iSpring New Custom Character Builder Changes eLearning Forever
All eLearning design tools have character libraries but iSpring has added a powerful feature to create your own custom characters.
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Learn Camtasia 2022 Video Editing for FREE
StyleLearn Courses just released the first section of the upcoming Camtasia 2022 Interactive Video course for free on our YouTube Channel. Whether you are new to video editing or have been using previous versions of Camtasia this course will be helpful for you. The free content consists of 20 videos covering all the basics such as editing functions, stock video and audio sources and it’s based on developing a 1-minute promotional video. #instructionaldesign #camtasia #corporatelearning #highered
Is iSpring Space the right solution for you?
iSpring is one of the major players in the industry that has been around for 20 plus years. Recently, they have reinforced their suite of eLearning solutions with a collaboration platform known as iSpring Space. Let’s break down how iSpring Space answers intro questions and how it can meet your authoring needs.
Gamification: One of the features to love about IsEazy
IsEazy’s approach to gamification is by way of knowledge check games. An instructional designer can use these as engaging ways to elicit practice through repetition. The point is, yes, one can just write a few questions as a knowledge check, but that’s not too exciting. Instead, a gamified or microgame experience can be a much better experience as the game gives the user constant feedback of their progress.
3 Web languages every learning professional should speak Part 2/4
HTML5 or Hypertext Markup Language version 5 is the current language of the web. HTML is the language that defines the structure of a web page by using tags. Every webpage in the world has HTML, the code is really easy to learn. If you are a learning professional today; then you should really consider […]
3 Web languages every learning professional should speak Part 1/4
Hypertext Markup Language or HTML, Cascading Style Sheets or CSS and JavaScript or Js are the three essential languages every learning professional should speak. Why? They are the languages that make up the Web. It’s 2018 and most of the content we consume is web-based. So, why not learn something that can greatly enhance the […]
Camtasia9: Affordable and powerful eLearning multimedia
It was four years ago that StyleLearn introduced you to Camtasia on a previous post. Camtasia9 is the current version of this product by Techsmith and it still delivers amazing versatility to develop, edit and produce multimedia content. In addition, Camtasia can be used to develop elearning courses as it’s capable of include quiz interactions and publish […]
Storyline 3 vs Storyline 360: Why bother?
A little over a year ago, Articulate released Storyline 360 as part Articulate360: A combination of all existing Articulate products and new additions under one subscription model. Storyline 360 replaced Articulate 2 with an improved mobile player, better motion path controls, and several other features. However, there was no release of Storyline 3 and customers […]
The worst LMS in the world is Within your HCMS
The worst Learning Management Systems (LMS) in the world are likely the top-selling ones. Why are they the worst? They are the worst because you didn’t purchase a LMS, you purchased a small integrated portion of a Human Capital Management System or HCMS. I’ve used, implemented, managed and played with several systems and thus far […]
Design Learning Experiences with Synapse
Synapse is a learning experience design tool for documenting the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation or ADDIE process of instructional design. As an instructional designer, I always struggled with limited resources to document all stages of a learning project. Often this meant having to manually deal with content versions, shared drives, spreadsheets, and other resources. In […]
It’s your eLearning authoring tool SaaSsy?
eLearning authoring tools have come a long way from the days we called it Computer Based Training or CBT. Today we have some great authoring tools that empower anyone with a few skills and lots of imagination to create highly engaging interactive experiences. There’s only one issue, many of the most popular tools like Adobe […]
Animated Timers with Storyline360 Dials
If you haven’t heard, Articulate360 is out and with it the new Storyline360- SL360. Storyline2-SL2 gave us Sliders for great interactions and SL360 bring Dials! Dials allow for many interaction design concepts where we can have users turning dials or knobs between zero to 180 and 360 degrees. However, just as we were able to […]
Timeline Tips and Tricks in Storyline2
This post was inspired by the ELH Community Screencast Challenge #11 which is all about timeline techniques. One of the key advantages of working with elearning authoring tools like Storyline2 (SL2) is the use of of several time-related features. There are many adjustments and controls that can be implemented affecting a user’s experience by simply changing […]
Gamified Drag n’ Drop Quiz in Storyline2
If you have Storyline2 you already have the power to gamify elearning templates. You can easily gamify your quizzes by making a few adjustments and implementing simple gamification mechanics like badges, timers and points. Implementing these enhancements requires ZERO programming skills; all you need is creativity and this blog post. Here we’ll discuss the elements […]
PowerPoint Tetris Animation
