Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.0.1, this is an llms-full.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider eLearning Services that Transform Training Content into Engaging Learning Experiences ## Posts ### [Blog](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/blog/) **Published:** March 7, 2015 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services --- ### [Articulate Storyline 360: Display a Password in Plain Text Using JavaScript](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/display-a-password-in-plain-text-using-javascript/) **Published:** July 17, 2026 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Authoring Tools, Custom eLearning Development --- ### [Articulate Storyline 360: Microsoft Forms Verification Codes](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/unlock-next-slide-storyline-360-using-microsoft-forms-verification-codes/) **Published:** June 15, 2026 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Authoring Tools, Custom eLearning Development --- ### [How to Enable Keyboard Scrolling in Storyline 360 Using Simple JavaScript](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/know-how-control-scroll-panels-keyboard-storyline-360-javascript/) **Published:** April 10, 2026 **Author:** Kartheek **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Authoring Tools, Custom eLearning Development --- ### [chameleon-creator-elearning-authoring-tool](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/chameleon-creator-elearning-authoring-tool/) **Published:** July 22, 2025 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Custom eLearning Development, Custom eLearning Solutions, eLearning, eLearning Courses **Tags:** blended learning, corporate education solutions, corporate eLearning, Corporate Training, custom course development, Custom elearning, custom LMS content, custom training solutions, digital learning solutions, eLearning Development, employee onboarding, enterprise eLearning, Instructional Design, leadership training, learning experience design, online employee training, remote workforce training, training and development, training customization, workplace learning --- ### [How to Enable Text Selection in Articulate Review 360 Using JavaScript](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/enable-text-selection-in-articulate-review-360/) **Published:** July 10, 2026 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Authoring Tools, Custom eLearning Development --- ### [Step-by-Step: Create Engaging Parallax Effects in Storyline](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-apply-parallax-effect-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** November 14, 2019 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** Level up your elearning courses with the parallax scrolling effect. Let’s imagine when we deliver the course beyond the learner expectation, did he feel amaze? **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical, Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Authoring Tools --- ### [Using Tabs Interactions in E-Learning: Articulate Storyline](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-using-tabs-interactions-in-elearning-2020/) **Published:** March 9, 2020 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** This tabs elearning example interaction designed using articulate storyline for the awareness of the ongoing outbreak of life-threatening Coronavirus. **Content:** Tabs interactions are one of the best method of splitting the learning content into significant sections to ease the learner accessibility. Here in this week’s elearning challenge we have created Interactive tabs using Articulate Storyline. This elearning example is based on ongoing outbreak of deadly CORONAVIRUS (COVID19) which includes: - How Coronavirus spreads? - What are the symptoms? - What to do if you have symptoms of the new coronavirus? - How to prevent it? This tabs sample elearning interaction is designed with effective graphics styles and icons using Articulate Storyline. **Freatures:** - Supports HTML 5 - iPads - iPhones - Android Mobiles and Tablets - Desktop Computers This elearning sample is developed by using default tool options available in Articulate Storyline 360, hence there is minimal navigation. However a [custom eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) interactivity will consists more of effective interactions and can be customized as per the requirement. Request for [eLearning sample or source file](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/). 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ADOBE FLASH COURSES TO HTML5 CONVERSIONConvert your Flash based legacy e-learning courses to HTML5 responsive courses. **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Adobe Captivate 2019 – Tips to Convert Flash Courses to HTML5](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/tips-to-convert-flash-courses-to-html5-adobe-captivate-2019/) **Published:** May 26, 2021 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Tips to Design a Successful Onboarding Training Program](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/tips-to-design-a-successful-onboarding-training-program/) **Published:** January 10, 2022 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** In this blog, you will learn some important tips to design a successful onboarding training program. Now, imagine a scenario! Its Tom’s first day at ABC company. A fresher from campus, he has many aspirations and was choosy about the organization he has just joined. But, much to his surprise and dismay, the welcoming activities were awful and filled with chaos. He was not provided relevant material to learn about the company, its operations or activities. Neither was he introduced to the rules and regulations that he should follow as an employee. He was just provided a computer, and after three days, he was attached to a team and he was plunged into project tasks, without even being properly introduced to the whole team. After a month, Tom is now a dejected employee, with least enthusiasm for his own tasks – leave alone the company’s growth and productivity. This scenario – which is prevalent in many companies – explains the significance of a successful onboarding training program, to enhance the confidence and skillset of employees. The very purpose of onboard training is welcoming new employees and to ensure that they are well-equipped with all the required information to succeed at their job. It should serve as a guiding path for them to achieve career goals. **Here are some important tips to design an effective onboarding training program.** ### **Tip #1. Think from the perspective of the newly joined employees!** Imagine the mind-set of a newly joined employee of an organization. Though everyone around is cordial with them, they still feel jittery to some extent, trying to adjust themselves to the new environment. They expect all the required information is clearly explained to them – step by step – in a systematic way. The HR team and the co-workers speaking politely to them is not just enough. They need answers for so many questions that float on their mind. If you understand their needs in the first step and then, simultaneously, think about the required information that needs to be imparted to them from the organization’s perspective, then, you can structure the onboarding training program well. It is even ideal if you take feedback from the newly joined employees through a designed format, which would help you update your program further. ### **Tip #2. Build a comprehensive eLearning course with a good ID strategy** Organizations which are well aware of the importance of onboarding program are still not considering eLearning as an option to build a comprehensive training program for onboarding. They would like to manage with the tedious corporate handbook, some random PDFs and PowerPoint presentations with mediocre quality and insufficient information. In case of [eLearning content](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), the employee can go through the material multiple times at their own pace. It is ideal to initiate the ID strategy to build the onboarding training course, once all the requirements are gathered. Plan the eLearning course with a structured table of content and create a detailed storyboard for the design purpose. Plan the course to divide into multiple segments with sub categories, making it easier for the employee to digest the content in an easy way. ### **Tip #3. Use mix of media elements to enrich the training program** Just as the general trend from the company perspective is to treat onboarding training as a formality, for the newly joined employee, going through the provided onboarding content has become just a boring and mandatory experience. In this scenario, it has become a challenge to make the onboarding process engaging and to ensure that the employees retain the required information. The best way is to choose a good rapid authoring tool for the purpose. Use text, images, videos, animations intermittently and consistently, according to the requirement. The golden rule said about the usage of media elements is ‘to use them appropriately in places where they fit well’. If text is sufficient, you can place text. If the context demands for an image to best explain, insert an image. Similarly, go for videos and animations according to the requirement. Mix of media according to the context yields best results in content creation. ### **Tip #4. Try to make it ‘personalised training’ as far as possible** In the current business world, ‘personalization’ is making miracles. With the advent of data analytics, all marketing strategies are revolving around ‘personalization’ of their customers. If used effectively, personalization can be effective even in onboarding training as well. Design the onboaridng eLearning course in such a way that the newly joined employees get exposed only to the relevant units of learning that they need. This is possible when employees are effectively categorized based on their job roles or regular job activities. This method of personalization ensure that the employee need not refer to all the information that he is not connected with. ### **Tip #5. Do evaluate the employee’s Onboarding learning** Perhaps an eLearning training program can best be utilized with this purpose. The summative assessments of the course can evaluate the learning outcomes of the employee. While creating the assessment questions, ensure that they are not ‘so obvious’ that the question and options reveal the answers themselves. Try to test their real learning out of the course, by posing some tricky and analytical questions. ### **Tip #6. Extend support throughout the onboarding duration** It is, in fact, part of the onboarding training program to support the newly joined employees as they keep on learning theoretically as well as practically (on the job) throughout the first three months – which is generally considered to be the onboarding period. During this period, they get acquainted well with the theory part, which will be established in their minds as they apply it in their everyday job activities. During this time, respond to their queries patiently and try to explain complex information in an easier way, with some examples. You can provide supporting additional information if there is a need. ### **Conclusion** Aristotle said, “Well begun is half done”. An employee’s journey in an organization, if well started with the best designed onboarding training program, will last long fruitfully in the organization, yielding successful results for personal career growth as well as company’s overall development. Swift [eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) has been a front runner in the eLearning industry, offering cost-effective and quality-oriented eLearning services, for more than a decade. Along other eLearning services, we will develop onbording eLeaning training programs, to cater for your employee’s needs. For more details, contact us for a demo. ### **Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)** **Are onboarding and employee training same?** Though they co-exist in the organization’s activities, they are two seperate activities. Onboarding training helps the new employee get accustomed to the rules and regulations of the organizations, know the company’s activities and operations, the culture, ethics and philosophy. The training, on the other hand, is meant to impart the required technical skills needed in his/ her job role. Training can address the employee’s job efficiency issues and productivity problems so that they can improve their performance and contribute to the organization well. **Tags**: [translation and localisation services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [flash to html5 conversion services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [mobile learning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/mobile-learning/), [rapid elearning solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Pause the synchronization of media and timeline in Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/pause-media-and-timeline-sync-in-storyline-360/) **Published:** September 8, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Key Points In Designing The Scientific Training Modules - Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/designing-the-scientific-training-modules/) **Published:** August 3, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** You might have created quite a bunch of eLearning training modules in various domains. But, developing scientific training modules is altogether a different ball game. The very approach of teaching subjects like Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics takes a new dimension, requiring the content developers to pay attention on various important things. In most cases, science and technology content may not always be self-explanatory, persuading learners to seek additional support. As the subject builds up into sub sequent levels, the complexity increases and learners may need constant support. Hence, in scientific training, the theory explained should be coherent, logical and comprehensible from beginning to end. In addition, the theoretical knowledge taught should be enhanced with application, which is the real challenge in scientific training. **In this blog, let us touch such aspects, understand the challenges and learn the key points in designing scientific training modules:** ### Create notes on content presentation Much before the development of content, once the curriculum is finalized, prepare elaborate notes on content presentation at the instructional design (ID) level. In scientific training modules, presentation of the content is much important. How you present the content determines the effectiveness of the module. The presentation should be lucid and simplified, flowing smoothly in a logical sequence, explained in a known-to-unknown fashion. Mere dumping of the content on the slides will be futile as it affects the comprehensible ability of the learners. ### More focus on examples, experiments, scenarios and applications Compared to other domains, science and technology modules need more importance on examples, experiments, scenarios and applications. A complex theoretical definition – however lucid you may convert it into – still demands examples, experiments, scenarios and applications for better understanding. While the theoretical part is being explained, the learner could be struggling with his visualization, trying to figure it out. Once a good example, experiment, scenario or application is provided, it removes the complexity of the subject and eases the learning process. Examples, experiments and applications need not be of high end and expensive. It can be simple, ready-to-be displayed on the table and can be explained in a simple video. A good scientific training module can, in fact, begin with an example, explain the theory part and then conclude it with an application. The limitations and exceptions of the theory can also be explained using examples, experiments, scenarios and applications. Needless to say, today’s learners prefer to learn the content where the subject contains [examples](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/best-elearning-examples/), experiments, scenarios and applications. ### Make the training more engaging through interactivities and simulations In the majority of cases, learners depend on a teacher or a mentor or on an online training module to understand the science and technology content, considering its complexity of understanding. But, if the content is not engaging and not explained easily, the learner gradually loses interests and gets disconnected with the learning activity. Hence, make the content more engaging, keeping in mind the end users. The training content should be tailored according to their needs. You can add more interactive activities or show more simulations accordingly, to suit the learning purpose. Interactivities are more like offering hands-on experience to the learners – though with the limitations that an eLearning module has. ### Ensure that the training module inculcates scientific zeal in learners If we look back and ponder over our school days, it reveals us the secret of how a particular teacher inculcated zeal in a certain subject. Inculcating zeal in a subject is the proof of the efficiency of the teacher. The pedagogy of the training module should be in such a way that the learners inculcate scientific zeal. This can help them not only do well with the training module, but can gain more knowledge about the subject through other means of learning efforts. ### Provide only accurate and updated information Science and technology is one domain where information is changing quite frequently and the domain is always brimming with updates. Hence, providing accurate and up-to-date scientific information, research developments, information about evolving technologies and scientific techniques is essential. Not incorporating updated information can be treated as providing inaccurate information, which will be misguiding the learners. As per the launched date, the training module should contain updated information. The subsequent updates – post launch of the training course – can be provided later, separately. ### Use effective measures in assessing their learning Assessments in a training module play a very important role as they identify the learning levels of the user and can make out where they need additional support. You can try innovative assessment questions apart from the regular assessment questions such as multiple choice questions, fill in the blank questions, true or false questions, matching questions and sequence arrangement questions. The typical three types of assessments – pre-module assessment, formative assessment and summative assessment – can be best used if planned well: Pre-module assessment questions test the knowledge of the learners before they take the course. Formative assessment questions come after completion of each topic, which test the learners at the end of each topic. The learners get immediate feedback for their answers with detailed explanation. Formative assessment questions help gain good understanding at each topic level. Summative assessment questions come at the end of the course to assess the overall understanding of the learner. ### Let the slow learners find it effective too – with additional support We are aware that not all learners are of same learning stature. The online training mode itself provides the facility for the learners to revisit the module – at any topic – and study at their own pace. However, for those learners who seek additional support in terms of theoretical explanation of the content or complexity of the subject, chatting and mail facilities can be offered to provide the tutors’ support. If the mentors or subject matter experts (SMEs) respond to the queries of the learners in time, it would of great help to them in moving to the next level of learning at a rapid pace. Our services: [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Translation and Localization](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Step-by-Step Guide to Learn Articulate Storyline 360 Tool](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-free-tutorials/) **Published:** July 1, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Authoring Tools --- ### [Know about Articulate Storyline 360, its Benefits and Features](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/know-about-articulate-storyline-360-its-benefits-and-features/) **Published:** April 6, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools, Custom eLearning Development, Custom eLearning Solutions, eLearning --- ### [How to change the default color of bullets in Articulate Rise!](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/change-the-default-color-of-bullets-in-articulate-rise/) **Published:** September 22, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [HOW TO INTEGRATE JAVASCRIPT WITH STORYLINE 360?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-integrate-javascript-with-storyline-360-2/) **Published:** October 13, 2019 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Excerpt:** Do you leverage JavaScript to enhance eLearning interactivity eLearning authoring tools such as Storyline2, Storyline 360, Captivate? In this blog, we will see how integrating JavaScript would ease eLearning development. Creating dynamic interactions using any eLearning authoring tool involves set of triggers, actions, conditions and variables. JavaScript would the better choice as it drastically reduces eLearning development time as well. **Categories:** Authoring Tools, Custom eLearning Development, Custom eLearning Solutions, eLearning **Tags:** articulate storyline custom code, articulate storyline development, articulate storyline javascript, articulate storyline tips, custom elearning interactions, eLearning Development, eLearning localization, instructional design company, integrate javascript storyline, javascript in storyline 360, javascript variables in elearning, learning and development solutions, LMS content provider, storyline 360 advanced features, storyline 360 scripting, storyline 360 triggers, storyline javascript examples --- ### [Free Anti-Bribery and Corruption Training Online Course](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/free-anti-bribery-and-corruption-online-training-elearning-course/) **Published:** September 28, 2019 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** Free anti bribery and corruption online training. In this elearning course learner will learn the effects of bribery and corruption and corresponding actions. **Categories:** eLearning Courses --- ### [How to Add 360 Image in Articulate Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-add-360-image-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** August 3, 2022 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical --- ### [Top Reasons to consider Product knowledge Training is Important](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/top-reasons-to-consider-product-knowledge-training-is-important/) **Published:** March 23, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Top 4 Benefits of eLearning in Healthcare Sector](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/top-4-benefits-of-elearning-in-healthcare-sector/) **Published:** February 18, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** Checkout these top 4 benefits of elearning in healthcare. Elearning ensures healthcare professionals to keep up with the latest medical trainings at their own pace and enables learning any time anywhere. **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [5 Best eLearning Templates for Developing Your eLearning Courses](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/best-elearning-examples/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Categories:** eLearning Courses --- ### [Adding Triggers To Slide, Layer And An Object](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/adding-triggers-to-slide-layer-and-an-object/) **Published:** April 11, 2010 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials --- ### [What are Slide Layers and how to Work With it](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/what-are-slide-layers-and-how-to-work-with-it/) **Published:** April 11, 2010 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials --- ### [Using Variables to Personalize E-Learning Courses #441](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/using-variables-to-personalize-e-learning-courses-441/) **Published:** November 20, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Uncategorized --- ### [Top 5 reasons to choose Articulate Rise for Rapid eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/top-5-reasons-to-choose-articulate-rise-for-your-rapid-elearning-development/) **Published:** April 16, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Using Snapshot Graphics to Create Click-and-Reveal Activity](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-snapshot-graphics-click-reveal-cyber-security-attacks/) **Published:** January 15, 2026 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Articulate Challenge --- ### [Articulate Rise 360 - Responsive eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-rise-360-responsive-elearning-development/) **Published:** May 3, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [AICC Error: Unable to Contact AICC Course Management System - SCORM Cloud LMS](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/aicc-error-compliant-elearning-courses-in-scorm-cloud-lms-with-lectora/) **Published:** September 9, 2020 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** An LMS can eliminate all sorts of complexities that faced during the traditional classroom method learning. **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Case Study: Software Simulation Course Using Adobe Captivate](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/case-study-software-simulation-based-online-training-adobe-captivate/) **Published:** September 24, 2020 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** An LMS can eliminate all sorts of complexities that faced during the traditional classroom method learning. **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Working With Triggers And Variables – Introduction](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/working-with-triggers-and-variables-introduction/) **Published:** April 11, 2010 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials --- ### [Working With Interactive Objects – Introduction](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/working-with-interactive-objects-introduction/) **Published:** April 11, 2010 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials --- ### [Working With Audio And Video Files In The Timeline](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/working-with-audio-and-video-files-in-the-timeline/) **Published:** April 11, 2010 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials --- ### [Web Content Accessibility Guidelines - WCAG](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/web-content-accessibility-guidelines-wcag/) **Published:** September 15, 2020 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** An LMS can eliminate all sorts of complexities that faced during the traditional classroom method learning. **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Valuing Variables In Trigger Conditions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/valuing-variables-in-trigger-conditions/) **Published:** April 11, 2010 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials --- ### [Triggering Conditions for Slides, Objects, and Variables in E-learning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/triggering-conditions/) **Published:** April 11, 2010 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials --- ### [Top 6 eLearning Trends to Watch Out For 2017](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/top-6-elearning-trends-in-2017/) **Published:** December 14, 2016 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Excerpt:** Are you an eLearning designer, learning and development professional or an instructional designer? The year 2016 has been a great year in eLearning industry. This blog post provides an overview on Top 6 eLearning Development Trends, predictions or forecast in 2017 you should know. 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With our “Top 10 Sales Secrets” workshop, your participants will discover the specifics of how to develop the traits that will make them successful sales people and how to build positive, long lasting relationships with their customers! The course outline & workshop objectives are as follows: **Key Objectives Of The Course:** - Learn how to develop effective traits - Learn how to “know” your clients better - Better represent the product/service - Cultivate effective leads - Sell with authority - Learn how to build trusting,long term relationships with customers **12 Modules****Objective****Certificate**Follow the suggested order or choose your own.Designed to help you practice and apply the skills you learn.Highlight your new skills on your resume or LinkedIn.**Course Outline:** **Module One: Getting Started** - Icebreaker - Housekeeping Items - The Parking Lot - Workshop Objectives **Module Two: Effective Traits** - Assertiveness - Emotional Intelligence - Solve Problems - Close - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Three: Know Clients** - Research - Customer Values - Customer Needs - Anticipate Needs - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Four: Product** - Know Your Product - Believe in the Company/Product - Be Enthusiastic - Link Product to Customer’s Values - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Five: Leads** - Sift Leads - Time vs. Cost of Pursuing Leads - Let Go of Leads Going Nowhere - Focus on Positive Leads - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Six: Authority** - Develop Expertise - Know Your Competition - Continue Education - Solve Customer Problems Using Authority - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Seven: Build Trust** - Testimonials - Be Transparent - Be Genuine - Take on Customers’ Point of View - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Eight: Relationships** - Listen Actively - Communicate Often - Rewards - Build New Relationships - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Nine: Communication** - Be Prepared, Not Scripted - Use Humor - Be Yourself - Thank and Reward - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Ten: Self-Motivation** - Value Your Work - Reward Achievements - Focus on Success - Do Not Procrastinate - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Eleven: Goals** - SMART Goals - Long-Term Goals - Short-Term Goals - Track and Modify - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Twelve: Wrapping Up** - Words from the Wise - Review of Parking Lot - Lessons Learned - Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations All of these professional training resources are based on the most up-to-date body of knowledge and carefully selected by subject matter experts. *We are just a step away to fulfill your [eLearning development](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) needs. For any requirements on course-ware development services, please contact us.* Click here to [request a custom eLearning quote](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/ "Request a Custom eLearning Quote"). **Our Services:** [Flash to HTML5 Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [Rapid eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [Custom eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) **Categories:** eLearning Courses --- ### [Is Articulate 360 Effective Enough to Create Fully Responsive eLearning Courses?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/is-articulate-360-effective-enough-to-create-fully-responsive-elearning-courses/) **Published:** November 10, 2016 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Excerpt:** Articulate has recently released Articulate 360, an intuitive eLearning authoring tool, as an annual subscription offering. Articulate Rise is an impressive authoring tool to create fully response elearning. **Content:** ![articulate 360 elearning responsive](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Articulate-360.jpg "Articulate 360 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")Articulate has recently released Articulate 360, an eLearning authoring tool, as an annual subscription offering. Given the fierce competition and modern learning needs, it was a much needed facelift for Articulate. Here’s what we’ve found in our initial review of the tool. Articulate 360 has come a long way with a suite of tools and wide range of features that are essential to create eLearning solutions effortlessly. Out of all these, “Rise” is a pretty impressive responsive web-based authoring tool to create multi-device e-learning. Let’s take a closer look at Articulate Rise to see what it has to offer. #### Articulate Rise Can be a Game Changer Articulate Rise can certainly be a killer eLearning web app to create fully responsive eLearning. It provides the flexibility to author interactive eLearning courses in the web browser right away. This means you don’t have to download a separate software. It supports both custom and rapid eLearning. #### Focus on Multi-Device eLearning No matter what device your learner uses, Rise automatically adapts to any screen size and orientation to provide an optimal learning experience. This means you can focus on developing the course, rather than its technicalities. And no coding is required. #### Simplify the eLearning Development To create a media-rich learning experience, Articulate Rise provides flexible learning blocks. All you have to do is choose these blocks from block library, arrange them the way you want, add content, create interactions and you are done. Rise also provides the “preview” option that lets you preview the developed course before you could actually publish. On top of Rise, Articulate also brings a “new responsive player” which sets Articulate apart from its competitors. Both Storyline 360 and Studio 360 feature this responsive player. This new responsive player: - Dynamically adapts to every mobile screen – you don’t have to tweak your course for device breakpoints - Provides touchscreen gesture support As Articulate claims that it has used latest web technologies, we hope that it addresses all the concerns of multi-device eLearning. With these amazing features, Articulate Rise can be a good fit for developing responsive eLearning courses. However, it’s too early to judge its capabilities. So for now let’s wait and watch to see whether Articulate 360 stays a head of competition and whether it is really an ideal choice for eLearning designers. **Our Services:** [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [Learning Management System](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms/), [Rapid eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to Adjust Padding in Articulate Rise 360 Content Blocks for Custom E-Learning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-adjust-padding-in-articulate-rise-360-content-blocks-for-custom-e-learning/) **Published:** June 9, 2025 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical, Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Custom eLearning Development **Tags:** Articulate Storyline 360, Corporate Training, Custom elearning, eLearning Development, eLearning interactivity, Instructional Design, interactive video, Jump-to-Time trigger, learner engagement, Storyline tips, Storyline tutorials, Storyline video trigger, timeline control, training video navigation, video control --- ### [How to Add Mouse Cursor Animation in Articulate Storyline 360 Using JavaScript](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-add-mouse-cursor-animation-in-articulate-storyline-360-using-javascript/) **Published:** April 29, 2026 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Authoring Tools, Custom eLearning Development --- ### [Keep Background Audio Same Volume in Articulate 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/keep-background-audio-same-volume-storyline-360-custom-elearning/) **Published:** January 23, 2026 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Authoring Tools, Custom eLearning Development --- ### [How to Prevent Text Entry Losing Focus: Articulate Storyline](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-prevent-text-entry-losing-focus-in-articulate-storyline-360-using-javascript/) **Published:** February 27, 2026 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Content:** **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Authoring Tools, Custom eLearning Development --- ### [Interactive Branching Scenario for Corporate Training](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development-top-5-considerations-for-building-interactive-scenarios-for-elearning/) **Published:** April 13, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ![custom elearning and scenario-based learning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Custom-eLearning-and-Scenario-based-learning.jpg "Custom eLearning and Scenario-based learning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Custom eLearning if designed correctly, tailored to organizational needs, can create immersive and engaging learning experiences. Incorporating the contextual scenarios (scenario-based training) woven with story-telling approach can take your [custom eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) courses to the next level. We, at Swift, provide cost-effective custom eLearning solutions that not only enhances your corporate training but brings improved performance on the job. As an e-learning designers our job is to create engaging eLearning experiences that help the learners to improve their job performances. To design such impactful experiences, scenario-based learning approach as part of custom eLearning is one of the proven instructional design strategies. Scenario is a form of storytelling where the learners are put in a context or situation and allowed to make decisions and learn through the consequences of the choices they make. In the scenario-based environment, the learner gets engrossed as the scenario unfolds. Sounds pretty easy, but building apt scenarios is not an easy task and involves significant time and skill. At times, instructional designers feel overwhelmed and struggle to come up with the right scenario for the specific learner groups. In such situations, we just need to stick to basics and keep the scenario relevant and straightforward. To get the learners involved in the scenario, we need a perfect context, engaging storyline/plot, realistic characters, a bit of suspense, intuitive decision points and remedial feedback. This blog post will help you build the scenario-based eLearning that really speak to your learners and make your eLearning count. Check out the branching scenario sample on “How to Deal with Workplace Bullying” which has been created using Adobe Captivate at the end of this blog. Here are the five considerations for building engaging and effective scenario-based eLearning as part of custom eLearning content development. **1. Leverage your Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)**: SMEs are valuable resources with extensive knowledge on the subject. Since SMEs understand the performance problems, discussions with them will help contextualize the scenario and build a great narrative. To get the most out of SME: - Start posing questions about the employee performance problems and solutions to rectify them - Understand the context and make sure to bring it into the scenarios - Recognize the consequences of wrong decisions and make it as learning points **2. Build a story**: Scenarios are all about the contextual stories, which mirror the real world events. Stories that are relevant can connect well with the learners. The story will be a success only when the learners get involved. Relevancy adds value to the stories and help you set the workplace context. SMEs are the best resources to help you identify the context relevant to the learners. Once you identify the context, build the story that showcases the situations to meet the performance goals. Make sure to provide a background of the story. **3. Develop relatable characters**: It is a fact that we are all influenced by our emotions and moods. In order to make the scenario interesting, develop the characters that are real so that the learners can relate with them. You can use speech bubbles to display conversational dialogues between the characters. Knowing your learners and their background will be very helpful while crafting these characters. After all, you cannot create the characters of a doctors and nurses while the course is about the mutual funds. **4. Throw the real world challenges**: As the scenario unfolds, present the learners with a set of challenges or problems as decision points and compel them to think and respond to the given situations. Add suspense to make it more interesting. Do not spoon feed the learners and provide any hints. Let them think and discover through their own mistakes. **5. Provide customized remedial feedback**: Once the learners make decision or choose the response, demonstrate the consequences of their decisions. Provide the customized feedback with logic for each response. In this way, the learners can learn from their mistakes. **Summary**: To wrap up what we’ve discussed, creating scenario-based eLearning involves the right blend of contextual stories, understanding the performance problems, developing relatable characters, compelling learners to respond to job-relevant situations and providing the right feedback based on their decisions. If you are opting for custom eLearning or looking to convert your classroom-based training, then we can help you achieve your requirement. Our expert instructional designers and visual designers are highly capable of bringing your existing training content to life with creative interactivities, animations, challenging activities, branching scenarios and video content. **Our Services:** [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [eLearning Translation Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Tips to Build Accessibility Compliance eLearning: WCAG 2.0](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/tips-to-build-accessibility-compliance-elearning-courses-with-formal-design-methods-wcag-2-0/) **Published:** June 10, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![tips to build accessibility compliance elearning courses with formal design methods - wcag 2.0](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Tips-to-Build-Accessibility-compliance-eLearning-Courses-with-Formal-Design-Methods-WCAG-2.0.jpg "Tips to Build Accessibility compliance eLearning Courses with Formal Design Methods - WCAG 2.0 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") According to the world health and disability statistics, around 15% of the world’s population live with a disability. In the current world of improved awareness, each country is keen on those [eLearning development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/ "eLearning development solutions") programs which are accessible to all kinds of learners – including learners with disability. Here, accessibility means developing the eLearning content which are usable by learners with disabilities – relating to vision, hearing, mobility and cognition. So, if it is about developing an eLearning course, accessibility is one mandatory factor to consider by following standards like Section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0). In this changed context, it is mandatory for all the eLearning content developers to think of eLearning accessibility checklist or guidelines. With increasing demand for accessibility compliance eLearning courses at workplace, it is time to pay attention to it. If you are developing a course which supports the disability learners, you are in a way reducing their learning challenges and supporting their learning ability. Fortunately, accessibility compliance eLearning courses can be built with formal design methods. Overall, all the accessibility standards across the countries would work with the same goal – To make learning available to every learner despite their different needs and abilities and health status. - Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - Section 508 - [Web Content Accessibility Guidelines](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/web-content-accessibility-guidelines-wcag/ "Web Content Accessibility Guidelines") (WCAG 2.0) In this article, we will see how we can build accessibility compliance eLearning courses with formal eLearning design methods. ### Avoid using Adobe Flash for eLearning course development Flash player, however, is not supported by the prominent browsers and Adobe itself declared that it wouldn’t provide support to Flash player after Dec, 2020. Since the last decade, [eLearning content developers](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/ "eLearning content developers") have gradually shifted from Adobe Flash to other rapid authoring tools, thanks to the requirement of playing eLearning content in multiple devices – especially the smart phone. So, to build accessibility eLearning content, it is mandatory to avoid Adobe Flash because Flash is not at all easy for the users with disability. Instead, use technologies such as HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript which can support all web browsers and multiple devices without any need for additional plugins. You can choose any prominent rapid authoring tool to build [accessibility eLearning content](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/section-508-wcag-compliances-increase-elearning-accessibility/ "Section 508 and WCAG – Compliances to Increase Accessibility in Elearning"). ### Begin with the display of available support It is important for the disabled learners to know what are the accessibility supporting features that are included in the eLearning course. So, when the learners first access the course, display the ‘accessibility support options’ before the course begins. In this way, if the interface and the support options are well informed in advance, they can choose the features which most suit them. This information can help them immensely because, learners with disability are not limited to one disability. Learner disabilities can be of different kinds such as: - Visually impaired learners who can be partially blind or completely blind or who have color blindness - Learners with hearing impairment - Learners with Dyslexia who are not able to read, spell, write and speak - Learners who are not able to handle the mouse - Learners with cerebral palsy for whom understanding and processing the information will be difficult ### Let the learners with disability take control over the interface As explained above, different types of disability learners take the course. Different learners have different levels of understanding with a lot of variance in pace. Some disability learners take more time to grasp the content. To explain it with an example, imagine that there is a scenario going on with images moving on the screen one after the other, explaining the concept. Some disability learners may not be comfortable with the pace of images moving. So, if the images are allowed to be moved by the learners themselves, at their own pace that would yield better results. They should be able to learn at their pace and go back and revisit the screen if they need. So, giving control of the interface to the learners is more effective for their learning. ### Ensure that audio is available all along for visually impaired learners - Audio support needs to be provided to the visually impaired learners throughout the course, for all the onscreen text displayed. - For low vision learners, ‘zoom the screen’ facility would be of much help. - Along with the clicking options with the mouse, it is important to provide the keyboard navigation facility. - The visually impaired learners are good at using keyboard rather than using mouse. So, instead of providing the ‘click here’ text on the screen, the audio can say, ‘Next’ so that the learner uses the right arrow button to move to the next slide. - In case of a video, the play and pause options need to be operated with the tab rather than using the mouse to click play/pause button. - To support the visually impaired learner, ensure that the color contrast is a bit high. You can use different colors or color tones to get the effect. - In case of hues, the visually impaired learner cannot identify the different hues displayed in a chart. Hence, it is better to use closely related hues rather than using completely different hues. - ‘Alt description’ is the appropriate feature which describes an image on the screen. As the visually impaired learners are not able to view the image perfectly, explaining the image through audio would help them understand it. - If any reference links are provided in the course, instead of showing the text ‘click the link’, explain in audio what the link is all about. - Avoid using text as part of an image. Screen readers cannot recognize the text and hence not able to read it. Moreover, text on the image generally gets pixelated making it difficult for the low vision learners to read. ### Make sure that transcript is provided for all the audio spoken in the course - Provide audio transcript for each uttered word on the screen so that it would be of help for the hearing impaired learners. In fact, all audio and video files should be supported with the equivalent text. - Structure the text clearly. Also, maintain consistency in keeping the headings so that the learners can scan the screen quickly and understand the key ideas. - Make the heading bold and with larger fonts. Be choosy about the font – it should be plain and bold. [![custom elearning development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Banner_1_v1.jpg "Custom elearning development | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/) **Our Services:** [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [Learning Management System](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms/), [Rapid eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) **Categories:** eLearning Courses --- ### [Instructional Design Mistake to Avoid for Mobile Learning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/ignoring-instructional-design-is-a-mistake-to-avoid-for-mobile-learning/) **Published:** September 12, 2016 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** Technology is changing the way people learn. Mobile Learning or mLearning is one such training strategy that appeals tech-savvy learners, while improving workplace performance. People generally perceive it as more of mobile technology than a learning strategy – due to technical concerns such as device compatibility, responsive design framework, screen size and resolution. However, *instructional designing* can be one of the most significant aspects that you cannot afford to ignore to create effective[ mLearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/mobile-learning/). ![](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Instructional-Desiging-for-Mobile-Learning-1030x578.jpg) The holistic approach of instructional designing brings the instructional value to the [mobile learning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/mobile-learning/) and deepens the learner’s understanding. This in turn helps organizations to maximize their Return on Investment (ROI) for their Mobile Learning initiative. This blog provides an insight into the best practices of instructional design approach specific to mobile learning. Here are the top 8 considerations while designing a mobile learning solution from an Instructional Design perspective. ### 1. Analyze Learning Requirements To create an engaging mobile learning experience: - Analyze the mobile learning requirements and target audience (to identify its appropriateness) - Define the learning outcomes - Map out the raw content to the learning outcomes Remember, mobile learning is a best fit for performance support that can be delivered as a refresher course or just-in-time learning. ### 2. Keep Navigation Simple Simple and intuitive navigation is the key to mLearning success. Remember that learners navigate with the moving fingers so make sure it can be easily accessible. ### 3. Use Simple Interactions As there is limited real estate, creating interactions is a challenging task in mLearning. Use simple, user-friendly interactions such as: - *Tap to reveal* - *Timeline interactivity* - *Tap the image* - *Slideshow interactivity* - *Tabbed interactivity* - *Hotspot interactivity* - *Augmented reality/ virtual reality* - *Incorporating videos* - *Podcasts* - *Flashcards, quizzes, checklists* - *Videos* - *Using gamified elements such as virtual currencies, scores, points, etc.* ### 4. Keep the Content Relevant and Contextual Mobile learners are subject to distractions and interruptions. To overcome this hurdle: - Create the learning content that is relevant, interesting and compelling - Tell a story or present a scenario - Avoid irrelevant graphics and text ### 5. Writing for Mobile Consider the following: - Use plain language - Avoid jargon - Put the most important ideas in the first sentence - Highlight keywords ### 6. Create Bite-Sized Content Considering the limitations of mobile devices (for example, smaller screen size), bite-sized content is the right fit for learning on-the-go. - Structure, chunk and present the content into small, logical units so that it is easy to view and quick to digest – Avoid Cognitive Load - Prioritize the content that matters the most - Minimize the scrolling - Use bullet points to present the supporting ideas ### 7. Keep Audio/Video Short - Customize the video or audio to match the learning context - Assess the videos to see if they can be divided into smaller units ### 8. Adopt Responsive Design Framework Consider adopting responsive design provides an optimal viewing experience across all devices – multi-device learning. HTML5 allows you to develop device-agnostic content easily. ***Conclusion:*** Mobile learning wouldn’t be an effective solution without a sound instructional design specific to mLearning. And just pushing the content for the sake of information transfer to the learner is not Mobile Learning. *Curious how mLearning could help your organization reach its business goals? [Talk to us ](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/)to discuss your mobile learning needs, and to find out the range of options our experts can offer.* **Our Services:** [eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Best Learning Management System](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms/), [eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Disable Video Seekbar in Articulate Storyline 360 JavaScript](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-disable-video-seekbar-storyline-360-javascript/) **Published:** January 12, 2026 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Authoring Tools, Custom eLearning Development --- ### [Convert University Courses to Web-Based eLearning Programs](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning-approach-to-convert-university-courses-into-web-based-elearning-programs/) **Published:** March 1, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ## An Australian University transforms Optometry Supplementary Material into Interactive Elearning ### Highlights - Long list of PowerPoint presentations are converted into eLearning modules - Consistent instructional design approach is adopted to enhance learning impact and reduce cost - Detail-oriented science education is simplified using creative interactions and relevant media elements - The eLearning authoring tool chosen for this project – Articulate Storyline 2 ### Requirement Profile One of the top 30 universities of Australia tasked Swift (an [eLearning solutions provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) from India) with the challenge of converting their large number of Vision Science – Optometry material into engaging online learning modules. In regular practice, the training materials were supplied to students besides their classroom education as reference material. It includes PDFs, charts, videos, etc. University identified a need to integrate all the related materials into one learning package and deliver them through their own LMS ([learning management system](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms/)). The idea was to develop engaging eLearning modules for each topic. This will enable them to keep track of student learning and improve students’ academic performance. University also wanted these eLearning modules to be accessed from multiple devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablet along with PCs – a requirement of mLearning. ### Proposed Solution As the learner group shared similar features and the content type was closely related to one single concept i.e. Optometry; a proven [Rapid eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) model was proposed to create long list of eLearning courses in less time keeping it cost effective. We used template-based approach (rapid eLearning templates) for different types of slides such as, - Interactive slides - Text and image slides - Animation slides - Infographic layouts - Assessment slides Effective instructional design strategies for elearning are used to deliver engaging and simplified learning experience for University learners. Each eLearning course will demonstrate consistent visual as well as interaction design to reduce confusions and improve focus on the learning content. Our mobile learning experts took care of HTML5 output so that the courses can be viewed through multiple devices. ### Business Impact This digital learning initiative/online training program was a success. University transformed its large number of unorganized learning material into engaging eLearning modules. The developed modules were easily uploaded onto the University [LMS](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms/) and delivered throughout the University jurisdiction. The [Rapid eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) model (an eLearning development process) enabled us to deploy more number of storyboard developers equipped with well-prepared list of eTemplates and standard guidelines. Our eLearning project management approach along with sound instructional design strategies helped us deliver the SCORM-compliant eLearning courses on time and with-in budget. We, as one of the top [eLearning vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/), consider this as the best Rapid eLearning case study for universities to convert their offline additional learning material into custom or [rapid eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/). ### Examples [![free-anit-birbery-and-corruption-supplementary-material](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Free-Anit-birbery-and-Corruption-Supplementary-material.jpg "Free-Anit-birbery-and-Corruption-Supplementary-material | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) **Our Services:** [Flash to HTML5 Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [Rapid eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [Custom eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Articulate Storyline 3 First Look: What's New and What's Improved?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-3-first-look-whats-new-and-whats-improved/) **Published:** April 20, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** [![articulate storyline 3 first look what's New and What's Improved](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Articulate-Storyline-3-First-Look-Whats-New-and-Whats-Improved_V1.0.jpg "Articulate Storyline 3 First Look What's New and What's Improved | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-3-first-look-whats-new-and-whats-improved/) *Articulate Storyline 3, the much anticipated version of Storyline 2, eLearning authoring software, has been released with new features and enhancements*. Unlike Articulate 360 (Storyline 360), a cloud-based annual subscription service, Articulate Storyline 3 comes as a perpetual version – a standalone authoring tool. With the multi-device learning gaining momentum, Articulate has focused on responsive eLearning powered with enhanced interactivity bringing productivity in custom eLearning content development for training needs. If you are looking to upgrade it from older version – Storyline 2 or purchasing it for the first time, it is worth having a look at it. In this blog, I will take you through the new and improved features of Storyline 3 to help you decide whether it’s worth the upgrade. Storyline 3 comes as an improvement to its predecessor Storyline 2 which is not a complete overhaul. The new and improved features include: #### New Responsive Player Storyline 3 has a new responsive player that adjusts the course content to various devices such as smartphone and tablet without any additional programming. #### Custom Closed Captions Storyline 3 supports customizing closed captioning while helping you create more accessible eLearning. It supports all the standard caption files. Import, export, show and hide the captions at your convenience. You can even use the custom fonts for closed captions. Storyline 3 is compliant with WCAG and Section 508 accessibility guidelines. #### More Interactive eLearning Interactive eLearning grabs and holds learners attention. Storyline 3 with new features adds more ways to create engaging eLearning. #### Superior HTML5 Output Articulate has put a lot of efforts to fine tune the HTML5 output so that your eLearning courses work smoothly on any device. Articulate claims that no matter how custom or complex your eLearning course design gets, it’s going to run on any device or browsers. Elearning Developers can now choose a format they desire and create responsive HTML5-based eLearning content. All you have to do is simply drag the ‘Publish As’ slider and choose the desired publishing options. - HTML5 - HTML5/Flash - Flash/HTML5 - Flash #### Other Notable Features - R*esponsive Preview Toolbar* - *Responsive Playback Restrictions* - *HTML5 Gesture Support* - *Duplicate Multiple Layers Simultaneously* - *New Design Elements for Result Slides* - *Publish Scenes or Slides* - *Detect Missing Fonts* - *Find and Replace Fonts* #### Conclusion Choosing the right elearning authoring tool for responsive mobile learning is a bit overwhelming. Storyline 3 is a simple and intuitive authoring tool with short learning curve. Though Storyline 3 addresses the concerns of multi-device eLearning, it is not very effective for developing fully responsive eLearning courses. The responsive player shrinks the content to the screen size of the device instead of adapting the layout. Articulate hasn’t made an attempt to address this issue in Storyline 3. However, it’s too early to judge its capabilities. So for now let’s wait and watch to see how Storyline 3 stays a head of competition. ***Stay tuned to our blogs for more reviews on Storyline 3!*** **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Instructional Designer's View on Articulate 360 Rise](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/instructional-designers-view-on-articulate-360-rise/) **Published:** February 15, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ![instructional designer's take on Articulate Rise](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Instructional-Designer.png "Instructional Designer's take on Articulate Rise | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Over the last decade, a significant number and variety of eLearning course development tools have emerged. The prominent eLearning authoring tools we use today are Articulate Storyline, Lectora, Captivate, Elucidat, etc. for custom eLearning as well as multi-device eLearning. Every tool has its utility based on what eLearning requirement it suits for. Time and Instructional Strategy are two major factors considered while selecting an eLearning course development tool. Instructional designers have key role in selecting the right authoring tool. They will act as a guiding needle between the learning requirements and the selection of course development tool. *In this blog, we will discuss an Instructional Designer’s take on Articulate Rise. I will list Articulate Rise features and discuss their relevance with Instructional Design Process, instructional strategies or Learning impact. This will help an instructional designer to understand and opt Articulate Rise for varied learning needs.* ### Suitable for all Types of Content Learning content can be classified into following five types: ![content types](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Content-Types.jpg "Content Types | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Articulate Rise can produce an effective eLearning course for all types of contents. It has in-built eLearning interactions for Process and Procedures, and a Timeline interaction for Facts. We can incorporate explainer videos for Concepts. Present Principles using in-built Text, Statement, Quote, List and Interactive blocks. ### Sufficient and Easily Comprehensible Interactions Articulate Rise offers you almost all engaging interactions required to create an effective corporate training or eLearning course. *Following are the list of interactions you can create using Articulate Rise:* AccordionTabsFlashcard GridFlashcard StackTimelineProcessButtonsSorting Activity### Reduce Storyboarding Efforts The predefined or in-built course elements of Articulate Rise, add value in creating eLearning course while reducing efforts to write ‘Developer Instructions’. Instructional designer can populate content and media elements and mention *Rise’s Pre-Built Lessons* or *Rise’s Block Lesson Options*. ### Free-size Canvas One of the major difference between Augmented Reality and normal eLearning is – AR is unbounded to screen whereas eLearning is Screen-bounded. The learner who takes eLearning course on desktop may not be able to see all the related learning points in one single instance. And you have no choice but to divide the related concepts (*to be learned in one go*) into multiple slides. Though Articulate Rise is a screen bound learning delivery platform, it offers you larger slide size or canvas to design learning to an extent you require. Articulate says it is ‘Modular and Flexible’. For example, you can add any number of learning points of varied type such as Text, Statement, and Multimedia etc., one after the other on the screen. Articulate Rise refers to these elements as ‘*blocks*’. ![articulate rise blocks](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Articulate-Rise-Blocks.png "Articulate Rise Blocks | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Less Distractions Articulate Rise produces courses with Minimalistic Learning Design approach. In instructional design sense, this has a significant value that learner will have less chances of getting distracted. On the flipside, Articulate Rise do not provide the flexibility to add elements either to enhance look-and-feel or to fill the empty space. However, its minimal-design approach suffices to add value on course aesthetics – with minimal or only necessary learning elements it looks sleek, trendy and elegant. ### Conclusion Articulate Rise offers you all the features required to create an elegant, engaging and specific eLearning course, meeting all the preferences of millennial learners. We have created a sample course on “Effective Email Writing” for demo. Click the below button to access the course. [![articulate rise_free responsive elearning sample](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Articulate-Rise_Free-Responsive-eLearning-Sample.jpg "Articulate Rise_Free Responsive eLearning Sample | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/course/effective-email-writing/scormcontent/index.html#/?_k=23zx3w) **Our Services:** [eLearning Service Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [Flash to HTML5 Migration](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Incorporating Infographics in eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/infographics-in-elearning/) **Published:** January 20, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Excerpt:** Infographics are one of the best visual tools to hook learner’s attention and convey message effectively. It presents well chunked content with relevant graphics to help learners understand the content in less time and retain for a longer duration. Declutter the screen with irrelevant images, graphics and heavy on-screen text. And your 50% job is done. Yes, it’s just that. Whether it is custom eLearning, rapid eLearning, mobile learning or even microlearning; Relevancy is the key. And incorporating infographics in eLearning can take your eLearning courses to the next level. In this blog, we will highlight the relevancy of infographics in eLearning. **Content:** ![elearning infographics](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Elearning-infographics.png "Elearning infographics | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") As instructional designers, we aim to design eLearning courses such that it reduces cognitive overload and gives a sense of accomplishment to the learner. *But what is the secret sauce to create effective eLearning courses?* Declutter the screen with irrelevant images, graphics and heavy on-screen text. And your 50% job is done. Yes, it’s just that. Whether it is [custom eLearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/),[ rapid eLearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), mobile learning or even [microlearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/microlearning-case-study/); Relevancy is the key. And incorporating infographics in eLearning can take your eLearning courses to the next level. In this blog, we will highlight the relevancy of infographics in eLearning. ### Why eLearning Infographics Make Sense? *Infographics or Information Graphics – a visual representation of information or data.* *Did you know?* *“An infographic is 30 times more likely to be read than a purely textual article.”