Captivate Beginner 2009
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The document is a presentation by Josh Cavalier on Captivate 4, covering its history, features, workflow, and target users like instructional designers and educators. It emphasizes the benefits of using Captivate for creating engaging e-learning content, including assessments and simulations. The document also suggests establishing templates early and encourages downloading a trial version to start creating courses.
Captivate Beginner 2009
- 1. Captivate 4 for BeginnersJosh CavalierCEO, Lodestone Digital, LLC www.lodestone.com – twitter hashtag: #ALS09 | @captncaptivate
- 2. BackgroundJosh CavalierCEO, Lodestone Digital16 years in the eLearning spaceCertified Captivate Expertwww.captaincaptivate.com
- 3. BackgroundAbout Lodestone Digital Adobe Training Partner – 11 yearsBoston, Charlotte, Cleveland, Houston, NYCPublic, Private/On-Site, Lodestone LiveCaptivate 4 Templates
- 4. What We Will CoverThis presentation covers the following:The History of CaptivateWho Uses Captivate?Why Use Captivate?Captivate WorkflowCaptivate Features
- 5. The History of CaptivateNexus Concepts – Flashcam (2002)eHelp – RoboDemo 2-5 (2002-3)Macromedia – Captivate (2004)Adobe – Captivate 2-4 (2006-?)
- 6. Who Uses Captivate?Instructional DesignersSubject Matter Experts (SMEs)eLearning Content DevelopersTrainersEducators
- 7. Why Use Captivate?Work quickly, intuitively, and collaboratively Use powerful features Create engaging content
- 8. What Types of Content Can I Create? Assessments and QuizzesSoft/Hard SkillScenarioSimulationsMobileCompliance TrainingBusiness MessagingBasic Games
- 10. The Captivate InterfaceStoryboard ViewEdit ViewBranching View
- 11. TemplatesCaptivate TemplatesCreated by Lodestone Digital Kick start the content creation processTemplate typesMobileSoft skill/Hard skillScenarioSimulationComplianceBusiness Presentation
- 12. Text CaptionsHow can I add text in Captivate?Text CaptionDraw Text in a ShapeAs ArtworkText caption benefits:Spell CheckExport/importPublish to Word
- 13. Importing VisualsGraphicsImport common formats: JPG, GIF & PNGFlash AnimationsCreate content in Flash CS4VideoFlash Video (FLV)
- 14. Quiz QuestionsCaptivate offers various quiz questions typesTracking can be performed by:Learning Management SystemSending e-mailAdobe Connect Professional PowerPoint Import
- 15. Highlight BoxesHighlight Boxes:Focuses the user’s attention“Fill Outer Area” can dim the screenCan be used as a cover
- 16. WidgetsA Widget allows you to extend the capabilities of Captivate Three Types of Widgets:StaticInteractiveQuizCan be coded as ActionScript 2.0 or AS 3.0Must have Flash programming experience
- 17. Recording Demonstrations and SimulationsDemonstrationsMouseHighlight BoxText CaptionsSimulationsClick BoxText Entry Interaction
- 18. My Challenge to You!Establish templates earlyDownload the 30-day trial and create a short courseBlog: http://captaincaptivate.comTwitter: @captncaptivateAuthorized Captivate Training: http://lodestone.com
Editor's Notes
- #8: 1. Work quickly, intuitively, and collaboratively—Rapidly develop rich, interactive, and professional eLearning content without scripting. Collaborate effectively thanks to templates, an enhanced Microsoft PowerPoint importer, and a new SWF commenting feature.2. Use powerful features—Create superior eLearning experiences that can be deployed virtually anywhere. Personalize content using Variables and Advanced Actions, and output to SWF and AVI files to publish to YouTube,™ stream on the web, and more.3. Create engaging content—Develop content that delivers interactivity and integrates rich media, including animations and videos for Adobe FlashR. Add customizable widgets, such as games and question types, to enhance the learning experience.