great ways that you can add a spark and interaction to your presentations. Use these tools and tips as a springboard for your organization to consider when looking for that something extra in your rapid e-Learning courses. To make your presentation the most effective, make sure you utilize each element with your brand in mind and use meaningful content to share with your audience. Think about each of these ideas and how it can effectively fit into your e-Learning presentation.</p> <p>Interested in adding more spark to your presentations? Download a free <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/powerpoint-to-flash-development-free-trial" target="_blank">30-day trial</a><a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/powerpoint-to-flash-development-free-trial" target="_blank"> </a>of Snap! by Lectora <a href="http://www.snapbylectora.com/">rapid e-Learning software</a><a href="http://www.snapbylectora.com" target="_blank"> </a>and Snap! 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She graduated from University of Cincinnati with a degree in Communication and focus in Public Relations.</em></strong></strong></a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> </div></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>eLearning Radio’s Rick Nielsen Shares Tips for Snap! Empower</h1> <p>Molly Horn — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:00:27 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-3 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog-category-instructional-design" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Instructional Design</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/blog-category-powerpoint-flash" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">PowerPoint to Flash</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog-category-rapid-e-learning-software" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rapid e-Learning Software</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image-top field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><link href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/RIPThumb.png" rel="image_src"> <div>If you want more great tips for Snap! Empower, you’re in the right place! This easy-to-use tool is so powerful, that your possibilities for interactive <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/" target="_blank">Flash animations</a> are seemingly limitless. Because there are so many capabilities, it’s great to have an expert with lots of Snap! Empower experience “show us how it’s done.”</div> <div> </div> <div>After his great tips for using the Snap! Empower templates, Rick Nielsen, eLearning Radio, is back again with another great podcast that demonstrates how to create an interactive flow chart in Snap! Empower. Using numerous tools, Nielsen shows us how quickly and easily you can create – not just flow charts – but any type of Flash interactions – using his handy tricks.</div> <div> </div> <div>Watch Nielsen’s tutorial below for a firsthand demonstration of how to create an interactive flow chart in Snap! Empower:</div> <div> </div> <p style="text-align: center;"></p> <div> </div> <div>Nielsen also includes some great time-saving tips as he quickly creates his flow chart. Try these techniques to shave valuable time off your rapid e-Learning projects!</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>7 Time-Saving Tips for Snap! Empower:</strong></div> <div> </div> <ul> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;">Easily drag-and-drop and resize Elements just using your cursor.</li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;">Copy Elements to create multiple objects of the same shape, size and properties.</li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;">Name Elements for a simple way to organize, find and work with all your elements.</li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;">Quickly move a group of elements by drawing a box around the group with your cursor, select the group and move them to the desired location.</li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;">Create one single element or object from multiple by drawing a box around the elements with your cursor, right click Grouping, and select Group.</li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;">Perfectly align objects by drawing a box around the objects with your cursor, right click, and select Left, Center, Right, Top, Middle or Bottom.</li> <li style="margin-left: 0.5in;">Save a Page to reuse the in the future by right-clicking on the Page, select Save Page to Library and then name however you choose. (You can now find it in the Snap! Empower Library.)</li> </ul> <div> </div> <div>What a world of a difference it makes when you get a look inside others’ techniques, tips and processes for creating great Flash content. The best way to shave development times is to explore Snap! Empower and practice these great tips and others in your own <a href="http://rapid-e-learning.trivantis.com/" target="_blank">rapid e-Learning</a> courses. You’ll create one-of-a kind, interactive and engaging Flash animations in no time!</div> <div> </div> <p>For more great Snap! 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