* Infographics are one of the best visual tools to hook learner’s attention and convey message effectively. It presents well chunked content with relevant graphics to help learners understand the content in less time and retain for a longer duration. Learners scan the infographics and interpret the meaning well, especially the complex data, when compared to other visuals. Let’s consider the below example. ![infographics in elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Infographics-in-eLearning.png "Infographics in eLearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") If you closely look at the infographic, large amount of content is broken into small pieces and organized in a meaningful structure with suitable graphical representation. #### Incorporating Infographics in Elearning In eLearning, infographic has a major role to play. It will not enhance the effectiveness of eLearning course, but increases its visual appeal. Based on a rough estimate, one Infographic may convey the message of three to five eLearning slides loaded with text. Following are the two greatest advantages of infographics in eLearning: - It motivates learner with its visually appealing graphical representations - Significantly reduces number of eLearning course slides In eLearning, infographic can be made interactive and animated. #### Notable Areas Where We can use Infographics We can use infographics in almost all content types, such as: - Concepts - Storytelling - Comparative Analysis - Process and Procedures #### Infographics Vs Photographs There is a famous Chinese saying about image, ‘A picture is worth a thousand words; it’s more true for infographics. Photographs convey unclear meanings – the learner may confuse or may infer different meaning. Infographics are self-explanatory; the graphic structure and small content nuggets guide learner to the intended meaning. #### Tips to Develop Infographics - Define goal to focus – Keep related and moderate content - Create scannable content – The graphic structure and content chunks should be skimmable in seconds - Maintain horizontal flow of content – Learner’s prefer to read left-to-right - Draw a wire-diagram – Draw high-level structure to plan size and placements of graphic elements and text - Create graphics – Develop graphic elements; be consistent in shapes and colours - Avoid large sizes – Try to avoid scrolls #### Conclusion If you want to convey the complex information succinctly and help your learners digest the content easily, then infographics in eLearning should be the best choice. **Our Services:** [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [eLearning Translation Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Create Online Courses with Ease Using iSpring Suite – The All-in-One eLearning Authoring Tool for PowerPoint](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/ispring-suite-powerpoint-elearning-tool/) **Published:** June 16, 2025 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Content:** **Categories:** Articulate Challenge, Articulate Storyline Technical, Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Authoring Tools, Custom eLearning Development, eLearning, eLearning Courses **Tags:** accessibility in eLearning, adaptive learning, AI in eLearning, blended learning, cloud-based learning, content creation, course design, digital learning, education technology, eLearning, eLearning Development, gamification, HTML5 learning, Instructional Design, interactive content, Interactive Learning, learning technology, learning tools, LMS Integration, microlearning, mobile learning, Multimedia Learning, Online Training, Rapid eLearning, responsive design, SCORM, software updates, Training Development, Training Software, User Experience, virtual learning, xAPI --- ### [How to Insert Web Videos Using Relative Paths in Articulate Storyline 360?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-insert-web-videos-using-relative-paths-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** October 26, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to Send User Data via Email in Storyline 360 Using JavaScript](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/send-learner-data-via-email-in-storyline-360-using-javascript/) **Published:** April 17, 2026 **Author:** Kartheek **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Authoring Tools, Custom eLearning Development --- ### [The Rock Band eLearning Concept: How Modern eLearning Enhances Training](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-modern-elearning-transforms-corporate-training-in-2026/) **Published:** April 17, 2026 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Articulate Challenge --- ### [Conditions or Variables For Dynamic Text Entry: Storyline](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/runtime-conditions-or-variables-for-dynamic-text-entry-fields-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** June 5, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![runtime-conditions-or-variables](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Runtime-Conditions-or-Variables.jpg "Runtime-Conditions-or-Variables | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") We came across a customization request from our client, Runtime auto update input field values. In order to fulfill the requirement, we used JavaScript. Following is a brief description of the step by step process of Runtime Conditions/Variables for dynamic text entry fields in Articulate Storyline 360. Finally, publish the file to view the output. ***Note:*** This code does not work in preview mode. **Our Services:** [eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [eLearning Content Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Step-by-Step: Change Slide Size or Resolution in Storyline](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-set-your-published-slide-course-resolution-in-articulate-storyline/) **Published:** November 26, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** Have you ever come across various storyline versions i.e., Storyline 1, 2, 3 and 360? Articulate Storyline has evolved through several versions, each bringing new features and improvements to enhance the e-learning content development experience. The different versions, such as Storyline 1, 2, 3, and 360, are designed to meet the evolving needs of instructional designers and e-learning developers. **Articulate Storyline 1**: 1\. Articulate Storyline 1 was the first version of the software. 2\. Introduced in 2012, it laid the foundation for subsequent versions. 3\. Included features for creating interactive and engaging e-learning courses. **Articulate Storyline 2**: 1\. Released in 2014, Storyline 2 brought several enhancements and new features. 2\. Improved interactivity, animations, and the overall user interface. 3\. Enhanced support for mobile devices and responsive design. **Articulate Storyline 3**: 1\. Storyline 3, released in 2017, continued the evolution of the software. 2\. Focused on improving the development workflow and user experience. 3\. Included new features to keep up with industry trends. **Articulate Storyline 360**: 1\. Articulate Storyline 360, released in 2016, is a part of the Articulate 360 suite. 2\. A subscription-based model that includes continuous updates and new features. 3\. Offers cloud-based collaboration and an enhanced responsive design interface. 4\. Provides additional tools like Rise 360 for creating responsive courses. **Is there a default resolution for Articulate Storyline?** Yes, the obvious answer is the slide size, which is preset toThe default size in Articulate Storyline is 720 pixels width by and 540 pixels height. **Will that preset slide size is changeable or unchangeable?** Yes, of course! The slide size can be changed according to the requirement of the user. [![explore swift elearning solutions tailored to your business needs](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Showcs_bt1.png "Showcs_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/)[![free articulate storyline tutorials](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Free_bt1.png "Free_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-free-tutorials/) How to Set Your Published Slide Course Resolution in Articulate Storyline? In Articulate Storyline, you can set the published slide course resolution by adjusting the player size and story size. Here’s a step-by-step guide: Follow the steps below to change your slide size the resolution. **Step 1:** Go to **Design** tab on the ribbon and select **Story Size** option which is at the top left corner below the file option. ![m1](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/m1.png "m1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 2:** A popup will appear on the screen called “**Change Story Size**” and select the size of the slide. ![m2](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/m2.png "m2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 3:** Next, click on the **Story Size** drop-down and select if you want to customize the size of the slide. ![m3](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/m3.png "m3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 4:** When you try to **increase** the size of the slide, you will be getting two more options in the window as “**Scale to Fit**” and “**Fill Background**”. ![m4](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/m4.png "m4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 5: Scale to Fit** let your content fits in the new slide, whereas **Fill Background** option let you to select the ‘story position’ whether to top left, top right, bottom left, bottom right, etc., ![m5](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/m5.png "m5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 6:** Make sure to check the “**Lock aspect ratio**” box so as to avoid the rearranging of objects with respect to the changes in new slide. ![m6](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/m6.png "m6 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 7:** Next, try to **decrease** the slide size, you get two more options in the window as “**Scale to fit**” and “**crop**”. **Scale to Fit,** the content fits to your new slide size. ![m7](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/m7.png "m7 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 8:** Unlike **Fill Background** option here you have **Crop** For instance, select ‘Crop’ option and you can see **Next** button will be in active state. ![m8](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/m8.png "m8 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 9:** Then, select the **Next** option, where you can see a crop area for each slide in your project. **Step 10:** Change the position of the crop area by dragging the green color box. **Step 11:** Then click on **OK** to accept the new slide changes. ![m9](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/m9.png "m9 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") This option in the Storyline gives you to set the story size to meet the device compatibility and the needs of the learners and to create [custom elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) courses. **Our Services**: [eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [eLearning Translation and Localization Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [Blended Learning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/blended-learning-solutions/) **How does Swift eLearning Services improve Articulate Storyline e-learning course development?** Swift eLearning services provide professional support for creating and managing digital learning experiences, including instructional design and e-learning content development. Swift eLearning Services enhances Articulate Storyline e-learning course development through a strategic blend of expertise and innovation. Our team is dedicated to leveraging the full potential of Articulate Storyline, ensuring that your courses not only meet but exceed industry standards. ## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) **Why is it important to adjust the course resolution in Articulate Storyline?** Adjusting the course resolution in Articulate Storyline is crucial to ensure compatibility across different devices and screen sizes. It enhances the user experience by optimizing content visibility and responsiveness. **What is the recommended resolution for Articulate Storyline courses?** The recommended resolution for Articulate Storyline courses is 720 pixels by 540 pixels. This ensures a balanced display and optimal user experience across different devices. **Can I customize the resolution to fit specific device requirements in Articulate Storyline?** Yes, you can customize the resolution in Articulate Storyline to fit specific device requirements. Simply select the “Custom” option in the “Story Size” dropdown and enter the desired width and height for your project. **Does changing the resolution affect the quality of images and text in my Articulate Storyline course?** Changing the resolution in Articulate Storyline does impact the quality of images and text. It’s recommended to choose a resolution that balances file size and visual clarity for the intended audience and devices. **Can I change the resolution of individual slides within my Articulate Storyline project?** Yes, you can change the resolution of individual slides within your Articulate Storyline project. Select the slide you want to modify, go to the “Design” tab, and choose “Story Size” to set a custom resolution for that specific slide. **How can I set the resolution for my published slides in Articulate Storyline?** To set the resolution for your published slides in Articulate Storyline, follow these steps: 1\. Open your Articulate Storyline project. 2\. Navigate to the “Home” tab. 3\. Click on “Player” to open the Player Features. 4\. In the Player Features window, click on “Other” on the ribbon. 5\. Choose “Resize browser to fill screen.” **Where can I find the “Story Size” option in Articulate Storyline?** In Articulate Storyline, locate the “Story Size” option under the “File” tab. It allows you to customize and set the resolution for your published slide course. **How can I preview the course to see how the resolution will appear before publishing in Articulate Storyline?** To preview the course resolution in Articulate Storyline before publishing: 1\. Click on the “Home” tab. 2\. Select “Preview” from the options. 3\. Choose “Project” to see how the resolution will appear. 4\. Review and make any necessary adjustments before finalizing the publishing settings **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical, Articulate Storyline Tutorials --- ### [e-Learning Tips For Creating Engaging Micro-learning Courses](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/tips-for-creating-engaging-micro-learning-courses-to-enhance-learning-experience/) **Published:** June 10, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Tips-for-Creating-Engaging-Micro-learning-Courses-to-enhance-learning-experience.jpg "Tips for Creating Engaging Micro-learning Courses to enhance learning experience | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") When the training is too hard to digest and gives your learners a heartburn, a bite-sized approach is an adept solution to make learning engaging and fun-based. This is where micro-learning comes into the picture. Micro-learning is one of the most efficient content delivery methods that many organizations include in employee training programs. It can be incorporated into any type of training, traditional or otherwise, and have the power of engaging e-learners and keeping them focused on the subject. Micro-learning holds a great deal of effective [elearning solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/ "elearning solutions") in today’s fast paced corporate training world to provide learner-centric information in a short span of time. To create effective, small, relevant, and digestible courses, information must be provided in an engaging package that closes immediate knowledge gaps. Here are some effective tips for creating engaging micro-learning courses that will enhance learning experience and boost productivity. 1. ### Know Your Audience. Make sure to understand your target audience, their capabilities, their current level of skills and the knowledge gaps that need to be plugged. It is one of the important steps to drive learner engagement conveniently and effectively. 2. ### Keep it simple and use ‘Real World’ examples. Use scenarios, real world examples, and experiences in your storyboards. Learners will be able to relate with those examples and be motivated by them. As a result, knowledge retention will be quicker. Also, keep courses short and simple, as [microlearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/microlearning-case-study/ "A Case Study on Microlearning as Performance Support to Reinforce Existing Training") videos are meant to deliver concise, concrete, and highly useful bits of information that can help increase employee performance. 3. ### Correlate Audio. Effective micro-learning modules should always have a professional human voice with correlated videos. Since the idea is to keep it clear, simple and focused to enhance [learner engagement](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/5-elearning-interactions-to-hook-your-learner/ "5 eLearning Interactions to Hook Your Learner"), it is worth streamlining your content for audio-visual excellence. 4. ### Use Videos, Info-graphics, and demos. Incorporating different multimedia elements like videos, info-graphics, and demos is an effective way of ensuring knowledge retention and creating impactful micro-learning. These types of visuals create strong impression on learner’s mind and give learners the opportunity to actively take part in the learning process. In addition, simulations, interactivities, games, etc., give the learners the scope to practice their attained knowledge and retain information. Micro-learning is indeed the future of learning. It is an effective tool for employee training that aims at delivering on-demand, just-in-time, and useful bite-sized information for your learners. However, it is a complementary part of [blended learning program](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/blended-learning-solutions/ "blended learning solutions") that need to be focused, and can be absorbed on the go, at any point of time, on any device. [![legacy course conversion - ilt to elearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Banner_3_v2.jpg "Legacy course conversion - ILT to elearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/) **Our Services:** [Translation and Localization Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [Custom eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Convert Flash to HTML5 Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [How AI Helps Instructional Designers Create Courses Faster](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-ai-supports-instructional-designers-in-modern-elearning-development/) **Published:** March 5, 2026 **Author:** Kartheek **Categories:** eLearning **Tags:** eLearning, Online Training --- ### [How To Identify Storyline Version used to Develop a Course](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-identify-the-articulate-storyline-version-used-to-develop-the-course/) **Published:** February 20, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![how-to-identify-the-articulate-storyline-version-in-which-a-course-is-developed](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/How-To-Identify-The-Articulate-Storyline-Version-in-which-a-course-is-developed.png "How-To-Identify-The-Articulate-Storyline-Version-in-which-a-course-is-developed | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") We often come across a situation in which client shares a course file developed by another e Learning company or developer but don’t have the information on Articulate Storyline version used for development. Here are couple of options to identify Articulate Storyline version in which a e-learning course is developed. Below is the Articulate Storyline publish folder structure: ![how-to-identify-the-articulate-storyline-version-used-to-develop-the-course-1](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/How-to-identify-the-Articulate-Storyline-version-used-to-develop-the-course-1.png "How-to-identify-the-Articulate-Storyline-version-used-to-develop-the-course-1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") There are two methods to know the version of Articulate Storyline. #### Method 01: Navigate to publish files and open the meta.xml file in a text editor tool like Notepad ![how-to-identify-the-articulate-storyline-version-used-to-develop-the-course-2](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/How-to-identify-the-Articulate-Storyline-version-used-to-develop-the-course-2.png "How-to-identify-the-Articulate-Storyline-version-used-to-develop-the-course-2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") In the meta.xml file we can find application version, date of publish and other information. ![asv_img_001](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ASV_img_001.png "ASV_img_001 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") #### Method 02: Navigate to publish file and open story.html file in a text editor tool. ![how-to-identify-the-articulate-storyline-version-used-to-develop-the-course-3](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/How-to-identify-the-Articulate-Storyline-version-used-to-develop-the-course-3.png "How-to-identify-the-Articulate-Storyline-version-used-to-develop-the-course-3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") In the story.html file, we can find the application version. ![asv_img_002](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ASV_img_002.png "ASV_img_002 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") [![subscribe swiftelearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Subscribe.png "Subscribe swiftelearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://youtube.com/user/elearningserv) **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Translation Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [E-learning: Mental Health And Well-Being During COVID-19](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/impact-of-elearning-solutions-on-mental-health-and-well-being-during-covid-19/) **Published:** June 11, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![impact of elearning solutions on mental health and well-being during covid-19](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Impact-of-eLearning-solutions-on-Mental-Health-and-Well-Being-during-COVID-19.jpg "Impact of eLearning solutions on Mental Health and Well-Being during COVID-19 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")We have neither experienced nor imagined a situation like COVID-19 pandemic, earlier. The whole world has come to a standstill, with economies of the countries shattered in an unprecedented way. Every single industry is severely affected worldwide, only with a few exceptions such as health & wellness industry, pharma, groceries and vegetables. Educational institutions were indefinitely closed during lockdowns. In some countries, there were demands to make 2020-21 a zero academic year. However, students were declared passed and were promoted in bulk to the next standard without having the need to take the annual exams. As societies worldwide scurrying along into various phases of recovery from COVID-19, students and learners all over remained in a confused state of their educational status. Intermittently, there were news about re-opening of the educational institutes and training centres with the hope of resumption of conventional classroom teaching. But, as the volatile situation persisted, it further affected the learners’ mental health with stress, loneliness, and lack of proper guidance. It was estimated that around 80% of students were affected by the dismal scenario and their mental health suffered a severe setback to a certain degree. Amid all the turmoil that is prevalent in the educational, training and learning sectors, there has been one ray of hope, which is online learning! Despite the continuous disturbance that happened for conventional classroom learning, online learning has turned to be a real boon for every learner. All educational institutions such as schools and colleges that could afford online classes with coping readiness, executed the eLearning mode and continued to get the benefits of online classes. For millions of learners, the eLearning mode was a sigh of relief, which otherwise would have been a gloomy vacuum in the learning sphere. In this context, let us have an overview of the impact of [eLearning solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/ "eLearning solutions") on learners’ mental health and well-being during COVID-19. 1. ### eLearning dispelled the worries about learners’ educational growth and learning curve. As online learning turned out to be the best alternative coming to their rescue, students and learners from all walks of life best utilized the opportunity. By actively getting engaged in the learning activities, they could save their time. As a result, all their apprehensions about their learning are shattered and their mental health is restored comparatively in a better way. As [eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-a-cost-effective-online-training-tool-for-employees/ "Elearning: A Cost Effective Online Training Tool for Employees") modules have all the features to be an alternate for classroom teaching, learners and students enjoyed the learning moments by staying at home. Many of the worries they earlier had about their educational growth and learning curve were dispelled. The sheer reassurance for their educational growth resulted positively for their mental growth and well-being. With online learning happening uninterrupted every day, learners have found their home haven for learning and they have ended up to be more productive. 2. ### Online learning mode proved to be an immediate relief for social isolation . Perhaps more than anything, students suffered from social isolation. Amid the confusion that prevailed outside due to the rampant COVID-19, the need to confine to home without any personal interaction with co-students aggravated their stress, depression and triggered mood swings. They felt lonely, unmotivated and suffered deeply. However, the timely advent of online classes in the eLearning form could alleviate their distress to a great extent and they could become normal. They could see their co-students, mentors online, chat with them and discussed about the concepts and learning thoughts. 3. ### Online learning offered less stressful environment compared to classroom teaching Undisputedly, classroom teaching would be more stressful and rigid, with more rules and regulations creeping in, and the actual learning and retention might eventually become less significant. The practical and logical approach of eLearning evoked a healthy environment around, especially between the mentor and the learner. In fact, for all genuine learners, eLearning proved to be time saving, more practical and authentic medium for learning. All unimportant paraphernalia is reduced and only true learning and retention is highlighted as more time of the mentor is spent on clarifying the doubts of the learners. For some students, online learning has become a boon because they could avoid bullying and peer pressure successfully. 4. ### Elearning mode provided the required mentors’ help for learners in need. In fact, the year 2020 has dispelled some age-old myths of eLearning forever. The staunch supporters of conventional teaching used to argue that [online training](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/nutrition-online-training-courses-for-personal-trainers-via-elearning/ "Nutrition Online Training Courses For Personal Trainers Via Elearning") could never be an alternative for the mode of classroom teaching. People who had this notion earlier, have now realized the advantages of eLearning. Even those students who dare not get up and ask doubts in the open classroom, have now found the opportunity to send their queries in the chat box and received detailed explanations along with other useful reference links. Even the mentors could find enough time to handle individual students by focusing on them and responding to their queries separately at their convenient time. With the Internet being handy and the mentor being available for queries, learners felt that the mode of eLearning is no lesser significant than classroom teaching. It is more like laying a strong foundation for the upcoming surge of eLearning usage around the world. However, we should note that the one major distress for students and learners, which online Learning could not, of course, dispel is the fact of learners missing the physical presence of co-students and mentors. As human beings love to socialize, lack of personal interaction in terms of friendly touch and cordial hugs cannot be compensated. Even the face to face interactions can in fact help depression and anxiety. However, eLearning could successfully handle various apprehensions and uncertainties about different aspects of learning by improving the learners’ mental health and well-being in the given situation of limitations. The launching of new eLearning organizations and the emergence of new eLearning apps, in a way, prove that learners enjoy and prefer the invaluable benefits of online learning trend. As learners are getting gradually habituated to online training, they have overcome their mental health problems and sustained their well-being during the COVID-19 crisis. [![legacy course conversion - ilt to elearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Banner_3_v2.jpg "Legacy course conversion - ILT to elearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/ "Request for quote - Swift Elearning services") **Our Services:** [Elearning Translation and Localization Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Manufacturing Industry: Elearning Solves Training Challenges](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-elearning-can-solve-training-challenges-in-manufacturing-industry/) **Published:** April 14, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ## ![elearning and training challenges in manufacturing industry](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Elearning-and-Training-Challenges-in-Manufacturing-Industry.jpg "Elearning and Training Challenges in Manufacturing Industry | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ## Implementing [eLearning solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) in Manufacturing Industry can address many challenges associated with training while improving operational efficiencies with a positive training ROI. Recent studies suggest that the young and well-educated professionals are looking towards Software industry as the place to go. Due to the emerging technology trends and innovative manufacturing practices, the workforce has to stay abreast with new technology in automated manufacturing facilities. In addition to that factory floor does not always allow workers the time to receive training in the classroom. ### E-learning Can Address the Challenges of Manufacturing Sector The simple way to meet these challenges and bridge the skills gap is implementing eLearning in the organization. Elearning, as opposed to classroom training, provides an array of benefits to the workers in the industry providing cost-effective training solutions which means better performance and faster production. With the eLearning in place, the employers can: - Train the manufacturing workers efficiently targeting the specific skills - Update the learning content easily - Train their global workforce consistently no matter which location they work in - Save production time by enabling manufacturing activities to stay on track - Reduce training costs and increase the revenues - Provide just-in-time [mobile learning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/mobile-learning/)/microlearning courses for performance support - Implement lean management efficiently minimizing the waste from manufacturing activities and maximize the customer satisfaction - Deliver, track and evaluate learning progress ### Elearning addresses manufacturing compliance challenges too The manufacturing industry is highly regulated and non-compliance to laws and regulations could prove costly and may ruin the organization. Implementing compliance training through eLearning can be simple yet effective. It will address many issues such as budget constraints, high employee turnover and helps manage compliance seamlessly across the organization. Online [compliance training](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/corporate-compliance-training-elearning-as-a-solution-to-deal-with-fraud-and-corrupt-conduct/) can be more effective with interactive scenarios and case studies. Scenarios used in eLearning offer the learners an opportunity to engage and learn from their mistakes while case studies explain the consequence of not complying with laws. Online training can also help organizations to: - Create a culture of integrity - Evaluate the employees on what they have learned through various quizzes, assessments and knowledge checkpoints - Track and document the compliance training sessions In manufacturing industry, the main areas of compliance that can be covered through e-learning include: - Anti-bribery and Conflict of Interest - Privacy, Confidentiality and Information Security - Product Safety - Health, Safety and Environment ### Conclusion Elearning gives manufacturers incredible opportunities to bridge the employee skill gaps despite tight production schedules while increasing operational efficiency. The manufacturing workers find it convenient to take the eLearning courses via mobile and tablets as it best fits their schedule. This, in turn, will result in higher completion rates leading to a positive [eLearning return on investment (ROI)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-will-boost-up-return-on-investment/). *We, at Swift, provide engaging and interactive [Custom eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) solutions to your training needs. Our expert instructional designers and visual designers are highly capable of bringing your manufacturing training content to life with creative interactivities, simulations, animations, challenging activities, branching scenarios and video content.* *Before you leave, we would like you to take a look at our eLearning showcase.* **Click the button to gain access to our showcase courses/eLearning portfolio.** [![swift elearning showcase](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swift-eLearning-Showcase.jpg "Swift eLearning Showcase | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [eLearning Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Instructional Design Tips: Train Corporate Millennials](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/instructional-design-tips-to-create-elearning-to-train-corporate-millennial-workforce/) **Published:** January 23, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Excerpt:** Modern Instructional Design can address the millennial learning needs and help you create an effective eLearning. In this blog, we will discuss the modern digital learning needs along with the corresponding instructional design tips to create learner-centered corporate eLearning. **Content:** ![millennial-employees_swift elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Millennial-Employees_Swift-Elearning.png "Millennial-Employees_Swift Elearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") *“Modern Instructional Design can address the millennial learning needs and help you create an effective eLearning.”* In this blog, we will discuss the modern digital learning needs along with the corresponding instructional design tips to create learner-centered [corporate eLearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/online-employee-induction-training-intuitively-designed-within-a-single-screen/). #### But What is the Need? Retaining talents is one of the biggest challenges in the corporate world. Despite every effort, corporates now have a hard time to retain employees and achieve their strategic business goals. In the current business landscape, *Millennial generation* also known as *Gen Y* represents a major proportion of the workforce. Typically, they keep on switching their jobs throughout their career. One of the major reasons for this could be the ineffective learning and development initiatives. And traditional training approaches may not address their learning needs and preferences. Therefore, it essential to assess, review and modify the learning and development practices to effectively develop Millennial talent. The best solution would be to devise online training based on modern instructional design. #### But Who Are Millennials? Millennials, are the most diverse, tech-savvy, confident generation who tend to be little impatient at times. And surveys suggest that the good work-life balance and appropriate learning and development opportunities could create an ideal job environment for them. #### Characteristics of Millennials Tech SavvyConventionalAmbitiousTeam-orientedHighly OptimisticMultitaskersGadget LoversSelf-directedOpen-mindedCompetitiveSelf-centeredImpatientCollaborativeMore DiverseFlexibleSkeptical#### How to Design Training for Millennial Employees? As an instructional designer, it is imperative to understand the learning preferences of millennials and design the learning that better aligns with them. So, before we move further, let’s meet Mr. Jack, a young professional. Lets understand his learning preferences better along with the top four instructional design tips to create effective eLearning. ***Are you ready?*** #### **Meet Jack, Gen Y, to Know His Learning Preferences** ![learning-preferences_swift elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Learning-Preferences_Swift-Elearning.png "Learning-Preferences_Swift Elearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ***I love relevancy*:** Well, I am driven by a strong sense of purpose. I feel disconnected when the training is no more relevant to me. I always wanted to know what am I doing and why am I doing it. So make the learning more meaningful, contextualized and personalized for me. ***Bite-sized learning interests me*:** Though I am a quick learner, my attention span is considered to be short – less than gold fish. Bite-sized learning or [microlearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/microlearning-case-study/) strategy would be ideal for me because I can digest the short, sweet, succinct learning nuggets easily. So please do not dump the text-heavy content and increase my cognitive load. Video-based eLearning can as well be effective for me to retain the information. ***Encourage me during the training*:** Appreciations and rewards give me a sense of accomplishment during learning and this certainly motivates me to do better. I also need immediate feedback and direction to proceed. You can provide me virtual rewards such as badges, points and currencies throughout the course. [Gamification ](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-gamification/)can be the best strategy to completely engage me. ***Traditional learning methodologies are boring***: As an experiential and exploratory learner, I prefer active learning methods that incorporate more multimedia, gamification and collaboration. In one word, the learning should be interactive and provide me with immediate and continuous feedback. Embrace digital learning technologies such as [mobile learning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/mobile-learning/), learning analytics, gamification, [augmented reality](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/augmented-reality-a-new-dawn-of-possibilities-in-online-training-elearning/) and virtual reality to get the best out of online training. #### Conclusion So let’s adapt the modern instructional strategies as part of on-going training to meet the needs of ever growing digital millennial workforce. Hope this post would help you focus on the areas in creating an effective and engaging eLearning courses. Please do share what other instructional design strategies do you adopt to bring the desired learning outcomes in the corporate online training. **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [eLearning Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Instructional Design Strategies: Enhance Corporate Training](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/top-4-proven-instructional-design-strategies-to-enhance-elearning-for-corporate-training/) **Published:** May 27, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Excerpt:** eLearning when designed correctly with corporate instructional design strategy has the potential to bring organizational excellence with positive eLearning ROI **Content:** ![top 4 proven instructional design strategies for elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Top-4-Proven-Instructional-Design-Strategies-for-eLearning.jpg "Top 4 Proven Instructional Design Strategies for eLearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")Be it any game, you need a right game plan or a strategy to succeed. And the same applies to eLearning design for corporate training. “eLearning when designed correctly with sound instructional design strategy has the potential to bring organizational excellence with a positive eLearning ROI. ” An instructional strategy is an action plan or a method to help people learn. It defines the approach to achieve learning objectives using various learning devices, techniques, resources, and various learning theories. Note: You need to analyze the learning needs, learner profile and desired learning outcomes before you could finalize the learner-centered instructional strategy for your online training. In this blog, we will take a closer look at the top 4 proven instructional design strategies to enhance online training experience. ### 1. Story-Based Learning – Keep Them Intrigued For instructional designers, [designing eLearning content](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) that keeps the learners engaged throughout the course is a challenging part. Having said that story-based learning breaks the monotony and avoid Clicky-Clicky Bling-Bling in the eLearning courses. Story telling is the powerful approach to captivate your learner’s attention creating an engaging, emotional and perceptual learning experience. It contextualizes learning with interesting elements such as a strong narrative, interesting and thought-provoking plots, relatable characters, suspense and a strong message. #### How to create Story-Based eLearning? Crafting compelling story-based learning involves: - Weaving a story around the content establishes relevancy and makes it contextual - Using conversational narrative (tone) as if you are talking to learners - Creating a conflict or tension *Used in trainings like Behavioral Training, Sales Training, compliance training, Leadership training Coaching and Counseling.* ### 2. Scenario-Based Learning – Get Them Involved Scenario-based eLearning is an active learning strategy that not only improves learner engagement, but also challenges them to take right decisions – changing behavior and performance. The interactive branching scenarios put learners into real-life challenging situations and elicit behavioral response. Here the learners need to solve them using their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This provides them an opportunity to make decisions, experience consequences and learn from their mistakes in a safe environment. Building challenging scenarios involve: - Making sure that the scenario mirrors the real-life experiences - Using authentic characters that learners can relate right away - Identifying the critical situations that challenge the learner to make the decision - Providing a customized feedback for each decision point *This strategy is appropriate for Compliance Training, Safety Training, Induction and Onboarding Training, etc.* ### 3. Microlearning – Providing Just-In-Time Performance Support Microlearning is an emerging [instructional design](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/the-most-desired-qualities-of-an-instructional-designer/) strategy that is designed to provide just-in-time performance support as part of corporate training. This strategy is best used to supplement formal training accessed on demand to reinforce what was just taught. Given the heavy distractions, low attention spans and boring information dump makes no more sense to the modern learners. In such cases, Microlearning can be the best learning strategy that reduces cognitive overload. However, the microlearning strategy is not a silver bullet for training. Microlearning could be a 5-7 minute bite sized learning nugget with a key takeaway. For example, an interactive video couple with augmented reality / virtual reality, an infographic, a checklist/job aid, etc. To create an effective microlearning course, you need to: - Analyze whether microlearning is really the good fit - Identify the specific “Learning Objective” and make it more objective focused - Organize & Analyze the earning content - Ruthlessly edit the learning content and keep what is relevant and essential - Use conversational tone with active voice - Grab learner’s attention with a story, visual and/or context *This microlearning is the best strategy to deliver mobile learning as part of refresher trainings. For example, Sales Training and Soft-Skills Training.* ### 4. Gamification Gamification is one of the hot trends in eLearning. It refers to the use of game-design techniques in non-game context. Adopting gamification strategy helps you create immersive learning experience taking learner engagement to the next level with increased knowledge retention and performance. To design Gamified eLearning courses, you need to: - Analyze the need for [gamification of eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-gamification/): - Is gamification apt for this subject (eLearning content)? - What is the main idea or theme behind the gamification? - Align the gamified elements with learning objectives - Make the gamified elements more relevant and simple - Incorporate gamified elements such as points, levels, badges and leaderboards for intrinsic motivation, but go beyond it - Provide clear instructions and ensure your learners understand the whole concept before they start the game - Use a compelling narrative with relatable characters, goals, challenges and obstacles - Challenge and excite the learners by offering reward points - Let your learners experience the consequences for their decisions and sense of accomplishment - Eventually, evaluate the game to see how it works *Gamification can be used in Safety Training, Induction and Onboarding Training, Compliance Training, Product Training, etc.* ### Conclusion Apart from these four instructional design strategies, there are other strategies such as case studies, reflective learning, inquiry-based learning, analogies, mnemonics, etc. However, the skill in creating impactful eLearning courses lies in selecting the right corporate instructional design strategy for corporate training. In the next blog, we will discuss the considerations to select the right instructional design strategy. What other ID strategies do you think make an impact in creating engaging elearning? Feel free to Share your thoughts. **Our Services:** [eLearning Solutions Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Rapid Development Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [Custom eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Tips To Create Engaging Content For Section 508 and AODA](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/tips-to-create-engaging-content-for-disability-learners-section-508-aoda/) **Published:** June 9, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![section 508 – aoda](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Section-508-–-AODA.jpg "Section 508 – AODA | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Unlike earlier, now it is mandatory for eLearning content to be accessible to all learners – including learners with disability. There are around 15% of disabled learners in the world’s population. The elearning content developers must think of innovative eLearning strategies to make eLearning accessible to all disability learners. **Learners with disability are of varied kinds. Here are some examples:** A learner who has cerebral palsy may find it difficult to understand or process information. They use voice-recognition software. - A learner who is blind, depends on the screen reading software. - A learner who has Dyslexia struggles to read, spell, write, and speak. - A learner is partially blind. - A learner has hearing impairment. - A learner has problem with his fingers and is not able to handle the mouse Providing effective [eLearning solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/ "eLearning solutions") to suit the needs of the disabled learners is a challenge for content developers across the globe. Fortunately, there are eLearning solutions which are targeting the needs of the disabled learners. Technology is playing a significant role in providing perfect learning solutions for disabled learners. In this article, we will look at some significant tips to create engaging and accessible content for disability learners. - ### Ensure that the eLearning course design suits all disability learners As we have seen above, disability learners are of different kinds. The eLearning course design should be developed in such a way that all kinds of disability learners should be able to access and navigate across the course in an easy way. For example: - As the course is used by regular learners and disabled learners simultaneously, ‘disability options’ are to be provided when the learners access the online course. - To suit the visually impaired learners, audio support for all onscreen text is to be provided. Along with the mouse clicking options, keyboard navigation facility is to be provided. Zooming of the screen feature should also be included. - Instead of providing the ‘click here’ on-screen text, describe the button clearly since users who are blind, cannot see where to click. - In case of videos, to play or pause a video, the learner should be able to use the tab rather than clicking on the video. - As color contrast is important in readability for a visually impaired learner, ensure that contrast is a bit high. This can be made by using different tones or different colors. - For visually impaired learners, using similar hues is beneficial rather than using different hues. Identifying different hues (for example, in a chart) will be difficult for a visually impaired learner. - To explain the images for visually impaired learners, use ‘alt descriptions’ or ‘alt tags’, which describe the image to the visually impaired readers. - To support the hearing impaired learners, provide audio transcript for each uttered word on the screen so that they can read the text. In the same way, all audio and video files should be accompanied with equivalent text. - Avoid drag and drop activities as they require the learner’s agility with the mouse, which may not be possible in case of some disability learners. They can be used as tabs to present the information. These tabs can be navigated with the key board. - If there are links in the course to be clicked, don’t simply say, ‘click the link’. Instead explain in the audio (with audio transcript as well) what the link is all about. - ### Keep the content short and simple For disabled learners, ‘less’ is ‘more’ in terms of the content. Due to their slow and steady learning methods, they prefer the content to be simple and effective. Rather than dumping all the content that we assume useful, it is a good practice to present minimal content – that too – in an interesting way. - ### Ensure that the course is relevant to the learner Though it sounds obvious, many content developers fail to achieve this objective because they are more keen on filling the course with information rather than checking how engaging the content is. Giving only relevant information in an interesting way would make the course more engaging for the disabled learners. Also, it is advisable to stick to the course objectives. If you successfully meet the course objectives as planned, the content would be useful to the disabled learners. - ### More sounds, visuals, and animations – and less text Instead of showing a lot of text on the screen, explain the concepts with minimal text and use more relevant images, animations and appropriates sounds. A visual can express better than what a whole paragraph can. So, it is always ideal to keep on finding simple ways to teach them. - ### Let the course be laden with assessments Every learner loves to solve questions. They are eager to attempt questions, excited to know if they are correct, and curious to learn the correct answer in case they are incorrect. Just as theoretical content is important to make the learner understand the concepts, checking their understanding and retention is important through [elearning assessment](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/tips-on-how-to-create-effective-elearning-assessments/ "elearning assessment") questions. - **Diagnostic assessment questions** check the learner’s current knowledge about the subject. These assessment questions are generally placed before the course begins. - **Formative assessment questions** come during the learning process, which are generally placed after the related topics. The purpose of these assessment questions is to check the learner’s understanding so that feedback can be given for improvement. Summative assessment questions are used at the end of the course to evaluate the learner’s overall understanding. - ### Think from disability perspective: In fact, you can have a special team for this purpose – to think about the needs of the disability learners and to add the required solutions to tackle them. Thinking from their perspective helps us meet all the requirements they have and the challenges they face. [![custom elearning development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Banner_1_v1.jpg "Custom elearning development | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/ "Contact us - Swift Elearning services") **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Development Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Elearning Translation Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [LMS](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [International Womens Day: Influential Women Who Made Impact](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/international-womens-day-influential-women-in-elearning/) **Published:** March 6, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** [![international womens day_swift elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/International-Womens-Day_Swift-eLearning.png "International Womens Day_Swift eLearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/international-womens-day-influential-women-in-elearning/) “A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.” This quote by Diane Mariechild reiterates the power of a woman, her ability to mold herself to the tough situations, and transform the world with her thoughts and ideas. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we bring you the Influential and Inspiring Women who are also the thought leaders in eLearning 2017. These women have made their mark in the eLearning or corporate training world with their thoughts, books, ideologies, philosophies, and so on. ### Rebecca Stromeyer – Owner of ICWE She is the co-founder and Director of Integrated Communications, Worldwide Events (ICWE) that organizes International Conferences, Workshops and Exhibitions focusing on education and training. As a conference organizer, she has been organizing education events in all parts of the world. She runs ONLINE EDUCA Conference series, eLearning Africa and OEB Global in Berlin. Her project, eLearning Africa, responds to the need for ICT-supported learning on the African continent. Besides this, she is also the founding director of E-Cubed Communications, advisory member to ELIG and a board member of the Global Business School Network. “Immersive learning and gamification of content are emerging as excellent tools for creating memorable experiences” says Rebecca. ### Laura Overton, Founder and CEO of Towards Maturity As Managing Director of Towards Maturity, Laura is passionate about helping organizations deliver improved performance through learning innovation. She is also an eLearning industry expert, author, columnist and speaker who conducts workshops and debates. - Authored ‘Linking Learning to Business in 2004 along with 40 other independent reports and a number of articles - Currently serves on the advisory boards of Learning and Performance Institute, Online Educa Berlin and Learning Technologies UK. - First female recipient of the LPI’s Colin Corder Award for outstanding achievement ### Connie Malamed, Learning and Visual Design Consultant An experienced eLearning, information and visual designer, Connie shares actionable strategies and resources to design, develop and understand online learning. She authored two books – Visual Design Solutions and Visual Language for Designers. These books are very helpful resources for learning professionals seeking to raise the bar on their graphics and visual design. She also published “Instructional Design Guru” a quick reference mobile app for learning designers. She facilitates workshops on instructional design and visual design. ### Jane Hart, Social Media and Learning Consultant Jane is a social media and learning consultant, writer and international speaker. She helps organizations understand how new technologies can be used for learning. She is the founder of Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies (C4LPT) where she shares information on [new learning trends](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/top-6-elearning-trends-in-2017/), technologies and tools. She is the author of Learning in the Modern Workplace 2017, which focuses organizing and managing learning for people. ### Patti Shank, Founder, Learning Peaks, LLC Patti Shank, PhD, is an instructional designer, speaker, writer, author who helps others build valuable information and instruction. Her areas of primary interest include how and why we learn, how we “know,” research methods and data use, and ways to have an extraordinary life. She is the President of Learning Peaks LLC, an internationally recognized consulting firm that provides learning and performance consulting. She is a keynote speaker at training and instructional technology conferences. She is a co-author of Making Sense of Online Learning and editor of The Online Learning Idea Book. ### Cammy Bean, Vice President of Learning Design for Kineo Cammy Bean has worked as an eLearning instructional designer since the mid-90s. She designs learning solutions for a various organizations to build their internal capabilities through workshops and consulting engagements. An acclaimed public speaker, Cammy gets fired up about instructional design, avoiding the trap of clicky-clicky bling-bling, and ways to use technology to create real behavior change. She writes the blog “Learning Visions”. She is the author of one of the top Instructional Design books – [The Accidental Instructional Designer](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/top-4-books-every-elearning-professional-must-read/). “I’m on a humble quest to keep getting better at my craft — the more I know about instructional design, the less I understand,” says Cammy Bean. **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Course Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/), [eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** Uncategorized --- ### [Storyline: Create Dynamic Responsive Courses using Variables](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/working-with-variables-in-articulate-storyline-360-to-create-dynamic-responsive-courses/) **Published:** September 17, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** The adaptability of Articulate Storyline creates dynamic interactions and will take the courses to the next level. Be it rapid elearning course or custom elearning course, the use of variables in Articulate Storyline defines the process of [eLearning content development.](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) One of our client’s requirement was to enable the learners to type text in the field for the given question and also need to be displayed at the end of the activity in a summarized format of the entered text. To make this happen we have come up using variables in Articulate Storyline 360. In this blog we are going to see how to access data using variables in Articulate Storyline 360. **Step 1:** You need to create a text entry box as shown below. Then create questions by taking as many layers you wish to add. ![k1](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/k1.png "k1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Step 2:** Create variables for the text entry boxes as shown below. ![k2](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/k2.png "k2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step3:** Assign those variables to the text entry boxes. ![k3](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/k3.png "k3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step4:** Now, to get your typed response at the end of the activity, put the variable name between percentage symbols. ![k4](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/k4.png "k4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 5:** Finally, Publish and check the output. ![k5](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/k5.png "k5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") This tool has become a favorite authoring tool for many eLearning developers or companies because of its simplicity and lesser learning curve to get the job done fast and easy. I hope this blog provides good pointers on how you can use Storyline 360 to meet your learning requirements. Do contact me if you need any specific support.. **Our Services:** [eLearning Translation and Localization Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [Custom e-learning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Solutions Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical --- ### [Elearning Samples for Leadership Training to Supercharge](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/e-templates-for-leadership-training-to-supercharge-elearning-courses/) **Published:** April 29, 2019 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![e-templates for leadership training to supercharge elearning courses](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Blog-image_1.png "E-Templates for Leadership Training to Supercharge eLearning courses | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Development of highly engaging interactive eLearning courses can never be so easy without using pre-developed templates. [Elearning templates](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-interactive-charts-graphic-templates/) supercharge the courses thereby to improve the productivity. Elearning templates often stand as a great asset for the visual designers to reuse it by changing the theme and colour that suits to the particular industry and this saves a lot of time for visual designers as well as instructional designers by avoiding the development to be made from scratch. Significantly there will be reduction in the development time and cost too. Easily customizable eLearning templates in Articulate Storyline 360, will greatly effect the project timelines and ease the process of testing the course also. ![1 [3]](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1-3.png "1 [3] | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![2](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2-1.png "2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![3](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3-1.png "3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Elearning templates eliminate all the efforts that will be spent on conceptualization, layout development and animation etc., Here you can see eLearning templates sample that is developed on leadership training for the weekly challenge posted in Articulate eLearning heroes. #### Click PREVIEW button to view the course and DOWNLOAD button to get the source file. **Categories:** eLearning Courses --- ### [Tips: Selecting an Elearning Vendor - 5 Questions to Ask](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/outsourcing-elearning-5-questions-you-should-ask-while-selecting-an-elearning-vendor/) **Published:** April 14, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ![outsourcing elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Outsourcing-Elearning_eLearning-vendor-1.jpg "outsourcing Elearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") For training managers, outsourcing eLearning could be a viable option as managing eLearning in-house is expensive and a clumsy job. Outsourcing eLearning can provide you a quick, cost-effective and customized solution as eLearning companies have the right expertise to resolve your online training needs. **Table of Contents** [show](#) [ 1 👉 Selecting a Right eLearning Vendor is Akin to Ordering Your Favorite Food! 🍛 ](#Selecting_a_Right_eLearning_Vendor_is_Akin_to_Ordering_Your_Favorite_Food) [ 2 Question #1. How long have you been into eLearning business? ](#Question_1_How_long_have_you_been_into_eLearning_business) [ 3 Question #2. What are the available resources and how qualified is the staff? ](#Question_2_What_are_the_available_resources_and_how_qualified_is_the_staff) [ 4 Question #3. Ask for the eLearning samples of completed projects? ](#Question_3_Ask_for_the_eLearning_samples_of_completed_projects) [ 5 Question #4. How long will the vendor continue? ](#Question_4_How_long_will_the_vendor_continue) [ 6 Question #5. Do they have the required technical expertise? ](#Question_5_Do_they_have_the_required_technical_expertise) [ 7 Final Thoughts: ](#Final_Thoughts) #### ***👉 Selecting a Right eLearning Vendor is Akin to Ordering Your Favorite Food! 🍛*** If effective online training is organization’s favorite dish 🍛 then to prepare it deliciously requires all the essential ingredients. Similarly, in [custom eLearning development](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), the ingredients required are Instructional Designers 👩‍🏫, Content Writers 📝, Graphic Designers 🎨, Quality Analyst 🔎 and Program Developers 👨‍💻. Having said that, a 🍳 master chef is required to use these ingredients in an efficient way to create a perfect dish 🍲. Likewise, in our context, we need an eLearning vendor with right experience – expertise – resources whilst utilizing them in an effective way to deliver the best eLearning experience aligned with your business needs. [![questions you should ask while selecting an elearning vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Questions-You-Should-Ask-While-Selecting-an-Elearning-Vendor.jpg "Questions You Should Ask While Selecting an Elearning Vendor | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Questions-You-Should-Ask-While-Selecting-an-Elearning-Vendor.jpg) 🌱 Let’s say your company has decided to invest in custom e-learning or outsource it to an eLearning solutions provider. What next? 💼 You might want to outsource eLearning to a vendor! 🏦 Wait! No just an eLearning vendor, but a “competent” eLearning vendor! 📋 Among several eLearning content providers available in the market, how do you decide which eLearning provider is right for your eLearning initiative? ***“SOMETIMES QUESTIONS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANSWERS” – Nancy Willard (American Poet)*** *Here are the 5 important questions you have to ask to eLearning vendors before you could partner with them❓* [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/eLearning-Content-Development-Company-FAQs.jpg "eLearning Content Development Company FAQs | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/eLearning-Content-Development-Company-FAQs.jpg) #### ***Question #1. How long have you been into eLearning business?*** Selecting vendors whose primary area of business is eLearning could be an agile option to move towards success. This question enables you to find the experience of eLearning professionals in the company. Note: Don’t simply exclude the vendors who have lesser experience or the smaller ones instead pursue a team that is passionate about training and has a plethora of prior experience in all areas of [eLearning content development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-4-fundamental-ingredients-to-set-your-elearning-content-development-on-fire/) solutions and facilitation. #### ***Question #2. What are the available resources and how qualified is the staff?*** You must ensure that if in future an eLearning project is assigned, then the company has a well qualified and dedicated development team of Instructional Designers, Graphic Designers, Visual Designers, and Elearning Developers, Dedicated Project Managers to produce quality eLearning courses on time. #### ***Question #*3. *Ask for the eLearning samples of completed projects?*** This is the most essential question you should ask to your eLearning providers. Competent eLearning vendors must be able to provide multiple examples of their work. For example, an interactive game or a branching scenario-based learning. If the eLearning vendor could not showcase their work samples, they should be steered away without a second thought. #### ***Question #*4. *How long will the vendor continue?*** Addressing a right [eLearning vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/choose-the-right-elearning-vendor/) isn’t a piece of cake you eat at the bakery. It is probably a time taking and significant investment. To ensure long term association with a vendor who can continue to meet with the latest trends at a minimal cost. This reckons your flexibility and scalability, #### *Question #*5. *Do they have the required technical expertise?