A few days ago I created a PowerPoint slide deck on gamification that I published on SlideShare. However, an animated introduction of the title was created to mimic the game of Tetris as shapes would fall down and form the name of the title. This post discusses the creative process to replicate the same effect […]
Storyline2 Player Color Customization
One key thing every elearning design should have is an easy-to-follow player. Therefore, your choice of elearning tool should let you customize these settings. Customizing player settings gives you the power to enhance the user interface. Luckily, Articulate Storyline2 has a very easy setup for you to do just that. Changes can be made to remove […]
Slide Masters in Storyline2- Embedded Interactions
One key advantage of Articulate’s Storyline2(SL2) is the ability to control interactions from a slide master. This makes changes and updates a painless and automated approach which would save you a ton of hours. Slide masters are usually helpful to standardize design elements such as fonts, image placement, formatting, backgrounds, etc. They are essential for […]
Free eLearning Authoring with Quizlet
I’m super excited about this post because it’s about a powerful authoring tool named Quizlet. First, let me explain my excitement for this awesome online FREE elearning tool. The year was 1989 and I had just arrived in Miami, FL from Venezuela without any knowledge of the English language. I joined the school system and learned […]
Removing Video Background for eLearning
Instructional videos have always been considered a great way to convey knowledge or illustrate concepts. This week I did a bit of quick green screen video editing to create a mock TV show dubbed “eLearning Legends: Atsumi”. Why? Another awesome ELH Challenge of course! This week’s challenge #101 was inspired by the presence of Atsumi […]
Visual Comparisons and Contrasts with Storyline2
ELearning Heroes Challenge #100 is here and it’s all about “Before and After” visual comparisons and contrasts. By the looks of it, we might get 100 responses to the 100th challenge! In this post, I cover a bit of the method behind two slider samples I built for the challenge. The first slider sample was […]
Custom eLearning Timers in Storyline2
Time is the only commodity we can’t buy, we can only use it or it’s gone. When I’m not defeating elearning evil (that is, preventing ineffective and\or boring learning from happening) I usually develop learning solutions for call center personnel. So, what’s so relevant about that? Well, call center professionals have everything “timed” on their schedules. Therefore, […]
Getting Togglelicious with Storyline Buttons
I always enjoy a good ELH Challenge and this week’s challenge #97 offers some great creative concepts for interactive buttons. My submission concept can be described as an animated switch. The interaction happens when the user clicks a round button; then, the button switches from one side of the screen to another on a “U” […]
Become a Office Rockstar with these Microsoft Lync Power Moves
Instant Messaging is a very effective way to quickly gain access to key players and coworkers in your organization without clogging your email inbox. Chances are that if your company uses Microsoft Outlook for email communications, you probably use Microsoft Lync for your Instant Messaging (IM) needs. If the latter is true or even if […]
3 Slider Tips in Articulate StoryLine2
One of Articulate Storyline2’s feature is the slider interaction. The slider is a powerful interaction because you can give the learner real-time outcomes based on the position (step) he or she drags the slider button to. Although you can simulate slider interactions in other authoring tools (usually installing external widgets), nothing compares to the ease-of-use […]
Let’s take it to the Bridge: The LMS Review
Instructure is the company responsible for one of the most revolutionizing Learning Management Systems (LMS) in Higher Education: Canvas! Now the company takes on the business world head on with its newest LMS solution aptly named Bridge. StyleLearn had an exclusive view of Bridge at Instructure’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. The following is […]
Articulate Storyline2 Navigation Menu Challenge
Articulate Storyline is perhaps the best solution for elearning authorware and aELearning Heroes Challenge (ELH) is a great way to get you working with it. This week’s challenge #79 is about custom menu navigation. There are many advantages to creating your own navigation menus and SPACE is definitely one of them. Using Storyline’s default player […]
Life After LSCON15: The NOOB Review
It has been a week since the eLearning Guild’s 2015 Learning Solutions Conference ended and life is not the same. Or is it? In this NOOB review, I give you my take on the conference as a learning experience and also a first-timer’s overview of the GREAT and MEH moments of the event. There are […]
To Articulate or Captivate…? That is the question!
Adobe Captivate CS8 and Articulate Storyline2 are considered the leading elearning authoring software tools due to their ability to generate great learning interactions. Captivate has been in the “game” for about 11 years while Storyline’s first version was released in 2012. I get often asked this question at work: “Hey Alex, we are going to […]
Articulate Storyline2 Drag n’ Drop Game: Mortar Math
Elearning Heroes Challenge #71 was all about teaching math concepts with elearning. My submission was a military-inspired game where learners solve math problems and blow stuff up. Nothing wrong with “safe” mortar training and engaging learners by testing basic math skills. For this sample I used a combination of vector drawings built with Adobe Illustrator […]