* An effective eLearning vendor must be able to host their eLearning courses through [Learning Management System](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms/) and have experience in developing SCORM/AICC compliant courses and Authoring tools. #### ***Final Thoughts:*** Outsourcing your learning needs to right eLearning vendor can bring better reputation and business outcomes for your organization. Despite the size or scope of your project, you should ask these five questions before choosing an eLearning vendor. We hope these questions can get you out of muddle in choosing a right [eLearning vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/). *Before you leave, we would like you to take a look at our eLearning showcase.* ***Click the button to gain access to our showcase courses/eLearning portfolio.*** [![swift elearning showcase](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swift-eLearning-Showcase.jpg "Swift eLearning Showcase | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) **Our Services:** [eLearning Service Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [eLearning Content Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Articulate Storyline: Coronavirus Outbreak Stats Sample](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/using-scrolling-panels-in-elearning-2020-articulate-storyline-challenge/) **Published:** March 17, 2020 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** This scrolling panels elearning example interaction designed using articulate storyline authoring tool. **Content:** Chunking the content and facilitating the learner to ease in access it is one of the foremost quality of an elearning developer. One of such methods are scrolling effect Another common click-and-reveal interaction enabling learners to click interactive markers to pull in information. Here in this week’s elearning challenge we have created Interactive scrolling panels using Articulate Storyline. This elearning example is designed to listout countries which are affected by ongoing outbreak of deadly CORONAVIRUS (COVID19). This scrolling sample elearning interaction is designed with effective graphics styles using Articulate Storyline. **Freatures:** - Supports HTML 5 - iPads - iPhones - Android Mobiles and Tablets - Desktop Computers Using the default tool options available in Articulate Storyline 360, this elearning sample is created, thus minimal navigation. A [custom eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) interactivity, however, may consist of more efficient interactions and can be customized to the requirement. Request for [eLearning sample or source file](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/). CONVERSION OF LEGACY TRAINING MATERIAL TO ELEARNINGEnhance learning effectiveness and deliver learning seamlessly across all mobile platforms and browsers. CUSTOM ELEARNING CONTENT DEVELOPMENTDevelop custom eLearning solutions based on modern instructional design. ADOBE FLASH COURSES TO HTML5 CONVERSIONConvert your Flash based legacy e-learning courses to HTML5 responsive courses. **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Tips To Design User Interface (GUI) For Elearning Courseware](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/tips-to-design-user-interface-gui-for-elearning-courseware-development/) **Published:** June 11, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![tips to design user interface (gui) for elearning courseware development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Tips-to-design-User-Interface-GUI-for-eLearning-courseware-development.jpg "Tips to design User Interface (GUI) for eLearning courseware development | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") In this blog, we are going to discuss about the use of visual elements for designing eLearning courses, that is, Graphic User Interface (GUI)/ User Interface (UI) for an eLearning courseware development. Human beings are visual in nature, we respond to visual data more than any other form of data. The human brain processes visual/images 60,000 times quicker than text, and 90 percent of information transferred to the brain is visual. Did you know, experts trust that the information is 6 times more likely to be stored in brain when presented visually. So, we can utilize this natural skill in [eLearning development process](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/ "eLearning development") to enhance **eLearning design**. It makes learning/collaboration easier, that impact organizational performance. Visually rich design keeps the learner’s eyes occupied, and the brain will be alert and active to consume information. Many people think of visual communication is for only look and feel or graphic design of your **eLearning course** – for example; the images, icons, colors, font, font sizes, object placement, and functionality, etc. certainly, this is important, but it is furthermore than that. If you are creating a design for eLearning course, you need to be thinking about how your **Graphic User Interface (GUI)/User Interface (UI)** supports the whole eLearning **[User Experience](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/5-e-learning-user-interface-to-improve-learning-experience/ "5 E-learning User Interface to Improve Learning Experience") (UX)** — One of the famous book (“**Don’t Make Me Think** – A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability” – **by Steve Krug**.) gives detail explanation about web usability for web product developers and designers. **Below are the tips for eLearning content development to improve eLearning GUI/UI/UX through better visual communication.** - Navigation - Layout - Instruction - Reuse elements ### **Navigation:** The important principle of great GUI/UI/UX course design is consistency. For example, navigation buttons — like Menu, Note/Transcript, Closed caption, Resource/Reference, Help, Exit, Audio, Play/Pause, Submit, Next and Previous — should always look the same in color, size, position and be in the same spot. ### **Layout:** Smart layout choices can make learners’ brain easy to absorb information – respecting learners’ time and avoiding frustration. Now, take a look at some standards to keep in mind while you are designing your course. - **Screen presentation:** Always try to use the **Golden Ratio Design Principle** for your slide/page layouts. Provide balanced white space effectively on screen, will making the learner absorb the information quickly. - **Text:** Use 2 – 3 fonts maximum — For Title/Heading, Body text and buttons. Make sure fonts are legible and avoid fancy or hard-to-read fonts with high contrast colors. - **Alignment:** Alignment is a design principle that refers lining up visual elements on a page. Slide/page with poor alignment will look cluttered and unfinished. Aligning elements (Title/heading, Body Text, what next instruction etc.) on the slide/page will organize your layout design and make it easier to read. - **Other elements:** Make sure image, icon, and background graphic, etc. should be meaningful and related to the subject. Use icons that are clearly recognizable. - **Button:** Set standards for buttons while designing your course. For example, Shape, size, colors, fonts, shadow, normal and hover states, etc. Make sure button design should grab the learner eyes. ### **Instruction:** Always include on screen instruction whenever learner action necessary. This is the easy way; you can ensure your learners to know what to do next. ### **Reuse elements:** This is another important principle of GUI/UI/UX design. Create a consistent visual strategy by creating recognizable and reusable elements style. For example, buttons, icons, colors, etc. [![legacy course conversion - ilt to elearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Banner_3_v2.jpg "Legacy course conversion - ILT to elearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/ "Contact us - Swift Elearning services")**Our Services:** [Translation and Localization](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [Rapid eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [Custom eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [Learning Management System](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms) **Categories:** eLearning Courses --- ### [eLearning Accessibility: Section 508 and WCAG Compliance](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/section-508-wcag-compliances-increase-elearning-accessibility/) **Published:** February 7, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Excerpt:** Section 508 and WCAG compliances in corporate eLearning development follow learner-centered approach to ensure your course is accessible to all. Section 508 and WCAG compliances to increase eLearning accessibility. eLearning courses are not completely accessible to hearing or visually impaired learners – they miss-out some or major portion of the course content. And brings the need to create eLearning courses for differently abled learners. So as a learning designer we should know the challenges that Differently Abled Learners face while accessing the content. **Content:** ![section-508-wcag_compliant elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Section-508-WCAG_Compliant-eLearning-2.png "Section-508-WCAG_Compliant eLearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") *Have you ever imagined how a person with disability would access your eLearning course? May be you haven’t given a thought of designing eLearning in that perspective*. But eLearning accessibility has been the industry hot topic now. And an eLearning course should be designed such that it works for everyone across the organization so that no one misses the training opportunities. In this blog, we will discuss the eLearning course accessibility challenges and corresponding compliances – Section 508 and WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). According to UNESCO, “*Education is a fundamental human right and essential for the exercise of all other human rights.”* eLearning courses are not completely accessible to hearing or visually impaired learners – they miss-out some or major portion of the course content. And brings the need to create eLearning courses for differently abled learners. So as a learning designer we should know the challenges that Differently Abled Learners face while accessing the content. ### Elearning Course Accessibility Challenges For Differently Abled Learners A non-compliant course will pose following challenges for differently abled learners: - Visually impaired students can’t identify graphic elements present on the screen - It is difficult for a color blind learner to recognize differences in colors - Cognitive impaired learners find it difficult to comprehend the logical branching of course topics - Hearing impaired learner may completely miss-out the course narration or sound signals ### Section 508 and WCAG Compliances to Increase Accessibility in eLearning In particular to US residents, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and for global learners, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has developed accessibility norms for differently abled. Section 508 and WCAG compliances in corporate eLearning development follow learner-centered approach to ensure your course is accessible to all. ***What is 508 Compliance?*** **Section 508** is a law from Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that states U.S. Federal agencies to develop their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. ***What is WCAG Compliance?*** **WCAG is an international standard by World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) that suggests guidelines for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities. **Note:** Section 508 is a law in US, but WCAG is a recommendation for global learners. ### Design considerations to follow while developing Section 508 or WCAG compliant courses: - No information should be conveyed using colors or variations in colors - Have fewer variations in slide layouts - Maintain consistency in structure, content, and other elements - Provide transcript for course general narration, videos and animations - Provide alternative text (alt text) for every non-text elements such as images, graphs, interactions - Provide brief descriptions about the links that take learner outside of the course such as internet / intranet - Do not have automatic navigations - Allow learner to access the complete course using short-cut keys in parallel with mouse interactions ### Conclusion *As Instructional Designers, we must not only consider the special needs of differently abled learners but be equipped with required expertise to develop an accessibility-compliant eLearning course that meets Section 508 and WCAG standards.* We will come-up with more on Section 508 and WCAG accessibility compliances in our next blog post. So stay tuned. **Our Services:** [PPT to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [eLearning Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Flash to HTML5 Migration Service Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Tips for Converting Flash based eLearning Courses to HTML5](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/html5-is-an-effective-authoring-tool/) **Published:** April 8, 2015 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![html5](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/HTML5.png "HTML5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ##### **HTML5 Has Boosted E-Learning Industry** The advent of HTML5 which is one of the most recent E-Learning authoring tools is indeed a boost to the eLearning industry and has created an overall easiness to the process of designing eLearning courses. The most enticing feature of HTML5 is that you don’t have to be an expert to create mobile-friendly and interactive eLearning content! But you can design effective eLearning courses like an expert! HTML5 is similar to ‘Flash’ in structure, because it is a single file item. However, it is different in application; there is no plug-in for the end-users, nor there is any specific need for local elearning tools. It will not be hyperbole to say that HTML5 has opened new doors for the creation of extremely expressive eLearning courses, and this is good as far as eLearning industry is concerned. ##### **Plus Points of HTML5** - The first and foremost advantage is that HTML5 is a free and open technological too and this gives you the freedom to use it in accordance with your own specific requirement. - You can make your web pages more representative and powerful. Attributes such as the ‘easiness of creation’, the ‘sharing’ feature, and the ‘reusable’ characteristic will empower you to build powerful elearning courses. - HTML5 will facilitate the process of mobile-friendly content creation, and this is simply great, because, in our time, mobile devices like smartphones, tabs, etc. have become par for the course. - HTML5 allows you to set up informative presentations and videos, and to edit them accordingly. This is applicable to both CMS and LMS platforms, which makes it all the more convenient. - There is no need for local software and end-use plug-ins, and this means client satisfaction. - HTML5 users will be able to share valuable data such as codes and contents. - The availability of various content types is another benefit of HTML5. - Updation process is easy, and this will make all users happy. ##### **HTML5 Has Made Instructional Designing Easy** Though Flash, which was incorporated with numerous authoring tools, was the top mobile development support tool during the initial days, these days the scenario has changed a lot. Overdependence on Flash will not give you an upper hand in today’s competitive online field. A good section of the instructional designers and elearning content providers have started to hunt for different ways, other than Flash. It is resourceful ***[converting flash elearning to html5](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/)***. These days, as elearning schemes are very much popular, governments, as well as private organizations are pumping huge amounts of fiscal resources to create numerous categories of elearning games, apps, and courses. Now, with the arrival of HTML5 the process of creating elearning courses and elearning games has become very easy and at the same time, highly effective also. ##### **Available Content Types** Instructional designers who use different platforms such as Drupal, WordPress, and Joomla will be benefited by HTML5. Moreover, the availability of different content types will make their tasks easy. The available content types include Boardgame, Dialog cards, Drag and drop, Fill in the blanks, Flashcards, Iframe Embedder, Image hotspots, Interactive video, Memory game, Multichoice, Picture Slider, Presentation, Question set, Summary, and Timeline. **Tags:** [Flash to HTML5 Conversion Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [Translation and Localization Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [Custom eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [eLearning Vendors](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/), [Rapid e-learning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [eLearning Content Localization](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [Convert Flash to HTML5](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [How to Localize eLearning Course Using Articulate Storyline](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-localize-your-course-in-articulate-rise-360-using-the-built-in-translation-feature/) **Published:** July 4, 2025 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Translations: Convert eLearning Content into Multilingual](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elucidat-multilingual-project-convert-your-elearning-content-into-multiple-languages/) **Published:** October 23, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** Elearning translation projects. Convert your complex e-learning content in multiple languages using Elucidat to reach your training program to all employees. **Content:** ![elucidat how to make multi-lingual elearning content](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Elucidat-How-To-Make-Multi-Lingual-Elearning-Content.jpg "Elucidat How To Make Multi-Lingual Elearning Content | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") In Elucidat authoring tool, before creating a multilingual project, convert your project to a master course. Because the changes incorporated in the master course will be applied to the child projects. But the changes applied in the child projects will not be reflected in the master course. Let’s look at the steps to [translate the elearning course](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/) in multiple languages: - First, open the course and click on **Variations Manager** to convert the current course as a master course ![a1](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/a1.png "a1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Then, click on **Convert Project to Master Course ![a2](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/a2.png "a2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** - Next, click on **Export Translation** to export the content from the current project. ![a3](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/a3.png "a3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Then, choose one of the options to export the translation and click **Download**. ![a4](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/a4.png "a4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Here, you can see two file formats; XLIFF 1.2 and CSV in which you need to download the translation file. - XLIFF file format is the format in which translation can be done by using third party tools that are available in Google. - CSV file format is the format in which you need to send it to a translator to translate your content manually. For example, select the option XLIFF format. - Once you get your translation file from your translator, upload the file in the project. To do so, click on **Make New Variations**. ![a5](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/a5.png "a5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - A popup New Variations will open, then, click on **Upload Translation Files**. ![a6](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/a6.png "a6 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - This will open your local window to upload your translated files. Choose the files and click on **Create Variations**. ![a7](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/a7.png "a7 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - There you can see your variations. ![a8](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/a8.png "a8 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") This way you can [convert your eLearning content into multiple languages](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/) to localize the course in well-organized way that learners make the most use of it. This method saves the developer’s time and shows great impact on your ROI. **Our Services:** [Powerpoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [Flash to HTML5 Migration](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [eLearning Service Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Typing Effect Animation in Articulate Storyline 360 using JS](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/typing-animation-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** January 16, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![typing_animation_in_articulate_storyline_360](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Typing_animation_in_Articulate_Storyline_360.png "Typing_animation_in_Articulate_Storyline_360 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Articulate Storyline 360 is one of the most powerful tool to create interactive, engaging and mobile friendly custom eLearning courses. Articulate Storyline 360 is the latest version equipped with lots of new features. Still there are few activities which do not come as default and need customization. One of them is Typing Animation. In Articulate Storyline, there is no feature for typing effect. We can create this effect by splitting the text and sync each character with the timeline which is time consuming task. [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Video_bt1.png "Video_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/free-elearning-resources/#fer07)[![free articulate storyline tutorials](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Free_bt1.png "Free_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-free-tutorials/)[![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/contct_bt1.png "contct_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/) We created a plug-in for typing effect using JavaScript which will ease the work and saves lot of time. Before we dive into the process, let’s take a quick peek at the sample we have created using this plugin in which all the typing animations are created using JavaScript: **Our Services:** [eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Convert PPT to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [eLearning Localization Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Importance of Quality Assurance To Deliver Bug-Free Courses](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/importance-of-quality-assurance-to-deliver-bug-free-elearning-courses/) **Published:** June 11, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![importance of quality assurance to deliver bug-free elearning courses](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Importance-of-Quality-Assurance-to-deliver-bug-free-eLearning-courses.jpg "Importance of Quality Assurance to deliver bug-free eLearning courses | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Just like any other product that is going to be released into the market, an e-learning course also needs quality assurance (QA) before it is launched to the learners. However, quality assurance is much more significant to e-learning because, the overall development happens in multiple categories, which are completely divergent to one another, yet all congregate to form a wonderful course to engage and delight the learners. These divergent categories involve multiple tasks such as – instructional design, storyboarding, video editing, screen recording, animations, audio and video recording, graphic designing, translating text, providing sub titles and publishing the course. For all these individual categories, the quality assurance should happen separately and when the final course is published, efficient testing should be done for the probable bugs. Hence, the production of an e-learning course – end to end – is a gigantic task which needs quality assurance at each level to enhance the user experience. Quality assurance is like a current flowing underneath at every level of the development, without which the outcome would be shabby and unimpressive. Quality assurance in e-learning development, in fact, addresses various business aspects in a disguised way. It assures e-learning course quality, enhances product improvement, gains learner satisfaction, improves business standards, and eventually wins more and more customers. Every [eLearning content developing company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/ "eLearning content developing company") should have a quality assurance approach for courseware development. This approach should involve: - Determining quality for the eLearning development by prioritizing the standards that the course must meet Assessing the quality of the eLearning course that is developed. This in fact involves the efficient functioning of the quality assurance team. - Enhancing quality, which is implementing the feedback of the quality assurance team. **In this article, we will also look at some significant guidelines to improve QA in eLearning development.** ### Enhance e-learning courses using QA checklist The logic that runs behind quality assurance in e-learning development is quite simple and effective. As discussed in the beginning, there are divergent categories that work independently in the whole development process. If we plan in such a way that each element category is tested individually and effectively, the collective quality assurance at the end wouldn’t be much strainful and time taking. If there are sufficient checklists at every stage of the process, there would remain only testing for bugs rather than errors and mistakes that are caused by overlooking. To find new and unexpected bugs, testing would be the only method which can be taken care at the end of development. A simple check-list at each task level, adds immense value to the entire Elearning course development process. The burden at the testing level would be reduced, saving time and enhancing the overall quality. In this way, we can raise the quality standards to the next level and meet the stipulated timelines effectively. In e-learning development life cycles, if no stringent check-list process is implemented, there would be endless quality assurance problems recurring. ### Find as many QA aspects as possible to review The more aspects of the course are reviewed and tested, the better would be the [quality of the e-learning course](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/tips-and-strategies-of-quality-assurance-in-e-learning-and-its-importance/ "Tips And Strategies Of Quality Assurance And Its Importance In E-Learning"). **Here are some category elements of the whole big list:** - **Text:** - check grammatical errors - punctuation mistakes - spelling accuracy throughout the text - review the sentence framing - consistency for fonts - spacing between words and paragraphs - to use US/UK English according to the standards - tone of the narration and - instructions which convey confused meaning - **Design:** To check if all the slides are designed according to the storyboard guidelines. - **Visuals:** The visuals need to be checked for: - pixilation - text-image alignment - overlapping over the text and - efficient use of images - **Functionality:** check the functionality of: - buttons - tabs - other interactive elements and - links - overall course navigation functions and interface functionality need to be checked The purpose here is to check if the overall course is functioning well with consistency in all technical environments. - **Multi-device support:** Ensure that the course is performing well, in the same accurate way, in different devices such as desktop, laptop, mobile phone, ipad and iphone. - **Browser and OS compatibility:** You need to check the course in all prominent browsers and with all operating systems if it is in compatible with them. - **Voice over:** Check if the audio is in sync with the text displayed. While moving the audio forward and backward, it should sound smooth. - **Localization testing:** In case the course is translated into multiple languages, each translation need to be checked thoroughly by the relevant team for better results. - **Assessment:** Check if the assessment questions are providing the correct answers. ### Plan an efficient way to handle bugs Finding bugs is always challenging and eLearning course is not an exception. - Plan the testing standards much ahead of time rather than meeting tight schedules. Timelines which are too pressing to handle would affect [Eleanring quality assurance](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/a-complete-guide-on-qa-quality-assurance-in-elearning-development/ "A Complete Guide on Quality Assurance (QA) in eLearning Development"). - In the quality assurance testing process, it is better to have a facility to combine all the bugs at one place collected by the whole team, instead of individuals having separate sheets to report bugs. Using a bug tracking tool for this purpose would help a lot. In this way, reporting multiple or duplicate bugs for the same issue can be minimized and repetition of bugs can be streamlined. - Bug-reporting activity can be broken down to the relevant category elements. - The bug reporting activity can happen in different versions. The team can review and fix the existing bugs before moving to the next set of bugs. This way, repetition of bugs can be controlled. - As far as possible, it is better to keep the QA team separate from the development team. This is primarily because, the development team would look at the course with a familiar view and as a result, they might miss certain aspects which a QA team member generally wouldn’t. If quality assurance team needs more resources, then, they need to train some of the development team to do efficient QA. - One best method to test the course efficiently is, to take breaks intermittently. Instead of looking at the course continuously for hours, break the time with sufficient gaps, because fresh view of the course will yield better results. If possible, move out of your regular environment and come back afresh after a brief interval. [![custom elearning development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Banner_1_v1.jpg "Custom elearning development | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/ "Book a free Demo - Swift Elearning services") **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Rapid eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [eLearning Translation Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [LMS](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms) **Categories:** eLearning Courses --- ### [Swachh Hyderabad: Solid Waste Management Awareness Campaign](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/swachh-bharat-mission-solid-waste-management-awareness-campaign/) **Published:** June 26, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![swach-hyderabad-ghmc](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Swach-Hyderabad-2.jpg "Swach-Hyderabad-2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") One of our core focus area is Social Impact. As they say, Awareness is the first big step in dealing with civic issues. By creating elearning programs on social issues, we contribute our bit. We sincerely hope and pray our efforts will make some kind of impact in making this world a better place. > Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness.” – Mahatma Gandhi This Solid waste management online course is an initiative taken by Swift Elearning Services as part of CSR and awareness campaign. We, at Swift, decided to focus upon dealing with Solid Waste for this is a major concern these days. Municipal solid waste heap up on the roads due to improper disposal system. Unfortunately, we clean our own houses and litter our neighborhood and this affects the entire community. #### Course Intro: This course is like an interactive textbook, featuring pre-recorded videos, quizzes and scenarios that give you the opportunity to gain new knowledge, learn new skills. **By taking this course, you will be able to understand:** - Importance of Solid Waste Management - Keeping our surroundings hygienic and litter-free - Recognize the importance of Solid Waste Management as part of the Swachh Hyderabad mission - Explain the existing Solid Waste Management Scenario - Understand the current best practices followed by the administration in Solid Waste Management - Describe the effects of improper garbage disposal - Identify and explain your role as a responsible citizen in making this world a better place. Our daily waste is our daily RESPONSIBILITY. In fact, it is not just the responsibility of someone who moves it around for us or who manages or disposes it for us. You can play a significant role in conserving our planet’s beauty. Collective efforts will lead to better results and we hope this [elearning course](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) will make a small yet significant impact. If you have any questions, concerns or need an insight to our soft approach, please contact us at . **Our Services:** [eLearning Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Custom eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** Uncategorized --- ### [Benefits of Learning Analytics & Big Data in eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-analytics-big-data-in-elearning/) **Published:** February 1, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Excerpt:** In this data-driven world, have you ever thought of capturing learner’s activities while learner takes the online training course (to improve learning experience)? Big Data in eLearning has answer for this! Having a clear idea on big data and learner analytics can help you design more personalized eLearning courses. In this blog, we will explore how eLearning or digital learning can be benefited from big data and data analytics from learning management system (LMS). **Content:** ![big data in elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Big-Data-in-eLearning.png "Big Data in eLearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") In this data-driven world, have you ever thought of capturing learner’s activities while learner takes the online training course (to improve learning experience)? *Big Data in eLearning has answer for this!* Having a clear idea on big data and learning analytics can help you design more personalized eLearning courses. In this blog we will explore how eLearning or digital learning can be benefited from big data and data analytics from learning management system (LMS). #### Let’s First Look at What Big Data is! To put precisely, Big Data is the huge amount of structured or unstructured data that gives insights into decision making. In the eLearning context, big data is the data generated about the learners while they are going through an eLearning module. The data collected from learner’s interaction via LMS provides valuable insight into the learner’s achievements. Analyzing this data helps us create personalized eLearning tailored to meet learner preferences and organizational needs. #### What Are the Benefits of Big Data in Elearning? The big data can provide new possibilities in eLearning. Many organizations have already started experiments to explore its potential to the fullest. And the competency lies in ability to manage the big data effectively to streamline your eLearning instructional strategy. Big Data empowers online training. Learning analytics from LMS can provide a better scope to evaluate learner’s interaction with the learning content. And this in turn will help us track: - When and why the learners are struggling to complete the course – course completion rates - Their learning styles and preferences to create personalized learning experiences - Whether the eLearning program solved workforce’s performance problems or not - The efficiency of online training program while measuring its cost-effectiveness - The areas of course where learners get stuck - What is being used more and what is not considered![big-data-infographics_ swift elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Big-Data-Infographics.png "Big-Data-Infographics_ Swift eLearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") #### Can Big Data Improve Elearning Industry? Big data can certainly change the perspective of eLearning designers who might now refine the way a course or a subject could be designed. Forecasting could also be done with the help of statistical analysis which could explain” WHAT SHOULD BE PRODUCED”? And where do the drop points actually lie in the context. Big Data can help you determine course content which could also play a major part in growth and interest of the learner. #### What Might be the Conclusion? Many people were suggesting that big data might be a threat if misused to many sectors including learning and development. But its mountainous benefits could override its issues. Thus big data could make a huge impact and could be used as a long term approach for solving the problems in the eLearning landscape. However the competency lies in ability to manage this big data effectively to improve your next eLearning instructional strategy. It’s time for eLearning providers and L&D managers to tap into big data to and improve the digital learning content. ***Click the below button to gain access to our free responsive eLearning course.***[](https://portal.swifthcm.com/CMS/Info/Responsible_Service_of_Alcohol)![free interactive elearning course](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Free-Interactive-eLearning-Course.jpg "Free Interactive eLearning Course | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Our Services:** [Flash to HTML5 Migration](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [eLearning Content Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Service Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Control Scroll Panels and Closed Captions in Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-set-scroll-panel-and-customize-closed-captions-storyline-360/) **Published:** September 26, 2025 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Content:** **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How Meaningful eLearning Modules Ensure Training Success](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/meaningful-elearning-modules-ensure-success-of-the-elearning-course/) **Published:** July 21, 2015 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![ses-r-28](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SES-R-28.jpg "SES-R-28 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ##### **eLearning Courses – The Bottom Line** Keeping the workforce well-organized and resourceful will be the ultimate aim of all organizational heads. Only when the employees become pure professionals and capable of fulfilling the entrusted tasks competently, the company will be able to perform in a great way and achieve the set goals. For making this scenario possible, employees must be given apposite training at regular intervals and this should be done precisely in tune with the overall changes that come to pass in the respective sectors. It is here the real significance of elearning courses pops up; in this day and age, elearning is the best way to inculcate the advanced level of technical and managerial proficiency within the organizational workforce. ##### **eLearning Objectives Are Imperative For Creating Worthy eLearning Courses** Simply creating elearning courses in a haphazard manner without considering the actual necessities will not produce results. They will be merely run of the mill programs and no companies will be interested in giving their workforce such low training programs. That being said, elearning courses and the related training modules will become unproductive unless tangible elearning objectives are set. It is the responsibility of the instructional designers to translate the elearning objectives set by the organizational heads and to bring in uniqueness and adaptability to the related elearning programs. ##### **Differentiate the Aims & Objectives** To program perfect elearning courses it is imperative to differentiate the aims and the key objectives. Instructional designers must take note of this pragmatic point. There must be a sharply defined aim, and this should be charted out by taking into account the overall necessity of the organization. Once the organizational heads define this, the instructional designers will have to comprehend it precisely and program the elearning modules accordingly. By and large, aim can be termed as a long-term perspective that has to be achieved within a specific time frame. To accomplish the planned aim, short-term objectives must be created. Only when the instructional designers become thoroughly knowledgeable regarding the organizational requirements, they will be able to prepare precisely matching elearning courses that will go well with the actual necessities. Hence it is very important that they must analyze the subject systematically before starting to develop the related elearning modules. ##### **Participants Must Know the Significance of eLearning** However, it is the duty of the organizational management to educate the employees regarding the inevitability of elearning training programs, and also about the probable positive outcome of participating in the designated elearning courses. The workers must be made aware of the exact value of the proposed training, and also regarding the purpose of the same. ##### **Creating Worthwhile eLearning courses** Each section of the planned elearning course must be created meticulously, giving due stress to the discussed topics, and the subject should flow in a lucid manner. The entire topic should be divided logically, so that each module follows the previous one in a rational and comprehendible way. ##### **eLearning Modules Must Be Concise, Meaningful & Expressive** A scholarly approach must be maintained while creating the elearning modules; here the main stress must be given to the course partaker’s requirements. Each module should discuss a particular aspect pertaining to the main subject and that specific matter must be explained it in a meaningful manner. Confusing jargons and ‘beating around the bush’ methods must be avoided. The discussed matter must be presented before the participants in a straightforward way, devoid of any ambiguity. Yet another point to note is that the elearning course modules must have a ‘step-by-step’ format. Each module should be practically connected to the next one, so that the continuity factor is kept intact. Pragmatic illustrations must be given covering the discussed topic. This will enable the course participants to grasp the subject in a functional manner. ##### **Advantages of Small eLearning Course Modules** - It will be easy for the instructional designers to encode small modules and at the same time, the elearning participants will be able to comprehend the matter with no trouble. - The participants may feel reluctant to go through lengthy modules and they will just scram from such programs! However, when the elearning course modules are created in shorter and easily ‘digestible’ manner, the employees will willingly partake in it. - Small size modules will also make the assessment process effortless. **Our Services:** [Elearning Translation](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [PPT to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [Custom eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Guide: What is Animaker? Explore Features and AI Animation](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/exploring-animaker-the-user-friendly-animation-software-you-need/) **Published:** September 10, 2024 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Software --- ### [How to use Fluid Boxes - Web Responsive Design in Captivate](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-use-fluid-boxes-for-web-responsive-design-in-captivate-2017/) **Published:** May 24, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ![responsive design in captivate](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/captivate-2017-1.jpg "Responsive Design in Captivate | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Captivate 2017 is the recent launch by Adobe and is turning out to be A piece of cake for eLearning developers to create responsive ELearning modules. If I have to pick an eye catching feature from the tool I would surely pick “Fluid Boxes” which is one of the new features added to [Captivate 2017](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/adobe-captivate-2017-review-what-is-improved/). With Fluid Boxes, developers relish unique authoring experiences and develop responsive HTML5-based eLearning content faster, without programming knowledge. **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Course Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/), [eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [New Trend: eLearning with Gamification and Virtual Reality](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/gamification-and-virtual-reality-being-a-trend-setter-in-elearning/) **Published:** December 11, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** Gamification in virtual reality for training could be game-changer technology in the coming years. eLearning provides a gamut of opportunities to work with for fulfilling the requirements of learners in one way or the other. **Content:** ![gamification and virtual reality](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Gamification-and-Virtual-Reality-1.jpg "Gamification and Virtual Reality for training and elearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") When you feel like nothing is important more than learning, then you can think out of the box and add new dimensions to your ideas. In this context, Gamification has evolved by bringing online learning as a game to immerse the learners in life-like scenarios by virtual walkthroughs smearing virtual reality with it. Virtual reality and [Gamification for training](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-gamification/) will transform the future learning process of any industry in more than one way. Combining Gamification and Virtual Reality will be a game-changer technology and unlocks the smart learning possibilities that give the real meaning of hands-on-experience. This can be one kind of Mixed Reality in normal terms. A hybrid technology that combines both AR and VR is Mixed Reality. Mixed reality is a more advanced technology where it scans the physical environment and creates a 3D map and place digital content into that space such that you can interact with it. This gives you a realistic feeling where you can immerse yourself and interact with real-time digital content. A virtual environment in 3600 view provides a head-turning learning experience to the learners. In addition to that, providing game-like interactions in a virtual environment will engage the learners completely and push them to over the edge. Especially [Gamification](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/case-study-on-gamification-supercharge-online-training/) in sales attained the highest priority in eLearning requirements. Encompassing these courses is to meet the business objectives of the sales staff which in turn increases the revenue. You can also leverage mixed reality in the induction program when you hire new people. The application of game mechanics along with virtual reality in the induction training program makes it more engaging and impacts the performance of the employees before they actually step into the real environment. A self-assess would give the most effective results than anything. Thus, make sure to leverage the appropriate technology in your [eLearning development](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) that meets the learner specific needs. However, if any technology that is not utilized to its potential extent, it surely affects your [eLearning ROI](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-will-boost-up-return-on-investment/). **Tags**: [elearning solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [blended learning solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/blended-learning-solutions/), [articulate storyline 360 tutorials](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-free-tutorials/), [elearning translation services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [flash to html5 conversion services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Top eLearning Solutions Provider: Custom Content Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/discover-top-elearning-solutions-for-custom-development-and-powerpoint-conversion/) **Published:** November 29, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Printable Quiz Data In Articulate Storyline Using JavaScript](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development-printable-quiz-data-in-storyline-2-with-javascript/) **Published:** February 25, 2017 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![printable quiz data in storyline 2 with javascript](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Printable-quiz-data-in-Storyline-2-with-JavaScript.jpg "Printable quiz data in Storyline 2 with JavaScript | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Among all the eLearning authoring tools, I love the adaptability of Articulate Storyline 2 and its ability to relinquish the default options for a really customized quizzing in order to create a better eLearning experience. Be it [custom eLearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) or rapid eLearning development, the blend of JavaScript in Storyline creates endless prospects to make best eLearning courses. ### Case Study: One fine day, a client approached us with a unique requirement – We were asked to implement the following: 1. We were supposed to create a result slide that displays, all the questions answered by the learner and his/her answer to the question along with the correct answer 2. Learner must be able to print all the questions along with the answers 3. All the answers must be in a listview 4. As the client’s LMS don’t support this functionality, he wanted us to implement it with the course created using Storyline 2 Before we jump into the solution let’s have a quick peek at the sample we have created from the below animation. ![printable quiz data in storyline 2 with javascript](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Printable-Quiz-Data-in-Storyline-2-with-JavaScript.gif "Printable Quiz Data in Storyline 2 with JavaScript | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Solution: As we know, Storyline provides a default “Review Quiz” option for the learners to compare their answers with the correct answers. But the catch here was, we couldn’t print the answers. So, we’ve decided to build a “Custom Review” using JavaScript in Storyline. Fortunately, Articulate has made it very easy for us to access the quiz data using JavaScript. Once user enters the assessment, Storyline will start saving all the data related to quiz in a JavaScript variable named “**g\_listQuizzes**”. This variable stores the following data: 1. Number of questions in the assessment 2. Each question type (multiple choice, multiple responsive, etc.) 3. Question text 4. Correct answer 5. User’s answer 6. Response status (correct or incorrect) 7. Time taken to attempt the question 8. Time when the question was submitted 9. Points awarded for a particular question 10. Question number 11. Question ID Taking advantage of all this data, we’ve added some JavaScript in a HTML page that will read all this data from the Storyline variable “**g\_listQuizzes**” and displays it in the form of readable text inside the HTML page. At the end of the page, we have added a button that will print the HTML page. To print the HTML page, we can use the following simple JavaScript function. `window.print();` Once the page was ready, we have added our HTML page in the result slide of Storyline by importing it as a “Web Object”. You can download the HTML Page by clicking [here](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Custom-Quiz-Review.zip). Please have a look at the screenshot below to see the final output. You can also download the Source of the sample course from the demo. Please access the demo by clicking the button below. [![custom_assessment_report](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Cost-of-Training-Vs-Cost-of-Not-Training_Swift-eLearning-1.jpg "Cost-of-Training-Vs-Cost-of-Not-Training_Swift eLearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/gateway/gateway.html?Q3VzdG9tX0Fzc2Vzc21lbnRfUmVwb3J0) **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Solutions Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Rapid Development Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Custom eLearning development templates: Articulate Storyline](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development-articulate-storyline-introduction-templates/) **Published:** September 24, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![custom elearning development – introduction screen templates](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Photo-Comp-1.png "Custom eLearning development – Introduction screen Templates | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") We release the next set of Articulate Storyline ready-to-use introduction templates to help budding developers and instructional designer in [Custom eLearning Development](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/). [![explore swift elearning solutions tailored to your business needs](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Showcs_bt1.png "Showcs_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/)[![free articulate storyline tutorials](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Free_bt1.png "Free_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-free-tutorials/)[![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/contct_bt1.png "contct_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/) Click on each image to view the template details. **Introduction-007** The templates interface or the screen is divided into two halves with a slanting line. The left half has logo placeholder, title placeholder, welcome text and the button with the text “click here to begin.” The right half of the screen has an image representing the course title. The interplay with shades of blue on a white background enhances the crispness of the interface. [![articulate-storyline-2-introduction-007](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AS2-INTRODUCTION-007.png "AS2-INTRODUCTION-007 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) **Introduction-008** This introduction template is marked by the presence of an image occupying the major portion of the screen. The bottom part of the template has two slanting lines overlapping each other. The logo placeholder is placed on the top left hand corner of the screen. At bottom right side of the screen has title placeholder and the button to begin the course. [![articulate-storyline-2-introduction-008](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AS2-INTRODUCTION-008.png "AS2-INTRODUCTION-008 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) **Introduction-009** In this Intro template, the screen is divided into two halves by a convex line. Both the halves have provisions for images to be places. While the logo placeholder is in the upper right hand corner of the screen. The title placeholder is in the left half of the screen. There is also a button with the marking “click here to begin the course.” [![articulate-storyline-3-introduction-009](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AS3-INTRODUCTION-009.png "AS3-INTRODUCTION-009 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) **Introduction-010** In this Articulate Storyline 360 template, the interface is divided into two equal vertical parts. The colored left half shows an info graphic image of a hand holding a paper/ resume. The right hand part has a logo placeholder, just below which there is provision for the welcome text followed by the title placeholder. There is a button appearing beneath the title placeholder on which it is written “click here to begin.” Once the learners click on the button, they can embark upon the course. The designing pattern is absolutely simple to the point of being austere, yet the appearance of the template is quite attractive without much intricacy in the styling pattern. [![articulate-storyline-3-introduction-010](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AS3-INTRODUCTION-010.png "AS3-INTRODUCTION-010 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) **Introduction-011** As the name suggests, this Storyline template can be used as welcome page or introduction page of the course. The screen is basically divided in four quarters with the help of a slanting cross. The left upper quarter of the interface has the logo placeholder, while the left lower quadrant has a welcome text followed by the course title. The right lower quadrant has provision for a supporting image that corresponds to the course title. In order to get started with the course, the user need to click on the launch button and the course will get started. The simplistic yet attractive design makes it a very effective welcome page for the e-learning courses. [![articulate-storyline-2-introduction-011](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AS2-INTRODUCTION-011.png "AS2-INTRODUCTION-011 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) These templates are HTML5 compatible and can be accessed across all devices such as Tablets, iPads, and Mobile devices. These Ready-to-Use templates help your [rapid e-learning development process](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/). You can use them as provided or customize them as per the requirements. **[Create a Free Account and get access for unlimited templates.](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/)** **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Design Custom Drag and Drop using Variables in Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-custom-drag-and-drop-interactivity-using-variables/) **Published:** November 20, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![articulate storyline 360: custom drag and drop interactivity using variables](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Drag-and-Drop-using-variables_edited.png "Articulate Storyline 360: Custom Drag and Drop Interactivity using Variables | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Of all the interactivities in the [online course-ware development](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com), Drag and Drop interactivity is used extensively since it creates learner engagement and retention. In this blog we will see how to create a drag and drop interactivity using variables in Articulate Storyline 360. [![explore swift elearning solutions tailored to your business needs](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Showcs_bt1.png "Showcs_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/)[![free articulate storyline tutorials](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Free_bt1.png "Free_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-free-tutorials/)[![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/contct_bt1.png "contct_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/) **Step 1:** Insert **Drag and Drop** slide from **Convert to Freeform** option under **Insert** menu. ![s1](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/s1-1.png "s1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 2:** Add Drag and Drop objects in the form view. ![s2](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/s2-1.png "s2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 3:** Create some layers for try again, Incorrect and correct. ![s3](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/s3-1.png "s3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 4:** Create variables and set their value as their name and put them on screen between percentage symbols (%CodeName1%) to get the name. ![s4](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/s4-1.png "s4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![s4a](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/s4a.png "s4a | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 5:** Follow the below settings for ease use of dragging and dropping the options. ![s5](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/s5-1.png "s5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 6:** Publish and see the output. ![s6](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/s6-1.png "s6 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")With this customization, you can develop the best of drag and drop interactivities that provide [custom elearning solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) to the learners. The effective integration of variables in Articulate Storyline 360 lets you to create comprehensive elearning courses. **Our Services:** [Flash to HTML5 Migration](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [eLearning Content Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Service Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical --- ### [Top AI Tools for Instructional Designers in Custom eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/ai-tools-for-instructional-designers-custom-elearning/) **Published:** January 28, 2026 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** eLearning **Tags:** eLearning, Online Training --- ### [Steps to Create Interactive 360 Video: Articulate Storyline](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/create-engaging-interactive-videos-with-storyline-360/) **Published:** July 19, 2024 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical, Articulate Storyline Tutorials --- ### [Best Graphical User Interface (GUI) Templates in Articulate](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/best-graphical-user-interface-gui-templates-articulate-storyline-development/) **Published:** October 9, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![best graphical user interface (gui) templates for articulate storyline development](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Graphical-User-Interface-GUI-Templates-for-Articulate-Storyline-Development-2.png "Best Graphical User Interface (GUI) Templates for Articulate Storyline Development | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Here is the next set of Articulate Storyline ready-to-use charts and graphic templates to help your [eLearning developers](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) and Instructional Designers. **Graphical User Interface template – 001** This Storyline interface consists of interactive slide holders through which an entire course or concept can be presented to the e-learners. The screen shows an otherwise a blank white slide holder, a tab bar that has a logo place holder at the left-hand corner, and provisions for other tab buttons like the Home button, the menu button, the help button and the exit button on the right-hand corner. There are navigation buttons on both sides of the slide holder and also there is a progress bar showing the slide count just below the tab bar. When a concept is presented using this interface, e-learners can gradually delve into a concept or progress through a course by navigating the back and forth navigation buttons. The various e-template like the introduction template, the text and graphic template, the interaction template and the quiz template, can together help the designers develop a complete concept and convey it to the learner. ![best graphical user interface (gui) templates for articulate storyline development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/a.png "a | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Graphical User Interface template – 004** ![best graphical user interface (gui) templates for articulate storyline development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/a2.png "a2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Graphical User Interface template- 006** ![best graphical user interface (gui) templates for articulate storyline development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/a3.png "a3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Graphical User Interface template- 007** This Storyline interface has a logo place holder at the left hand corner, and provisions for other tab buttons like the Home tab button, the menu tab button, and exit button on the right hand corner. There is also a provision for slide count and navigation buttons. ![best graphical user interface (gui) templates for articulate storyline development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/a4.png "a4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Graphical User Interface template- 010** The background of the template has a dark aquamarine colour while the left side has a bar which has a lighter shade of the aquamarine colour. There is a logo placeholder on top of the bar. The tab buttons are placed on the bar vertically followed by the navigation buttons. ![best graphical user interface (gui) templates for articulate storyline development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/a5.png "a5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Graphical User Interface template- 014** In this Graphic User Interface (GUI), the slide holder has a background color of pink with red-colored logo placeholder and title bar at the top border of the slide. There is a red-colored navigation bar with back and forward navigation buttons at the bottom of the slide holder. The broad tab button bar at the left side of the slide holder is also of the same red color giving the impression of the slides being bounded on three sides. The slide has provisions for both text and graphic presentation and for that, any text and graphic template or any other templates like the introduction template or the interaction template or the quiz template may be used according to the content. ![best graphical user interface (gui) templates for articulate storyline development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/a6.png "a6 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") These templates are HTML5 compatible and can be accessed across all devices such as Tablets, iPads and Mobile devices. These Ready-to-Use templates help you to develop eLearning courses rapidly. You can use them as provided or customize them as per the requirements. [**Get In Touch For More Info**](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/) **Our Services:** [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/), [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [eLearning Translation Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Storyline 360: How To Add Animations To An Object In States](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-how-to-add-animations-to-an-object-in-states/) **Published:** February 8, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![state_animation-articulate_storyline_360](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/State_Animation-Articulate_Storyline_360.png "State_Animation-Articulate_Storyline_360 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Articulate Storyline is a powerful eLearning authoring tool that empowers instructional designers and content creators to develop engaging and interactive courses. One of its standout features is the ability to add animations to pictures, shapes, captions, text, characters, objects, and more, enhancing the overall user experience. Animations play an important role in an eLearning course as it will make the course look engaging. Using animations conceptual elements can be presented in an easy and effective way. [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Video_bt1.png "Video_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/free-elearning-resources/#fer06)[![free articulate storyline tutorials](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Free_bt1.png "Free_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-free-tutorials/)[![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/contct_bt1.png "contct_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/) **In this blog we will demonstrate you on how to add animations to the “States”.** ### Step 1 Create an image or shape. ![state_animation-articulate_storyline_360_img01](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/State_Animation-Articulate_Storyline_360_Img01.png "State_Animation-Articulate_Storyline_360_Img01 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Step 2 Select the image which you want to animate and click on “states”. Then click on “EDIT STATES”. ![state_animation-articulate_storyline_360_img02](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/State_Animation-Articulate_Storyline_360_Img02.png "State_Animation-Articulate_Storyline_360_Img02 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Step 2.1 Next, create states by clicking “New or Duplicate” state icon. Let’s use hover, down and visited states. ![state_animation-articulate_storyline_360_img03](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/State_Animation-Articulate_Storyline_360_Img03.png "State_Animation-Articulate_Storyline_360_Img03 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Step 3 Select a state and then create a shape. ![state_animation-articulate_storyline_360_img04](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/State_Animation-Articulate_Storyline_360_Img04.png "State_Animation-Articulate_Storyline_360_Img04 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Step 3.1 It is not possible to add animation to the object in a “State”. We can animate the same object by duplicating the object. **Normal Object:** ![state_animation-articulate_storyline_360_img05](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/State_Animation-Articulate_Storyline_360_Img05.png "State_Animation-Articulate_Storyline_360_Img05 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Duplicate Object:** **![state_animation-articulate_storyline_360_img06](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/State_Animation-Articulate_Storyline_360_Img06.png "State_Animation-Articulate_Storyline_360_Img06 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** ### Step 4 Finally add animations to the object. ![state_animation-articulate_storyline_360_img07](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/State_Animation-Articulate_Storyline_360_Img07.png "State_Animation-Articulate_Storyline_360_Img07 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Step 4.1 Once done, click on “DONE EDITING STATES”. **Note:** In “States”, we cannot create Motion path animations. Adding animations to object in states can be done in Articulate Storyline 2 and Storyline 3 versions. ## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) #### 1. Can I add animations to text objects? Yes, you can add animations to text objects. You can animate the text itself, or you can animate the object that the text is contained in. #### 2. Can I add sound effects to my animations? Yes, you can add sound effects to your animations. You can either upload your own sound effects, or you can use the sound effects that are included with Storyline. #### 3. Can I add custom animations to Articulate Storyline? Yes, you can add custom animations to Articulate Storyline using JavaScript. However, this is a more advanced technique and is not recommended for beginners. #### 4. Can I loop my animations in Arituclate Storyline? Yes, you can loop your animations. This can be helpful if you want an animation to play continuously. #### 5. How can I hide an object without using an animation? You can hide an object without using an animation by setting its visibility to “Hidden” in the States panel. #### 6. Are there best practices for creating subtle animations? To ensure a professional and engaging look, opt for subtle animations. Use smooth transitions and avoid overwhelming your audience with excessive movement. ### Conclusion Elevate your eLearning with Articulate Storyline’s animated object states. This versatile tool allows seamless integration of captivating animations, enhancing user engagement with eLearning content development. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced designer, the step-by-step guide and FAQs provide invaluable insights. Embrace the power of animated object states to create immersive and impactful learning experiences, staying at the forefront of educational trends. Unlock your creativity and make learning come to life with Articulate **Our Services:** [eLearning Service Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [eLearning Content Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Articulate Storyline: How to a publish single slide & scene](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-publish-settings-how-to-publish-a-single-slide-or-scene/) **Published:** January 31, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![publish-settings-in-articulate-storyline-360](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Publish-settings-in-Articulate-Storyline-360.png "Publish-settings-in-Articulate-Storyline-360 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") In earlier version of Articulate Storyline, publishing a single slide or a scene was not possible. Whereas in Articulate Storyline 360, it is possible to do so. Let’s have a look at publish settings.  **Our Services:** [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [eLearning Translation Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [6 Content templates to Build E-learning Course in Storyline](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-3-content-templates-to-build-your-e-learning-course/) **Published:** July 28, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![articulate storyline 3: 6 content templates to build your e-learning course](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Image_1.png "Articulate Storyline 3 5 Tailor-Made Content Layouts for Your E-learning Course | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") We release the next set of Articulate Storyline ready-to-use content layouts to help budding developers and instructional designer. Click on each image to view the template details: 1\. Text and graphic template-063 This template blends graphical representation along with descriptive textual presentation to enhance the learner’s learning experience. The screen appears to be divided into collage of images on left side of the screen and on the right, descriptive text in provided text boxes. The combination of colours along with the placement of the text placeholders and the supporting images makes this template stand apart. You can leverage this template to present content like guidelines, course objectives, key learning points, procedural steps, etc. Moreover, this template is designed using Articulate Storyline and compatible with varied range of devices like desktop, mobile devices, etc. [![articulate storyline 3 5 tailor-made content layouts for your e-learning course-as3-text-and-graphic-063-1](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-063-1.png "Articulate Storyline 3 5 Tailor-Made Content Layouts for Your E-learning Course-AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-063-1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) 2\. Text and graphic template-064 This Storyline template is another very eye-catching online course template which is a perfect fusion of graphic and textual presentation to enhance the learning experience. The screen offers a text placeholder on the left side of the screen with provision for placement of supporting image on the right side of the screen. The text can be presented in paragraph format or in bullet style based on the requirement. [![articulate storyline 3 5 tailor-made content layouts for your e-learning course](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-064-1.png "Articulate Storyline 3 5 Tailor-Made Content Layouts for Your E-learning Course-AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-064-1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) 3\. Text and graphic template-065 This text and graphic template designed with Articulate Storyline to showcase content with relevant image to enhance the presentation. The screen appears to be divided into two horizontal portions wherein, the upper part of screen comprises of collage of images, while the lower part of screen is provided with text placeholder. [![articulate storyline 3 5 tailor-made content layouts for your e-learning course](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-065-1.png "Articulate Storyline 3 5 Tailor-Made Content Layouts for Your E-learning Course-AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-065-1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) 4\. Text and graphic template-066 This storyline template is basically a text template and its interface is divided into two horizontal divisions. The upper part of the screen comprises of three text placeholders while lower part of the screen also comprises of three text placeholders. The screen is equally distributed which is best suited for presenting a comparative study or representing some complicated process or steps. This aesthetically designed template enables the designers to chunk large, complicated pieces of contents and represent them sequentially. Thereby helping learners to understand the concept effectively and easily. [![articulate storyline 3 5 tailor-made content layouts for your e-learning course](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-066-1.png "Articulate Storyline 3 5 Tailor-Made Content Layouts for Your E-learning Course-AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-066-1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) 5\. Text and graphic-067 This template has a very simplistic design with space allotted for content on the left side of the screen and a cutout image on the right side of the screen. The template animates to display the text one after the other with numerical labels. Though this e-template has a simplistic design, yet it is very effective to help the learners get an overview of the concept at a glance. You can leverage this template to represent concepts like key learning points, guidelines, salient features, course benefits, course objectives, etc., to enhance learning experience. [![articulate storyline 3 5 tailor-made content layouts for your e-learning course](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-067-1.png "Articulate Storyline 3 5 Tailor-Made Content Layouts for Your E-learning Course-AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-067-1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) 6\. Text and graphic-068 This simple looking e-learning storyline template is a perfect blend of graphic and textual presentation that is apt for presenting content in a simple manner. The screen is divided into two parts; the left part of the screen provide placeholder with a provision for supporting image and the right part consist of text placeholders. The text can be presented in paragraph format or in bullet style based on the requirement. [![articulate storyline 3 5 tailor-made content layouts for your e-learning course](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Text-and-graphic-068-1.png "Articulate Storyline 3 5 Tailor-Made Content Layouts for Your E-learning Course - Text and graphic-068-1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) These templates are HTML5 compatible and can be accessed across all devices such as Tablets, iPads and Mobile devices. These Ready-to-Use templates help your [custom e-Learning course development](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/). You can use them as provided or customize them as per the requirements. ***[Create a Free Account and get access for unlimited templates](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/).*** **Our Services:** [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [eLearning Translation Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Adobe Captivate 2019: Smart Video Recording with Chroma Key](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/adobe-captivate-2019-smart-video-recording-with-automatic-chroma-key-effects/) **Published:** November 13, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![adobe captivate 2019: smart video recording with automatic chroma key effects](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Webcam-Screen-Capture-and-Chroma-Key-Effects-in-Adobe-Captivate-4.png "Webcam-+-Screen-Capture-and-Chroma-Key-Effects-in-Adobe-Captivate [4] | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") In the latest release of Adobe Captivate, it has an option of Smart Video Recording wherein you can record your video through webcam and simultaneously you can also capture the screen for your [**video-based learning**](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/is-video-based-content-the-future-of-elearning/). Besides this, you can edit your video using Automatic Chroma Key feature and replace the background of the video or make it completely transparent. You can choose any of the backgrounds that comes with the tool or you can import the free backgrounds of your own. Once you are done with the recording you get a preview window to customize the captured video before publishing. Let’s see step-by-step procedure for Smart Video Recording: 1. Launch [Adobe Captivate 2019](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/adobe-captivate-2019-released-bagged-with-all-new-features/) and on the welcome screen click the Video Demo option.![cp 19 smart video 1](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CP-19-Smart-Video-1.png "CP 19 Smart Video 1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 2. A popup “Video Capture dialog” will appear on the screen. Here in the left side of the screen you need to adjust the details of screen area, set capture area to and enable both microphone and system audio and automate panning.![cp 19 smart video 2](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CP-19-Smart-Video-2.png "CP 19 Smart Video 2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 3. In the right side of the screen, you can see your webcam image. Here you can start your chroma key process. To do so, click on Change Background button at the bottom of the image preview.![cp 19 smart video 3](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CP-19-Smart-Video-3.png "CP 19 Smart Video 3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")![cp 19 smart video 4](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CP-19-Smart-Video-4.png "CP 19 Smart Video 4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 4. Then, click on Take my snapshot button.![cp 19 smart video 5](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CP-19-Smart-Video-5.png "CP 19 Smart Video 5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 5. Now to remove the background, draw a vertical line along your head to the bottom of the screen and then draw a horizontal line across your shoulders.![cp 19 smart video 6](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CP-19-Smart-Video-6.png "CP 19 Smart Video 6 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")Note: Keep this points remembered when you are working with chroma settings. - Wall color should contrast with your shirt color and skin color. - Need to take care while brushing your hair. - You can revert and fill the missing elements of your video. - The color of wall should be solid. 6. After that click on I am fully selected option on the image preview.![cp 19 smart video 7](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CP-19-Smart-Video-7.png "CP 19 Smart Video 7 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 7. You can see the preview of your video with a new background. Next, click on My preview looks good button.![cp 19 smart video 8](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CP-19-Smart-Video-8.png "CP 19 Smart Video 8 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 8. You can also change the background by simply clicking on the background itself.![cp 19 smart video 9](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CP-19-Smart-Video-9.png "CP 19 Smart Video 9 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 9. Even you can have a transparent background to your video and make the project stage as your background. You can achieve this, once you select a checker background.![cp 19 smart video 10](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CP-19-Smart-Video-10.png "CP 19 Smart Video 10 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 10. Once you are done with the chroma key effects, you can click on the Record button.![cp 19 smart video 11](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CP-19-Smart-Video-11.png "CP 19 Smart Video 11 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 11. Then you can see the recording of webcam and screen capture simultaneously.![cp 19 smart video 12](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CP-19-Smart-Video-12.png "CP 19 Smart Video 12 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 12. After completion of the recording, a preview window will appear to Edit the video or to publish the video directly to YouTube.![cp 19 smart video 13](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CP-19-Smart-Video-13.png "CP 19 Smart Video 13 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 13. Finally to Publish, Click on Publish to Computer under Publish tab.![cp 19 smart video 14](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CP-19-Smart-Video-14.png "CP 19 Smart Video 14 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 14. A popup window, Publish Video Demo will appear on the screen to edit the details of produced video. ![cp 19 smart video 15](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CP-19-Smart-Video-15.png "CP 19 Smart Video 15 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") I hope this blog provides good pointers on how you can use Captivate 2019 to enhance your video demo features. **Our Services:** [eLearning Service Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [eLearning Content Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Step-by-Step Guide: Convert Text and Images in Illustrator](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/converting-image-text-to-editable-text-a-guide-for-adobe-illustrator/) **Published:** November 10, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Rapid eLearning Development Using Custom Design Templates](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/cost-effective-and-rapid-elearning-development-using-content-centered-templates/) **Published:** April 30, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![cost effective and rapid elearning development using content centered templates](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Cost-Effective-and-Rapid-eLearning-Development-Using-Content-centered-Templates.png "Cost Effective and Rapid eLearning Development Using Content centered Templates | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Your search for ready-to-use eLearning templates for your [Rapid eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) Development is ends here. Design rich and engaging eLearning courses, using Swift eLearning library of templates. **Take a look at engaging eLearning layouts for Content Presentation:** 1\. Text and graphic template An attractive animated template with collage of images to present different stages or steps. This template shows a unique style of presenting content through images at the top of screen and at the bottom, placeholder to add content. [![as3-text-and-graphic-088](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-088-1.png "AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-088 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) 2\. Text and graphic template An animated template designed with Articulate Storyline to present the content in five categories. Template is provided with an image, introductory part and five text boxes. On the lower-right corner of the screen, image placeholder is provided. A brief introduction is placed at the top followed by five text boxes at the center of the screen. This template is good to represent the bulleted content in a graphical form. [![as3-text-and-graphic-089](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-089.png "AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-089 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) 3\. Text and graphic template A simple yet attractive template with cutout person on left side of the screen and text on the right side. This template provides classic design to present three icons or thumbnails on the top of the screen. A textbox placeholder is provided below the icons to place the content. This template is use to present course objectives, guidelines, key points or summary. [![as3-text-and-graphic-090](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-090-2.png "AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-090 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) 4\. Text and graphic template An attractive animated template with collage of images on the left side of the screen and text placeholder on the right. In the content area, on the top, you can add a brief introduction or informative content. Next to the introductory section, Key points or objectives can be presented in bulleted form. At the bottom, a text box is provided to present summary or moral of the content. [![as3-text-and-graphic-091](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-091-1.png "AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-091 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) 5\. Text and graphic template An aesthetically designed animated template to showcase steps or processes in cyclic form. This template represents three different stages or steps. On the left side of the screen, the content for relevant steps is listed. On the top, you can add brief introduction of the concept to make it more informative. [![as3-text-and-graphic-092](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-092.png "AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-092 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) #### Compatibility – Features: These templates are compatible with SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, LMS, Moodle, AICC, HTML5 and Articulate Mobile Player (AMP), they can be accessed across all devices such as desktop, laptop, IOS devices and mobile devices providing ease of accessibility – anywhere, anytime. #### Customize content, options and graphic: These templates are designed in Articulate Storyline and it is completely customizable such as fonts, sizes, colors, spacing, and images etc… with just a few clicks. No additional coding is required! You will have complete control over all elements and appearance of the templates. We have hundreds of great templates. Feel free to check out other [Articulate Storyline](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-free-tutorials/) templates in our library! **[Create a Free Account and get access to unlimited templates.](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/)** **Our Services:** [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/), [eLearning Solutions Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Powerpoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Best Practices and Tips to Convert Flash Courses to HTML5](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/best-practices-to-make-adobe-flash-courses-run-through-latest-browsers/) **Published:** June 9, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![converting flash into html5-best practices to make adobe flash courses run through latest browsers](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Best-practices-to-make-Adobe-Flash-courses-run-through-latest-browsers.jpg "Converting Flash into HTML5-Best practices to make Adobe Flash courses run through latest browsers | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Adobe declared that it would discontinue its support to Flash player from Dec, 2020. In connection to this, no prominent browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox and Safari would support Adobe Flash player. In fact, much earlier to this, content developers have almost stopped using Flash for two primary reasons: the browsers were not fully compatible with the Flash courses; and the [eLearning content developers](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/ "eLearning content developers") wanted to run their training courses in multi devices – especially in smart phones. If a Flash course is converted into HTML5, it enables the course to play device-independent so that learning can happen anytime and anywhere. Moreover, compared to Flash, HTML5 based authoring tools are ideal for localizing the content, which involves [translation of the elearning course](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/best-practices-for-cost-effective-translation-and-localization-of-elearning-courses/ "Best Practices for Cost Effective Translation and Localization of eLearning Courses") into multiple languages. But, a new challenge emerged, as the legacy content which was earlier made in Flash, needs to be played in the browsers. HTML5 was identified as the best alternative, which is a potential web technology to enable the Flash courses to run on the new browsers. To play the Flash courses on browsers using HTML5, there is no need to install any additional plugins. As a result, most content developers started converting Flash into HTML5 courses. To convert Flash to HTML5, there are certain practices we need to follow. As part of [Flash to HTML5 conversion services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/ "Flash to HTML5 conversion services"), we need to understand these aspects. Let us look at them in detail. 1. 1. ### List out the Flash content assets which are to be converted into HTML5. You can use an Excel worksheet of ‘Flash Asset Details’ to list out all the Flash assets. As you may have number of Flash courses that need to be converted into HTML5, this sheet gives a clarity about your task. The asset details can be displayed by separating them with multiple columns such as: - liasset number; - asset title; - asset type such as video, animation, storyboard; - asset location; - availability of source files; - mode of conversion; and - additional notes, if any. 2. ### Analyze the Flash content assets. After mapping all the Flash legacy content assets and identifying them, it’s now time to evaluate the assets. By analyzing the legacy content assets, you can understand the feasibility level of conversion. Your objective here is to identify the type of conversion that is needed. This analysis will also help you understand the scope of work and the required effort for conversion. You might observe that some assets may need simple and straight forward conversion while some assets may need extra revising effort and some assets may no longer be used as the content could be outdated. 3. ### Categorize the conversion tasks. The “Flash Asset Details” sheet helps you end up with another ‘Flash conversion tasks’ document, where you can categorize the complete conversion status of the sorted-out Flash assets, such as: - Asset A – To Remove - Asset B – To Screen record - Asset C – To Recreate - Asset D – To just update - Asset E – To Redesign - Asset F – To Republish 4. ### Determine the conversion plan. In fact, it all depends on the number of Flash assets to be converted into HTML5. If they are just a few of them, you can handle them easily. But, if the list is considerably long, you need a detailed plan for conversion. Begin the plan with identifying the priority of conversion based on the conversion requirements. For example, if some assets just need only the ‘republishing’ task, you can wrap them up without any delay, and you can prioritize certain assets based on higher priority from the clients. This activity of determining the conversion plan helps you prepare a schedule with the expected man hours for each task of conversion. At this level, you can also determine what tasks you can handle in-house and what tasks need to be outsourced to a vendor. 5. ### The Flash to HTML5 conversion strategy. We have already discussed how the assets can be categorized in terms of conversion, such as which assets to be removed, recorded, recreated, redesigned, etc. We will learn more about it now. - If the source files of the Flash courses are not available, then you can screen-record the Flash course and save the videos files in MP4 format which is HTML5 compatible. If the Flash course does not have many interactive elements ‘or’ the course is teaching basic and self-explanatory concepts, this method best serves the purpose. Run the course slide by slide or play the video on your computer, and use a screen capturing tool (Ex: Camtasia) to screen-record the content. - If the Flash course needs only minor changes including a small amount of additional content and interactive slides and quizzes, then you can re-build the course instead of redesigning it fully. In fact, this approach requires less effort compared to redesigning as there won’t be any involvement of subject matter experts (SMEs) and instructional designers (IDs). A graphic designer can work on it to replicate the [Flash content in HTML5](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/tips-to-migrate-flash-content-to-html5/ "Flash content in HTML5") format with the aid of a rapid authoring tool, which supports HTML5 and SCORM. - The other option – which is revamping of the whole content – is redesigning, which involves all the developing activities of an eLearning module such as instructional design, content design, adding interactives etc. This approach is taken when the content is outdated, but will have its relevance if presented in an updated way. In this approach, as you create the content from scratch, you need resources from multiple expertise such as SMEs, IDs, graphic designers etc. 6. ### Choose an appropriate rapid authoring tool. Many popular [e Learning authoring tools](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/top-authoring-tools-to-convert-flash-to-html5-courses/ "Top Authoring Tools to Convert Adobe Flash courses to HTML5") are available in the market for Flash to HTML5 conversion. Some of the prominent tools include: Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline 360 and Lectora Inspire. You can choose the authoring tool according to your requirement. If the existing Flash course has a lot of simulations and animation, you can go for Adobe Captivate. Articulate Storyline is known for its ease of use and can make elearning course development process very simple. Its royalty-free images, characters and icons can also be used for different scenarios and case studies. In case, you think of localization of the course, you can opt for Lectora Inspire. Lectora’s interface allows the user to switch from one language to the other easily. ### **Case Study:** Conversion of Legacy Flash courses to HTML5 for an Australian based company **About Our Client:** Our client is the world’s largest provider of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems to the mining, quarrying, oil and gas and construction markets. They also deal with the supply of sodium cyanide for gold extraction, and are a specialist providers of ground support services in mining and tunnelling. **Requirements:** Our client required the conversion of legacy [Adobe Flash courses to HTML5](https://elearning.adobe.com/2019/10/easy-steps-transform-flash-based-courses-html5/ "Easy Steps to Transform Your Flash-based Courses to HTML5") in 5 different languages for participants and facilitators. The training program need to be accessed by their employees on their mobile devices such as laptops, smartphones (Android and iPhone), and iPads. The client requested thorough testing to ensure that the course was seamlessly accessible on multiple devices. **Challenges:** The legacy courses consisted of SWF animations which were very complicated to be replicated in Adobe Captivate. **Our Solutions:** We proposed conversion of the legacy flash course to HTML5 using the authoring tool, [Adobe Captivate](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/tips-to-convert-flash-courses-to-html5-adobe-captivate-2019/ "Adobe Captivate 2019 – Tips to Convert Flash Courses to HTML5"). As it is not possible to develop SWF reminiscent animations using Adobe Captivate, we have decided to record those animations using the tool ‘Camtasia’ and publish them as a MP4 video, which was later integrated into Adobe Captivate. **Project Delivery:** The project took 4 weeks to deliver 11 courses with a team of 3 developers, 1 QA and a project manager. **Our Services:** [Rapid eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [Translation and Localization](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [Flash to HTML5 Migration](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Articulate Storyline - Calculate Course Player Resolution](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-calculate-course-resolution-based-on-features-selected-player-size/) **Published:** July 19, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![articulate storyline 360 – calculate course resolution based on features selected – player size](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Articulate-Storyline-360-%E2%80%93-Calculate-Course-Resolution-Based-On-Features-Selected-%E2%80%93-Player-Size.png "Articulate Storyline 360 – Calculate Course Resolution Based On Features Selected – Player Size | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") In this blog we will look at how to calculate the course resolution or the player size based on the features that we include in the course player. There are following elements in a standard course player in Articulate Storyline 360: - Player frame, - Title, - Top bar tabs, - Seekbar and - Navigation buttons Each of these elements occupies certain pixels in the published output. Let’s look at each of them: **Player frame****Width****Height**#### Player frame (with or without player features) +20 pixels+20 pixels#### Title +23 pixels#### Top bar tabs +24 pixels#### Navigation buttons (play/pause button, seekbar) volume controller, closed captioning button +51 pixels#### Sidebar +240 pixels#### Total 260 pixels118 pixelsThe player adds up to 260 pixels to the width and up to 118 pixels to the height. Example: Choose slide size in the default mode settings as 720 X 540. For example, if you incorporate player frame, navigation buttons and sidebar to your course then the overall dimension would be 980 × 611. You can see the table below for breakdown. **Player frame****Width****Height**#### Slide size 720 pixels540 pixels#### Player frame +20 pixels+20 pixels#### Navigation buttons (play/pause button, seekbar) volume controller, closed captioning button +51 pixels#### Sidebar +240 pixels#### Overall Published slide size 980 pixels611 pixelsThat’s how you can calculate the course resolution before you begin the **[e learning courseware development](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/)**. **Our Services:** [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/), [eLearning Solutions Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Powerpoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Articulate Rise Feature: Turn OFF pagination, navigation](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-rise-feature-review-turn-off-pagination-previous-and-next-buttons/) **Published:** July 5, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![how to enable_disable pagination, next and previous button in articulate rise](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/How-to-enable_disable-pagination-next-and-previous-button-in-Articulate-Rise.png "How to enable_disable pagination, next and previous button in Articulate Rise | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Articulate Rise has come up with a new feature in which you can easily turn Off/ On previous/next buttons and also hide lesson numbers. Let’s look at the steps: **Our Services:** [eLearning Solutions Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Rapid Development Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [Custom eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Articulate 360 Rise: Mobile Learning Apps For M-Learning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-360-rise-mobile-learning-apps-for-micro-learning/) **Published:** December 2, 2016 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Excerpt:** Articulate 360 - Rise is an online authoring tool to create responsive eLearning courses. It also provides flexibility to create mobile learning apps supporting micro-learning strategy. Elearning authoring tools supports HTML5 output. In this blog, I will explain the steps to Convert Articulate Rise eLearning Output into an Android App. **Content:** ![convert articulate rise elearning courses to android apps](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Articulate-Rise_Android-App-1.png "Articulate Rise_Android App | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") *Rise is one of the best online authoring tools to create responsive eLearning courses and provides flexibility to convert them into [mobile learning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/mobile-learning/) apps as part of micro-learning strategy.* ## Why an App for eLearning? Smartphones and their apps have become an integral part of our lives. In this smartphone era, mobile learning or mLearning is now a hot trend in the eLearning industry as it supports learning anywhere and anytime. Most of the organizations have already started implementing “Bring Your Own Device” or “BYOD” policy as part of corporate learning. A mobile learning app is designed especially for bite-sized learning / micro-learning; whenever a learner needs just-in-time information. These mobile learning apps enable learner to access the content without any internet connection. Mobile Learning is the future of eLearning. So, it is the right time to convert your eLearning courses into mobile learning smartphone apps. ## Where to build an eLearning course that can be converted into an App? Well, any authoring tool that gives out a HTML5 output will work. The good news – Almost every eLearning authoring tool available in the market supports HTML5 output. For example: - Lectora Inspire - Adobe Captivate - Articulate Storyline - Adapt - Elucidat - Articulate 360 Rise\* ## Why did I pick Articulate Rise? Articulate Rise, the most awaited online authoring tool, launched by [Articulate](http://www.articulate.com/) recently. It provides flexibility to create fully responsive eLearning courses with HTML5 output that works and looks great on all devices – multi-device learning. For more information on Articulate Rise, you can refer to our blog that talks exclusively about Rise and its features. Our Blog – [What is Articulate 360 – Rise?](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-360-rise-features-review/) **Things I Love About Rise:** - Fully responsive and mobile friendly - No installation required - Easy export options - Beautiful design - Multi-device support - No programming knowledge required ## How to Convert Articulate Rise eLearning Output into an Android App? It’s simple. Follow these steps. Articulate Rise makes your job easy while creating responsive eLearning mobile apps. Hope you find this blog useful. Please do share it on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. **Our Services:** [eLearning Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Custom eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Solid Waste Management eLearning Course: Swachh Bharath](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/case-study-solid-waste-management-elearning-course-by-ghmc-swachh-hyderabad-mission/) **Published:** September 4, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![solid waste management elearning course on behalf of swachh hyderabad](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Swachh-Hyderabad-Mission-By-GHMC-copy-1.jpg "Solid Waste Management eLearning Course on Behalf of Swachh Hyderabad | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Abstract:** This case study mainly focuses on a successful ongoing e-course social awareness campaign of Solid Waste Management conducted by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) launched on August 1st, 2018 with the collaboration of Swift eLearning Services to make Hyderabad a garbage-less city. This provoked the idea of Swachh Hyderabad Mission on proper waste management disposal from the household level. **Our Approach:** As an initial step, we approached GHMC on developing a course on proper waste management to bring accountability among the Hyderabadi’s on cleanliness. Our previous course “[Women Safety SHE Teams Awareness](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/launch-of-awareness-elearning-program-by-she-teams-hyderabad-city-police/)” was the base for us to reach them. **Challenge:** It is always a great challenge to bring any change in the society as it depends on thinking of every individual. Since this is the generation of eLearning, almost every individual using smartphone to meet their learning needs. Based on this point, we proposed our plan on solid waste management to GHMC and continued further in the development process. **Response:** Huge applause and positive response for the course from the date it had been released. It has crossed more than 3000 registrations in the short span and it will be increasing in the future too. ![chart](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/chart.png "chart | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Offer from GHMC:** GHMC has made an offer “Earn while you Learn”. On successful completion of this course, ten lucky winners will be selected randomly by GHMC and be awarded each of Rs. 10,000 every month. **Result:** People who are registered and completed the course on Solid Waste Management has recognized the importance of proper waste disposal and adapted the responsibility of making the city a better place. Some people certified from the GHMC has shared their result in Twitter and Facebook to show their responsibility towards a clean city. An e-course on solid waste management by GHMC ignited the accountability of cleanliness from the household level. Emphasized the importance of segregating the waste, recycling and re-using which is otherwise disposed to the landfill. **Course Access:** Click the below button to get registered in the online course on Solid Waste Management: **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Solutions Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Rapid Development Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) **Categories:** eLearning Courses --- ### [Know about Elucidat Tool and Its Features for eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elucidat-authoring-tool-features-elearning-development/) **Published:** April 9, 2026 **Author:** Kartheek **Categories:** Uncategorized --- ### [How to Remove the Hotspot Icon in Storyline 360 Quiz Review Using JavaScript](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/using-javascript-remove-hotspot-icon-storyline-360-quiz-review/) **Published:** March 27, 2026 **Author:** Kartheek **Content:** **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Authoring Tools, Custom eLearning Development --- ### [How to Add Smooth Background Music in Storyline 360 Using JavaScript](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-add-smooth-background-music-storyline-360-javascript/) **Published:** April 3, 2026 **Author:** Kartheek **Content:** **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Authoring Tools, Custom eLearning Development --- ### [How to improve eLearning Readability Using a Blurred Backgrounds Effect](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-blurred-backgrounds-improve-elearning-readability-546/) **Published:** April 2, 2026 **Author:** Kartheek **Categories:** Articulate Challenge --- ### [Adobe Captivate: HTML5 responsive Smart mLearning solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/adobe-captivate-2017-review-whats-new-and-enhanced-for-responsive-mobile-learning/) **Published:** April 17, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ![new adobe captivate 2017 review](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Whats-New-in-Captivate-2017-Review.jpg "New Adobe Captivate 2017 Review | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Adobe Captivate 2017 is released and I am excited to see what this new version has to offer to the eLearning world. With this new version, Adobe has opened the doors for smart and advanced eLearning authoring focusing on mobile learning courses & responsive eLearning design. This eLearning authoring tool lets eLearning Developer create responsive HTML5-based eLearning content without any programming knowledge. Adobe Captivate 2017, the updated version of Adobe Captivate 9.0.1, can be a game changer as it comes with capabilities to: - Reduce eLearning development time with the innovative new Fluid Boxes - Transform legacy Adobe Captivate eLearning (desktop) courses into fully responsive eLearning content - Deliver engaging, interactive, multi-device eLearning content with no hassles Adobe Captivate 2017 is now power-packed with lots of exciting new features, enhancements and functionalities like never before. As part of Adobe Captivate 2017 review, we will have a look at the new features and improvements of Adobe Captivate 2017 Release. #### New Features of Adobe Captivate 2017 It includes: - Adobe Typekit Integration - Fluid Boxes - Transform legacy desktop-only courses into fully responsive modules - Device-specific previews - Responsive sliders - Responsive text support - Customizable closed captions - Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) support #### Enhanced Features of Adobe Captivate 2017 It includes: - Multiscreen responsive eLearning authoring - Responsive themes - Responsive Motion Effects without programming - Shared Advanced Actions *I will be covering the enhancements in the next blog. But for now, let’s have a closer look at my favorite brand-new features of Adobe Captivate 2017.* #### Fluid Boxes for True Responsive eLearning: Creating responsive eLearning courses has never been so easy. With the introduction of Fluid Boxes, you don’t have to worry about the break points to see how your content looks on various devices. The Fluid Boxes are containers that hold the objects (text and graphics) enabling you use the white space more intelligently. These Fluid Boxes logically resize or align the objects without the developer’s intervention to adjust breakpoints manually. This new feature saves a lot of time and efforts in eLearning development while creating true responsive eLearning experience. #### Adobe Typekit Integration: With the integration of Adobe Captivate with Typekit fonts, you don’t have to limit yourself to the web-safe fonts in your eLearning projects for HTML5 and responsive eLearning courses. This integration will help you access the beautiful fonts from the Typekit font library from the cloud. It provides an optimal and consistent viewing experience across any device ensuring your on-screen text always looks like the way it should be. #### Convert legacy courses desktop-only into fully responsive eLearning: Converting previously created legacy non-responsive Captivate eLearning course to fully responsive eLearning course is now a matter of clicks. Adobe Captivate 2017 comes with the ability to save existing Adobe Captivate eLearning courses as responsive mobile learning courses. Captivate applies the Fluid Boxes to intelligently rearrange and group the objects logically. #### Device-Specific Previews and Responsive Slider: Eliminate the guess work. Now you can use Device-specific previews along with the Responsive slider to see how your eLearning content looks on various devices before the final publish. Select the specific device from the preset device menu to see the output. You can also drag the responsive slider at the top to see how the eLearning content aligns for varied screen sizes right away in the authoring environment. You can even make a custom size and add it to the list of Device-specific preview. #### Conclusion: To conclude, Adobe Captivate 2017 simplifies and speeds up the responsive eLearning aka mobile learning to the next level. The new features and enhancements are worth the upgrade if you are looking for fully responsive eLearning courses aka mobile learning. So Adobe Captivate 2017 authoring tool is not only intelligent by design but also efficient by nature. I will be covering a few more enhanced features of Captivate 2017 in the upcoming blog. Stay tuned to learn more! **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Enhancements: Adobe Captivate 2017 Vs. Captivate 9 Review](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/adobe-captivate-2017-review-what-is-improved/) **Published:** April 25, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** [![adobe captivate 2017 features and enhancements](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Adobe-Captivate-2017-Features-and-Enhancements.jpg "Adobe Captivate 2017 Features and Enhancements | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/adobe-captivate-2017-review-what-is-improved/) Adobe’s new update for its most popular eLearning authoring tool, Captivate 2017 is released now! It is loaded with tons of new exciting features and enhancements! Be it custom eLearning content development, rapid elearning, mobile learning, simulation-based eLearning or microlearning, Adobe Captivate has been the choice of eLearning developers and eLearning providers. This update brings the best of the features which help you reimagine the way you develop HTML5-based interactive eLearning. This means more flexibility in creating fully responsive multi-device eLearning and mLearning content. In our last blog, we have covered the *[new features of Adobe Captivate 2017](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/adobe-captivate-2017-review-whats-new-and-enhanced-for-responsive-mobile-learning/).* So for now, we will take a look at the improved features or enhancements to understand what makes it better than Adobe Captivate 9. ### Multi-Device Responsive eLearning Authoring – Enhancement: With Adobe Captivate 2017, creating multi-device eLearning content has never been so easy. Your eLearning content adapts itself to every mobile device without developing the same slide for multiple times for different views. Now you can use Device-Specific previews to see how your eLearning content looks on any device. One publish for all devices. You’d love this enhancement as it reduces redundancy in development saving you a huge amount of time. ### **Responsive Themes –** Enhancement: The responsive themes are now loaded with Fluid boxes that enable you to render fully responsive content for multiple devices. You can customize themes for an enhanced look and feel with blended backgrounds, styles, fonts, and layouts. You can also save them for future. ### **Responsive Motion Effects Without Programming –** Enhancement: Take learner engagement to the next level. Create motion effects using fluid object transitions even for responsive elearning projects without any code. Define motion paths and control how objects move. ### Shared Advanced Actions – Enhancement: Applying Shared Advanced Actions within the project is much easier now with the introduction of Conditional tab in the Advanced Actions dialog box. You can now convert standard to conditional action and vice versa eliminating the need to copy and paste the shared action. It saves your time and efforts. ### Conclusion: The enhancements in 2017 edition of Adobe Captivate enable you to create advanced multi-device learning with improved flexibility. 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They wanted to roll out simulation-based eLearning courses to train their global staff on using the newly introduced Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. ### **Challenge** They wanted a [rapid eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) solution – software application training that provides in-depth training on how to use the software in less than 5 weeks. Additionally, they want it to be available on mobile devices (multi-device learning) as a quick reference for employees while working real time. ### **Solution** **Instructional Strategy:** After analyzing the learning needs, to provide hands-on practice, our instructional designers adopted scenario-based learning with ‘Watch, ‘Try’ and ‘Do’ simulation approach. As part of scenario, we introduced two characters – Intern and senior employee. The senior employee would teach the intern on how to use the application which included: - Watch (Show Me Simulation) – To familiarize learners with application interface and navigation while enabling them to view essential steps in order to complete a logical process. - Try (Try Me Simulation) – To demonstrate learners on how to complete tasks in a simulation-based environment. It provided ample opportunities to practice the application while rectifying their mistakes. - Do (Test Me Simulation) – Here the learners are tested on real-time work scenarios to check their knowledge and comprehension on what they’ve learned. **Authoring Tool:**Choosing the appropriate eLearning authoring tool made the difference. We knew that the Adobe Captivate 9 would be the best tool for simulation-based eLearning courses. With its inbuilt recording functionality to capture simulations, it made our job easy to create, customize and deliver the eLearning modules on time. ### **Conclusion** Swift delivered high quality simulation-based online training content compatible with mobile devices on time and on budget. The training was well received by the global teams and proved to be efficient and effective. The immediate benefits included: - *Learning on the go – anywhere, anytime* - *Confident employees with up-to-date product knowledge* - *Improved work efficiency* Contact Swift to discuss how we can maximize the impact of simulation-based application training that could benefit your business. Before you leave, we would like you to take a look at our sample simulation-based application training course with Watch-Try-Do approach using Captivate 9. ### **Frequently Asked Questions** **Q1. Looking for online training tailored specifically to your company’s goals?** Custom eLearning is online training content uniquely crafted to reflect your company’s learning goals. Our custom eLearning designs combine subject matter expertise with instructional design to create highly engaging digital experiences. **Q2. Is your current training meeting both compliance and development needs?** eLearning solutions are comprehensive digital learning systems aimed at specific business or compliance goals. Our eLearning solutions are built for scalability and engagement—empowering teams with knowledge, compliance, and professional development. **Q3. Need help transforming your training content into engaging digital courses?** Course development is the instructional and visual creation of structured digital learning content. Our course development team brings your content to life using graphics, interactions, and assessments to ensure learner success. **Q4. Do you want to upgrade your digital training with media-rich, learner-friendly content using Articulate Storyline?** Articulate Storyline is a versatile tool used to create multimedia-rich, interactive online training. Our Articulate Storyline development ensures compatibility, engagement, and measurable results across various industries. **Q5. Looking for eLearning services that cover everything from course design to LMS setup?** eLearning services are offerings that help organizations build, implement, and manage online training. Our eLearning services include concept development, voice-over recording, animations, and LMS setup tailored to your needs. 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JavaScript in Storyline 360 gives you control to manipulate and use the information coming from LMS and being sent to LMS. In this blog, we will discuss the steps on how to send learner score to LMS Using JavaScript. **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical, Custom eLearning Development, Custom eLearning Solutions, eLearning --- ### [How to Remove Play Button at the Beginning of the Course in Browser View - Articulate Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/remove-play-button-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** June 15, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical, Custom eLearning Development, Custom eLearning Solutions --- ### [Role of eLearning in Modern Education](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/role-of-elearning-in-modern-education/) **Published:** July 10, 2023 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** Custom eLearning Development, Custom eLearning Solutions, eLearning, eLearning Courses --- ### [How to Make a Radial Gradient Background in Adobe 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Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools, Custom eLearning Development, Custom eLearning Solutions, eLearning Courses, Instructional Design, Software **Tags:** accessibility in eLearning, adaptive learning, Adobe Captivate 2025, AI in eLearning, authoring tools, blended learning, cloud-based learning, content creation, course design, digital learning, education technology, eLearning, eLearning Development, gamification, HTML5 learning, Instructional Design, interactive content, Interactive Learning, learning technology, learning tools, LMS Integration, microlearning, mobile learning, Multimedia Learning, Online Training, Rapid eLearning, responsive design, SCORM, software updates, Training Development, Training Software, User Experience, virtual learning, xAPI --- ### [How to Send a Copy or Collaborate on a Course in Articulate Rise 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-send-a-copy-or-collaborate-on-a-course-in-articulate-rise-360/) **Published:** May 30, 2025 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** Authoring Tools, Custom eLearning Development, Custom eLearning Solutions, eLearning Courses, Instructional Design, Software --- ### [How to Use Storyline 360 Enhanced Color Selector for Custom eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-use-storyline-360-enhanced-color-selector-for-custom-elearning/) **Published:** May 28, 2025 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** Authoring Tools, Custom eLearning Development, Custom eLearning Solutions, eLearning Courses, Instructional Design, Software **Tags:** Articulate Storyline, Color Customization, Corporate Training, Course Development, Custom elearning, digital learning, eLearning Authoring Tools, Elearning Best Practices, eLearning Development, eLearning Tips, eLearning Tools, Enhanced Color Selector, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Interactive Learning, Learning Management System, LMS, Multimedia Learning, Online Training, Storyline 360, 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360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-use-snapshots-to-recover-deleted-lessons-in-rise-360/) **Published:** April 23, 2025 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical, Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Authoring Tools, Custom eLearning Development, Custom eLearning Solutions **Tags:** Articulate Support, Articulate Tips and Tricks, Content Backup, Course Restoration, Course Versioning, Deleted Content Recovery, digital learning, eLearning Development, eLearning Tools, Learning Management, Learning Solutions, Online Course Design, Rapid eLearning, Rise 360 Features, Rise 360 Snapshots, Training Development --- ### [Articulate 360 Localization: Create, Translate, and Manage Training with Ease](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-360-localization-create-translate-and-manage-training-with-ease/) **Published:** April 17, 2025 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical, Authoring 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Workplace Conflict Training via Custom eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/resolve-workplace-issues-with-custom-elearning/) **Published:** February 3, 2025 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Articulate Challenge --- ### [Print Rated Response in PDF Using JavaScript in Articulate Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-print-rated-response-in-pdf-format/) **Published:** November 5, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![articulate storyline 360: print rated response in pdf format](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Articulate-Storyline-360-Print-Rated-Response-in-PDF-Format-5.jpg "Articulate Storyline 360: Print Rated Response in PDF Format | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") The application of JavaScript in Storyline 360 is essential because of its adaptable nature. This flexible option in Storyline 360 has opened the doors for new thoughts to develop [custom elearning ](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/)interactions. We developed a custom interaction where a user can give rating out of 5 and can write their opinion in a text entry field for the given statement. Finally, they can take a print out of the rated response and the entered text in a PDF file. #### Let’s see the steps to print your Rated Response in PDF: **Step 1:** First, add questions and text entry boxes to your project. Then, add layers with respect to the questions and text entry boxes. **Note:** We have added five sample questions, therefore we have created 10 layers both for questions and text entry boxes. ![p1](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/p1.png "p1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 2:** Give the Action trigger as **Execute JavaScript**. Then add the following JavaScript and assign it when **Timeline Starts**. **Note:** Maximum character length of the text entry box is 200. ![p2](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/p2.png "p2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 3:** Create **Variables** for each question and write the question in their **Default value**. ![p3](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/p3.png "p3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 4:** Then write the **Variable name** in between percentage symbol as shown below. ![p4](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/p4.png "p4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 5:** Also create **True or False variables** for each question. ![p5](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/p5.png "p5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 6:** Assign **layers** for each rating number and add the following **triggers** ![p6](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/p6.png "p6 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 7:** Add the below **triggers** with **JavaScript** on **Submit** button in **question1 layer (text entry)**. `surveyController.setResponse(GetPlayer().GetVar('Sur_currQues'),'Sur1_res1');` In the above JavaScript you need to change the variable name according to the question layer (text entry box). Example – For question2 layer: `surveyController.setResponse(GetPlayer().GetVar('Sur_currQues'),'Sur1_res2');` ![p7](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/p7.png "p7 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 8:** Now, to get your rated response in PDF you need to add **JavaScript** on 1st Question (**Base layer**) as shown here. `surveyController.setQuestionText('Q1','Sur1_q1');surveyController.setRating('Q1',1);` In the above JavaScript you need to change the variable name according to the question layer (questions). **Example:** For 2nd Question `surveyController.setQuestionText('Q2','Sur1_q2');surveyController.setRating('Q2',1);` ![p8](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/p8.png "p8 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 9:** After that create **Print** layer and add the following **JavaScript** to print your rated responses in PDF. ![p9](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/p9.png "p9 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 10:** An HTML page has been created and available for download at the end of this blog where your result will be displayed. ![p10](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/p10-e1551420719196.png "p10 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 11:** Place it in your local drive and create a **Web Object** on **the base layer** and give the location of the HTML page in web object. ![p11](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/p11.png "p11 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 12:** Finally, Publish and view the output. ![p12](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/p12.png "p12 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Note:** This file does not work in Preview mode. Publish the file to check the functionality. This customized rating response interactivity is useful when your [elearning course](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) is being rated and reviewed by your learners. You can pose questions to your learners about the course and can get feedback where it helps you in refining your course. Our Services: [Rapid eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [Custom eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical --- ### [Custom eLearning Development: Random numbers in Articulate Storyline 3](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/random-numbers-in-articulate-storyline-3/) **Published:** January 19, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** Articulate Storyline 3 is one of the highly recommended authoring tool in e-learning industry. Using this tool we can create [custom eLearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), engaging and interactive multi-device e-learning solutions. The flexibility to use JavaScript in Articulate Storyline 3 opens new door to customize things beyond the limits. We came across a customization requirement from our client in which every time the user visits a slide, a random image need to be displayed. To meet this requirement, we used JavaScript and here is the description of the code. Here, we have assigned code to a button for randomizing numbers. You can add this code to timeline or layer depending on your requirement. Finally, publish the file to view the output. **Note:** This code does not work in preview mode. This method will be useful for an earlier versions Articulate Storyline 2 or 3. By default, the random variable is available in Articulate Storyline 360. **Our Services:** [Rapid eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [Custom eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical --- ### [Articulate Storyline Development: Introduction Screen eLearning Templates](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-introduction-screens-to-engage-learners/) **Published:** June 13, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![articulate-storyline-intro-screens](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Articulate-Storyline-intro-screens.png "Articulate-Storyline-intro-screens | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 60 seconds to catch the attention of the learner. The introduction screen is plays a vital role in any eLearning course. It may not affect the course performance, but it sets a tone for the learners’ enegement. #### Introduction slide 01 This introduction e-template is a bit different from the other templates. Here the screen is divided into a two-thirds part on the right and one-third part on the left with a curved line. The left-hand side consists of the logo placeholder, followed by the title placeholder, and lastly the tab button marked with “click here to begin the course.” The right-hand part of the interface is allotted to images, but unlike other templates, this template allows for seven different pictures of varying sizes, making the right-hand side of the interface attractive. The vibrancy of colours seen in the seven pictures in contrast to the austere-looking left-hand side consisting of the placeholders makes the template very appealing. The collage of seven pictures relating to the course will impart a rich feel to the template. The e-learners can straightway commence the course by clicking on the tab button. As with many templates, this template is designed on Articulate Storyline 2 makes it computer and iPad compatible making it even more accessible to e-learners. ![template-code_as2-introduction-001-1](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Template-Code_AS2-INTRODUCTION-001-1.png "Template-Code_AS2-INTRODUCTION-001-1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") #### Introduction Slide 02 This introduction e-template is yet another simplistically designed template. A curved space is niched out of the right-hand side of the interface. This space is kept for supporting images. The left-hand side of the template has a logo placeholder and a highlighted titleholder, and below it, there is a tab button marked “click here to begin.” Besides the picture there are bare minimum elements introduced in the template, keeping the design simple yet chaste. Once the e-learners click on the tab button, they can easily navigate to the main course. This template is designed to Articulate Storyline 2 making it computer and iPad compatible thereby enhancing the accessibility of the course material. ![template-code_as2-introduction-003-1](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Template-Code_AS2-INTRODUCTION-003-1.png "Template-Code_AS2-INTRODUCTION-003-1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") #### Introduction Slide 03 This interactive introduction e-template is also a picture based template, where the whole interface or screen is covered with a picture. On the right-hand side of the screen, there is the logo placeholder situated at the top right-hand corner of the screen. The course title with the welcome text comes next, which remains centrally positioned. There is also a text placeholder at the bottom part of the screen. Instead of a tab button, where there is a navigation button indicating the e-learners to move forward with the course. The template has a very basic styling pattern but is aesthetically designed. In fact, replacing the tab button with a sleek navigation button enhanced the appeal of the template. The template is based on Articulate Storyline 3 is compatible with computer, iPad and mobile. ![as2-introduction-004-1](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/AS2-INTRODUCTION-004-1.png "AS2-INTRODUCTION-004-1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") #### Introduction Slide 04 This interactive introduction e-template is basically a picture based template. There is a logo placeholder on the top left-hand corner of the interface. Following it is a text placeholder merged with the words “welcome to the course on” followed by the course title. This, in turn, is followed by a red tab button with the marking “click here to begin.” There is also a play bar at the bottom of the interface. The interface is covered entirely by a picture makes the interface appear very colourful as well as attractive. The simplicity of style coupled with the picture makes the template even more eye-catching. By clicking on the tab button, one can start on with the course. The template is designed on Articulate Storyline 3 makes the computer, iPad, as well as mobile compatible, thereby allowing e-learners to access the course anywhere anytime. ![introduction-template_05-1](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Introduction-Template_05-1.jpg "Introduction-Template_05-1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") #### Introduction Slide 05 This e-template again has a very basic design. The interface shows an image visible through a darkened semitransparent screen. On the screen, centrally located is title placeholder marked with a blue border. There is a text placeholder just beneath it with the one-liner to welcome the e-learners to the course. At the bottom of the interface, centrally located in the tab button with the word “click here.” The simplicity of design and the interplay of various shades of blue and grey make the appearance of the template very attractive. The colours blue and grey having a professional look about them and the bare minimum use of designs make the template appear very crisp and professional. This template is also compatible with devices like computers, iPad, and mobiles making it easily accessible to e-learners. ![as3-introduction-006-1](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/AS3-Introduction-006-1.png "AS3-Introduction-006-1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Looking to save time and effort in [e-learning course development](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com) or immediate deployment an e-Learning course? Use ready-made template collections, available for Course-Starters templates, Text and Graphic templates, Quiz templates, Video presentation templates and Interaction templates. **Our Services:** [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/), [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [eLearning Translation Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Benefits of using eLearning Templates for Rapid eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/benefits-of-using-elearning-templates-for-rapid-elearning-development/) **Published:** June 14, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** [**![benefits of using elearning templates for rapid elearning development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Benefits-of-using-eLearning-Templates-for-Rapid-eLearning-development.jpg "Benefits of using eLearning Templates for Rapid eLearning development | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")**](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) eLearning development is a time-consuming process. Numerous organizations rely on **eLearning templates** to expedite the online training process and cut costs. Therefore, using eLearning templates greatly improves your productivity and **enhances the overall quality** of your [eLearning courses](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/best-elearning-examples/) in lesser time. Also, eLearning templates allow to **create professional-looking**, visually appealing, and highly interactive courses to grab learner’s attention. Here are some of the notable benefits of using rapid eLearning templates for your online training course. ### **1. Speed Up Development Process** One of the significant benefit of using rapid eLearning templates is to **reduce development time**. ELearning templates allow organizations to produce courses in a small fraction of time without much development process. So, by using [eLearning Template](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNPk8GZHgVI), you don’t need to spend a lot of time and effort to develop assessments, interactivities, infographics, designs, etc. as everything is inbuilt. This **maximizes return on investment** and helps to achieve greater and better results. ### **2. eLearning Templates Increase Flexibility** [**Rapid eLearning**](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) **templates gives the flexibility** to choose from a diverse set of preconfigured interactions to keep up with the compliance and evolving learner needs. This also fulfils instructional requirements as well as client needs. Also, they allow quick updates and revisions to eLearning course designs **without time wastage**. ### **3. Increased Learner Engagement** Learner engagement is the **most important aspect** of **[corporate training](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/benefits-of-video-based-learning-in-corporate-training/)**. That’s because learning is an activity, not a passive process. The lack of engagement affects not only the effectiveness of your training program but also the knowledge retention and productivity of your learners. Therefore, learner engagement and participation is ideal to **enhance eLearning experiences**. Pre-defined [elearning templates provides](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) the developers a wide range of ideas for visuals and interactivities which can promote active learning for the learner. ### **4. Ensure Consistency** Uniformity or Consistency is a vital part of any [eLearning course](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/best-elearning-examples/) that helps learners to navigate within it. ELearning templates increase consistency regarding the look and feel of your eLearning course by providing **standardized pre-defined colours**, **fonts**, **sizes**, and **layout**, all of which result in a high-quality eLearning course. Also, customized templates **improve learners’ productivity** by ensuring consistent course quality without any compatibility issues. [![banner 5](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Banner_5-1.jpg "flash-to-html5-conversion | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) By the above-given points, it is clear that using ready-made or customizable eLearning templates greatly improves your productivity and enhances the overall quality of your eLearning courses. Without any doubt, eLearning templates are quite useful for all eLearning professionals, as they consist the quickest, the safest, and perhaps, the most effective resources to develop high-quality eLearning courses. ### **4. Apart from the above benefits, eLearning templates also help in** - Delivering a bug-free training - Reduce development costs - Ease of usage - Effective use of company resources [![custom elearning development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Banner_1_v1.jpg "Custom elearning development | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) **Our Services:** [Rapid eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [Custom eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [Learning Management System](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms), [Translation and Localization](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Seamless Play in Lectora 17 For a Better Elearning Experience](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/seamless-play-in-lectora-17/) **Published:** December 26, 2016 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** Trivantis is back again with its upgraded version, Lectora 17, the new eLearning authoring tool which is more focused on responsive eLearning design for mobile learning. In this blog, we will explore the new Seamless Play feature in Lectora 17 to find out how it can enhance user experience.. At the end of this blog, you can also view the demo sample that illustrates how Seamless Play publish option works in real time. As an eLearning developer, I look forward to seeing how Lectora 17 would accelerate eLearning development be it any format – HTML5 based responsive eLearning, video-based learning (Camtasia), custom eLearning, rapid eLearning, or mobile learning. **Content:** ![lectora 17 seamless play publish option](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/seamless-play-cover.gif "Lectora 17 Seamless Play Publish option | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") *Trivantis is back again with its upgraded version, Lectora 17, the new eLearning authoring tool which is more focused on responsive eLearning design for mobile learning. As an eLearning developer, I look forward to seeing how Lectora 17 would accelerate eLearning development be it any format – HTML5 based responsive eLearning, video-based learning (Camtasia), custom eLearning, rapid eLearning, or mobile learning.* Let’s explore the new Seamless Play feature in Lectora 17 to find out how it can enhance user experience.. At the end of this blog, you can also view the demo sample that illustrates how Seamless Play publish option works in real time. #### What is Seamless Play in Lectora? This feature facilitates smooth transitions between the pages or slides of eLearning courses for an immersive learning experience. In the earlier versions of Lectora, HTML5 eLearning course pages loaded with a screen wipe out effect while jumping from page to page. It is now solved in Lectora 17 with “Seamless Play” publish option. To activate Seamless Play, select “Seamless Play” option in publish settings Lectora 17 also provides the flexibility to enable or disable this option. For example, you’ve customized the course heavily and if this custom script conflicts with Seamless play option, you can always go ahead and turn it off. #### How Seamless Play Works Behind the Scenes? Title is loaded just once (when the course starts). Each page is then pushed into the title eliminating the need to reload the total page. This strategy is popularly known as Single Page Application (SPA), where only necessary components of a web page will be loaded while the common components remain the same. #### What are the Advantages of Seamless Play in Lectora Inspire 17? ##### Auto-Play Media on Mobile Devices In the previous versions of Lectora, the “auto-play” media on mobile devices was not supported because the mobile devices have a special restriction on playing audio or video. But now in Lectora 17, by taking the advantage of Seamless Play, HTML pages no more load each slide as an individual HTML page. This allows us to play any audio or video that was set to play when the slide starts on any mobile device. ##### Persisting Background Audio Earlier in Lectora, it wasn’t possible to play any audio such as background music throughout the course. This is because Lectora reloads every object including audio once the slide changes. But now in Lectora 17, we can easily add background music throughout the course continuously as Lectora 17 doesn’t reload any object that is placed in the title. It also enables you to add triggers to Play, Pause and Stop audios that are playing across eLearning course pages. ##### Improves Performance As Lectora doesn’t load the common objects placed in title, eLearning Courses will load much faster and seamlessly when changing slides. ##### Minimizes Mobile Data Usage Lectora’s Seamless Play option lets you create the courses that consume less mobile data. Instead of reloading every component on each page, it will just load the slide elements minimizing usage of mobile data. ##### Extremely Effective for Responsive eLearning Courses This Seamless Play publish option will be very effective in responsive eLearning courses and is very user-friendly and comfortable on mobile devices. #### Conclusion Seamless Play publish option in Lectora Inspire 17 can make a difference in eLearning development. If you are looking to create responsive eLearning courses or courses that need heavy customization, Lectora 17 can be recommended. We have created a demo in Lectora 17 for you to experience the difference between the courses with Seamless Play and without Seamless Play in real time. Do share your comments and feedback. **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [eLearning Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Trivantis’ CenarioVR: 360 Degree Virtual Walkthrough eLearning Courses](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/trivantis-cenariovr-360-degree-virtual-walkthrough-elearning-courses/) **Published:** September 26, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![cenariovr - develop immersive elearning courses](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Cenariovr-Develop-Immersive-Elearning-Courses.jpg "Cenariovr - Develop Immersive Elearning Courses | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Virtual Reality will be the next biggest thing in the arena of eLearning. Organizations are gearing up to catch the current trend to create innovative and immersive eLearning courses. Well, there are many [eLearning authoring tools](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) and software applications to develop 360-degree virtual tours. But our recent observations in creating virtual reality courses shown us the better results when it was developed in Trivantis’ CenarioVR online authoring tool. As in the need of a [virtual reality](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/ar-vr-technologies-in-online-training/) course, one of the clients from the Hospitality Industry approached us to develop a virtual tour of their newly constructed hotel. The key idea to develop such a course is to provide a 360-degree virtual tour of a hotel room, suite room, lounge, amenities that the hotel is providing, etc., to the tourists. With this, a tourist can be best benefitted by a virtual walkthrough of the hotel room without stepping out from his place. A visitor or a user can explore and engage in the digital environment which is nearer to real-life scenarios. One can produce 360-degree virtual tour courses with ease and speed using CenarioVR online authoring tool. This takes away the learner engagement to the next level. In this blog post, you shall see some of the steps that we are used in creating 360-degree virtual tour of the Hospitality industry. To get started, we have collected some equirectangular images of a hotel and imported in CenarioVR tool. ![trivantis’ cenariovr: 360 degree virtual walkthrough elearning courses](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1.png "Trivantis’ CenarioVR: 360 degree virtual Walkthrough eLearning Courses | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Then we have added interactions like navigating through the slides using arrow mark hotspots and providing additional information through alert hotspot. With these hotspots, you can add media to the slide like audio, video, image and create branching. As these are equirectangular images, you can look around for the hotspots that are presented on the screen. With these Hotspots, the additional information like dimensions of the room, amenities like AC, refrigerator, TV, etc., can be provided. ![trivantis’ cenariovr: 360 degree virtual walkthrough elearning courses](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2-e1542704296170.png "Trivantis’ CenarioVR: 360 degree virtual Walkthrough eLearning Courses | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Also, learner activity can be tracked by giving assessments in the course to personalize the learning experience. ![trivantis’ cenariovr: 360 degree virtual walkthrough elearning courses](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/3-2.png "Trivantis’ CenarioVR: 360 degree virtual Walkthrough eLearning Courses | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") To increase the effectiveness and results, CenarioVR is the most comprehensive eLearning online authoring tool that creates an immersive learning experience. Be it a mandatory training, industrial training or any corporate online training, a potential eLearning course would be developed with CenarioVR tool that ensures the Return on Investment (ROI). We are just a step away to provide you our [eLearning solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/). For any learning solutions on course-ware / Digital content development please contact us at ****. **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Solutions Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Rapid Development Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) **Categories:** eLearning Courses --- ### [Articulate Storyline 360 - Publish as video - Review](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-publish-as-video-review/) **Published:** February 16, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![cover-image](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Cover-Image.png "Cover-Image | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") In an eLearning course, the content is presented in chucks with page navigations and interactions. If you already have eLearning courses and you want to upload them to online course sites then it can be a challenge. There are many online course sites like Lynda, Skillshare, CreativeLive, Udemy, etc., that accepts video based content. To convert the eLearning content into video format you may need to go for screen capturing tools like Camtasia to convert it into video, which is time consuming task. Articulate Storyline 360 has introduced a feature in which you can publish your eLearning course as a single video. This feature is very helpful to create video based learning. While publishing one of our sample course as a video, we did comparison between the video output with LMS or Web based courses. In this blog, we will demonstrate how to publish an eLearning course as a single video in Articulate Storyline 360. ***NOTE:*** 1\. Some of the elements that doesn’t work in video output are: - Flash movies - Website videos - Web objects - Course player - Closed captions 2\. The maximum duration of a published video should be less than 120 minutes. 3\. While publishing as a video, publish it to the local hard drive instead of network or a USB. **Our Services:** [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/), [eLearning Solutions Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Powerpoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [One stop-shop for Retail Courses - Swift Elearning Services partners with Australian Retail College (ARC) to bring you the best of content in Retail Management](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/swift-elearning-partners-arc-retail-management-training/) **Published:** May 30, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![one-stop-shop-for-retail-training-courses_swift-elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/One-Stop-shop-for-Retail-Training-Courses_Swift-elearning.png "One-Stop-shop-for-Retail-Training-Courses_Swift-elearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Swift Elearning Services announces its association with Australian Retail College (ARC) to bring you the best of content in Retail Management. Australian Retail College (ARC) is a leading international Retail Training Organization. With 3 decades of experience, ARC leads the way in delivering effective learning programs. ARC is committed to developing industry–ready staff for retail frontline jobs and delivering talent development programs within retail corporates globally. The courses on retail management are hosted on our LMS platform **@SwiftHCM**. We have always believed in providing rightful content and powerful providers and no better than ARC would have fit the bill in Retail Management. Various subjects include - Preparing for Retail Management - Preparing for Work - Store Starter: On-boarding into Retail - Shopfloor Supervision in Action - Future Leaders Program *And much more to follow…* We welcome you on-board, Australian Retail College (ARC). Today, we are launching the first course on “Preparing for Retail Management”. This four-unit course developed by ARC, incorporates an innovative curriculum designed to prepare you for a Retail Management role. This course can equip you with the necessary skills and expertise to achieve success in one of the largest, evolving industries in the world. The course is offered in an online platform similar to an interactive textbook, featuring pre-recorded videos, quizzes and projects that give you the opportunity to gain new knowledge, learn new skills and demonstrate these through the completion of online assessment and skill evidence. Those who successfully complete this course will be able to incorporate their learning into their current workplace and be formally recognized with a **Certificate of Completion** endorsed by the **Australian Retail College**. To get started – [*https://benchstep.com/*](https://benchstep.com/) #### *Happy learning.* **Our Services:** [Rapid e-learning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Flash to HTML5 Migration Service](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** Uncategorized --- ### [Master Glassware Placement: Secrets to the Perfect Table Setting](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/master-glassware-placement-perfect-table-setting-elhchallenge-489/) **Published:** January 16, 2025 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** Articulate Challenge --- ### [Cyber Security Awareness Course: Learn with Interactive Markers](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-identify-phishing-emails-tips-free-cyber-security-awareness-course/) **Published:** December 10, 2024 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** eLearning Courses --- ### [Accessibility for E-learning: Section 508 and WCAG](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/accessibility-for-e-learning-section-508-and-wcag/) **Published:** September 12, 2019 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** Section 508 and the Web Content Accessibility standards (WCAG) for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Exploring Evolve: A Comprehensive Content-Authoring Tool for Custom eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/exploring-evolve-a-comprehensive-content-authoring-tool-for-custom-elearning/) **Published:** September 12, 2024 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools, Software --- ### [Reskilling and Upskilling with Online Training to Achieve Better Business ROI](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/reskilling-and-upskilling-with-online-training-to-achieve-better-business-roi/) **Published:** September 2, 2024 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Software --- ### [From Paralympics to E-Learning: How Inclusive Sports Inspire Digital Education](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/from-paralympics-to-e-learning-how-inclusive-sports-inspire-digital-education/) **Published:** September 9, 2024 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Software --- ### [Sales Enablement: Benefits of Custom eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/sales-enablement-benefits-of-custom-elearning/) **Published:** August 29, 2024 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Software --- ### [What Are Learning Paths and How They Benefit Employee Training](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/what-are-learning-paths-and-how-they-benefit-employee-training/) **Published:** July 30, 2024 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Software --- ### [How to Capture and Display Usernames with JavaScript in Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-capture-display-usernames-javascript-storyline-360/) **Published:** July 3, 2024 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical, Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Custom eLearning Development --- ### [Why Partner with an eLearning Development Company for Employee Training?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/enhance-employee-training-with-elearning-development-company/) **Published:** July 1, 2024 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** Custom eLearning Development, Custom eLearning Solutions --- ### [SCORM Vs. Tin Can API: Which is The Right Fit For Your Organization?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/scorm-vs-tin-can-api-which-is-the-right-fit-for-your-organization/) **Published:** April 10, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [How to Add Multiple Language CC in Articulate Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/multiple-language-cc-in-articulate-storyline/) **Published:** May 8, 2024 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** Custom eLearning Development, Custom eLearning Solutions --- ### [Using JavaScript to link button inside a storyline web objects for slide navigation](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/javascript-storyline-web-objects-for-slide-navigation/) **Published:** May 8, 2024 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical, Authoring Tools --- ### [How to Change Text Box Color using JavaScript in Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/change-text-box-color-with-javascript-storyline-360/) **Published:** May 17, 2024 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical, Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Custom eLearning Development --- ### [How to Use Audacity Tool to Enhance Sound in Storyline 360 Projects](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/audacity-tool-to-enhance-sound-in-storyline-360/) **Published:** May 18, 2024 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical, Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Custom eLearning Development --- ### [How to Add Countdown Timer for Questions Using JavaScript in Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/adding-countdown-timer-questions-javascript-storyline-360/) **Published:** June 18, 2024 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical, Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Custom eLearning Development --- ### [How to Customize Closed Caption Width in Storyline 360 with JavaScript](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-customize-closed-caption-width-in-storyline-360/) **Published:** June 11, 2024 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical, Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Custom eLearning Development --- ### [How to Set Character Limit Using JavaScript in Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-set-character-limit-using-javascript-in-storyline-360/) **Published:** June 12, 2024 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical, Articulate Storyline Tutorials, Custom eLearning Development --- ### [How to Convert Raster Images into Vector Images Using Adobe Illustrator](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-convert-raster-images-into-vector-images-using-adobe-illustrator/) **Published:** November 30, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Difference between Master Slides and Layouts - Tips on how to use them in Articulate Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-tips-and-training-difference-between-master-slides-and-layouts/) **Published:** August 17, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** [![storyline-360-master-slides-vs-layouts-comparison](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Articulate-Storyline-360-Tips-and-Training-.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Articulate-Storyline-360-Tips-and-Training-.png) In the realm of eLearning content development, Articulate Storyline 360 stands tall as a versatile and robust tool, empowering creators to craft engaging and interactive courses. Now, let’s dive into the specifics of Master Slides and Layouts and explore how they contribute to the art of eLearning content development. eLearning content development involves the strategic use of authoring tools like Storyline 360 to design courses that captivate learners and facilitate effective knowledge transfer. 1\. Using an analogy of a family, we can better understand the distinction between master slides and layout slides in Articulate Storyline 360. 2\. Just as a parent may have multiple children who each possess unique physical traits and personalities, each layout slide in Storyline 360 inherits certain properties from its corresponding master slide. 3\. However, these layout slides are not identical to one another or to the master slide, and they can be further customized to meet specific design needs. ## **What is the slide master in Articulate Storyline?** Slide masters in Articulate Storyline function similarly to those in Microsoft PowerPoint, allowing you to control default themes, colors, fonts, text, and objects for slides across your course. Every course has at least one slide master, and you can use as many as you need. One major advantage of slide masters is that they can be applied to an existing course, either to the entire course or specific slides, making them particularly useful for developers who prefer to focus on content before design. ## **What is the Layout in Articulate Storyline?** A slide layout is a specific variation of the slide master that is used for a particular type of slide. For example, a slide layout might include specific placeholders for text, images, and media that are appropriate for a quiz question, a video slide, or a title slide. Each layout inherits properties from its corresponding slide master but can be customized to display content in a specific way. --- ## What is the Difference between Slide Layout and Slide Master? The main difference between slide layout and master layout in Articulate Storyline is that slide layouts are specific to individual slides, while master layouts are templates that define the overall design and structure of your course or presentation. ### **Slide Master** Slide Master, on the other hand, are templates that define the design and layout of multiple slides in your project. They can be used to create a consistent look and feel across your entire course or presentation. By editing the master layout, you can apply changes to all the slides in your project that are based on that master layout. ### **Slide layouts** Slide layouts are pre-designed arrangements of placeholders for content such as text, images, and multimedia elements on a single slide. When you create a new slide, you can choose a slide layout that best fits the type of content you want to present. Each slide layout has its own set of placeholders, which can be customized and edited to suit your needs. In summary, slide layouts are used to define the structure of individual slides, while master layouts are used to define the overall design and structure of your entire course or presentation. ## How to Access Slide Master View in Storyline 360? Accessing the slide master view in Articulate Storyline, simply go to the View tab on the toolbar and click on Slide Master. [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_1-1030x644.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_1.png) In the slide master view of Articulate Storyline, the left column displays previously created slide masters, or just the default slide master if none have been created yet. [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_2-1030x644.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_2.png) --- ## How Do You Make/Create a Slide Master in Storyline 360? In Articulate Storyline, a slide master is a collection of layouts. The slide master thumbnail in the left navigation pane appears larger than the individual layout thumbnails. [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_3-1030x644.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_3.png) In Articulate Storyline 360, it is possible to create multiple slide masters within the same course, to do this follow these steps. **Step 1:** Click on the “Insert Slide Master” button in the toolbar --- [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_5-1030x644.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_5.png) **Step 2:** Right-click anywhere in the left navigation pane and choose “Insert Slide Master” from the context menu. [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_4-1030x644.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_4.png) This will add a new slide master with default layouts at the bottom of the navigation pane. --- ## How Do You Make/Create Layouts in Storyline 360? Layouts in Articulate Storyline inherit all properties from their corresponding slide master but can be customized to display content in a specific manner. This allows you to design unique layouts for different types of slides such as a title slide, content slide or quiz slide. In Articulate Storyline, you can add more layouts to each slide master. Here’s how: To add a new layout to a slide master in Articulate Storyline, select the insert layout besides slide master from the left navigation pane. [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_6-1030x644.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_6.png) Right-click anywhere in the left navigation pane and choose “Insert Layout” from the context menu. [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_7-1030x644.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_7.png) After you insert a new layout, it will be added to the end of the list of layouts for the selected slide master. This layout will inherit the properties of the slide master and will come with a Title text box by default, which can be deleted or disabled if desired. ## How do you optimize Slide Masters and Layouts? --- You can manage your slide masters and layouts by performing actions such as delete, rename, preserve and duplicate. Here are the steps to do so: ### **Delete** To delete a slide master along with all its corresponding layouts, select the slide master from the left navigation pane and click on the Delete button in the toolbar. Alternatively, if you want to delete only a layout without deleting its slide master, select the layout from the left navigation pane and use the Delete button in the toolbar. [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_8-1030x644.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_8.png) In addition to using the Delete button on the toolbar, you can also right-click on a slide master or layout in the left navigation pane and choose “Delete Slide Master”. [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_13-1030x644.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_13.png) Alternatively, you can simply press the Delete key on your keyboard to remove the selected slide master or layout. **Note:** You cannot delete a slide master or layout that is currently in use by one or more slides in your Story file. ### **Rename** Providing easily recognizable names for your slide masters and layouts is recommended, especially if you intend to use several similar masters or layouts in your presentation. This will make it easier for you to identify and apply them later. To rename a slide master or layout, simply select it from the left navigation pane and use the Rename button on the toolbar. [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_9-1030x644.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_9.png) After selecting the slide master or layout you want to rename, assign the desired name and click the Rename button to complete the process. [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_11-1030x644.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_11.png) An alternative method for renaming slide masters or layouts is to right-click on them in the left navigation pane and select either “Rename Master” or “Rename Layout” from the context menu and follow the above step. [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_12-1-1030x644.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_12-1.png) ### ### **Preserve** If you have a slide master in your presentation that is not currently in use but you want to keep it for future use, you can preserve it. Simply select the slide master from the left navigation pane and use the Preserve button in the toolbar. [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_10-1030x644.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_10.png) In addition to using the Preserve button on the toolbar, you can also right-click on the slide master in the left navigation pane and select “Preserve Master” from the context menu. [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_15-1030x644.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_15.png) ### ### **Duplicate** To simplify the process of creating similar slide masters or layouts, you can duplicate them. Right-click on the slide master or layout you want to duplicate in the left navigation pane and select “Duplicate Slide Master” or “Duplicate Layout” from the context menu. [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_14-1-1030x644.png "Image_14-1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image_14-1.png)## ## Conclusion Mastering the use of Master Slides and Layouts in Articulate Storyline 360 empowers you to create visually stunning and consistent e-learning experiences. --- ## **Our Services** [**game based learning provider**](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-gamification/) As a game-based learning provider, we use elements of game design and mechanics, such as challenges, rewards, and interactive scenarios, to create educational experiences that are both engaging and effective. [Read More](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-gamification/) [**LMS service provider**](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms/) As an LMS service provider, we offer a comprehensive platform for creating, managing, and delivering educational courses and training programs. Our LMS software enables your organization to track learner progress while maintaining data security and meeting industry compliance standards. [Read More](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms/) --- ## FAQs about slide master and slide layout? **1. What is the slide master in Articulate Storyline?** **Ans**: The slide master in Articulate Storyline is a template that allows you to customize the layout and design of your slides. You can use it to create consistent slides with placeholders for text, images, and multimedia elements. By editing the slide master, you can apply changes to all the slides based on that master. It can be accessed and edited in Slide Master View. **2. What is layout in Articulate Storyline?** **Ans**: In Articulate Storyline, a layout is a pre-designed arrangement of placeholders for content such as text, images, and multimedia elements on a slide. It can be selected when creating a new slide and customized to suit your needs. Using layouts saves time and ensures consistency. Custom layouts can also be created. **3. What is the difference between slide layout and master layout?** **Ans**: The main difference between slide layout and master layout in Articulate Storyline is that slide layouts are specific to individual slides, while master layouts are templates that define the overall design and structure of your course or presentation. **4. How do you create a master slide in Articulate Storyline?** **Ans**: To create a master slide in Articulate Storyline, open the Story View, click “Master Slides,” create a new one, customize it with design elements, and save it to use as a template for course slides. **5. What is the difference between slide master and template?** **Ans**: In Articulate Storyline, a master slide is a slide that serves as a template for other slides in your course, while a template is a pre-designed slide that can be inserted into your course and customized as needed. A master slide includes the common design elements that will be used throughout the course, such as the background, logo, and navigation buttons, while a template is a fully-designed slide that can be used as-is or modified to suit your needs. **6. What is the difference between slide and master slide?** **Ans**: In Articulate Storyline, a slide is a single page that contains content, graphics, text, and interactive elements. A master slide, on the other hand, is a slide that contains formatting, design elements, and placeholders that can be applied to multiple slides within a project. When you create a new slide based on a master slide, it inherits all of the formatting and design elements of that master slide. This allows you to maintain a consistent look and feel throughout your e-learning course. **7. What is the difference between layout and slide?** **Ans**: In Articulate Storyline, a slide refers to a complete unit of content, while a layout is a predefined arrangement of placeholders for content that can be applied to a slide. A slide can have one or more layouts applied to it, which determines the arrangement of the content on the slide. In other words, a layout is like a blueprint that specifies where content should go on a slide, while a slide is the actual implementation of that layout with the content added to it. **8. What happens if I apply a layout to a slide with existing content?** **Ans**: Applying a new layout to a slide with existing content in Articulate Storyline may rearrange content based on the new structure. Adjustments may be required for optimal formatting and alignment. --- ## Articulate Storyline 360: Free Step-by-Step Tutorials Welcome to our collection of free step-by-step tutorials for Articulate Storyline 360! Whether you’re new to e-learning development or looking to enhance your skills, these tutorials provide clear and concise guidance on using Storyline 360. Dive in to discover how you can create interactive, dynamic courses that engage and inspire learners. Please click on the below link to view [Articulate Storyline training videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaSiFKSrDOk&list=PLmCJa4PzBNG3DV44YBCq5vbbN-mNqifZc). 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And this was possible by using JavaScript in Lectora Inspire After considering all the options, we have used selected Lectora Inspire. The simulation based training is highly useful to train people who are in high-risk situations. For example, Medicine, Military, Aviation, Software and Banking industries. **Content:** ![lectora-inspire-and-javascript-for-e-learning-transformation](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Lectora-JavaScript-Cover.jpg "Lectora JavaScript Cover | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") # Transforming E-Learning with Lectora Inspire and JavaScript Lectora Inspire, a powerful e-learning authoring tool, becomes even more versatile when paired with JavaScript. By integrating JavaScript, you can create customized and interactive learning experiences that captivate learners and enhance their educational journey. In this guide, we’ll explore how to transform your e-learning courses using Lectora Inspire and JavaScript to achieve higher levels of engagement, personalization, and learner success. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, these tips will help you unlock the full potential of your e-learning content. Let’s dive in! In our journey of [e-learning development](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), we came across a unique obligation from one of our stakeholders. Following were the key requirements for Application Training: - *We were asked to build a replica of an existing online data entry tool that has many fields to be filled by the users.* - *The simulation tool we were going to build was supposed to teach learners what to fill in which filled.* - *Learners were first provided with a scenario.* - *Once the learners understand the scenario, they will be taken to the tool where they must fill each field based on the scenario.* - *Once it is filled, our tool must validate the answers and provide the feedback by asking the learners to refill the incorrect fields if any.* - *As and when the learners populate all the fields with correct answers, they will be directed to the next scenario.* - *Learners earn points on each scenario once they complete it successfully.* - *All this functionality must be SCORM compliant.* - *Learners must be able to track their progress.* - *If learners exit the tool abruptly, their progress must be recorded as well as resumed once they are back.* - *Tool design must match with the current web trends.* ### Our Approach The big question for us was, “*Which eLearning authoring tool should we go for in order to meet these challenges*”? We were supposed to make a decision based on following points: - Development process must be as effortless as possible. - Must use SCORM provided by some authoring tool without hand coding the SCROM package. - Authoring tool should be flexible enough for customization. - Must be easy to make any changes if required in future. After considering all the authoring tools available such as Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, Lectora Inspire, etc., we made the decision to build the tool with Lectora Inspire 16. ### What’s Special About Lectora Inspire? **1. Ability to debug** This debugging feature is incredibly helpful when building complex functionalities that involve many variables. And it saves huge amount of development time when we are trying to fix issues in our project. ![ability to debug](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Ability-to-debug.jpg "Ability to debug | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **2. Awesome classification of variables with Variable Manager** All the variables used in our project are classified into 3 different types: - User-Defined - Reserved - Unused This is helpful for us in managing our variables and it also allows us to see all the locations from where a particular variable is called. ![variable manager](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Variable-Manager.png "Variable Manager | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **3. Number of native actions built in for customization** These built-in triggers make our life easy in building customized functionalities. It even gives the control to change reserved variables like LMS variables, assessment score variables, etc. It allows us to write JavaScript both inside and outside the tool. “Run JavaScript” is one of our favorite actions that Lectora offers. ![navigation](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/None.jpg "Navigation | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")![media](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Media.jpg "Media | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")![commands](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Commands.jpg "Commands | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **4. Ability to group all our Actions** Lectora allows us to group all related actions at one place and run them at different places when needed, instead of adding same actions again and again which is very tiresome. ![group actions](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Group-Actions.jpg "Group Actions | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **5. Ability to add CSS classes to any object** - Adding classes to the objects is very useful while building custom applications in Lectora. - It enables us to use external libraries like Bootstrap, jQuery UI for a professional styling. - It also allows us to create end-to-end customization in appearance. ![css classes](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/CSS-classes.jpg "CSS classes | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **6. Error checking ability** Ability to check errors is very handy and keeps us away from running into problems. ![error checking ability](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Error-checking-ability.png "Error checking ability | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **7. Wide range of options to embed Web Objects** Lectora enables us to add external web objects like HTML pages, CSS files, JavaScript files, PHP scripts, Flash files and many more that helps in taking advantage of external libraries like jQuery to extra functionality. ![embed web_objects](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/embed-Web_Objects.jpg "embed Web_Objects | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![header scripting](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Header-Scripting.png "Header Scripting | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Lectora also enables to write HTML inside it. ![html](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/HTML-1.jpg "HTML | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### What We Build Using All These Unique Features? **Bootstrap date picker** Creating a calendar is an authoring tool would be a nightmare. But in Lectora we took the advantage of embedding external libraries like bootstrap and jQuery to create calendar in less than 5 minutes. ![bootstrap date picker](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Bootstrap-date-picker.gif "Bootstrap date picker | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Autocomplete functionality** Using JavaScript, we were able to build Autocomplete functionality for a better user experience. Lectora made it very easy to embed our custom JavaScript that can interact with default Lectora object and we were also able to control the behavior of Lectora objects. ![autocomplete functionality](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Autocomplete-functionality.gif "Autocomplete functionality | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Custom dialogue boxes** We were able to trigger custom bootstrap dialogue boxes by clicking buttons created in Lectora. ![custom dialogue boxes](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Custom-dialogue-boxes.gif "Custom dialogue boxes | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Custom preloader** We have also added the custom preloader using JavaScript for a better user experience. If you’d like to know more on how to embed preloader in your Lectora eLearning courses, refer to our blog on “[How To Create a Custom Preloader in Lectora?](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-create-a-custom-preloader-in-lectora/)” These are only the highlights of our sample that we created using JavaScript. Click preview button to see the full functional course. [![Swift eLearning Preview Demo](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Preview-Demo-btn.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) **Our Services:** [eLearning Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Flash to HTML5 Migration Service Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [PPT to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [5 Effective Ways To Use Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) Technologies In Online Training](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/ar-vr-technologies-in-online-training/) **Published:** February 4, 2022 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Content:** Have you ever played virtual Cricket? Or have you ever played the ‘Pokémon Go’ game? If you have already experienced the digital wonder enhanced by [AR/VR technologies](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/what-is-vr-ar-and-360-video-what-makes-differ-from-one-another/), you will cherish it for a long time. If you haven’t experienced yet, you must try it once. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies have changed the way we perceive the digital world, opening doors for new – hitherto unseen – realms of imagination. Today, both these technologies stand as most sought after, with their popularity increasing day by day. ### AR and VR – What is the difference, really? Though they are mentioned together most of the times, there is some significant difference between them. For example, you can get augmented reality experience with your smart phone. Augmented reality can change your normal, dull physical world into an enhanced experience by projecting virtual images and characters though the smart phone’s camera or video viewer. As the name indicates, this technology augments the user’s real life experience. On the other hand, virtual reality can produce an entirely different world with computer-generated virtual simulations. These engaging simulations create visuals of an alternative world around, which can be perceived by the user with a special equipment such as headsets, sensors, computers, and gloves. [![ar vr table](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ar-vr-table.png "ar vr table | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ar-vr-table.png) No doubt, AR/VR technologies are already doing a great job in multiple domains such as automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, space exploration, marketing, real estate and retail. **But, how relevant are they in online training?** An eLearning developer always looks at the technological advancements with a perspective to implement them in online training programs. Though it is true that the usage of AR/VR technologies in online training is not on par with other segments and is nascent in its development, experts feel that within a short time, online training will best utilize them. In this blog, we will examine 5 effective ways how we can best incorporate the exciting potential of AR/VR technologies in online training. ### \#1. Provide ‘virtual’ training – to ensure safety to employees Imagine a big manufacturing company, where the employees need to get trained using huge machinery and tools. There is a probability that they may get hurt while handling the machinery. AR/VR technologies can come to rescue with the option of virtual training. In this way, the trainees need not handle the physical machinery, but can have ‘almost’ similar experience through virtual simulations. They can feel the virtual environment and handle the virtual objects. This concept is applied to training programs related to ‘emergency’ as well. What learners cannot touch and experience physically can be best explained using these technologies. Employees need not schedule access to the machinery, but can go through the online training program using their desktop, laptop or even smart phones. With widespread usage of mobile learning, organizations can successfully train their employees in a bulk, all at the same time. ### \#2. Make explanation ‘virtual’ – causing it to be more effective! When new technologies are getting implemented in any domain, their applications open up multi-fold, allowing us to use the technologies thoroughly and effectively. With proper implementation of AR/VR technologies, online learning can in fact enter the next level. Instead of reading the bulky text on the screen, the learners can touch and experience the virtual ‘objects of learning’ while listening to the narrative audio. Imagine that in a healthcare training module, when the trainee touches and experiences the ‘virtual’ heart inside the body, their understanding of its functionality will be much effective. Similarly, you can explain a tool more effectively by using these technologies. What was explained previously with images or even videos can now be presented virtually, giving the users a better learning experience. Complex topics such as anatomical concepts, molecular structures, and space phenomena can be best explained using AR/VR technologies. They can certainly enhance the learning experience as well as the ability to retain. ### \#3. Make it ‘virtually’ engaging – by providing interactive content Even in online training, learner interactivity is, by far, limited to clicking a tab or a link, and playing a game inside the module. But, using AR/VR technologies effectively in the training can redefine the terms ‘engaging’ and ‘interactivity’, with learners getting glued to the training modules. As the simulations of learning objects go beyond the learner’s expectations, the learners will be thrilled with the content presentation and consequently can be greatly benefited with the training program. ### \#4. Make the gaming experience more ‘virtual’ People of all ages love to play online games. [eLearning gamification](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-gamification/) in online training is no longer new with millions of learners using gamified eLearning courses. But, with AR/VR technologies, the learning experience will undoubtedly multi-fold. To be precise, the gaming scenario will be totally reshaped. If AR/VR technologies are implemented effectively, the visual and sound experiences will totally be enhanced. Moreover, the learners can touch and feel the gaming elements such as the badges and rewards. ### \#5. Enhance the quality of scenarios Just as learners enjoy gamification, they also prefer to understand concepts through scenarios. A well-developed scenario helps the learner grasp the knowledge intended to impart. Instead of mere images, text and animation effects, when AR/VR technologies are used to build a scenario or a case study, it augments the learning experience in a far better way. ### Conclusion AR/VR technologies are – no doubt – going to rule the digital world. They are going to impact different domains in a wide scale. Online training would also pick the technologies fast in enhancing the learning experience of users. ### Our E-learning Services [**Translation and Localization Services**](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/) are tailored to translate eLearning content from one language to another and adapt it to suit the cultural and linguistic preferences of diverse audiences. We translate text, graphics, and multimedia elements to ensure that the content resonates effectively with the target audience. 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What are Augmented reality glasses?** Augmented Reality glasses are also known as ‘smart glasses’. AR glasses bring content directly to the eyes so that you don’t need to look at the device screen. This way, AR glasses are just another kind of device through which the AR content is viewed. [Swift eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) has been a front runner in the eLearning industry, offering cost-effective and quality-oriented [custom eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) services, for more than a decade. Along other eLearning services, we will develop virtual simulations in the training programs, to cater for your employee needs. 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Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP) Compliance training offers industry guidance on good pharmacovigilance practices and pharmacoepidemiologic evaluation of observational data on pharmaceuticals, including biological drug products (excluding blood components). **It specifically guides on:** - Safety signal identification - Pharmacoepidemiologic safety signal interpretation, and assessment - Pharmacovigilance project development [![explore swift elearning solutions tailored to your business needs](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Showcs_bt1.png "Showcs_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/)[![free articulate storyline tutorials](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Free_bt1.png "Free_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-free-tutorials/)[![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/contct_bt1.png "contct_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/) ## **Why is pharmacovigilance important?** The World Health Organization (WHO) defined Pharmacovigilance as “the science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problem”. WHO specifies that any newly developed drug must meet three critical conditions before approval by its respective regulatory agency? - Effectiveness - Good quality - Safety for intended purposes Pharmacovigilance (PV) is central to drug safety. PV analysis conducted in Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III clinical trials gives the drug company’s data on the safety profile of the drug. This data can be used for additional research and development (R&D) if necessary, or it can be submitted to regulatory authorities to gain access to new markets. In clinical research, PV offers valuable insights into the safety profile of pharmaceutical drugs, both by manufacturing methods and by medical professionals and consumers. When a new adverse reaction in a drug is recognized, the label’s list of side effects must be up-to-date. PV data can sometimes result in the removal of a drug from the market (drug recall) due to dangerous side effects. The main objectives that Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP) compliance applicable to pharmaceuticals are: - Promoting the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical products, particularly by providing timely information about the safety of medical products to patients, healthcare professionals, and the general public - The terms of marketing authorization or occupational exposure, preventing harm from a negative response in humans, arising from the use of authorized medicinal products within or outside. Pharmacovigilance activities are organized by separate but connected processes, and each GVP module presents one major pharmacovigilance process. Additionally, GVP provides guidance on the conduct of pharmacovigilance for specific product types or populations in which medicines are used. These GVP considerations must be used in conjunction with the process-related guidance provided in the modules. ## **What do the training courses on Good Pharmacovigilance Practices contain?** Good Vigilance Practices Compliance courses deal with: - The basics of good pharmacology and current legal rules and regulations - Outlining the main GVP requirements for pharmacovigilance and risk management systems - The essential documents related to GVP and understand the essence, purpose, and structure of important case-related files such as the Pharmaceutical System Master File (PSMF), Periodic Safety Update Report (PSUR) and Study Protocol. ## **Why is e-learning the best strategy for GVP Compliance training?** Good Pharmacovigilance Practices [Compliance training](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/tips-to-build-accessibility-compliance-elearning-courses-with-formal-design-methods-wcag-2-0/) is very useful for employees particularly in the field of drug trials. Elearning can enhance this training by the use of the following strategies: ### **1) Micro learning** **What is Micro learning?** MicroLearning is a brief and focused approach to learning that delivers small, targeted lessons to enhance specific skills or knowledge. [Micro learning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/mobile-learning/) can defined as a targeted short course, with a piece of content, or task (not more than five to ten minutes) that focuses on a single learning objective. Micro-learning is a very effective form of learning as they focus on one topic at a time, decreasing load on the learner. It might be in the form of a single concept or scenario, infographics or interactive PDF, a short educational or instructional video or animation, or a brief webinar. The concept of GVP Compliance is vast and consists of various topics that can be lengthy. With micro learning, you can divide these topics into chunks of smaller modules that can be grasped easily. ### **2) Scenario based learning** **What is Scenario based learning?** Scenario-Based Learning is an instructional approach that uses real-life situations to facilitate learning. [Scenario Based Training](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development-top-5-considerations-for-building-interactive-scenarios-for-elearning/) changes the learning experience from passive to in-depth. The employee can interact with the course, by making real-life decisions in a risk-free environment, and understand the consequences of their decisions through constant feedback. In Pharmacovigilance, an individual can experience different scenarios where his/her decision can be very crucial during documentation and verification of drug safety. Hence Scenario based learning can be of help during the training on GVP compliance. ### **3) ILT/VILT conversion to eLearning** **What is ILT/VILT conversion to eLearning?** ILT/VILT Conversion into eLearning is the process of transforming traditional Instructor-Led Training (ILT) or Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) sessions into digital, online formats, making educational content accessible through electronic means such as eLearning platforms. Converting your ILT and VILT to [eLearning courses](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/best-elearning-examples/) is a quick and inexpensive process of providing training on an existing content. In an Instructor Led Training (ILT) the training takes place in the presence of a trainer and facilitator who guides a group of learners through a session either in a classroom or virtually. In this, your existing digital assets, content, and learning strategies can be transformed into effective virtual eLearning courses in a remarkable short time frame. ### **4) Simulation-based training** **What is Simulation-based eLearning?** Simulation-based eLearning entails training modules that utilize simulated environments to replicate real-world software usage, enabling learners to practice and enhance their skills in a risk-free setting. [Software simulations](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-create-responsive-simulations-using-adobe-captivate-2017/) can help in training on the software tools required in pharmacovigilance researches by providing an immersive software experience for the learner to learn the different aspects of a software and receiving feedback. ### **5) Translation and localization** **What is Translation and localization?** Translation and Localization of eLearning involves adapting an online course to various languages and cultures, making it clear and relevant for diverse global audiences. With the use of [translation and localization services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/) of eLearning, you will be able to provide training in different languages, enabling you to reach a wider range of audiences. The workforce at Pharmacovigilance firms is usually diverse, with people from different cultural and ethnical backgrounds. Translating courses to the language they are comfortable in, helps in better engagement during training. ### **6) Tracking employees compliant** **What is Tracking and Monitoring?** Tracking and monitoring involve overseeing employees’ progress and performance within a learning platform to ensure they meet training goals. eLearning when combined with the [LMS platform](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms/), makes it easy to track the performance of your employees and have a documented data on the progress of their training. ## Conclusion In the dynamic landscape of pharmaceuticals, maintaining GVP compliance is non-negotiable for organizations committed to patient safety and regulatory adherence. The integration of eLearning into GVP compliance training not only addresses these requirements but also offers a modern, efficient, and cost-effective solution. By harnessing the power of eLearning, pharmaceutical companies can navigate the complexities of GVP regulations with agility, ensuring that their workforce is well-equipped to uphold the highest standards in drug safety. ## **Our eLearning Services** **Corporate eLearning Solutions:** Our corporate eLearning solutions offer customizable digital learning programs, such as onboarding modules, compliance training, leadership development courses, and skill enhancement workshops. These eLearning programs are designed to meet the unique training and development needs of businesses and organizations, with the goal of enhancing employee skills, knowledge, and performance within a corporate environment. 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[Read More](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/) ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) **How does eLearning enhance GVP compliance training?** eLearning enhances GVP compliance training by offering flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and interactive learning experiences. It allows employees to access training materials remotely, reduces costs associated with traditional training methods, and provides engaging content that improves information retention. **Can eLearning be customized to meet specific organizational needs in GVP compliance training?** Yes, eLearning modules can be customized to meet the specific needs and requirements of pharmaceutical organizations. This flexibility ensures that training aligns with the company’s policies, procedures, and any unique aspects of its pharmacovigilance system. **How does eLearning contribute to cost savings in GVP compliance training?** eLearning contributes to cost savings by eliminating expenses related to travel, accommodation, and venue rentals associated with traditional training methods. Additionally, the ability to update and distribute electronic materials reduces costs related to printed training materials. **What interactive features can be incorporated into eLearning for GVP compliance training?** eLearning for GVP compliance training can include interactive features such as quizzes, simulations, and multimedia elements. Real-life scenarios and case studies can also be integrated to provide practical insights into GVP compliance practices. **How does eLearning help in tracking and reporting for GVP compliance?** eLearning platforms offer robust tracking and reporting functionalities, allowing organizations to monitor employee progress and assess the effectiveness of the training program. Automated tracking simplifies the documentation required for regulatory audits, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. **Can eLearning accommodate a globally dispersed workforce for GVP compliance training?** Yes, eLearning is well-suited for a globally dispersed workforce as it enables employees to access training materials remotely. This ensures that GVP compliance training can be conducted without geographical constraints, making it convenient for employees in different locations. **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Things you didn’t know about Tin Can API (xAPI, Experience API)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/things-you-didnt-know-about-tin-can-api-xapi-experience-api/) **Published:** March 10, 2017 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** [![tin can experience api _mobile app](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Tin-Can-Experience-API-_Mobile-App.png "Tin Can Experience API _Mobile App | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/things-you-didnt-know-about-tin-can-api-xapi-experience-api) ### **What is Tin Can API, xAPI, or Experience API?** Tin Can API, xAPI or Experience API, is a technology that tracks and records learning experiences, providing a more comprehensive and versatile approach to learning data than traditional eLearning standards. Before delving into this blog, let’s familiarize ourselves with the terms SCORM and LMS to enhance our understanding of the topic. ### **What is SCORM?** SCORM is a set of standards for eLearning content that ensures compatibility and interoperability, allowing online courses to be easily shared across different learning platforms. ### **What is a Learning Management System (LMS)?** A Learning Management System (LMS) is a centralized software for administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, and delivering educational courses or training programs. Tin Can API, the successor to SCORM has been making news in the eLearning industry for a while due to its unique features such as offline tracking, tracking learner experience, reducing the need for an LMS, etc. In this blog, we will majorly focus on things that most of us aren’t aware of – Demystifying Tin Can API. ### Naming Confusion: Tin Can, Experience API and xAPI all these three are same. Many of us often misunderstand it as 3 different APIs. So, what’s the story? Why 3 names for the exact same thing? This is because, originally Tin Can was developed by Rustici Software as a research project in collaboration with ADL (Advance Distribute Learning) and the project was named as “Tin Can”. When the project was made official by ADL it was named as Experience API, in short, xAPI. But, Tin Can was already widely adopted and came into commercial use even before it was launched. So, the name Tin Can is stuck since then. It is a matter of choice to call it with either of names as long as you know that both of them are same. ### No Need of LMS? How do We Keep Track Then? We often hear people saying Tin Can doesn’t need an LMS to run eLearning course! Sure, it excites us. But, this statement gives rise to questions like: - *If there is no LMS where will our courses be hosted?* - *How are we going to track our courses without any LMS?* So, my answer to the first question is — it’s true that we don’t need an LMS to host a Tin Can eLearning course and instead can use a normal server that we use for website hosting. But there is a catch! We cannot track our courses by just hosting them on a server. This gives rise to my second question. And the answer is — we can track our eLearning courses wrapped in Tin Can API using an LRS — a new term. LRS means “Learning Record Store”. As many say, we don’t need an LMS for Tin Can but most of us do not know that having an LRS is mandatory for Tin Can courses in order keep track. ### What is a **a Learning Record Store (LRS)? How is it different from LMS?** A Learning Record Store (LRS) is a database that stores detailed learning records, capturing and tracking a learner’s interactions and experiences, offering insights into their progress and achievements. A Learning Record Store (LRS) stores learning records and enables exporting raw learning data. LRSs are a new type of storage systems that allow the Tin Can API to offer a lot of new capabilities, but LRSs don’t replace LMSs. LRSs are more likely to be components of LMSs. Tin Can API allows you to track all kinds of learning activities, not just course completion statuses and scores. It’s not limited to the use of learning management systems. With Tin Can, anything a learner does as part of a learning program, generates an activity statement. These statements could be: starting an online course, completing a quiz, or things like attending a meeting, reading a document, and so on. *Simply put, an LRS is the database where these xAPI activity statements, in other words their learning records, are stored for each individual learner*. An LRS can easily be built right into an LMS, or it can be a standalone product as well. *An LMS that has a built-in LRS supports the Tin Can API, and also does all the other things that an LMS does.* ### **What is Offline Tracking?** Offline tracking refers to the capability of eLearning systems, to record and store learner progress and interactions even when they are not connected to the internet. This allows learners to engage with content offline and sync their data when online again. ### How Offline Tracking Works in a Mobile Application? Tin Can API recognizes and records learning experiences and stores it in its cache memory while the learner is experiencing the course offline. Tin Can queues in all the statements and sends them to the LRS once the data connection is available. This concept is very helpful in bringing eLearning to the mobile apps (native mobile learning apps). ## Our Services **Convert PowerPoint to eLearning** Our eLearning conversion service takes your existing PowerPoint presentations and transforms them into interactive online courses, allowing learners to engage with the content through multimedia, quizzes, and other interactive elements for a richer learning experience. [Read More](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/) **eLearning Translation Services** Our eLearning translation services seamlessly translate your online courses and educational content into multiple languages, ensuring global accessibility and effective communication of learning objectives across diverse linguistic audiences. 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The integration of Learning Record Stores (LRS) plays a crucial role in tracking and storing learning records for individual learners. ## FAQs **Are Tin Can, Experience API, and xAPI different terms?** No, they refer to the same API, with “Tin Can” being the original name, and “Experience API” (xAPI) being the official designation. **How does offline tracking work in Tin Can for mobile applications?** Tin Can API supports offline tracking by recording learning experiences in the cache memory, queuing statements, and sending them to the LRS once a data connection is available. **Can I use Tin Can API for traditional eLearning courses, or is it limited to specific formats?** Tin Can API is versatile and can be used for a wide range of learning activities, not limited to traditional eLearning courses. It tracks various learning experiences beyond course completion, such as attending meetings, reading documents, and more. **Are there any security considerations when using Tin Can API, especially with offline tracking?** Security is paramount. While offline tracking ensures flexibility, it’s essential to implement secure protocols for data transfer when syncing with the LRS. Encryption and secure authentication methods are recommended to safeguard learning data. **Can Tin Can API integrate with existing LMS systems?** Yes, Tin Can API can be integrated into existing LMS systems, either through built-in LRS functionality or by connecting with external Learning Record Stores. This allows organizations to leverage the benefits of Tin Can API without a complete overhaul of their existing LMS infrastructure. **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Online Training VS In-Person Training - The Key Differences](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/online-training-vs-in-person-training/) **Published:** January 28, 2022 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** Want to assist your learners to enhance their skills and help your company reach its full potential? Which training strategy do you think is the most beneficial? To determine that, you need to understand: Online Training VS In-Person Training – The Key Differences. If you want a better fit with increased learner engagement, retention, and future outcomes, you’ll need to make a well-informed training decision. Training is not an option; rather, it is a must-have strategy. It takes into account all aspects of the company and learners to take business to the next level. As a result, selecting the appropriate training strategy while utilising technological advancements is worthwhile. In fact, both training methods are beneficial in their own way. One excels at flexibility, while the other takes pride in hands-on experience. Read the blog and find out the best training strategy, useful for your learners and company. **Transform your classroom training material into eLearning?** Know the subtle differences to proceed!. [***Get in touch with us to know more***](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/). ## **What is Online Training?** Online training refers to all learning/training activities that take place virtually over the internet. It consists of a variety of multimedia elements, such as graphics, audio, video, and web links, all of which can be accessed via a web browser. Basically any type of training that employees can access from a laptop, tablet, or smartphone from anywhere, at any time. Online training is also known as web-based training, [eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), distance learning, or computer-based training. ## **What is In Person Training?** In Person training is a face-to-face training that allows learners to interact with the instructor or colleagues, whether one-on-one or in a group setting. This type of training occurs at a specific time and location and is not available on demand. Learners must set aside time from their hectic daily lives in order to attend in-person training sessions. ## **Differences between Online Training and In Person Training** Although online training is more convenient and flexible than in person training, deciding on one strategic training plan can be difficult. Here are the key differences that can assist you in choosing the best training method. ![online-training-vs-in-person-training](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Online-Training-vs-In-Person-Training_1.png "Online-Training-vs-In-Person-Training_1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ## **Which is better: Online Training or In Person Training?** When deciding whether to learn online or in person, consider factors such as scheduling flexibility, course structure, learning environment, technology’s role, the need for self-motivation, higher engagement, and better retention. There was a time when L&D professionals preferred in person training because it provided true hands-on experience and allowed for face-to-face interaction. However, as the world becomes more technologically advanced, learners prefer the digital way. With the rise of digital workplaces and mobile technology, learners are positioning themselves towards better learning that fits their lifestyle in a flexible and convenient manner – online training. Online training, with its quality of learning, innovation, high flexibility, and interactivity, has become more accessible and acceptable across the world. ## **Role of Online Training in COVID Pandemic** The year 2020 was extremely challenging and terrifying due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Every business, from large corporations to small businesses felt the jolt, with the problem of increasing productivity and profitability. In such a stressful COVID outbreak, online learning was the frontrunner in coping with learning tactics and business necessities by delivering required training at the moment of need with increased efficiency. By providing remote and secure learning, online training plays a critical role in reducing the spread of COVID-19. As a result, all businesses are increasingly turning to digital learning for training and development more broadly than before. ## **Benefits of Online Training for Learners and Company** The future of [corporate learning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/corporate-elearning-solutions/) is online training! Online training proves to be the best and top learning trend due to its following benefits: - Learners from all over the world have access to information at any time - Adapts to your learners’ busy schedules - Consistency and standardisation of training are ensured - Adapts to a wide range of learning styles - Verifies that learners comprehended the course’s key concepts - Increases the rate of engagement in your corporate training - Gets a clear picture of your learners’ development - Makes your learning strategy more adaptable - Knowledge retention is higher, allowing for more flexibility - Gives prompt feedback - Cost-effective - Meets everyone’s learning needs - Easily scalable and reliable - Reduces your company’s environmental impact - Improves business productivity and revenue ## **Make Online Training more digestible with Blended Online learning** There is no other way to stay future-ready than going online! To de-risk your organization’s future, one best solution is adding a [blended learning solution](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/blended-learning-solutions/) to your online training to make it more engaging, immersive, adaptable and productive. ## **What is Blended Learning?** Blended learning is a teaching method that combines in person and online training to create a personalised learning experience. It entails a teacher’s participation as well as the use of [custom eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) technology to improve learning quality and provide you with the best of both learning worlds. Hence, blended learning in corporate training is ideal for today’s learners because it combines the convenience of learning anytime, anywhere with face-to-face interaction with peers and instructors. ## **Blended learning benefits both learners and organizations** ![blended-learning-benefits-both-learners-and-organizations](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Blended-learning-benefits-both-learners-and-organizations.png "Blended-learning-benefits-both-learners-and-organizations | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ## **How to implement Blended Learning in the Workplace?** For corporate training, blended learning has numerous and far-reaching advantages. It helps save time and money while encouraging collaboration, engagement, and knowledge retention. Here are some best practises for implementing effective blended learning. 1. Understand your learners and organizational goals 2. Make learners understand the course objectives 3. Analyze your content 4. Create blend of both online & offline curricula 5. Ensure the course engages learners 6. Conduct assessments to gauge learning 7. Provide timely feedback for better results ## **Conclusion** With the recent outbreak, now is the time to prepare your organisation for future success with advanced skills and digital learning. Thanks to the technological advancements, even during the pandemic, learning efficiencies are ahead of the curve. Both online and in person training are beneficial in their own ways, but online training has an edge over ‘in person’ training, primary in the rapidly changing technological scenario, where it can enhance learner engagement, productivity, and revenue. However, blended learning solutions can also help you make your online training a successful learning experience. The blending of digital and traditional learning provides valuable training resources to meet the needs of individual learners, making training more engaging, interesting, and worthwhile. If you are looking for effective online training with blended learning approaches, then Swift eLearning Services is the best choice to go with. Swift eLearning Services, with more than two decades of experience in eLearning, are passionate and committed to assist you in providing quality learning experiences as per your goals. Our services are best-in-class at affordable prices. For further queries, please contact us. ## **Our Services** **eLearning Solutions Providers:** We offer a variety of digital learning solutions and services, including custom eLearning development, content conversion services, blended learning solutions, rapid eLearning solutions, and instructional design, all customized to meet the unique needs of our clients. [Read More](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/ "eLearning Solutions Providers") **eLearning Translation Providers:** We specialize in translating digital learning materials, courses, and content into multiple languages to assist our clients in reaching diverse audiences worldwide. [Read More](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/ "eLearning Translation Providers") **LMS Providers:** We provide user-friendly Learning Management System (LMS) software to assist organizations in managing their online learning and training programs. [Read More](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms/ "LMS Providers") ## **FAQ** **What makes online training superior to in person training?** Online training provides learners with a variety of learning options to meet their individual needs. Rather than learning in a single location, online training allows learners to learn from anywhere, at any time. Online training incorporates a wide range of training features and solutions, while adhering to in person training and online technologies. Both-learners and organizations benefit from online training in terms of engagement, knowledge retention, comfort, greater productivity, and expected outcomes. **Which training method is more beneficial for learners and organizations?** Both methods have advantages; Online Training offers flexibility and accessibility, and In-Person Training provides hands-on experience. The choice depends on the organization’s goals, learner preferences, and the nature of the content. **What are the benefits of Online Training for learners and organizations?** Online Training offers global accessibility, flexibility, consistency, adaptation to various learning styles, engagement, knowledge retention, cost-effectiveness, scalability, and reduced environmental impact, contributing to improved business productivity and revenue. **How can Blended Learning enhance Online Training in the workplace?** Blended Learning combines in-person and online training, providing a personalized learning experience. It offers the convenience of online learning with face-to-face interaction, improving engagement, collaboration, and knowledge retention. **What are the best practices for implementing Blended Learning in corporate training?** Understand learners and organizational goals, communicate course objectives, analyze content, blend online and offline curricula, ensure engaging courses, conduct assessments, and provide timely feedback for effective Blended Learning implementation. **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [How to Conduct Audit for Your L&D Training Programs (4 Points Checklist)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-conduct-audit-for-your-ld-training-programs/) **Published:** February 23, 2022 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** In today’s business world, Learning and Development (L&D) training programs are essential for long-term growth and success. These programs play a crucial role in elevating employee engagement, productivity, and skills, empowering companies to achieve unprecedented levels of achievement. The blogs cover a wide range of topics related to Learning and Development (L&D) training programs. 1. What is a Learning and Development Audit? 2. Why should you conduct an audit for your L&D Training? 3. Important components to examine, while performing L&D audit 4. How to Conduct an Audit for Learning and Development (L&D) Training programs? # What is a Learning and Development Audit? An L&D audit is a key tool for determining the effectiveness of a company’s training and learning function. It aids in identifying a company’s L&D requirements in terms of performance, involvement, and productivity. # Why should you conduct an audit for your L&D Training? Ineffective training programmes cost businesses because they aren’t audited or regularly reviewed. Conducting learning and development audits assist companies in: - Evaluating themselves against industry L&D benchmarks. - Identifying improvement areas for Learning and Development. - Addressing learning and performance gaps through training for employees. - Ensuring that training programs are in accordance with your organizational goals. - Aiding in discovering and comprehending your learners’ preferences. - Assessing the current performance of the L&D programs and making recommendations for future L&D strategy direction. L&D audit is a valuable tool for identifying previously unnoticed productivity and performance issues. It provides overall performance metrics as well as insight to take training to the next level. Learning and development audit is necessary to maintain a productive work environment with increased employee engagement, performance, and satisfaction. # Important components to examine, while performing L&D audit When conducting an L&D audit, you should consider the following five factors. 1. Learning and Development Strategy 2. The L&D Process Within the Company 3. Scrutinize your Learning Portfolio 4. The Stack of Technology 5. Budget ## 1. Learning and Development Strategy The audit focuses on the company’s learning and development strategy as well as on the various aspects of creating an effective training environment while filling knowledge gaps and omitted areas. This strategy includes the following which has an impact on both trainees and businesses. - Training Needs Assessment - Learning Needs Analysis ### Training Needs Assessment (TNA) Auditors must determine whether L&D strategies are aligned with organisational training goals and performance, as well as evaluate the processes and procedures for capturing learner needs. ### Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) At this point, the focus of a learning and development audit should be on examining the company’s learning strategy. To successfully meet the L&D analysis strategy of learning needs, auditors should learn more about the learning metrics used to monitor and evaluate employee performance. They also need to understand how the company collects and processes learner analytics data and feedback. ## 2. The Company’s L&D Process Processes and procedures for learning and development changes as the businesses change. L&D processes can become bottlenecks if not carefully designed, developed, and implemented. The following are some of the areas where a process audit will focus: - **Documenting the procedure:** It contains best practises, policies and guidelines. - **Chances to save money:** It includes justification for continuing to use certain processes as well as the potential benefits of reviewing, refining, or eliminating others. - **Possibilities to increase the amount of L&D produced:** To increase throughput and turnaround times, this could include leveraging strategic partnerships, contracting in-house processes, or outsourcing L&D processes. ## 3. Scrutinize your Learning Portfolio L&D auditors must examine the organization’s entire learning portfolio from beginning to end. This includes: - All accessible learning content offered through multiple outlets and channels, as well as repositories and libraries of that content. - Various methods and options for creating personalised learning journeys, including certification choices, personalised reskilling and upskilling. - Platforms, tools, and technologies for delivering training, including those developed/delivered in-house as well as solutions provided by third-party [vendors](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/) and partners. ## 4. The Stack of Technology The audit should validate the following to ensure that the L&D process is well-equipped to facilitate effective training and development. - Tools for collaborating and communicating - Tools for developing, delivering, and designing training - Platforms for analysing and learning data - Project management, content management, and LMS systems are just a few of the other technologies available. ## 5. Budget An L&D assessment can help justify the business case for continuing to invest in training initiatives in the face of training budget cuts. Any audit of an L&D budget must include two key elements: - **Calculating the return on investment:** Bringing to light the financial benefits (returns) from training investments (costs). This cost-benefit analysis is used to justify continuing to invest in L&D, particularly in the face of a financial crisis. - **Actuals vs. planned:** Start concentrating on objectively comparing planned versus actual budgetary expenditures. Keep in mind to conduct an honest audit of both overspending and underspending, as both can have an L&D effect on efficiency and quality. # How to Conduct an Audit for Learning and Development (L&D) Training programs? Conducting an audit for L&D is staggering to maintain all the learning and performance curves while adhering to business growth and revenues. Most organisations are reaping the benefits of L&D audits just like financial, compliance, environmental, and other internal audits There are numerous advantages to conducting an L&D audit, including helping employees maximise their potential, advance their careers, and achieve outstanding results. Here are a few crucial steps to consider for a successful L&D audit. ## **Step 1 – Make a schedule for your training session:** Create a list of the training programs you’ve created and the ones that learners will be able to access through your learning platforms to conduct a thorough audit. This will assist you in auditing each training program to ensure that it is relevant and effective. ## **Step 2 – Examine statistics and feedback from learners:** By analysing learner feedback and statistics, you can improve your audit for future training programs. Take a closer look at your learners’ data to see how engaged they are in their programs. When conducting your audit, for example, identify which programs they take the most and how well they do in each of those training programs. If the majority of your trainees are having trouble with a training program, it may need to be redesigned to better suit their learning needs or preferences. This way, a better L&D audit can be implemented for highly-skilled employees and the workplace. ## **Step 3 – Analyze your employees’ performance:** You should evaluate employee performance before they participate in training programs to ensure that your audit is successful. This allows you to compare their past performance to their current training. To put it another way, their performance should improve after completing the training course. ## **Step 4 – Always link your training programs to the organizational goals:** Make sure your training program is linked to the organization’s goals for better productivity, profitability and upskilling/reskilling employees. Your programs will not be effective or yield a high return on investment if they are not tied to an organisational goal. As you go over each training program one by one, always link training programs to the organization’s objectives for expected outcomes. ## Conclusion A learning and development audit is critical for improving employee performance. It focuses on skill or knowledge gaps and underdeveloped areas. It’s a useful tool for business representatives who want to boost employee engagement, performance, and productivity while accelerating organisational change. ## Our Services **Simulation Based Learning Solutions:** We specialize in developing simulation-based interactive courses across a range of subjects and industries, delivering immersive and engaging educational experiences tailored to the needs of industries or learners. [Read More](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/ "Simulation Based Learning Solutions") **Game-Based Learning Solutions:** We specialize in creating game-based interactive courses that utilize gaming elements to provide engaging and effective learning experiences for learners. [Read More](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-gamification/ "Game-Based Learning Solutions") **Corporate Training Solutions:** We specialize in designing training programs and resources tailored to quickly meet the learning and development needs of businesses and organizations. [Read More](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/ "Corporate Training Solutions") ## Related Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) **What are some of the most effective auditing techniques for creating compelling training events? Employee performance and satisfaction improve when meaningful and productive training programs are developed. This can be accomplished by employing highly effective auditing techniques that will elevate your L&D program to new heights. Data survey, visual observations, internal verification and reviews, and meetings are just a few of the great auditing techniques that you can use. **How does an L&D audit contribute to organizational success?** L&D audits contribute to organizational success by identifying and addressing productivity and performance issues, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and maintaining a productive work environment with increased employee engagement and satisfaction. **What is the focus of an audit on the Learning and Development Strategy?** The audit focuses on assessing the alignment of L&D strategies with organizational training goals, conducting Training Needs Assessment (TNA), and Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) to fill knowledge gaps. **What does scrutinizing the Learning Portfolio involve in an L&D audit?** Scrutinizing the learning portfolio involves examining all accessible learning content, various methods for creating personalized learning journeys, and the platforms, tools, and technologies for delivering training. **What steps are involved in conducting an L&D audit for training programs?** Steps for a successful L&D audit include scheduling training sessions, analyzing statistics and learner feedback, evaluating employee performance, and ensuring training programs are linked to organizational goals for productivity and upskilling. **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [What is VR, AR and 360° Video? What Makes Differ From One Another?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/what-is-vr-ar-and-360-video-what-makes-differ-from-one-another/) **Published:** October 12, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** **What is Virtual Reality (VR)?** Virtual Reality (VR) creates a simulated, computer-generated environment that immerses users in a three-dimensional space, experienced through specialized headsets, providing a fully immersive, virtual experience. **What is Augmented Reality (AR)?** Augmented Reality (AR) overlays digital information or virtual elements onto the real-world environment, enhancing the user’s perception and interaction with their surroundings. **What is 360 Video?** 360° Video refers to a video recording that captures a panoramic view of the surroundings in all directions, providing an immersive and interactive experience for viewers. ![what is vr ar and 360 degree video and how do they differ](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/What-is-VR-AR-and-360-Degree-Video-and-How-Do-They-Differ.png "What is VR AR and 360 Degree Video and How Do They Differ | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") The Potential of eLearning, VR, AR, and 360° Video in Education Gone were the days, where learner used to sit in a closed room with a book in his/ her hand and an instructor with the teaching aids. Over the last two decades, the change in the technology is unpredictable. A radical behavior in the minds of the learners paved a way to discover the new teaching methodologies and new teaching aids. In the midst of the whole scenario, eLearning has been a ray of hope and become a ground factor to modernize the learning in terms of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and 360° video. You may not be wondering about these terms if you belong to the fields of eLearning and mass media communications. But, all the three technologies in one place gives you a lucid figure and might help you in leveraging your online training. ### Distinguishing Factors: **Immersion vs. Augmentation:** - VR immerses users entirely in a virtual environment. - AR enhances the real-world environment by overlaying digital information. **Interaction with Environments:** - VR allows users to interact with a computer-generated environment. - AR enhances real-world interactions by adding digital elements. **Realism vs. Augmented Information:** - VR strives for realism, creating artificial but highly immersive environments. - AR focuses on enhancing reality by adding contextual information. **Devices Used:** - VR commonly employs headsets that block out the physical world. - AR can be experienced through devices like smartphones, tablets, or AR glasses. **Content Creation:** - VR often requires computer-generated content and 3D modeling. - AR overlays digital information onto real-world scenes, often using markers or GPS data. **Virtual Reality:** Virtual Reality, in short VR, is an emerging technology which gives immersive learning experience. A three dimensional environment, created using computer generated simulations allow the learners to interact with the virtual world. A specially made headset, VR headset acts as a learning interface and gives learner a 360 degree view of any location. Head movements of the learner will be tracked and give access to the virtual objects, look and move around the virtual environment as they would do in the real life. Virtual Reality Applications makes a remarkable move in training the employees of various industries. Let’s see some of its applications. - Virtual Reality in healthcare industry enables the doctors, nurses and other staff to interact with the virtual medical environment training instead directly being operated on patients to improve health outcomes. - Virtual Reality in eLearning is a boon for the learners since it will be a training need of an hour where learners are indulged in the immersive learning. These training courses are cost-effective and most of the L&D professionals would suggest virtual reality for technical skills development, leadership skill development, etc. - Virtual Reality in Construction business offers many benefits since it is widely being used to create vibrant and realistic structures and taking the 3D modeling to the new heights. **Augmented Reality:** While virtual reality creates a computer generated environments, Augmented reality superimpose the content and other digital information on computer generated images or a user’s view of the real world, therefore to enhance the learner’s perception of reality. There is no need of any special headset to view augmented reality solutions and this can be viewed through Android or iOS devices. Though virtual reality technology has gained word of mouth, most of the times it will be associated with the augmented reality technology. Have a look on some of the Augmented Reality applications. - The trend creator in furniture world, IKEA has launched its first and best ever app, “IKEA Place” where it makes use of Apples ARKit augmented reality, that allows you to place a 3d furniture using the lens of your camera. This is compatible with Apple iPhone 6s. - Augmented Reality for sales training organizational workforce imparts a huge possibility for opportunities. Pairing up with your Android device, a sales representative can recommend you the latest apparels arrived in the store or the new arrivals in your favorite brand based on your previous purchases. - Augmented reality in construction and architecture projects plays a significant role since it portrays the visual aspect of a house or building in augmented reality. Clients can showcase to architectural firms about how a building will fare over time, building information modeling, so that any alterations can be made on the current plan before construction starts. **360 Degree Video Technology:** This is the same way as VR, but this shows a film of a real scene instead of a computer-generated simulated image. This creates immersive videos or spherical videos where every direction is recorded at the same time, which is shot using a collection of cameras or an omnidirectional camera. It places the learner in the center of the scene and creates a fully immersive environment. Viewers can watch 360 degree videos on any computer or can be viewed in any VR headset. **Let’s sneak peek on the 360 degree video applications:** - 360 degree video in Automobile Industry: World class luxurious car, Mercedes Benz, made a 360 degree video to experience the real driving of E-class without driving it physically. - 360 degree video in Travel and Tourism: Some websites offer free 360 degree video tour of prominent cities for those who are unwilling to travel the world. - 360 degree video in corporate learning: A passive online eLearning training might leave some information for trainees, but a 360 degree video fades away the passive training and instead it provides learner engagement to enhance the online eLearning training activity. ### How to Implement AR, VR, and 360 Video in Online Training? **1. Choose Appropriate Content:** - **What:** Select training content suitable for immersive experiences. - **How:** Identify areas where hands-on practice or realistic simulations can enhance learning. **2. Select the Right Hardware:** - **What:** Choose hardware compatible with AR, VR, and 360° video applications. - **How:** Invest in VR headsets, smart glasses, or AR-enabled devices, considering the training needs for both VR and 360° video experiences. **3. Develop Interactive Simulations:** - **What:** Create realistic scenarios for learners to engage with. - **How:** Utilize VR and 360° video to develop simulations that mirror real-world situations, allowing for practical application of skills. **4. Integrate AR Elements in Training Materials:** - **What:** Enhance training materials with interactive AR elements. - **How:** Use AR to overlay additional information, 3D models, or interactive quizzes in textbooks or eLearning modules. **5. Provide Accessible Platforms:** - **What:** Ensure learners can easily access AR, VR, and 360° video experiences. - **How:** Choose platforms and applications that are user-friendly and compatible with a variety of devices. **6. Gather Feedback and Iterate:** - **What:** Collect feedback from learners to improve the training experience. - **How:** Use learner insights to iterate and enhance AR, VR, and 360° video content, ensuring continuous improvement. **Verdict:** It is always appreciable when we follow a saying “Think Before You Act”. More importantly in eLearning industry, we need to be more cautious before start digging a project or course. Need to be aware of the technology, approach, client’s requirement and required tools etc. VR, AR and 360 degree video will take the eLearning courses to the next level since there are myriad applications of these tools in various industries. I hope this blog gives you good pointers on how Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and 360 degree video differ from each other. ### Our Services **Corporate Training Solution:** We design and deliver tailored e-learning training courses to enhance employee skills, performance, and productivity. [Read More](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/ "Corporate Training Solution") **eLearning Gamification:** We design and implement interactive elements, challenges, and rewards to make learning more enjoyable and effective for learners, ultimately improving knowledge retention and skill development. [Read More](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-gamification/ "eLearning Gamification") **Blended Learning Solutions:** We blend traditional classroom teaching with online resources, interactive modules, and virtual environments to meet diverse learner needs and enhance educational outcomes. [Read More](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/blended-learning-solutions/ "Blended Learning Solutions") ### FAQs **How does VR differ from AR?** VR completely immerses users in a computer-generated environment, whereas AR enhances the real-world environment by overlaying digital elements onto it without replacing the physical surroundings. **Difference between AR and 360° Video?** AR adds digital information to the real-world environment, enhancing it, while 360° Video captures and allows users to explore real-world scenes or events recorded from all directions. **What devices are commonly used for VR experiences?** VR experiences are commonly delivered through specialized headsets that block out the physical world and immerse users in the virtual environment. **How is AR experienced?** AR experiences can be accessed through devices like smartphones, tablets, or AR glasses, providing users with an enhanced view of the real-world environment. **Is 360° Video created in a virtual environment or the real world?** 360° Video records real-world scenes or events, capturing a panoramic view and allowing users to explore and navigate within the recorded environment. **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Articulate Storyline - Interactive Videos in eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-interactive-videos-in-elearning/) **Published:** May 9, 2023 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical --- ### [Convert PPT Presentation Into a SCORM Course With iSpring and Studio 13](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/scorm-conversion-ispring-and-studio-13/) **Published:** October 24, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** iSpring suite 9 and Studio’13 converts PowerPoint presentation into an effective eLearning course with all PowerPoint effects and animations perfectly preserved. All you need to do is prepare a presentation in PowerPoint, apply the animations, interactions, effects, etc. and convert it as a SCORM course. Let’s see the steps to [convert a presentation into an elearning course](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/) with iSpring. - Download a free trail of fully functional iSpring suite from iSpring website. ![i1](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/i1.png "i1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Then, open the PowerPoint presentation and select **iSpring Suite** option on the toolbar. ![i2](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/i2.jpg "i2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Then, click on **Publish ![i3](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/i3.png "i3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** - Next, click on **LMS** option in the left side panel to upload your course on a third party LMS. ![i4](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/i4-1.png "i4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Then click on **customize ![i5](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/i5.png "i5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** - You can customize the course by adding relevant **Lesson title**, **Description** and **Keywords** that help the learners to find your course faster. ![i6](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/i6.png "i6 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Then, click on **Customize** option under “Progress and Completion” section to set up the course progress and completion rules. ![i78](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/i78.png "i78 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Click **OK** to save the changes. ![i8](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/i8.png "i8 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Finally, click on **Publish** to convert your presentation as SCORM compliance eLearning course. ![i9](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/i9.png "i9 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Now, let’s look at the steps to convert your presentation into an eLearning course with Studio 360. - Open the **PowerPoint** to convert into SCORM course. ![i10](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/i10.png "i10 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Click on the **Articulate** on the toolbar. ![i11](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/i11.png "i11 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Then click on **Publish** icon under the Articulate tab. ![i12](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/i12.png "i12 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Next, click on the **LMS** option in the left side panel. ![i13](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/i13.png "i13 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Then, select the **LMS** **Output** **Option** that your LMS supports. ![i14](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/i14.png "i14 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - You can click on **Reporting and Tracking** option to set up the course tracking and completion rules and then click on **Publish ![i15](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/i15.png "i15 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** Therefore, with these tools you can convert your PowerPoint presentation into SCORM course seamlessly by preserving all your animations, triggers, simulations, etc. **Our Services:** [eLearning Solutions Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Rapid Development Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [Custom eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Planning your project And Creating Brand Style - Elucidat](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/planning-your-project-and-creating-brand-style-elucidat/) **Published:** August 3, 2022 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** In [Elucidat](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/best-guidelines-to-hire-elucidat-developers-specialists/) authoring tool, with the help of its default features and inbuilt templates, we can create courses in less time. Though Elucidat does not allow extensive customization, it allows us to create our own templates to an extent. The output can be easily viewed in all devices. The different navigation types that can be used in an Elucidat course are: - Scrolling type course - Navigation course **Scrolling type course** If you’re going with **scrolling type** courses, then need to add sections on the single page in the project and add the content in the layout mode, which will be viewed as a **scrolling type course**. **Navigation course** If you’re going with **navigation**, then you can add different pages and add links to navigate through different slides. This is ideal when you are dealing with large content and need to link slides. **Creating Brand style:** Once we are done with project planning, we need to create a style for the project. Style in Elucidat is all about the look for the project, which includes the colors, fonts, font size, logo, Elucidat elements colors, padding, button, button colors, and other features. So once we design the style with our standard colors and requirements, then every time we insert any element (accordion, flip-card intaerctivity, etc.), the color, font and other standards will be set as required. Your brand style can be created by following the below steps: Step 1: Click the ‘Theme’ Step 2: Click on ‘New Style’ Step 3: Give your Style a name Step 4: Apply the colors, logo, font, etc. Step 5: Once you are done with all the changes, click the ‘Save Changes’ button and the style is ready. The options we will go through in creating the style will be of two types. One will have basic styles and other will have advanced styles. The list of all the options are shown below: **Basic Styles** - Specific Logo - Background colour for all pages - Background image for all pages - Font size - Font for titles and headings - Text colour - Text background colour **Advanced Styles** - Buttons - Graphs - Main Navigation - Media Player - Pages - Popups - Typography Once all the changes are applied, we can use these style when we create a project. On clicking ‘Create new project’, you will be directed to select the ‘Style’ and ‘Name’ option. And if we want to make any further changes, simply click on ‘Edit Style’ from your project or go to ‘Styles’ and make the changes. **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Rotating and Exploring Objects in E-Learning using Articulate storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rotating-and-exploring-objects-in-e-learning-using-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** January 24, 2024 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How Can You Use This Motion Path Tip in Your E-Learning Projects](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-can-you-use-this-motion-path-tip-in-your-e-learning-projects/) **Published:** January 17, 2024 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to generate text animations in Animaker](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-generate-text-animations-in-animaker/) **Published:** October 5, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [5 Tailor-Made E-Learning Content Templates for Articulate Storyline 3](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/5-tailor-made-e-learning-introduction-template-for-articulate-storyline-3/) **Published:** July 20, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![custom-tailor content templates to meet your learners need](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Custom-tailor-content-templates-to-meet-your-learners-need-2.png "Custom-tailor content templates to meet your learners need (2) | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") We release the next set of Articulate Storyline ready-to-use content templates to help budding developers and instructional designer. 1. 1. Text and graphic template – 069 **How does our Articulate Storyline template improve text and image presentations?** This simple animated text and image template designed with Articulate Storyline to present text supported with graphical icons or images. The screen appears to be divided into image panel on left side of the screen followed by text area on right side of the screen. In provided text area, you can leverage this template to present guidelines, course benefits, course objectives, etc. To make the concept more effective and attractive, the right part comprises of highlighted text placeholders with provisions for small iconized images on the left of the text placeholders that give the overall idea about the content. [![5 custom design content templates to meet your learners need](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-069-1.png "5 Custom Design Content templates to Meet Your Learners Need-1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) 1. 2. Text and graphic – 070 **How does our Articulate Storyline template efficiently present key concepts?** This attractive template is an aesthetically designed template which is a perfect fusion of graphic and textual presentation. Screen is divided into different text placeholders along with image panel which is on right side of the screen. The top most part consisting of a narrow text placeholder allotted for a brief introduction/ heading of the concept. The mid-section of screen consist of three horizontal text boxes with provision for numerical labels on the left side of text placeholder. The bottom part of the screen can be used to provide summarization of the concept. This template is best suited to represent concepts like key learning points, guidelines, procedural steps, salient features, course objectives, etc., because it allows the learners to get an overview of the concept at a glance. [![5 custom design content templates to meet your learners need](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-070-1.png "5 Custom Design Content templates to Meet Your Learners Need-02 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) 1. 3. Text and graphic – 071 **How does our Articulate Storyline template improve the presentation of concepts?** An exquisite template designed for clear portrayal of concept through text and graphical design that help learner to get an overview of the concept at a glance. At the top of the screen there is a placeholder allotted for adding introduction content related to the concept. The mid-section contain image panel along with highlighted text boxes attached to it and this is what make the template effective and attractive. Leverage this template to present content like course objectives, procedural steps, benefits. [![5 custom design content templates to meet your learners need](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-071-1.png "5 Custom Design Content templates to Meet Your Learners Need-03 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) 1. 4. Text and graphic – 072 **How does our Articulate Storyline template enhance content classification and course objectives presentation?** This template is primarily designed to depict classification of content. Though the template has simplistic design, yet has an eye-catching presentation. At the center of the screen, the image panel is shown followed by six highlighted text boxes on either side of image. This template gives unique presentation to categorize concept into different text boxes that makes learning process easy as well as enhances learning experience. This template is suitable for presenting concepts like classification of content, course benefits, course objectives, etc. [![5 custom design content templates to meet your learners need](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-072-1.png "5 Custom Design Content templates to Meet Your Learners Need-04 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) 1. 5. Text and graphic – 073 **How does our Articulate Storyline template blend text and graphics to improve learning for key concepts?** This template blends textual representation along with graphical representation that adds attraction to the template. Basically, screen is divided into image panels on left side of the screen followed by descriptive text arranged in sequential manner on right side of the screen to enhance learning experience. This type of template enables designers to chunk large, complicated pieces of content and represent it sequentially that help learner to understand the concept effectively and easily. This template is best suited to present concepts like key learning points, guidelines, course objectives, etc. [![5 custom design content templates to meet your learners need](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/AS3-TEXT-AND-GRAPHIC-073-1.png "5 Custom Design Content templates to Meet Your Learners Need-05 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/) These templates are HTML5 compatible and can be accessed across all devices such as Tablets, iPads and Mobile devices. These Ready-to-Use templates help you to [develop eLearning courses](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com) rapidly. You can use them as provided or customize them as per the requirements. ***[Create a Free Account and get access for unlimited templates.](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/)*** **Our Services:** [eLearning Service Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [eLearning Content Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) **Why should I choose Swift eLearning Services for my e-learning needs?** E-learning services are digital platforms providing online educational content and support, enabling remote access to courses and materials. Choosing Swift Elearning Services ensures a seamless and efficient e-learning experience. 1\. Dedication to providing high-quality e-learning solutions. 2\. Tailored templates to meet specific client needs. 3\. Commitment to a seamless and efficient e-learning experience. ## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) **What are the benefits of using tailor-made e-learning templates?** Tailor-made e-learning templates offer numerous advantages for instructional designers and organizations aiming to streamline their course development process. **Is there a specific skill level required to use these tailor-made e-learning templates?** No, these templates are designed to be user-friendly, catering to both beginners and experienced users of Articulate Storyline 3 without requiring any specific skill level. **Can users customize the content and design of the e-learning templates to align with their specific training needs?** Absolutely, users have the flexibility to customize both the content and design of the templates, allowing them to align the e-learning material with their unique training requirements. **Is there any technical support or documentation provided for users implementing these e-learning templates?** Yes, users receive technical support, and comprehensive documentation is available to guide them through the implementation process, ensuring a smooth and effective utilization of the e-learning templates. **Why should I consider using Articulate Storyline 3 for e-learning projects?** Articulate Storyline 3 is a powerful e-learning authoring tool known for its user-friendly interface and robust features, allowing you to create engaging and interactive e-learning content efficiently. **Who is the target audience for the Articulate Storyline 3 templates?** The Articulate Storyline 3 templates are tailored for e-learning professionals, instructional designers, and educators who use Articulate Storyline 3 for creating interactive and effective e-learning courses. **What type of support does Swift eLearning Services offer for users of the e-learning templates?** Swift eLearning Services provides support through documentation and possibly a support forum. Check the article or the Swift eLearning Services website for information on available support resources. **What is Articulate Storyline 3?** Articulate Storyline 3 is an advanced e-learning authoring tool designed to facilitate the creation of interactive and engaging digital courses. **How does Articulate Storyline 3 enhance e-learning?** Articulate Storyline 3 enhances e-learning by providing a user-friendly environment, fostering interactivity, supporting multimedia integration, ensuring responsiveness, and offering a range of features that contribute to a more engaging and effective online learning experience. **Can the templates be customized to suit specific organizational needs?** Yes, Swift Elearning Services’ templates are fully customizable to meet the unique requirements of different organizations. Whether it’s incorporating brand colors, logos, or specific design elements, the templates can be easily adapted to align with the organization’s identity and objectives. **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How To Choose The Best Game Development Outsourcing Partner?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-choose-the-best-game-development-outsourcing-partner/) **Published:** June 13, 2022 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** As a content development organization, it is obvious that you would need game development outsourcing partner to use gamification in your online training courses. Unlike regular theoretical content, gamification and game-based learning exactly meet the measurable learning objectives, improving employee’s retainability of the subject, due to their engaging quality and interactivity. In this rapidly expanding digital gaming environment, having gamification in courses is also lucrative in terms of business perspective. **What challenges arise in outsourcing partners for gamification eLearning course development?** However, for different reasons, many content development organizations would rather shirk from the idea of developing gamification – in house. The primary reasons for outsourcing game development are in fact genuine, such as: **Cost effectiveness**: Instead of building in house, if game development task is outsourced for countries like India, the task can be done in a cost-effective way. This is more practical, in case special recruitment of a team is not possible for this task. **Less time taking**: Building a new gamification team from scratch takes considerably a lot of time. You need to build an efficient team of artists, designers and developers in a short span of time, spending considerable time for recruiting new employees. If you outsource the task, their existing team would handle the task and submit it in the stipulated time. **No overheads**: Apart from avoiding the burden of new resources, you can avoid the overhead costs such as buying the required hardware and software. But, that said, it is not so easy a task to get the right partner for such an important and herculean task. **How we offer effective gamification for diverse employee training needs?** Gamification is the integration of game-like elements into non-game contexts, fostering engagement, motivation, and knowledge retention within educational or training initiatives. [Swift eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) has been a front runner in providing best training services, offering cost-effective and quality-oriented gamification, for more than a decade. Our eLearning services, targeted to handle multiple domains, cater for your employee training needs completely. For more details, **[call us for a demo](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/)**. In this blog, let us discuss some most important tips in selecting the best game development outsourcing partner. **When choosing a game-based eLearning partner, what factors should I consider?** When choosing a game-based eLearning course development partner, consider the tips below. ## Tip # 1: Check the game building experience of the vendor The general thumb rule is: the longer a company has been is in the market, the better is the quality of its services. More experience would mean more interactions with a varied number of customers, which results into the ability of understanding all kinds of learning needs. Experience would certainly augment the acumen of the vendor company to serve the customers better. When they are able to understand your development processes well, they can implement better gaming strategies. As experienced [eLearning vendors](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/), they have good relations with experts in the domain. With generally having more than one team of gaming specialists, they never turn down any project requirement, as they can find relevant experts who can handle any complex task. ## Tip # 2: Evaluate vendor’s understanding of training needs We have discussed that market experience in the industry improves understanding level of the customer needs. However, you need to evaluate this aspect, by discussing with them elaborately about your gamification needs, in multiple sessions, if needed. Observe the vendor’s responses and check at what level they are matching with your training needs. Seeking a proof of concept is also not a bad idea. As gamification projects last for many months, it would be ideal to exchange all the fundamental information at the initial stage, to take better decisions. Also, check if their gaming services support mobile gaming. ## Tip # 3: Ensure that the gamification team are exceptionally creative In the rapidly changing digital gaming scenario, learners today are expecting more engaging and interactive courses. Anything you would like to include in your training course should be of the current trend, creative and interesting. Check the vendor’s previously built gamification and game based learning samples. Ask detailed questions about their working models. ## Tip # 4: Consider the cost of service Last but not the least, you need to ensure that the cost of the services you are going to bear is not crossing your budget. Surprisingly, two vendors with more or less similar quality output, may have complete contrast in terms of their cost of services. So, it is ideal to check around with multiple vendors before finalizing the most suitable one. It is a shrewd judgement to outsource to the countries where competition is more among the gamification vendors. Due to the prevailing heavy competition, you can get quality services at lower costs. ## Conclusion Incorporating gamification in online training is undoubtedly one of the best ways to make your training more effective and engaging. Just as many content development companies, you may prefer to outsource your gamification tasks. The above discussed tips would help you in selecting the best game development outsourcing partner. Swift eLearning Services has been offering cost-effective [gamification services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-gamification/) with a good turnaround time. With a special team of game developers and designers, our expertise lies in offering a range of gamification solutions, suitable to your training needs. **Our Services**: [Custom eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Translation and Localization Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/#top), [Blended Learning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/blended-learning-solutions/) ## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) **What factors should I consider when choosing a game development outsourcing partner?** When selecting a game development outsourcing partner, several critical criteria must be considered: 1\. Expertise and Specialization 2\. Communication and Collaboration 3\. Quality Assurance and Testing **What are the key benefits of outsourcing game development?** Outsourcing game development offers benefits like cost savings, access to specialized skills, faster time-to-market, and the flexibility to scale resources based on project needs. It can also allow your in-house team to focus on core business functions. **What benefits can I expect from outsourcing game development?** Outsourcing can offer cost savings, access to specialized skills, faster development times, and the ability to focus on core business activities while leaving game development to experts. **What steps can I take to maintain quality control in outsourced game development?** To maintain quality control in outsourced game development, establish clear quality standards, conduct regular testing and reviews, foster open communication with the outsourcing team, and consider implementing agile development methodologies for continuous improvement. **When Should I Consider Outsourcing Game Development?** Outsource game development when your in-house team lacks specific expertise, resources are limited, or when you need to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Setting Up Assessment Results Page in Adapt Authoring Tool](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/setting-up-assessment-results-page-in-adapt-authoring-tool/) **Published:** June 17, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![setting up assessment results page in adapt authoring tool](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/setting-up-assessment-results-page-in-adapt-authoring-tool.png "setting up assessment results page in adapt authoring tool | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Adapt is a free and **easy to use [e-learning authoring tool](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/features-of-adapt-authoring-tool-for-responsive-elearning-development/)**. With this tool we can create [eLearning courses](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/best-elearning-examples/) which are fully responsive, multi-device, HTML5 compatible. Adapt tool gives the freedom to the eLearning developers to customize the courses using the **award-winning** Adapt developer framework. In the [Adapt](https://www.adaptlearning.org/) tool there is a feature call **quiz components** which consists of multiple choice and matching questions. There is also an assessment results component which will display the quiz results. In this blog we will see how to create the assessment results page. How can I set up the Assessment Results Page in Adapt Authoring Tool? To set up the assessment results page in the Adapt Authoring Tool, follow these steps: **Step 1**: Insert question component. **![assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 01](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/assessment-results-page-in-adapt-authoring-tool-01.png "assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 01 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 2**: Open the question component and add score in “Question Weight” field. **![assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 02](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/assessment-results-page-in-adapt-authoring-tool-02.png "assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 02 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 3**: If there are 5 questions then give 20 score in Question Weight for each question. Click Save. **![assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 03](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/assessment-results-page-in-adapt-authoring-tool-03.png "assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 03 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **![assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 04](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/assessment-results-page-in-adapt-authoring-tool-04.png "assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 04 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 4**: Click on Manage extensions. ![assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 05](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/assessment-results-page-in-adapt-authoring-tool-05.png "assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 05 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Click on **Add** button for “Assessment” extension. **![assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 06](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/assessment-results-page-in-adapt-authoring-tool-06.png "assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 06 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 5**: Click Setting icon > Edit. **![assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 07](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/assessment-results-page-in-adapt-authoring-tool-07.png "assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 07 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 6**: Navigate to the Extensions and click Enable button. **![assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 08](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/assessment-results-page-in-adapt-authoring-tool-08.png "assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 08 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 7**: Give a name in “Assessment Name” field. In the “Pass mark” field, enter the passing marks and click Save. **![assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 09](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/assessment-results-page-in-adapt-authoring-tool-09.png "assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 09 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 8**: Insert the Assessment Results component. ![assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 10](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/assessment-results-page-in-adapt-authoring-tool-10.png "assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 10 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Here are some pre-defined variables to access the respective fields. ***{{{score}}}*** – To display score. ***{{{maxScore}}}*** – To display total score ***{{{scoreAsPercent}}}*** – To display passed percentage. ***{{{feedback}}}*** – To show the feedback messages (correct or incorrect feedback) **Step 9**: Scroll down and navigate to “Bands” and click “Add”. **![assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 11](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/assessment-results-page-in-adapt-authoring-tool-11.png "assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 11 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 10**: Enter the score value. **![assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 12](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/assessment-results-page-in-adapt-authoring-tool-12.png "assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 12 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 11**: Display the feedback text by using the variables. **![assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 13](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/assessment-results-page-in-adapt-authoring-tool-13.png "assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 13 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 12**: Add one more band and keep the score as 0 and enter the feedback text by using above variables. This will show incorrect feedback if the score don’t match the score. **![assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 14](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/assessment-results-page-in-adapt-authoring-tool-14.png "assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 14 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 13**: Save and click Preview to see the output. ![assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 15](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/assessment-results-page-in-adapt-authoring-tool-15.png "assessment results page in adapt authoring tool 15 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") [![legacy course conversion - ilt to elearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Banner_3_v2.jpg "Legacy course conversion - ILT to elearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/legacy-content-conversion/) **Tags:** [Flash to HTML5 Conversion Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [Rapid eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [Learning Management System](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms), [Custom eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Translation and Localization](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/) Benefits with Our Professional eLearning Translation Services E-learning translation services involve adapting educational or training content into different languages to make it accessible to a diverse audience. Our eLearning translation services offer a multitude of benefits, ensuring that educational content, or training materials are accurately and effectively conveyed to a diverse global audience. Here are key advantages associated with opting for our professional eLearning translation: 1\. Accurate and Contextually Relevant Translations 2\. Cultural Sensitivity and Adaptation 3\. Consistency Across Multiple Languages 4\. Enhanced Accessibility for Diverse Audiences 5\. Efficient Time and Resource Management 6\. Adherence to Industry Standards ## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) **What is the authoring tool?** An authoring tool is a software application that enables users to create and edit content, typically for multimedia and e-learning purposes. **What is Adapt Authoring Tool?** Adapt Authoring Tool is a powerful e-learning authoring tool designed to create responsive and engaging online courses. **Can I track and analyse learner performance through the Adapt Authoring Tool?** Yes, Adapt Authoring Tool offers robust tracking and analytics features to monitor learner performance and assess the effectiveness of your online courses. **What types of assessments are supported on the Adapt Authoring Tool?** The Adapt Authoring Tool supports various assessment types, including multiple-choice questions, true/false questions, and fill-in-the-blank questions. **Where can I find guidance on setting up assessment results pages in the Adapt Authoring Tool?** Please find detailed instructions on setting up assessment results pages in the Adapt Authoring Tool on the Swift eLearning Services website at https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/setting-up- assessment-results-page-in-adapt-authoring-tool/ **Why should I use the Adapt Authoring Tool for creating e-learning courses?** The Adapt Authoring Tool is preferred for e-learning course creation due to its open-source nature, responsiveness, and ability to create interactive and engaging content. **Who benefits from using the Adapt Authoring Tool for e-learning development?** E-learning developers, instructional designers, and educators benefit from using the Adapt Authoring Tool to create effective and responsive e-learning courses. **What are the key features of the Adapt Authoring Tool?** The Adapt Authoring Tool offers features such as responsive design, a user-friendly interface, and the ability to create SCORM-compliant e-learning content, making it a versatile choice for eLearning course development. **What differences can be found between the Adapt Authoring Tool and the Adapt Framework?** The Adapt Authoring Tool is a user-friendly interface for course creation, the Adapt Framework is the technical foundation that enables more extensive custom development by those familiar with coding. **What is the Adapt framework?** The Adapt Framework is a set of code and functionalities that forms the foundation for developing custom e-learning solutions, providing a flexible and extensible platform for creating interactive and responsive learning experiences. **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [E-Learning for Corporate Training](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/e-learning-for-corporate-training/) **Published:** June 9, 2015 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** [![corporate-elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Corporate-elearning.png "Corporate-elearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Corporate-elearning.png) Going online is rampant these days, and people have started to rely on the efficacy of the internet even for performing routine tasks. Internet has become one of the heavily used things in our time, and indeed it is a handy tool! This is all the more true as far as the arena of corporate training is concerned. **Some of the Key Plus Points of ‘Online’ Corporate Training** **Expediency:** The ‘ease of use’ is the primary pragmatic plus point of [e-learning corporate training](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/login-showcase/ "e-learning corporate training"); here the participants can use the training modules at any time, in line with their own requirement. Moreover, all employees can undergo the same training course materials irrespective of their places of residence, whether national or international; this ensures uniformity in training. By utilizing a functional LMS (Learning Management System) for providing the e-learning corporate training program, the company management can make sure that the employees are able to make use of the training method effectively. **Online Training will be More Absorbing:** Human beings are ‘sociable’ by nature and the penchant to share facts and information is an inherent quality. Online training through an LMS platform, rightly complies with this innate desire for ‘sharing’. This is a viable mode for precise data sharing, as far as ‘subject specialists’ are concerned. Another significant point is that online corporate training programs will be beneficial to the withdrawn workforce; such people will be shy to ask relevant questions in an open training class, but when online training is given, they will get a chance to clear their doubts. Jane Rosecrans (J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Professor) is of the opinion that a *greater part of the students prefers to clear their doubts online, rather than in classrooms. This is because of the fact that they get the guts to speak more frankly, when there is no face to face interaction*. Therefore, Jane Rosecrans relies heavily on email conversations with the students. This information was published in ‘The New York Times (‘Letters to Editor’ column). **Instantaneous and Inexpensive:** Giving corporate training to employees will be instantaneous and inexpensive. Moreover, the process builds up efficiency, as well as commitment. Online corporate training makes the channel of information easy and straight. For example, salespersons can learn the art of selling on the go, rather than wasting their productive time in a classroom. Besides, companies can trim down their expenditure considerably; they can save the money that is needed to make classroom arrangements and the employees will not have to travel to the classroom destinations. Competent instructional designers can generate excellent interactive e-learning corporate training programs like videos, games, etc by making use of handy authoring tools like Lectora. Get in touch with us to gain comprehensive knowledge about the diverse authoring tools that will facilitate the easy creation of adaptable online corporate training programs. **Our Services:** [Best Learning Management System](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms/), [eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [eLearning Content Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) **How can eLearning be customized to meet the specific needs of corporate learning solutions?** Corporate learning solutions are comprehensive approaches designed to meet the training and development needs of organizations. Customizing eLearning for corporate learning solutions involves tailoring the platform to meet specific organizational needs. Here’s a concise breakdown: 1\. Start with a needs assessment for targeted learning goals. 2\. Personalize content based on roles and organizational objectives. 3\. Provide interactive paths and utilize performance analytics for continuous improvement. ## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) **What is eLearning?** eLearning is a method of education that uses electronic technologies for delivering learning content. It includes online courses, virtual classrooms, and multimedia resources, providing flexibility and accessibility beyond traditional classrooms. **Why is e-learning an effective tool for corporate training?** E-Learning has gained importance in corporate training due to its inherent effectiveness in addressing contemporary learning needs and challenges. E-Learning has proven to be an effective tool for corporate training for few compelling reasons. 1\. Adaptability 2\. Cost-Effectiveness 3\. Data-Driven Insights **How does eLearning benefit corporate training?** E-Learning offers significant benefits to corporate training, such as: 1\. E-Learning provides flexibility for convenient employee access. 2\. Personalized learning experiences cater to individual needs. 3\. Multimedia elements enhance engagement and knowledge retention. **What is corporate eLearning?** Corporate eLearning is a method of delivering educational content and training to employees within a business setting through digital technologies. **What are the challenges associated with E-Learning in corporate training?** The challenges associated with E-Learning in corporate training are multifaceted and can impact the effectiveness of the learning initiatives. Here are some key challenges in corporate eLearning: **Employee Resistance**: Overcoming reluctance through effective communication on benefits. **Technical Hurdles**: Addressing platform glitches and ensuring accessibility for all. **Sustaining Engagement**: Incorporating interactive elements and regular content updates. **Lack of Interaction**: Introducing virtual collaboration tools to compensate. **Data Security Concerns**: Implementing robust authentication and encryption measures. **Who benefits most from e-learning in a corporate setting?** E-Learning in a corporate setting is designed to benefit a wide range of participants within the organization. 1\. Employees 2\. Managers and Supervisors 3\. Organizational Leadership **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Quality Matters: Choosing the Right eLearning Translation Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/quality-matters-choosing-the-right-elearning-translation-services/) **Published:** December 1, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [How to Generate Characters Using Photos in Vyond](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-generate-characters-using-photos-in-vyond/) **Published:** December 1, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to Create Custom Drop-down Interactivity in Articulate Storyline 360?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-create-custom-drop-down-interactivity-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** September 21, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** When we are handy with any of the eLearning authoring tools, the next step we think is customization – to make the most use of it. In one of our eLearning projects, there seems to be Custom drop down interactivity need to be inserted. But there is no direct option available in Articulate Storyline 360. Therefore, with our skillful experts we came up with building drop-down navigation interactivity by using layers, triggers and states. Without using a single variable, we have developed drop-down menu interactivity. [![explore swift elearning solutions tailored to your business needs](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Showcs_bt1.png "Showcs_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/)[![free articulate storyline tutorials](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Free_bt1.png "Free_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-free-tutorials/) The main purpose of this activity is, drop-down menus are most useful interactivities when you consider your slide space is limited. With this interactivity you can simply populate all the options of a question in one drop-down menu in an organized way. This creates good look and feel of the slide and creates more learner engagement. The functionality of this interactivity is, when the learner attempted all the questions in the activity then only the submit button will be enabled and the activity gets done. Also, in the published output you can get correct and cross marks beside the options to validate the answers. Let’s see how to create custom drop-down using Storyline 360. --- Articulate Storyline 360 has become a boon authoring tool for eLearning developers as it made the e-Course customization very convenient. With this tailor made options, you can create fully engaging [customized e-learning courses](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) to meet the learner requirements. Hope Articulate Storyline may release a direct option to tweak from the default menu in its next update to create more responsive eLearning courses. I hope this blog provides good pointers on how you can maximize your learning landscape with the use of Articulate Storyline 360 to enhance your learning designs. Do contact us at **** for any eLearning requirement. **Our Services:** [Powerpoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [Flash to HTML5 Migration](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [eLearning Service Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical --- ### [How to Control the Speed of Video in Animaker](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-control-the-speed-of-video-in-animaker/) **Published:** November 29, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to Use the Widget Gallery in Adobe Captivate](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-use-the-widget-gallery-in-adobe-captivate/) **Published:** November 28, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Using Background Audio and Music in E-Learning #442](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/using-background-audio-and-music-in-e-learning-442/) **Published:** November 27, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Uncategorized --- ### [How to Utilise a New Collection Feature in Vyond](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-utilise-a-new-collection-feature-in-vyond/) **Published:** November 27, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Multi-Device Elearning: Responsive eLearning Design or Adaptive – What’s the Best Choice?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/multi-device-elearning-responsive-elearning-design-vs-adaptive/) **Published:** January 18, 2017 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** Responsive eLearning has become quite essential to create multi-device eLearning or mobile learning. It enables learners to access the eLearning courses from their preferred devices. As eLearning designers, we need to develop eLearning content such that it works swiftly and smoothly on every device. In this blog, we will discuss Responsive eLearning design Versus Adaptive eLearning Design and Suitable eLearning authoring tools to create such eLearning content. **Content:** ![responsive vs adaptive](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Responsive-Vs-Adaptive.png "Responsive Vs Adaptive | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") With the rise of mobile devices and varied screen sizes, Responsive eLearning has become quite essential to create multi-device eLearning or mobile learning. It enables learners to access the eLearning courses from their preferred devices. As eLearning designers, we need to develop eLearning content such that it works swiftly and smoothly on every device. Before you could design mobile learning effectively, it is essential to understand the responsive as well as adaptive design principles. In our previous blog, we have discussed, “[Why Responsive eLearning Design is a Must-Have for Online Training Content?](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/responsive-elearning-moment-of-the-need/)” In this blog, we will discuss responsive eLearning design while comparing it with the Adaptive eLearning Design. ### Responsive eLearning Design Vs Adaptive eLearning Design Both responsive and adaptive eLearning designs are based on the web design principles. These are the two must-know facts to get started with [mobile learning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/mobile-learning/). **Responsive design** is a web design approach in which the content responds to the particular screen size providing an optimized learning experience – No matter what the device is. Simply put, Responsive eLearning Design is the eLearning that adapts and responds to all devices. Responsive eLearning content is fluid and flexible in nature. The content (layout and structure) restructures itself to fit the screen size depending on the learner’s device. This means you can author once and publish the eLearning content to various devices with different screen sizes. ### Pros: - Less development time and cost-effective - Scope for customization – content can be easily updated - Onscreen elements are resized as per the screen - Better look and feel - Eliminates the need to “Click Next” ### Cons: - Increased loading time (for mobile devices with inconsistent data connectivity) - Requires more careful designing efforts **Adaptive learning design,** on the other hand, is less fluid in nature and uses different layouts for different screen sizes at specific breakpoints. These layouts are predetermined and designed such that the eLearning content fits to different screen sizes. This means you have to design specific layouts for specific screen sizes. For example, if the elearning content is to be delivered on 5 different screen sizes, then you need to create 5 different content layouts to fit those screens. Adaptive design makes a complete sense when you are targeting eLearning delivery via particular devices. ### Pros - Provides control over design - Less loading time – Only mobile-friendly assets are downloaded ### Cons: - Expensive and time-consuming - Limited to specific devices To conclude, creating responsive mobile learning courses is not just shrinking the content to fit various screen sizes, but following eLearning design principles such as maintaining user readability across all devices for better learning outcomes. Choosing the right [authoring tool](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) that provides responsive and adaptive design capabilities will be the most vital factor while designing responsive mobile learning. At Swift, we blend the best of both worlds – Responsive as well as Adaptive for a better learner experience. Though these two terms are different, the end goal is same i.e., creating effective eLearning for a memorable learning experience. However, we believe that the learning context and the target learners should drive the device and design choice. So what is your favourite approach in eLearning development – ***Responsive*** or ***Adaptive***? If you are looking for interactive eLearning course with mobile first approach, contact us for a free consultancy. **Our Services:** [Rapid eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [Custom eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [How to Use the Generative Prop AI Feature in VYOND](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-use-the-generative-prop-ai-feature-in-vyond/) **Published:** November 24, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [A Guide to Utilizing the Generative Action Feature in Vyond](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-use-the-generative-action-feature-in-vyond-or-a-guide-to-utilizing-the-generative-action-feature-in-vyond/) **Published:** November 23, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Custom made Zoom-in Interaction for Better Training Performance](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-made-zoom-in-interaction-for-better-training-performance/) **Published:** April 18, 2019 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![main [1]](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/main-1.png "main [1] | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Zoom-in interaction is one of the best [customized elearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) interactions in Articulate Storyline 360. This type of interaction can be majorly used for learning and training purpose where learner can be immersed with real time interactions so that to retain the knowledge for a longer period. Instead of a simple text and image presentation you can give learner zoom-in interaction option to view the image in detail especially when the learner is viewing the course in mobile. This interaction we have developed for one of our clients, listed on the top 500 fortune oil and gas pipeline construction. Our eLearning courses built with real images so to habituate the environment of the plant before they board in their roles and have given real time scenarios and the issues that they are going to face in the field with the help of subject matter experts. For instance, one of our elearning courses have had the zoom-interaction where learner need to identify the crack or leakage in the pipeline that may cause serious damage in the plant. **Step 1:** First, save the **index.html** file in your machine which is provided in the story file at the end of this blog. **Step 2:** Now, insert the **Web Object** in your Storyline by giving the location where you have stored the index.html file. ![1](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1-495x400.png "1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 3:** Publish the file, and you can see the image and the magnifier in place of web object. ![2](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2-495x400.png "2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 4:** Add a hotspot where there is a crack in the image and create a layer showing correct answer. ![3](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3-495x400.png "3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![4](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/4-495x400.png "4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 5:** Select the hotspot and assign the trigger to show layer correct and give the action when the user clicks. So that it will appear ‘correct’ popup when the user identifies the crack on the pipe with magnifier. ![5](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/5-495x400.png "5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 6:** After identifying the crack on the pipe, user must capture the image by zoom-in the crack on the pipe. ![6](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/6-495x400.png "6 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 7:** To zoom-in the image we have added a dialer. ![7](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/7-495x400.png "7 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 8:** To create zoom in effect, create different size images in the states of the shape and name them as 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 for instance. ![8](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/8-495x400.png "8 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 9:** Now add the triggers and assign to change state of rectangle shape to 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 when dialer turns. ![9](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/9-495x400.png "9 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 10:** Again add a hotspot on the camera capture button and add the following triggers to capture the image when the image is full zoomed. ![10](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/10-495x400.png "10 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 11:** Finally, publish the file and view the output. **Our services**: [Custom eLearning Solution](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Instructor Led Training (ILT) to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/legacy-content-conversion/), [eLearning Course Localization](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [How to Use the Timeline Scrubber in Articulate Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-use-the-timeline-scrubber-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** November 22, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to Change or Modify the Timing and Duration of Objects in Articulate Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-change-or-modify-the-timing-and-duration-of-objects-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** November 21, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to Create Animated Subtitles in Animaker](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-create-animated-subtitles-in-animaker/) **Published:** November 20, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Creating SCORM Content with Ease - Top 5 eLearning Authoring Tools](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/creating-scorm-content-with-ease-top-5-elearning-authoring-tools/) **Published:** November 17, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [How to Add Web Objects in Articulate Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-add-web-objects-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** November 16, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to Access the Shutterstock Images, Videos, and Music files in Vyond](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-access-the-shutterstock-images-videos-and-music-files-in-vyond/) **Published:** November 15, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to Customize the Lesson Headers in Articulate Rise](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-customize-the-lesson-headers-in-articulate-rise/) **Published:** November 14, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to Add a Print Slide Trigger in Articulate Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-add-a-print-slide-trigger-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** November 14, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to Create a Customized Cursor in Camtasia](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-create-a-customized-cursor-in-camtasia/) **Published:** October 20, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [A Case Study on Microlearning as Performance Support to Reinforce Existing Training](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/microlearning-case-study/) **Published:** January 14, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Excerpt:** Microlearning, the modern instructional design strategy, is one of the top elearning trends in 2017. It provides just-in-time performance support to reinforce existing instructor-led training or online training or corporate learning. In this blog, we will discuss microlearning case study that highlights Microlearning app as Performance Support to Reinforce Existing Training. Microlearning is not just bite-sized eLearning content that is chunked to deliver short bursts of information. Micro-eLearning is the most cost-effective way to develop and deliver online training. **Content:** ![microlearning case study_swift elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Microlearning-Case-Study_Swift-Elearning.jpg "Microlearning Case Study_Swift Elearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Microlearning, one of the hottest [eLearning trends](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/top-6-elearning-trends-in-2017/), is catching attention amongst eLearning fraternity like never before. Our recent discussion on a LinkedIn group received a stream of thoughts and perspectives on microlearning. In this blog, we will discuss the microlearning case study that illustrates how we’ve developed and delivered microlearning course/application as performance support to reinforce existing training. Before we could explore the case study, let’s first understand what microlearning actually means. “Microlearning is not just bite-sized eLearning content that is chunked to deliver short bursts of information, but it is more than that…” ### Then What is Microlearning? [Microlearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/microlearning-emerging-instructional-design-strategy-in-elearning/) is a modern instructional design strategy that: - Aligns with the modern, tech-savvy workforce with shorter attention spans - Focusses on one specific learning outcome - Provides just-in-time performance support to reinforce learning and improves retention - Enables learners to choose when and what they need to learn at the moment of need - Is most cost-effective way to develop and deliver online training ### Microlearning Case Study Overview: - ***Instructional Design Strategy****: Microlearning Solution as performance support* - ***Industry****: Agriculture – Livestock Industry* - ***Target Audience****: Veterinary Paraprofessionals* - ***Technology****: HTML5 & Adobe Captivate and Android* ### About Client Our client, a reputed Veterinary Research agency, is responsible to control and prevent the spread of livestock diseases. As part of their mission, they hired young veterinary professionals and trained them on: - preventive measures, - recognition of clinical signs and - veterinary best practices to minimize the diseases and improve animal health. ### What was the Challenge? The paraprofessionals will go through the online training which will be 2 hours seat, attempt the final quiz and get certified. On the field it was difficult for the paraprofessionals to remember every bit they learned in the training. And when they are on field they cannot access the course and look for the symptoms. As a result, they couldn’t translate their learning on the field. Most of them would call the agency or their peers to identify clinical signs and other issues instead of resolving themselves. Our client realized these shortcomings and approached Swift for a better learning solution that could be developed cost-effectively in a shorter timeframe. ### How Did We Help? The long training sessions and lengthy eLearning courses loaded with lots of information, but everything cannot be remembered all the time. We then proposed bite-sized [microlearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/what-is-microlearning-a-complete-guide/) approach to provide just-in-time information to supplement primary eLearning or ILT programs. ### Our Microlearning Strategy Was Simple… We ensured that the microlearning content is: - Well organized and easily accessible – Allowing learners to search and sort the required learning content needed at that point of time - Concise and contextual with bite-sized learning nuggets of 5-7 minutes focused towards one specific learning objective - Interactive and visually appealing with simple interface to drive learner engagement through mobile learning - Cross-device compatible, delivered through mobile platform – multi-device learning - Embedded with short videos highlighting the best practices - Mobile friendly and responsive – published in HTML5 via Adobe Captivate ### What Was the Impact? The quick and cost-effective Microlearning strategy yielded better results. Learners could pick and choose the relevant lessons at the point of need. There was a drastic improvement in their performance. Short and specific learning nuggets along with reduced cognitive overload and reinforced what has been learnt. This just-in-time solution resulted in active learning. Though microlearning is a good strategy, it is not a silver bullet for every learning solution. We must be wise enough to choose the appropriate learning strategies before we could actually design it. Based on the same strategy, we’ve created a sample mobile learning app on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Steps which is a free download. ***Click the button to access the learning nugget.*** [![microlearning app cpr](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/banner-1.png "Microlearning app CPR | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) **Our Services:** [eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Convert PPT to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [eLearning Localization Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [New Ways to Generate Vector Graphics in Adobe Illustrator](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-generate-vector-graphics-in-the-updated-adobe-illustrator/) **Published:** November 10, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Top Instructional Design Trends for 2017](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/top-instructional-design-trends-for-2017/) **Published:** January 31, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Excerpt:** In this blog, we will explore Top Instructional Design Trends for 2017. 2016 was an amazing year for Instructional Designers with respect to the innovations, adaptability and change we have witnessed in different aspects of eLearning course design. This is a result of continuous process of evaluation of existing approaches, standards and styles. **Content:** ![instructional design trends for 2017](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Instructional-design-trends-for-2017.png "Instructional design trends for 2017 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 2016 was an amazing year for Instructional Designers with respect to the innovations, adaptability and change we have witnessed in different aspects of eLearning course design. This is a result of continuous process of evaluation of existing approaches, standards and styles. Following are the three major drivers of trends in Instructional Design: - **Performance expectations in the workplace** – performance expectations are ultra-oriented towards results, behaviours and actions you choose to perform your job - **Availability of innovative Rapid authoring tools to create digital learning content** – Articulate Storyline 360, Elucidat, Lectora 17 Inspire etc. - **Learner’s suitable or preferred manner of learning** with respect to mobile or smart course delivery platforms (e.g. mobile learning), learning readiness – attention span to receive learning (microlearning) and of course individual learning styles An Instructional Designer’s job is to design instructional strategy to fulfil the above learning needs. In the previous blog, we have discussed [\#top eLearning trends of 2017](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/top-6-elearning-trends-in-2017/) in reference to learning technologies. In this blog, we will discuss the three key instructional design trends for 2017. ## Gamification [\#gamification](https://twitter.com/hashtag/gamification?src=hash) is one of the most discussed trends in the eLearning industry. [Gamfication](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-gamification/) helps us develop interactive and immersive learning experience. **Gamification Definition:** The use of game elements and game design techniques in non-game context. Here, the non-game context is the learning content and following are a few game elements and game design techniques: **Game Elements****Game Design Techniques/Mechanics**PointsPuzzle guessingBadgesPiece eliminationLeader BoardsStructure buildingTimerDiceAvatar selection or customizationRaceInteractive conversationsBidding**Instructional Design Approach:** Gamification is about incorporating game elements and game design techniques in learning content to drive learner’s utmost interest and engagement. Gamification is not turning complete learning schema into a game. Game elements and techniques has intrinsic motivation factor; these becomes drivers and carriers in learning process. Gamification is a gaming environment which challenges learner to learn and apply its learning to win the game. **Example:** Here is the case study on gamified learning assessment. [![gamified learning assessment case study](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Case-Study.png "Gamified learning assessment case study | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) ## Microlearning [\#microlearning](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Microlearning?src=hash) is comparatively older concept than the Gamification, but it has popped-up to cater new learning challenges. The general perception among educationists and scientists is that human attention span is decreasing. If we compare the average attention span from pre-digital era to present era of internet, we can easily recognize the duration of the time we pay attention towards one concept. Microlearning addresses this quick distractive nature of human attention effectively. Moreover, microlearning meets just-in time performance-based learning requirement at the moment of need. It is the right fit or mobile learning strategy. **Instructional Design Approach:** Divide larger courses having multiple learning objectives to achieve a single objective course nugget – one objective one module with appropriate assessment and retention strategies. **Example:** Health and Safety at Workplace eLearning course is a very large concept which includes around 40 topics. We have divided it into several micro modules or learning nuggets. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is one such nugget. This learning nugget provides just-in-time information with fewer efforts and can be delivered any-time any-where using mobile platforms. [![free-microlearning-nugget_cpr](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Free-Microlearning-Nugget_CPR.png "Free-Microlearning-Nugget_CPR | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/product/free-cardiopulmonary-resuscitation-cpr-training-course/) ## Contextualized eLearning Contextual learning is a constructivist approach towards learning. Following are the principles of contextual learning: - Learning is to solve real-life problems – problem solving - Learning should be built on the learner’s prior knowledge - Learning material should be relevant to the future challenges **Instructional Design Approach:** Your content may have only elements of learning such as facts, concepts, process etc. Try to build a relevant context similar to an environment where learner will be applying his/her learning. Integrate content into the context and present as one unit. **Example:** A course on Anti-bribery and Corruption has been designed for corporate workforce. This course challenges learner to put him/herself into the context and respond in accordance to their learning. [![anti-bribery and corruption free elearning course](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Anti-Bribery-and-Corruption.png "Anti-Bribery and Corruption | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/product/anti-bribery-and-corruption-free-training-course/) Hope these predictions would help you devise the appropriate learning and development strategy in your organization for 2017. Watch out this space for future developments and trends in instructional designing. **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Translation Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Storyline 360 - Best practices of using JavaScript to get Custom Print Result](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/storyline-360-best-practices-of-using-javascript-to-get-custom-print-result/) **Published:** November 14, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![storyline 360 - best practices of using javascript to get customized print result](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4-1.png "Storyline 360 - Best practices of using JavaScript to get Customized Print Result | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Though there are vivid authoring tools, Articulate Storyline would be the best possible tool to create [custom elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) courses. The best practice to create more engaging e-learning courses is to include JavaScript in Storyline. Recently, we were deployed in a project where our stakeholders need an activity to be implemented such that user should take a print out of the entered text as a handout or can be saved as a PDF file. For this, we have used JavaScript and an external HTML page to meet the client requirements in Articulate Storyline 360. [![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Video_bt1.png "Video_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/free-elearning-resources/#fer12)[![free articulate storyline tutorials](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Free_bt1.png "Free_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-free-tutorials/)[![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/contct_bt1.png "contct_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/) Let’s have quick peek on the steps we followed: **Step1:** Download the HTML file from the source given at the end of this blog. Here you can see the downloaded HTML page output. ![s1](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/s1.png "s1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 2:** Launch Storyline, Create Variables and add text entry boxes. Then assign those variables to the text entries as show below. ![s2](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/s2.png "s2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![s2a](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/s2a.png "s2a | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 3:** Now link HTML file that you have downloaded. To do so, click on **Insert** and select **Web Object** and enter the location of the html file in your local drive. ![s3](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/s3.png "s3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![s3a](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/s3a.png "s3a | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 4:** Once inserting HTML file, it may overlap on your slide. So, to avoid overlapping of HTML file, resize the file and place it outside the preview area. ![s4](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/s4.png "s4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 5:** Add a button and name it as submit. Then create one more button for printing the result and add the following triggers. ![s5](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/s5.png "s5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![s5a](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/s5a.png "s5a | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 6:** Then, add the following JavaScript to print the entered answers. ![s6](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/s6.png "s6 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 7:** Finally, Publish the course and see the output. ![s7](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/s7.png "s7 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") By using JavaScript in Storyline, you can overcome the limitations of the functionality of authoring tool and create dynamic interactions. **Download the HTML file here** **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Translation Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [New Enhancements in Blocks within Articulate Rise 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/new-enhancements-in-blocks-within-articulate-rise-360/) **Published:** November 9, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to Incorporate Alternative Text for Images in Articulate Rise 360?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-incorporate-alternative-text-for-images-in-articulate-rise-360/) **Published:** November 8, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How can I activate automatic closed captions for video output in Articulate Storyline 360?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-can-i-activate-automatic-closed-captions-for-video-output-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** November 6, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Caught into a Debate on Articulate Rise – Features and Shortcomings](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/caught-into-a-debate-on-articulate-rise-features-and-shortcomings/) **Published:** February 24, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ![debate on articulate rise_elearning authoring tool](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Debate-on-Articulate-Rise_Elearning-authoring-tool.jpg "Debate on Articulate Rise_Elearning authoring tool | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")It won’t take long for a discussion to turn into a debate, particularly when a group of eLearning professionals gather under one roof. Fortunately, I was one of ‘em, we had a great time discussing each other’s observations on Rise – a new responsive eLearning authoring tool from Articulate for rapid eLearning development. Luckily, I had a few microlearning sample / example courses created using Articulate Rise. In this blog, I will share the insights I gathered from our debate along with my examples on Articulate Rise. Broadly, we discussed on various features and shortcomings of Articulate Rise. **Look and Feel:** I was the one who strongly rated it 5 out of 5 compared to other responsive eLearning authoring tools currently available. However, I didn’t find any one being skeptical about my opinion. I further defended my opinion with the help of below sample, please have a look at it and would love to hear your comments below. [![articulate rise_free responsive elearning sample](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Articulate-Rise_Free-Responsive-eLearning-Sample.jpg "Articulate Rise_Free Responsive eLearning Sample | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/course/effective-email-writing/scormcontent/index.html#/?_k=23zx3w) **Responsiveness:** Again, everyone agreed unanimously on its efficiency in making eLearning courses responsive that supports multi-device learning. Smooth transformation for every device and minimalistic design are outstanding. Articulate Rise automatically organizes the eLearning content suitable for any screen. **Custom Branding:** This feature has caused some noise over the table. Some of us had binary view on this. Few of us including me had no issue with this limitation. Yet, many were on the other side. Unlike the other authoring tools, Articulate Rise allows only few areas to apply branding guidelines such as Text Box background color. I think this is the only area where you can add a color of your choice. However, it has a few options for Font style and Font color. **No Support for Tin Can API Till Date:** Then, someone mooted a discussion saying ‘Why Articulate Rise doesn’t support Tin Can API?’ I had little knowledge on this, but thanks to our debate, now I’ve learned that it will be definitely coming in near future because it has been mentioned in the tool itself. **eLearning Interactions:** This is one of the most sought after eLearning course features by the clients. I have created a course using a trial version; it has enough interactions to create an effective eLearning course. Custom interactions, of course there is no possibility. I don’t blame Articulate for making Rise impossible to customize, as Rise does the hard work for us ensuring our eLearning content fits all the devices. I have blogged on Articulate Rise and other key features, please feel free to take a look. *[Instructional Designer’s View on Articulate 360 Rise](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/instructional-designers-view-on-articulate-360-rise/)* **Microlearning:** Including me, other Instructional Designers of the group had contributed on this topic. The consensus were positive on Articulate Rise -A true Responsive eLearning authoring tool that offers most of the required elements to create an effective mobile learning course. On this subject, one of my colleagues provided his inputs through *[his blog](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/microlearning-for-sales-training/).* **Interface:** eLearning courseware developers had no disagreement among them about its simplicity and ease for an eLearning developer with mid-level proficiency. There were quite a few other topics which were shared by every one of us. The other important feature I was discussing, was Free Canvas. Articulate Rise offers free canvas i.e. the infinite slide size that makes it possible for us to put everything related to a topic in one title. The debate went well except an embarrassing moment faced by one of the colleagues as she got confused between Articulate 360 and Articulate Rise. Rest was a healthy debate. *Thanks for reading, have a nice day.* Before you leave, I would like you to take a look at our sample course on Workplace Bullying converted using Articulate Rise from Storyline 2. ***Click the below button to access the sample course.*** [![articulate rise authoring tool sample course](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Articulate-Rise-authoring-tool-sample-course.png "Articulate Rise authoring tool sample course | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/course/effective-email-writing/scormcontent/index.html#/?_k=23zx3w) **Our Services:** [eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [eLearning Content Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Elearning for All Devices – Free Articulate Rise Responsive eLearning Sample Course](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/multi-device-learning-free-articulate-rise-responsive-elearning-sample/) **Published:** February 2, 2017 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** Articulate Rise, the web-based authoring tool allows you to create fully responsive eLearning courses that are multi-device compatible. As the name suggests, Rise - rises up to the challenge of designing mobile-friendly responsive eLearning content that adapts for every device. And no coding/programming knowledge is required. **Content:** ![articulate rise free sample_effective email writing](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Effective-Email-Writing-1.jpg "Effective Email Writing | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") In this multi-device world, no one wants to spend hours on lengthy eLearning courses sticking to desktops. And this throws a challenge for eLearning developers to design responsive eLearning that is compatible with every device. And this is where Articulate Rise by Articulate comes into play. Wondering what Articulate Rise is capable of? Check out our Responsive eLearning course sample on “Effective Email Writing” which has been created using Articulate Rise at the end of this blog. Now let’s have a brief look at the key features of Articulate Rise for a better understanding. ### Articulate Rise to Create Fully Responsive eLearning Content [Articulate Rise](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-360-rise-features-review/), part of [Articulate 360 package](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/about-articulate-360/), is the web-based authoring tool that allows you to create fully responsive eLearning courses that are multi-device compatible. As the name suggests, Rise – rises up to the challenge of designing mobile-friendly digital learning content that adapts for every device. And no coding/programming knowledge is required. It also enables you to create [mobile learning Android apps](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-360-rise-mobile-learning-apps-for-micro-learning/). ### Top Features of Articulate Rise – An Online Authoring Tool: **Pre-Built Interactive Lessons**: Using this feature, you can easily add interactive multimedia elements such as audio, video, graphics, create sorting activity, build interactive quiz and so on. **Learning Blocks**: These flexible learning blocks enable you to create custom lessons. All you have to do is choose the blocks, arrange them in your desired order, add content and you are done! **Mobile-Friendly eLearning Interactions**: Engage your learners with mobile-friendly interactions that support swiping and tapping. These interactions can be used for activities such as timeline, process steps, labelled graphics and sorting. **LMS Options**: With Rise, you can seamlessly create eLearning courses that are SCORM and AICC compliant. Rise supports SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004 and AICC. Articulate Rise may support TinCan in the near future. ### Recently Added New Features in Articulate Rise: **Knowledge Check Block**: Rise now enables you to create knowledge checks at the end of each learning block (formative assessment). You can even add media to the multiple-choice questions and provide feedback to the learner. **Cover Photos:** Articulate introduced “Cover Photos” feature to enhance the look and feel of your course while customizing the courses to match your organizational branding requirements. You can either search the cover image from the library or upload your own image. **Flashcard Interaction Block**: Increase learner engagement through flashcard interactivity. Once the learner clicks on the flashcard, the card flips and displays the text or image. This type of flip card interaction is ideal for mobile learning courses. To conclude, Articulate Rise, the cloud based eLearning authoring tool, simplifies the responsive eLearning development. We have created a sample course on “Effective Email Writing” for demo. Click the below button to access the course.[](https://portal.swifthcm.com/CMS/Info/Effective_email_Writing)[![articulate rise_free responsive elearning sample](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Articulate-Rise_Free-Responsive-eLearning-Sample.jpg "Articulate Rise_Free Responsive eLearning Sample | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/course/effective-email-writing/scormcontent/index.html#/?_k=23zx3w) **Our Services:** [eLearning Solutions Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [Rapid Development Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to utilize the sidebar and modern player controls in Articulate Storyline 360?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-utilize-the-sidebar-and-modern-player-controls-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** November 3, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Conversations and Dialouges in Articulate Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/conversations-and-dialouges-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** May 24, 2019 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![#233-dialogue-and-conversation#233el-challenge](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/233-Dialogue-and-Conversation233El-challenge.png "#233-Dialogue-and-Conversation#233El-challenge | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") As an eLearning enthusiast, we would love to welcome more challenges in our journey of eLearning. This week’s eLearning challenge was to develop conversations and dialogues in eLearning course. We were equipped with a pool of conversational interfaces in many of our eLearning courses. Among them the most liked conversational interface we have developed for our clients from Banking Industry based in Australia. At the end of this blog, you can have this sample on how to create conversations in Articulate Storyline 360. ![elc#233-image1](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ELC233-Image1.png "ELC#233-Image1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![elc#233-image2](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ELC233-Image2.png "ELC#233-Image2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") In this less attention span era, these conversations create attentiveness among the millennials. This develops a potential knowledge and also helps to decrease the forgetting curve. Dialogues between the characters in the eLearning courses motivates the learners and boosts the engagement. **Our Services**: [Articulate Storyline 360 Free Tutorial](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-free-tutorials/ "Free Online Training on Articulate Storyline 360"), [eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Translation and Localization Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to wrap the text to fit within the data entry fields in Articulate Storyline 360?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-wrap-the-text-to-fit-within-the-data-entry-fields-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** November 3, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Key benefits of cloud-based eLearning authoring tools](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/key-benefits-of-cloud-based-elearning-authoring-tools/) **Published:** August 3, 2022 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Content:** Learning is now increasingly available online, thanks to cloud-based eLearning authoring tools. Gone are the days when desktop tools were the only option for developing eLearning content on a single platform. Though desktop authoring tools are the most powerful content creators in the eLearning market, cloud-based authoring tools are effective, flexible and convenient. Desktop-based eLearning authoring tools are installed and accessed only on desktops, whereas cloud-based eLearning authoring tools go beyond the limitations of desktop-based authoring tools by allowing eLearning creators to collaborate in an online environment. Cloud-based authoring tools enable the delivery of content and media resources anywhere, anytime, on a variety of devices including smartphones, tablets, desktops, and laptops. This is why cloud-based eLearning tools have become an essential option for meeting the diverse needs of multiple employees and delivering timely and cost-effective training to a large workforce remotely. In this blog, let’s take a look at the key benefits that cloud-based eLearning authoring tools provide to learners and organisations. **Benefits of cloud-based eLearning authoring tools** ### 1. Effective Collaboration To streamline an effective [eLearning development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) process, smooth and organised team collaboration is essential. Switching to a cloud-based solution gives you more flexibility in bringing multiple developers to collaborate, because all of the content is stored in the cloud, and it can be accessed on a variety of devices from anywhere in the world. ### 2. Secured Online Storage Security is one of the most important reasons for using cloud-based authoring tools. Data stored in the cloud is extremely safe and secure, with little risk of losing critical documents. It also protects against hardware failure and malicious system viruses, as well as storage-related issues. Using cloud-based authoring tools to store content eliminates the risk of data loss and the need to save and backup work. It allows you to avoid spending money on extra hard drive by freeing up storage space on your computer. ### 3. Cost-Effective & Time-Saving A cloud-based authoring tool is the ideal eLearning development tool as it provides a variety of features that enable you to create and deliver a training course in hours and deliver it through a Learning Management System. A company with a large workforce scattered across the world will benefit from a cloud-based authoring tool. After all, these tools assist organizations to quickly create eLearning training content for their employees, even if they have a limited amount of time. ### 4. Ease of Use Creating eLearning content with desktop authoring tools necessitates the hiring of software experts or extensive training, which can be a time-consuming and costly process. Cloud-based tools, on the other hand, are designed to be used by a large number of people in a company. Because cloud-based tools are so simple to use, employees can start creating and sharing their own content, taking training to the next level. ### 5. Easy Tracking and Analysis Employers who want to keep track of their employees’ learning progress can use tracking technology like xAPI, available in cloud-based authoring tools. Because, tracking and analysing your training program will help you understand course effectiveness, learner performance, and pain points which will help you improve future courses. ### 6. Flexibility Cloud-based authoring tools are more flexible than desktop authoring tools. For any amendments or changes in the course, in desktop authoring tools, you’ll have to rehire the expert who created your course. On the other hand, cloud-based authoring tools are jam-packed with useful features that increase their versatility and allow for faster course updates. ### 7. Controlled Permissions You don’t have to spend time setting up permissions for all of your computers if you use a cloud-based authoring tool. All you have to do is create an admin password that can be accessed from any device, but only by the administrator. Others (either the authoring team or the learners) can be granted permission by the admin to limit specific features of the cloud-based authoring tool. ### 8. Content Library in One Place Because all of your content will be stored in one large online storage space, cloud-based authoring tools will save your time by searching through multiple storage locations and will aid in the creation of a centralized content library for all of your important content and data. **Conclusion** To summarise, eLearning authoring tools that are cloud-based are faster, safer, and easier to use than the traditional desktop tools. Due to its flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and improved collaboration, it is a productive way to deliver improved eLearning solutions on a global scale. **Related FAQ** ### Q. What are the unique qualities of cloud-based authoring tools? Everything happens online in cloud-based authoring tools, from production to publishing, user management, and storage. It has the following distinguishing characteristics: - **There is no need to install the software**: For starters, there’s no need to install anything; you won’t have to wait for any software to download, or provide authorizations. Access to a cloud-based tool is immediate. - **There are no new developments**: You won’t have to keep checking for and downloading software updates all of the time. Automatic updates ensure that your tool is always up to date with new features and bug fixes. - **There are no storage issues**: Finally, no local data storage is available; everything is saved to the cloud. This means your content won’t take up space on company servers and will be safe from local hardware failures – a big goodbye to the risk of losing hours of work. **Our Services**: [Converting Powerpoint into elearning course](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [elearning Translation and Localisation Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [Mobile Learning or M-Learning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/mobile-learning/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to enable the Display of Question Titles from Question Banks in Articulate Storyline 360?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-enable-the-display-of-question-titles-from-question-banks-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** November 1, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How can you incorporate background audio for the video output in Articulate Storyline 360?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-can-you-incorporate-background-audio-for-the-video-output-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** October 31, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How can I disable, delete, and toggle background music in Articulate Storyline 360?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-can-i-disable-delete-and-toggle-background-music-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** October 31, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to Add Accessible Feedback Layers to the Questions in Articulate Storyline 360?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-add-accessible-feedback-layers-to-the-questions-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** October 30, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to Upload Storyline 360 Project Files to Review 360?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-upload-storyline-360-project-files-to-review-360/) **Published:** October 27, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Adding Custom Font to Theme - Adapt Learning Tool](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-font-to-theme-adapt-learning/) **Published:** June 28, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![custom font to theme adapt learning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/custom-font-to-theme-adapt-learning.jpg "custom font to theme adapt learning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Adapt is a free and easy to use e-learning authoring tool. With this tool we can create eLearning courses which are fully responsive, multi-device, HTML5 compatible. [Adapt tool](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/features-of-adapt-authoring-tool-for-responsive-elearning-development/) gives the freedom to eLearning developers to [customize the courses](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-css-in-adapt-elearning-authoring-tool/) using the award-winning Adapt developer framework. In this blog we are going to demonstrate the steps to add custom fonts to the theme. **Step 1**: Click on the three lines from top left corner. **![adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 01](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-font-to-theme-adapt-learning-tool-01.png "adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 01 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 2**: Click on the Plugin Management and then select Themes. **![adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 02](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-font-to-theme-adapt-learning-tool-02.png "adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 02 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 3**: Here you will see the list of themes that you have used for your project. Click on the “Visit plugin homepage”. **![adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 03](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-font-to-theme-adapt-learning-tool-03.png "adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 03 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 4**: It will open the link where the theme files will be available. Download the theme by following these steps. **![adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 04](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-font-to-theme-adapt-learning-tool-04.png "adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 04 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 5**: Unzip the downloaded file and go to fonts folder. **![adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 05](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-font-to-theme-adapt-learning-tool-05.png "adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 05 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 6**: Now add required fonts in this folder. You can add multiple fonts. **![adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 06](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-font-to-theme-adapt-learning-tool-06.png "adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 06 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 7**: Now zip the folder. **![adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 07](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-font-to-theme-adapt-learning-tool-07.png "adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 07 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 8**: Upload the zip file to the Theme Management in adapt learning tool. **![adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 08](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-font-to-theme-adapt-learning-tool-08.png "adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 08 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **![adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 08.1](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-font-to-theme-adapt-learning-tool-08.1.png "adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 08.1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 9**: Now add a class to the text component where you want to change font. **![adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 09](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-font-to-theme-adapt-learning-tool-09.png "adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 09 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **![adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 09.1](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-font-to-theme-adapt-learning-tool-09.1.png "adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 09.1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")** **Step 10**: Save and go to the project setting. Select Custom CSS tab and add the following CSS. ![adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 10](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-font-to-theme-adapt-learning-tool-10.png "adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 10 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") After adding the font to the fonts folder, now in CSS add the url (fonts/) then the font name. *“.Fontchange{* *font-family: AnuDaw;* *src: url(fonts/ANUDRG.ttf);* *}”* **Step 11**: Save and preview to see the output. ![adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 11](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-font-to-theme-adapt-learning-tool-11.png "adding custom font to theme - adapt learning tool - 11 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Tags: [Flash to HTML5 Conversion Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [Learning Management System](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms), [Translation and Localization](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [Rapid eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How Can Playback Speed Control be Enabled in Storyline 360?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-enable-playback-speed-control-in-storyline/) **Published:** October 25, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How Can Neural Voices be generated in Articulate Storyline 360?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-can-neural-voices-be-generated-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** October 25, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Articulate Storyline Interactive Charts and Graph Templates](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-interactive-charts-graphic-templates/) **Published:** September 14, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![articulate storyline interactive charts and graphic templates](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Tropical-Bathroom-Interior-Design-Photo-Collage-4.png "Articulate Storyline Interactive Charts and Graphic Templates | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") #### Articulate Storyline Interactive Charts and Graphic Templates Here is the next set of Articulate Storyline ready-to-use charts and graphic templates to help [Rapid eLearning development](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) and Instructional Designers. **Charts and graphs – 030** This e-learning template consisting of an aesthetically colored pie chart is just perfect for providing the learners with a graphical representation of complex data that would otherwise have to be represented in a tabular format. The pie chart is a circular statistical chart, which is divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions. This allows for summarization of a large set of proportional or percentage data in visual form, making it easier for the learners to comprehend the data. The vibrantly colored slices of the pie make the e-template not only eye-catching, but also make the e-learning experience an enjoyable one. Moreover, since Articulate Storyline templates are compatible with a varied range of devices like tabs, computers, and mobiles, the learners get an opportunity to continue their learning process while on the go. [![articulate storyline interactive charts and graphic templates](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wp.png "wp | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://elearningtemplates.swiftelearningservices.com/listing/template-code-as3-chart-030/) **Charts and graphs – 032** This e-learning template is primarily designed to represent the hierarchical level of related topics. Though the template has a simplistic design, yet the triangular shape of the chart and the vibrantly coloured horizontal divisions can provide for an eye-catching representation of the content making the learning process easy as well as enjoying for the e-learners. This e-template is best suited to graphically describe the hierarchical pattern in a concept. This way the e-learners get an opportunity to get a clear understanding of a topic and it’s relation to other related topics at a glance. [![articulate storyline interactive charts and graphic templates](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wp1.png "wp1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://elearningtemplates.swiftelearningservices.com/listing/template-code-as3-chart-032/) **Charts and graphs – 037** This Storyline template is a perfect medley of graphic and text presentation. This e-template is best suited for presenting the characteristics and sub-characteristics of a concept or the various stages of a process. The screen appears to have a flow chart in the left hand side of the screen with provision for bulleted text placeholder on the right side of the screen. This e-template enables the learners to get a lucid idea about a concept or a sequential process or even a quick summarization of a concept. Hence this is a very effective template to help in the learners learning process. [![articulate storyline interactive charts and graphic templates](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wp2.png "wp2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://elearningtemplates.swiftelearningservices.com/listing/template-code-as3-chart-037/) These templates are HTML5 compatible and can be accessed across all devices such as Tablets, iPads and Mobile devices. These Ready-to-Use templates help you to develop eLearning courses rapidly. You can use them as provided or customize them as per the requirements. **Our Services:** [Rapid eLearning Course Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/), [Convert Flash Courses to HTML5 ](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Top 5 Tools for Seamless Flash to HTML5 Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/top-5-tools-for-seamless-flash-to-html5-conversion/) **Published:** October 19, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [How to Create a Vignette Effect in Camtasia](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-create-a-vignette-effect-in-camtasia/) **Published:** October 19, 2023 **Author:** Rapid eLearning Solutions Provider **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Significance of learning objectives and tips for scripting performance based learning objectives](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/performance-based-learning-objectives/) **Published:** July 12, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** Starting your eLearning course without defining the learning goal is like setting out on a road trip without a destination. In [eLearning content development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) there are lots of tasks involved, lots of tools to use, and lots of parameters that can impact the success of your eLearning course. One such parameter is defining scripting of performance based learning objectives for the course to explain the purpose, relevancy or need of the training. [![explore swift elearning solutions tailored to your business needs](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Showcs_bt1.png "Showcs_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/)[![](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/contct_bt1.png "contct_bt1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/) **What are Learning Objectives?** Learning objectives or the course objectives are the statements that describes what the learner will be able to achieve at the end of the learning process or the course. These objectives need to be very specific and measurable. A learning objective should clearly define the expected outcome of a course in terms of demonstrable skills or knowledge that will be acquired by the learner. Therefore, learning objectives are the backbone of a successful eLearning course. Learning Objectives are the framework around which entire eLearning content is created and designed, also bring coherence and specificity to the training. Without learning objectives, learners just drift through the eLearning course without knowing the purpose of training. That’s why, learning objectives plays a very important role in overall eLearning experience. In essence, learning objectives should be brief, simple, and concrete statements about what your learners will be able to do, as a result of the teaching, activities, and learning that has occurred at the end of a lesson. Learning objectives are also known as learning outcomes. **Importance of Learning Objectives** The Learning objectives are measurable skills, abilities, knowledge or values that the learner demonstrates as a result of course completion. While designing a course, it is crucial to plan how learning objectives will align with the given curriculum to help learners acquire their desired results. Some of the significance of learning objectives are: - Provide a clear goal for learners to concentrate their learning efforts. - Guide evaluation methods and range of learning activities. - Help an instructor to create appropriate learning activities to offer full-fledged learning. - Helps learners learn more effectively. - Instructors have a clear direction while making assessment decisions. - It sets shared expectations between learners and instructors. - Help learners to focus on what they are expected to learn and understand. - Provide course developer guidance on selecting instructional materials, teaching methods and, assessment methods. - Guide in developing training content. - Help you manage resources better. **Qualities of good learning objectives:** When it comes to good learning objectives, ‘SMART’ goals plays a crucial role and makes a huge difference in designing overall learning objectives. It is the well-respected approach to goal setting and the best way of determining effective, engaging, realistic and, informative learning objectives. SMART is an acronym in the learning and development circles that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound/Targeted. **Specific:** The learning objective should be well defined and clear. It should contain direct information including the: who, what, why and how of the objective. This makes it easier to communicate to the learner and let them know what exactly he or she should learn. It also give them a clear idea about the things they should be able to do once the training is successfully completed. If it isn’t specific, you will never be able to focus on what is important. **Measurable:** The learning objective should provide a benchmark to accurately track your understanding on the topic of discussion, therefore it should be observable and quantifiable. **Attainable:** Means there should be a realistic chance of achieving the goal. Meaning, the learners should be able to accomplish learning process within specified conditions and without external help. **Relevant:** It means that the objective must be relevant, reasonable and learner seeks the value in their learning process. It should be related to person’s skills, experience, role and, interest. **Time-bound:** Finally, this SMART learning objective includes setting a designated timeframe to achieve the goal. It should be aligned with learners’ expected performance level. There is no doubt that defining SMART learning objectives for an eLearning course can be extremely beneficial since they give [course development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/e-learning-course-development-standards/) the right direction and also influence some crucial aspects of design. The SMART method is a great way to keep you focused on building useful learning objectives and works as a quick and easy “checklist” for overall eLearning course. **Tips for Framing Performance based Learning Objectives:** Writing strong learning objectives is key to the success of your blended learning program. Learning objectives describe the learning outcomes of a training course. Clear learning objectives are the best way to show learners the tangible [benefits of the elearning course](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/5-benefits-of-using-microlearning-approach-to-develop-elearning-courses/). Here is a simple 3-step guide on how to write effective learning objectives to best support your eLearning course. 1. **The stem:** The stem of the learning objective gives the learner an idea on what the course will provide. **Example**: 1. By the end of course, the learner will be able to, 2. By the end of this training, the learner will 2. **Choose the Right Verb Using Bloom’s taxonomy:** The verb that you use to describe your learning objectives will determine how clear your message is. Use Bloom’s Taxonomy to find the verb that corresponds to your desired learning outcomes.**What is Bloom’s Taxonomy?** Bloom taxonomy was proposed in 1956 by Benjamin Bloom, an educational psychologist at the University of Chicago. It is a classification of the different objectives and skills that instructors set for their learners to assess learning at different cognitive levels. The taxonomy is best represented as a pyramid with the learning levels advancing from the bottom to the top. Bloom’s taxonomy consist of **knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.** Later in 2001, Lorin Anderson (one of Bloom’s student) edited original bloom’s taxonomy by replacing the original nouns used for each level with verbs to streamline better learning efficiency. So, Bloom’s revised taxonomy was changed to **remember, understand, apply, analyse, evaluate and create.**This revised Bloom’s Taxonomy is used by instructional designers across the globe to frame learning objectives for eLearning courses and assessments. As learners move through each level, deeper comprehension of subjects is attained until learners reach the highest level. Let’s see how each level differs from the other in framing learning objectives. - **Remembering:** This is the first, most basic and foundation level of bloom’s revised taxonomy that involves retrieving, recognizing, and recalling factual information for long-term memory. This level is dependent upon learners’ ability to memorize and recall key facts and concepts. The common verbs used for learning objectives for this learning level are: list, outline, define, name, match, recall, identify, and label. One of the best way to implement this level is using quiz assessments like fill the blanks, multiple choice questions (MCQ’s) etc., to exhibit memory and retention power. - **Understanding:** The Next level of Bloom’s revised Taxonomy where learning goes beyond memorizing is, understanding of concepts and facts. At this level, learners should exhibit a deeper understanding of ‘how’ and ‘why’ of things and able to explain ideas and concepts in detail. Interpret, identify, classify, explain, outline, describe and, paraphrase are common verbs used in learning objective for this learning level. To test understanding, you can include drag-n-drop, match the columns, arrange in sequence, etc., for this level of learning. - **Applying:** At this level, learners use their understanding of information to move from theory to practice. The learning objectives at this level should enable learners to apply the information they have learned to perform a task or activity.Organize, plan, implement, execute, calculate, apply, solve, show, illustrate, use, demonstrate, determine, and perform are a few of the common verbs used in learning objectives for this level of learning. - **Analysing:** This level focuses on the analytical and comparative aspects of learning. At this stage, learners should be able to think critically, analyse a given situation and, apply that knowledge to perform a task or activity. The verbs used for learning objectives at this level are differentiate, classify, break down, categorize, analyse, criticize, simplify and, compare. - **Evaluating:** At this level of Bloom’s taxonomy, learners can make judgements and take decisions based on their assessment or knowledge acquired. At this level, learners can make judgments and form decisions based on the knowledge acquired.The verbs used for these learning objectives include choose, compare, measure, determine, prioritize, interpret, support, defend, judge, grade, argue, justify, support, convince, select, evaluate, assess and, rank. - **Creating:** This is the last yet highest and most effective level of Bloom’s taxonomy, where learners demonstrate their ability to create new hypothesis or idea based on their existing knowledge. During this level, learners put various elements together to form a new pattern or structure to support their learning behaviours. Develop, design, improve, adapt, solve, modify, perform, formulate, build, invent, create, generate, derive and, compose are the common verbs used for learning objectives.So, **Bloom’s taxonomy** provides a great foundation for developing objectives and establishing benchmarks. Applying Bloom’s taxonomy to your corporate training strategy can help in framing learning objectives that enhance the learning experience, mobilize goals, and provide the analytics that your organization needs. 3. **Specify Learning Outcome** – The remaining part of a learning objective specifies the goal or task for which the action verb is used. Specific, well-define and, measurable learning objectives are the backbone of every successful eLearning courses. Learning objectives serve as a centre-piece for your entire corporate eLearning course design and provide clear direction, purpose and, value of leaning. 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Any interaction which looks complicated can easily be created in Articulate Storyline 360 with Triggers and JavaScript. In this blog we are going to pass the [Articulate Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-free-tutorials/) values to [Articulate Rise](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-rise-360-responsive-elearning-development/) using JavaScript and Triggers. **Step 1**: Create a variable “Name”. ![articulate storyline 360 to articulate rise blocks 1](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1.png "Articulate Storyline 360 to Articulate Rise Blocks 1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 2**: Assign it to the text entry box. ![articulate storyline 360 to articulate rise blocks 2](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2.png "Articulate Storyline 360 to Articulate Rise Blocks 2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 3**: Now, add the JavaScript on the continue button to store the name in local storage and access it from Articulate Rise block. ![articulate storyline 360 to articulate rise blocks 3](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/3.png "Articulate Storyline 360 to Articulate Rise Blocks 3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 4**: Create a slide for the user to select an option. ![articulate storyline 360 to articulate rise blocks 4](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/4.png "Articulate Storyline 360 to Articulate Rise Blocks 4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 5**: Create two variables. ![articulate storyline 360 to articulate rise blocks 5](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/5.png "Articulate Storyline 360 to Articulate Rise Blocks 5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![articulate storyline 360 to articulate rise blocks 5](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/5-1.png "Articulate Storyline 360 to Articulate Rise Blocks 5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Add the following JavaScript in both the checkboxes. ![articulate storyline 360 to articulate rise blocks 5](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/5-2.png "Articulate Storyline 360 to Articulate Rise Blocks 5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 6**: Create two questions. ![articulate storyline 360 to articulate rise blocks 6](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/6.png "Articulate Storyline 360 to Articulate Rise Blocks 6 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Add the following JavaScript on the Submit button. ![articulate storyline 360 to articulate rise blocks 6](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/6-1.png "Articulate Storyline 360 to Articulate Rise Blocks 6 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 7**: Create two Results slide. ![articulate storyline 360 to articulate rise blocks 7](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7.png "Articulate Storyline 360 to Articulate Rise Blocks 7 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![articulate storyline 360 to articulate rise blocks 7](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-1.png "Articulate Storyline 360 to Articulate Rise Blocks 7 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Add the following JavaScript on the results slide. ![articulate storyline 360 to articulate rise blocks 7](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-2.png "Articulate Storyline 360 to Articulate Rise Blocks 7 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 8**: Publish questions as a scene and results as a scene in review link. **Step 9**: Add the Articulate Storyline block in the Articulate Rise. ![articulate storyline 360 to articulate rise blocks 9](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/9.png "Articulate Storyline 360 to Articulate Rise Blocks 9 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![articulate storyline 360 to articulate rise blocks 9](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/9-1.png "Articulate Storyline 360 to Articulate Rise Blocks 9 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Finally, publish and view the output. 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[Articulate Rise](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-rise-custom-fonts-and-track-using-storyline-block/) has a feature of Labeled Graphics Block where user can interact and get additional information about an image. All you need to do is add markers and add the text over content. When user clicks on these markers, it will open a pop-up window. These markers can include media like images, description text, short video and audio recording. Let’s see how it works: - Click on the **‘+’** icon where you want to insert **Labeled Graphic Block**. ![click on the ‘+’ icon where you want to insert labeled graphic block.](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Click-on-the-%E2%80%98%E2%80%99-icon-where-you-want-to-insert-Labeled-Graphic-Block.-300x223.jpg "Click on the ‘+’ icon where you want to insert Labeled Graphic Block. | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Then, click on the **Interactive** block type and select **Labeled Graphic** ![then, click on the interactive block type and select labeled graphic layout.](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Then-click-on-the-Interactive-block-type-and-select-Labeled-Graphic-layout.-300x223.jpg "Then, click on the Interactive block type and select Labeled Graphic layout. | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Click on **Edit** option at top left corner. ![click on edit option at top left corner.](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Click-on-Edit-option-at-top-left-corner.-300x223.jpg "Click on Edit option at top left corner. | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Then, click on **Edit** option at the bottom of the image. ![then, click on edit option at the bottom of the image.](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Then-click-on-Edit-option-at-the-bottom-of-the-image.-300x223.jpg "Then, click on Edit option at the bottom of the image. | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Search for the related image from **Search Content Library** and select the required image. ![search for the related image from search content library and select the required image.](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Search-for-the-related-image-from-Search-Content-Library-and-select-the-required-image.-300x223.jpg "Search for the related image from Search Content Library and select the required image. | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Then, **drag the markers** with the mouse and position them in desired area on the image. ![then, drag the markers with the mouse and position them in desired area on the image.](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Then-drag-the-markers-with-the-mouse-and-position-them-in-desired-area-on-the-image.-300x223.jpg "Then, drag the markers with the mouse and position them in desired area on the image. | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - To add more markers, click **anywhere** on the image. ![to add more markers, click anywhere on the image.](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/To-add-more-markers-click-anywhere-on-the-image.-300x223.jpg "To add more markers, click anywhere on the image. | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - To add related content to the marker, click on the **Marker** and **Add Title** and **Description** in the sidebar. ![to add related content to the marker, click on the marker and add title and description in the sidebar.](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/To-add-related-content-to-the-marker-click-on-the-Marker-and-Add-Title-and-Description-in-the-sidebar.-300x223.jpg "To add related content to the marker, click on the Marker and Add Title and Description in the sidebar. | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - You can also upload related **Media** like images and record audio. ![you can also upload related media like images and record audio.](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/You-can-also-upload-related-Media-like-images-and-record-audio.-300x223.jpg "You can also upload related Media like images and record audio. | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Even you can change the **Marker Style** by giving numbers to them. ![even 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Learner engagement is key for any training. Compliance training is well-known for its placid nature. To make compliance training highly engaging, immersive and productive, blended learning solutions help them deal with the compliance training – containing regulations, work-related codes, laws and policies – in an interesting manner. In this blog, we will understand the role of blended learning solutions for creating interesting and engaging compliance training programs. Transform your classroom training material into blended learning solutions for effective compliance training. [**Get in touch with us to know more**](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/). ## What are blended learning solutions? Blended learning combines traditional instructor-led classroom training with technology-driven eLearning to facilitate ease in learning and streamline complex concepts in a more digestible and memorable manner. While classroom teaching offers role-playing, and face-to-face interaction, online learning offers self-paced, personalized mobile-learning and skill-building interactivities, games, videos, tutorials etc., to help you learn at your own pace. ## Why are blended learning solutions important? Blend of digital learning with traditional instructor-led training serves valuable training resources to cater unique needs of learners and makes training engaging, interesting and worthwhile. Blended learning, as a meaningful learning tool in and out of the classroom, tailors learning experiences to suit every modality of the learner. It is important and worthwhile, as it offers a flexible time frame to access the training from anywhere, at any-time while helping the learner enjoy face-to-face instruction and feedback. Some of the prominent advantages of blended learning: - Combines strength of both offline and online learning modalities to increase satisfaction, and better information retention - Delivers learning through a variety of activities with different learning styles. - Offers highly-flexible and less expensive training content - Focuses on deeper learning, streamlines complex concepts in a much memorable manner - Involves fun and engagement - Reduces stress and improves productivity ## How blended learning solutions create engaging compliance training Before we proceed, let’s have a glance at: A. What is compliance training? B. Examples of compliance training C. Benefits of compliance training ### A. What is compliance training? Compliance training is the mandatory employee training to maintain dignity and safety of employees, by ensuring that they understand all the relevant legislations, regulations or policies that govern the function of an organization. Compliance training is different from general training. It typically covers a broad spectrum of job functions, rules and operations. It is all about creating and maintaining a fair, ethical and safe workplace environment. ### B. Examples of compliance training Common compliance training examples include: - Workplace safety training - Anti-harassment training - Healthcare training - Cyber security training - Data protection and privacy training - Diversity training ### C. Benefits of compliance training - Good compliance training helps prevent poor employee conduct and ensures proper governance of an organization. - Improves work productivity with less supervision, as employees will know their responsibilities and boundaries. - Minimizes risk, and provides a better workplace environment. Good compliance training not only builds employee skills, but also protects the organization from all sorts of legal, regulatory, and corporate violations. Though compliance training seems to be unimpressive and dull, yet it can be made exciting using blended learning solutions to resolve the dry nature of compliance training. ## Key blended learning solutions for creating engaging compliance training ### A. Make learners understand the course objectives Defining course objectives clearly beforehand, will help learners understand the importance of training with specific and measurable learning outcomes. This roadmap makes training more clear and concise for learners to take full-fledged training and learning benefits. ### B. Create blend of both online & offline curricula One of the major advantages for effective compliance training, is to incorporate a blend of traditional classroom teaching methods and modern-tech eLearning to create perfect learning efficiency. Learners have the opportunity to either collaborate with their instructors or receive individualized support whenever and wherever they need most. It improves effectiveness of compliance courses, and maximizes the training ROI. ### C. Ensure that the course engages learners More attention on the design of the learning content and application of interactivities will gain eye-catchy insights on the overall learning course. The right-blend and variety of tech-enabled and instructor-led learning interactivities deliver compliance training in an engaging and effective manner. For example: - Use of short videos to deliver training in a short span. - Real-life stories to illustrate points and make the training feel current. - Incorporate interactive scenarios, game-based learning to motivate and engage learners with the training. Book a free consultation with our experts and take your learning to the next level. [**Book Today**!](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/) ## Conduct pre-assessments to gauge the learner’s level To build responsive course designs and multi-platform friendly learning, it’s better to conduct pre-assessment to gauge the tech-expertise level of the learners. This is useful because it helps identify what learners know and what they still need to learn. ## Host a welcome webinar A great way to introduce learners to online training programs, without the risk of complications is, by hosting a webinar. It is a great way to interact with learners and address their concerns on tech glitches to make them future-ready. This eliminates tech-enabled confusions, builds excitement and unveils a chance to learn in a way that is better suited to them. ## Reinforce the “why of training” Make Learners understand the importance of compliance training programs using a blend of traditional and modern-tech learning methodologies. Techniques such as attractive hand-outs, posters, short videos, social media etc., can be used to address the importance of training. Once learners understand why it is important to comply with rules and regulations, not just for themselves and company, but for customers too, they can easily be motivated to participate and pay attention well. ## Conclusion Compliance training has been the important edge to serve better with company rules, regulations, and policies to address quality work performance. Formulating an appropriate blended learning strategy to your course designs promotes effective, engaging, and meaningful training sessions. Use of adequate techniques such as the following can promote effective and attentive training programs: - Attractive posters - Short videos - Workshops - Social media - Story-telling - Video-based learning - Scenario-based assessments - Mobile learning To help you navigate the compliance landscape, we collated complex glossaries of key terms and topics such as equality, SMCR, GDPR, etc., to streamline compliance training in a much more digestible and memorable manner. For further insights, get in touch with Swift eLearning Services, where we have countless compliance insight blogs, plus 50+ free compliance training aids to reap the benefits of compliance training. Swift eLearning Services has been a front runner in the eLearning industry, offering cost-effective and quality-oriented blended learning services, for more than a decade. Along with other eLearning services, we will develop onboarding eLearning training programs, to cater for your employee needs. For more details, [**Call us for a demo**](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/). ## **FAQ – Blended Learning Solutions** #### **As the current day learners are habituated to online training, do they prefer blended learning?** In fact, it is a great thing to utilize technology in every domain to move ahead. But, at the same time, we can also grab the best aspects that prevail in other methods. For certain topics where interaction with the instructor is much called for, blended learning would help a lot. It would also serve as a change from the regular online training mode, where interactions with the instructors and peers would widen the knowledge horizon. **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [How to Write an eLearning RFP (Request for Proposal) For Hiring a Vendor?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-write-an-elearning-rfp-request-for-proposal-for-hiring-a-vendor/) **Published:** March 28, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ![rfp for hiring an elearning vendor](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/RFP-For-Hiring-an-eLearning-Vendor.jpg "RFP For Hiring an eLearning Vendor | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")We come across many companies who want to initiate eLearning as a training strategy in the organization for which they assign the budget, but eventually get into mess. 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[Outsourcing eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/) projects to capable eLearning professionals is always a better option when compared to the in-house team. *If you are looking to outsource your eLearning development project but not sure where to start? You are in the right place!* *Whether you are looking to develop new online learning initiatives, upgrade existing training or leverage digital learning, Swift Elearning Services is happy to help you. 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Well, many things would go with that like the coverage, charging, etc; and what if you decided to dial and called the wrong number, would you use the proper manners and be of concern in putting to use the established telephone etiquettes and make it less of a burden….!!! Ahoy! With all due respect to Abraham Graham, the meaning of Telephone Etiquette can sometimes be difficult to describe. It can be a unique attribute or characteristic that facilitates great communication, inside and outside the office. It can be the special way that you show confidence in any challenging situation. These and other events can become more easily managed with this great workshop. With our Telephone Etiquette workshop, the participants will begin to see how important it is to develop better telephone communication skills. 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For any requirements on course-ware development services please contact us at ****.* **Our Services:** [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/), [eLearning Solutions Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Powerpoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/) **Categories:** eLearning Courses --- ### [Servant leadership Online Training Course, Certification Program](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/servant-leadership-online-training-course-certification-program/) **Published:** August 3, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![servant-leadership](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Servant-Leadership.png "Servant-Leadership | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Course Overview:** The dictionary defines the word Servant as ‘a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant’ but as the saying goes the servant-leader is a servant first. While the idea of servant leadership goes back ages, many a great ones have practiced treating their servants as the same from sitting and eating with them to serving them. The above was validated by the modern servant leadership movement launched in the recent past. “The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead. That person is sharply different from one who is leader first, perhaps because of the need to assuage an unusual power drive or to acquire material possessions… The leader-first and the servant-first are two extreme types. Between them there are shadings and blends that are part of the infinite variety of human nature.” From a corporate perspective, Servant leadership is a philosophy that involves focusing on others (i.e. your employees), and focus on their success, and in turn build better professional relationships that can benefit both manager and employee. Servant leadership shows that managers can be great leaders while boosting their employee’s confidence and further their success at the same time. So why is Servant-Leadership not prevalent? With our “Servant Leadership” workshop, your participants will discover the specifics of how servant leadership works and how it can benefit both leaders and employees! **Key Objectives Of The Course:** - Define servant leadership - Know the characteristics of servant leadership - Recognize the barriers of servant leadership - Learn to be a mentor and a motivator - Practice self-reflection **12 Modules****Objective****Certificate**Follow the suggested order or choose your own.Designed to help you practice and apply the skills you learn.Highlight your new skills on your resume or LinkedIn.**Course Outline:** **Module One: Getting Started** - Icebreaker - Housekeeping Items - The Parking Lot - Workshop Objectives **Module Two: What is Servant Leadership?** - A Desire to Serve - Knowing to Share the Power - Putting Others First - Helping Employees Grow - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Three: Leadership Practices** - Democratic Leadership Style - Laissez-Faire Style - Leading by Example - Path-Goal Theory - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Four: Share the Power** - Being Empathetic - Learn to Delegate - Their Success is Your Success - Know When to Step In - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Five: Characteristics of a Servant Leader** - Listening Skills - Persuasive Powers - Recognizes Opportunities - Relates to Employees - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Six: Barriers to Servant Leadership** - Excessive Criticism - Doing Everything Yourself - Sitting on the Sidelines - Demanding from Employees - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Seven: Building a Team Community** - Identify the Group Needs - Complement Member Skills - Create Group Goals - Encourage Communication - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Eight: Be a Motivator** - Make it Challenging - Provide Resources - Ask for Employee Input - Offer Incentives - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Nine: Be a Mentor** - Establish Goals - Know When to Praise or Criticize - Create a Supportive Environment - Create an Open Door Policy - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Ten: Training Future Leaders** - Offer Guidance and Advice - Identify Their Skill Sets - Methods of Feedback - Establish Long Term Goals - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Eleven: Self-Reflection** - Keep a Journal - Identify Your Strengths and Weaknesses - Identify Your Needs - Creating Your Own Goals - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Twelve: Wrapping Up** - Words from the Wise - Review of Parking Lot - Lessons Learned - Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations All of these professional training resources are based on the most up-to-date body of knowledge and carefully selected by subject matter experts. *We are just a step away to fulfill your [e-Learning development](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) needs. For any requirements on course-ware development please contact us at ****.* **Our Services:** [Custom e-learning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Translation and Localization Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [eLearning Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** eLearning Courses --- ### [Contract Management Online Training Course](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contract-management-online-training-course/) **Published:** August 6, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![contract-management](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Contract-Management.png "Contract-Management | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Course Overview:** Simply put, Contract Management is ‘Forward Thinking’ and Bill Gates for one, would never be able to appreciate it enough! Call it seeing the right opportunity at the right time and then executing well on the concept. Contract management is the process of managing contract creation, execution and analysis to maximise operational and financial performance at an organisation, all while reducing financial risk. Organizations encounter an ever-increasing amount of pressure to reduce costs and improve company performance. Perhaps the best case in focus would be of the IBM PC that presents how Microsoft ended up with the contract for the operating system, which would eventually make Microsoft’s MS-DOS the standard and set the stage for Microsoft becoming the leading PC software company. It is easy to overlook the importance of contract management because it seems to be a boring, mundane topic. Contracts, however, are the basis of most business relationships. If contracts are managed well, business relationship will flourish. If they are not, companies face financial loss, relationship harm, and damaged reputations. With READ’s “Contract Management” workshop, the participants will discover the specifics of how contract management works and how to effectively source agents. **Key Objectives Of The Course:** - Identify contract elements - Understand ethical contract management - Calculate value - Negotiate contracts - Create basic amendments **12 Modules****Objective****Certificate**Follow the suggested order or choose your own.Designed to help you practice and apply the skills you learn.Highlight your new skills on your resume or LinkedIn.**Course Outline:** **Module One – Getting Started** - Icebreaker - Housekeeping Items - The Parking Lot - Workshop Objectives **Module Two: Defining Contract Management** - What is Contract Management? - Contract Types - Contract Elements - Risk of poor Contract Management - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Three: Legal and Ethical Contract Management** - Contract Law (I) - Contract Law (II) - Defining Ethical Contract Management - Ethical Breaches - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Four: Contract Management Requests** - Choosing Potential Bidders - REPs and Technology - Calculating value - Making a choice - Case Study - Review Question **Module Five: How to Create a Contract** - Templates and Software - Compliance - Wording - Risk of Noncompliance - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Six: Contract Negotiations** - Be Prepared - Prioritize Terms - Remain professional - Execute the Contract - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Seven: Assess Performance** - Performance Can Be Assessed - Creating Metrics - Measuring Performance - Improving Performance - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Eight: Relationships** - Qualities of Effective Relationship - Relationship Pitfalls - Building Trust - Maintaining Relationships - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Nine: Amending Contracts** - Redlines and Strikeouts - Replacing Clauses - Describing Amendments - Amendment Status - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Ten: Conducting Audits** - Why Audit? - Plan - Establishing Procedures - Investigate and Report - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Eleven: Renewing Contracts** - Involve Stakeholders - Review - Check for the Accuracy and Changes - Update or Cancel - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Twelve: Wrapping Up** - Words from the Wise - Review of Parking Lot - Lessons Learned - Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations All of these professional training resources are based on the most up-to-date body of knowledge and carefully selected by subject matter experts. *We are just a step away to fulfill your [eLearning requirements](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com). For any requirements on course-ware development please contact us at ****.* **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Solutions Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Rapid Development Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) **Categories:** eLearning Courses --- ### [How To Train Your Sales Team? - Coaching Salespeople Online Course](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-train-your-sales-team-coaching-salespeople-training-course/) **Published:** August 7, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![coaching-salespeople](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Coaching-Salespeople1.png "Coaching-Salespeople | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Course Overview:** Given no person is a born sales person and soft skills are usually believed to be inherent in an individual and that such traits could be successfully developed or infused in a personality as well, through the right kind of soft skills training. Focussing on the training, READ Academy’s monthly new release ‘Coaching Salespeople’ focuses on how to coach salespeople to improve performance. Obviously, the goal is to increase sales, but more generally, this course explores the far-reaching impacts that effective coaching will have on the organizational culture and the community at large. Participants will learn the specific skills needed for sales coaching, the roles and responsibilities of a performance coach, and the unique challenges that sales coaches will face working with salespeople. The benefits of coaching salespeople are numerous and worth exploring and thus the rationale behind organizations choosing to include coaching as a part of their organizational strategy. With our “Coaching Salespeople” workshop, the participants will discover the specifics of how to develop coaching skills. The course outline & workshop objectives are as follows: **12 Modules****Objective****Certificate**Follow the suggested order or choose your own.Designed to help you practice and apply the skills you learn.Highlight your new skills on your resume or LinkedIn.**Course Outline:** **Module One: Getting Started** - Icebreaker - Housekeeping Items - The Parking Lot - Workshop Objectives **Module Two: What Is a Coach?** - Be a Coach - Roles - Responsibilities - Face Challenges - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Three: Coaching** - Be Confident - Build Connections - Communicate - Focus on the Process - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Four: Process** - Define Effective Salespeople - Coaching vs. Training - How Coachable Is an Employee (A. G.R.O.W.T.H.)? - Avoid the Gap - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Five: Inspiring** - Individualize - Personalize Rewards - Acknowledge Success - Provide Opportunities Over Punishment - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Six: Authentic Leadership** - Vulnerability - Be Yourself and Encourage Individuality - Listening - Appreciate Effort - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Seven: Best Practices** - SMART Goals - Be Realistic - Brainstorm Options - Take Away - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Eight: Competition** - Social Pressure - Gamification - Rewards - Don’t Go Overboard - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Nine: Data** - Provide Clear Metrics - Measurable Results - Analyze Data - Visualize Trends - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Ten: Maintenance Strategies** - Benefits of Internal Program - Choose a Method - Create a Culture - Train Coaches - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Eleven: Avoid Common Mistakes** - Poor Leadership - Ineffective Communication - Incomplete Data - Don’t Be Afraid to Let Go - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Twelve: Wrapping Up** - Words from the Wise - Review of Parking Lot - Lessons Learned - Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations All of these professional training resources are based on the most up-to-date body of knowledge and carefully selected by subject matter experts. *We are just a step away to fulfill your [eLearning development](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) needs. For any requirements on course-ware development services please contact us at ****.* **Our Services:** [eLearning Localization Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Convert PPT to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/) **Categories:** eLearning Courses --- ### [5 Key Reasons Why You Should Invest in Custom eLearning Content Development instead of Off-the-Shelf Courses](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/5-key-reasons-why-you-should-invest-in-custom-elearning-content-development-instead-of-off-the-shelf-courses/) **Published:** April 11, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ## ![investing in custom elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Investing-in-Custom-eLearning.jpg "Investing in Custom eLearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ## If you are looking to invest in custom eLearning solutions and unclear whether to invest in custom or off-the-shelf e-Learning, then this post is for you. [Custom eLearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) is the eLearning that is adapted or customized to specific learning needs to bring improved performance with desired learning and business outcomes. Custom eLearning if designed well can have edge over classroom training. This is because it is specific – Tailored to your corporate training needs, branding values, learner styles and preferences, providing a personalized learning experience. Template-based eLearning or off-the-shelf courses can be inexpensive and easy to develop. Whereas creating custom eLearning takes time and efforts to develop, but the returns are worth the investment and could be cost-effective in the long run. However, creating custom eLearning content development that is immersive and engaging in nature can be challenging. The in-house team may produce the quality content but may not create effective and engaging custom eLearning. *It requires the blend of instructional design and visual design expertise to create learning experience that transcends into performance*. And this should be a rationale behind outsourcing eLearning development to the [right eLearning vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/). *In this blog, we will explain you the five key reasons to invest in custom eLearning courseware development.* ### Why Invest in Custom eLearning Content Development? 1. ***Meaningful and Engaging Content:*** Custom eLearning can be more relevant, meaningful, engaging and authentic as the eLearning content is tailored such that it fits your organization’s culture and context. Custom eLearning lets you create immersive scenarios and real-time examples that are ideally suited for your industry/niche. 2. ***Aligns with your Branding and Organizational Values:*** Pre-built or off-the-shelf eLearning courses might not strengthen your brand values or company image. On top of that, these courses fail to accurately convey the message you want to deliver. On the other hand, custom eLearning courses are crafted accurately adhering to your brand and style guidelines. And each page and graphic are in-line with the brand and specifications of your company. 3. ***Increases Learner Motivation and Engagement:*** Custom eLearning is learner centered and it addresses the factors that affect the learner’s motivation and engagement. Contextual Scenarios, simulations, and case studies are incorporated to bring the immersive learning experience. With the personalized approach, custom eLearning provides distributed workforce with the training and tools they require to enhance the performance. It also keeps a tab on employee turnover and costs associated with recruitment. 4. ***Easy to Scale and Upgrade:*** Custom eLearning might seem like a high investment initially, but it’s worth it. In the long run, it is rather quick, easy and inexpensive to scale and upgrade your custom eLearning content which means a low-cost maintenance. These factors could ideally boost the training ROI of the organization. 5. ***Reduces Compliance Violations:*** As the regulatory compliances vary from region to region, delivering compliance training to global workforce becomes complex. Because the regulatory compliances which are specific to one location might vary with other regions. Now with Custom eLearning, you can design courses that are in line with local procedures and laws reducing the risk of compliance violations. ### Conclusion: Custom eLearning comes with one time upfront cost which is high compared to off-the-shelf eLearning courses, but the benefits organizations reap are mountainous. Recent studies suggest that most of the companies chose custom eLearning to train their employees as custom eLearning is more engaging and meaningful. It also states that custom eLearning is best as it hits the two effective factors, delivery method and effectiveness. If you are opting for custom eLearning or looking to convert your classroom-based training, then we can help you achieve your requirement. Our expert instructional designers and visual designers are highly capable of bringing your existing training content to life with creative interactivities, animations, challenging activities, branching scenarios and video content. Before you leave, we would like you to take a look at our eLearning showcase samples. ***Click the button to gain access to our showcase courses/eLearning portfolio.*** [](https://portal.swifthcm.com/Library) [![swift elearning showcase](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swift-eLearning-Showcase.jpg "Swift eLearning Showcase | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) **Our Services:** [eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Convert PPT to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [eLearning Localization Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [ELearning will Boost Up Return on Investment](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-will-boost-up-return-on-investment/) **Published:** June 3, 2015 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![Elearning-Maximizes-ROI](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Elearning-Maximizes-ROI.png) **E-Learning Maximizes ROI** Generating maximum possible ‘Return on Investment (ROI)’ will be one of the principal objectives of all organizations. For achieving this, the best viable method is to keep the workforce engaged and contented. ‘Investing in HR’ has already become a regular organizational strategy of all modern companies. A positive work culture within the organization will inspire the employees and this will pave the way for the growth of the company. Besides, proper and professional job training will make the staff capable and equipped. Initiating operational [Elearning programs](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com) that can be shared across a broad spectrum of workforce is a right way of doing this. E-Learning maximizes ROI and when compared with the conventional classroom coaching, the process is also cheap to run. **Benefits of ELearning Programs** ***ELearning Courses are Adaptable:*** Adaptability is a notable trait of ELearning programs. Participants can access the course contents whenever they require the same; they can have it while traveling and during working hours. ***Boosts up Client Contentment:*** As ELearning programs open up the leeway for gaining ‘work site’ learning and training, the workforce will become more skilled in their respective trades. Moreover, because of the advent of diverse mobile training platforms, this is an easy task these days. When the employees become more proficient, customers will get excellent service and this will result in client retention. Very rightly it can be said that ELearning maximizes ROI. ***Enhances Employee Satisfaction – Organizations are Benefited:*** When employees are provided with quality ELearning resources and the related ‘on-site’ training programs, their job proficiency gets increased, and this will be beneficial to the organizations concerned. Employees will wholeheartedly welcome such creative and constructive career development courses. Companies will appreciate the positive results that come to pass due to the productivity augmentation of the employees. This in turn will increase employees’ fidelity. Consequently, employee retention level will get improved, and companies can cut back new recruitments and rein in unnecessary expenditure. ***Prevent the Loss of Time and Money:*** There will not be any needless loss of working hours and money, because, the participants can avoid traveling to learning or training centers. ELearning resources can be utilized at the job site and learning is possible even during traveling hours. Thus companies can avert the probability of work loss. ***Programs Can Be Customized:*** Customization to match with modern requirements is quite difficult in the customary classroom learning process; but it is easy in ELearning methods. This will be beneficial to both the employees and the employers. ***Better than Classroom Learning:*** Pragmatically, [ELearning courses](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/creating-receptive-elearning-courses-is-a-necessity/ "ELearning courses") are far better than the traditional classroom learning methods and are more result oriented. The latter one may become dull after some time, but ELearning courses will keep the participants engaged. ***Economical Benefit:*** The rise of rapid authoring tools and the easy availability of diverse platforms such as smart phones and tabs have made ELearning process inexpensive and popular. Do you want to maximize your online training ROI? Curious, how we could help your organization reach its business goals? Talk to us to discuss your elearning needs, and to find out the range of options our experts can offer. Meanwhile, have a look at our eLearning showcase courses. ***Click the below button to access our eLearning portfolio.*** [![swift elearning showcase](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swift-eLearning-Showcase.jpg "Swift eLearning Showcase | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) **Our Services:** [Translation Service Providers](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Convert Flash to HTML5](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Why Elucidat is the Simplest Cloud-Based eLearning Authoring Tool?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/why-elucidat-is-the-simplest-cloud-based-elearning-authoring-tool/) **Published:** February 21, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ![elucidat elearning sample_swift elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Elucidat-Elearning-Sample_Swift-Elearning.jpg "Elucidat Elearning Sample_Swift Elearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")Elucidat, the cloud-based eLearning authoring tool, simplifies rapid eLearning development while delivering HTML5 multi-device / responsive eLearning courses. In this blog, we will see what makes Elucidat the simplest cloud-based eLearning authoring tool for developing online training. Emerging learning technologies are changing the way we create and deliver digital learning to improve workplace training. Modern eLearning authoring tools are designed to deliver multi-device learning which is the need of the hour. Most of the eLearning providers or vendors rely on rapid eLearning authoring tools with in-built cloud publishing to accelerate the eLearning development. And [Elucidat](https://www.elucidat.com/) is one such online authoring tool that can help even a non-technical user to design and deliver high quality HTML5 based responsive eLearning. ### 1. It is ridiculously easy-to-use Yes, this rapid eLearning authoring tool is very easy to use with simple learning curve compared to other tools. - No coding knowledge or special training on tool is required - Simple and intuitive user interface to create engaging eLearning content – Thanks to Layout Designer - Updating courses is effortless – With Rapid Release feature, Elucidat enables you to make change and update to course at one go ### 2. Deliver eLearning 50% faster Elucidat eliminates unwanted steps in the eLearning development so that you can deliver quality eLearning in less time. - Save over 50% in production time while reducing eLearning development costs - Spend less time collating feedback and spend more time on authoring eLearning – with the in-built online collaborative authoring feature - Elucidat’s fully editable pre-built templates, Master courses and interactions help eLearning developers to author eLearning content quickly and easily with custom branding guidelines ### 3. Create fully responsive eLearning courses With Elucidat, you can author once and publish the eLearning content to various devices. The responsive slider helps you create seamless multi-device interactive eLearning courses while delighting learners with great control over ‘look and feel’. ### 4. Advanced analytics Analytics in online training can be critical as it enables you to track learner progress and performance. The [in-built learner analytics](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elucidat-analytics-a-replacement-to-traditional-lms/) eliminate the need of traditional LMS by closely tracking learner progress and helps you improve course effectiveness. ### 5. Security Security and privacy becomes the concern when it comes to cloud-based authoring. Elucidat is as secure as any other market-leading LMS providers and ensures your data remains safe. - Access control: Multi-factor authentication options - User and Data Access control security - Network security is subject to high-level SSL - Data backup in multiple locations - Encryption: Encryption of sensitive data at rest ### Verdict: With the ease of use and the flexibility it offers, [Elucidat can be the simplest cloud-based eLearning authoring tool](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elucidat-review-the-right-authoring-tool-for-developing-responsive-elearning-courses/) when compared to other eLearning authoring tools. At the same time, it is also secured, fully responsive to meet modern learning requirements. We have created a sample course using Elucidat on Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA). Please click the button to access the course. [](https://portal.swifthcm.com/LMS/elearning/Responsible_Service_of_Alcohol-Elucidat) [![elucidat sample course-rsa](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Elucidat-Sample-Course-RSA.jpg "Elucidat Sample Course-RSA | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) **Our Services:** [Flash to HTML5 Migration](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [eLearning Content Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Service Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [All You Need to Know About SCORM and LMS](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-scorm-and-lms/) **Published:** February 25, 2017 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![scorm lms elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/LMS-1.jpg "SCORM LMS eLearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Elearning has evolved over the years and has overtaken live classroom trainings. Most of the companies now make use of an LMS (learning management system), to provide and track all eLearning courses. Some will subscribe to an LMS service while others build their own. No matter what, all the companies want their eLearning training courses to work on their LMS’ and that’s where SCORM and Tin Can API get into the picture. In this blog, I’ll explain all you need to know about **SCORM 1.1, SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004 and Tin Can API**, and how they are different from each other and why they are so important in the eLearning world. ### What is LMS ([Learning Management System](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms/))? Let’s start by understating the relationship between SCORM and LMS. For eLearning designers, it’s crucial to know about an LMS. LMS (Learning management system) is a place where all our eLearning courses are hosted. Enrolled Learners will then log into the LMS to access courses. Yet, LMS is not just a place to host our courses; it does a lot more. It helps us to manage all our courses while keeping a track on learners’ performance and progress. Few LMS’ also provide learners to take the advantage of interactive features like discussion forums, emails, white board, live chat, etc. ### What is SCORM? **SCORM** stands for **S**hareable **C**ontent **O**bject **R**eference **M**odel. In simple terms, SCORM is an object reference model or a basic set of instructions object or fragments of content you want to share. These shareable objects are the eLearning courses and their components that we build using different tools or eLearning authoring tools such as Storyline, Lectora Inspire, and Adobe Captivate, etc. Most of these eLearning authoring tools handle the job of making our courses to SCORM compliant so that they are ready for us to host them on an LMS. ### History of SCORM In the late 1990s, it was the time when the U.S. Government has started to develop a lot of online training courses aka eLearning courses for its various departments. But every department was developing its own eLearning course individually and was delivering it through an LMS of their choice. This resulted in a lot of chaos and duplications as these departments were working autonomously. Each department method of reporting was different and did not match with another. One department’s content would work on its own LMS but not on other department’s LMS. To put an end to this problem, the U.S. Government called up the Department of Defense and assigned a task to develop a set of standards for eLearning. This group of research was called as **ADL** (**A**dvanced **D**istribute **L**earning). The standards that were set up by this group have become SCORM what we know today. It was actually back in 2001 when the ADL completed its first set of standards, which became the very first production version of SCORM, and that was version 1.1. The first version of SCORM was actually based on the best of existing standards already created by the Aviation Industry Computer-Based Training Committee, also known as “AICC”. So in 2001 the first widely adopted version of SCORM, version 1.2 was released. This allowed developers the option to tag content objects and assets. Then in 2004 came the first edition of SCORM 2004, which came with new standards for API communication, that’s the “Application Program Interface”, as well as the use of learning objectives for sharing of competencies across content objects. Many more additions of SCORM 2004 came up over years, each with their own improvements. The last edition, edition four, which debuted in 2009, dealt with known issues in the previous editions but also included increased interoperability across all known assets. The next generation of SCORM continues to develop, and is currently known by a few different names, like “Tin Can API”, “Experience API”, or even “xAPI”. ### Is SCORM mandatory for eLearning Courses? To be specific, it’s not mandatory for an e-learning course to be SCORM compliant, unless we are planning to upload it to an LMS. We can also host an eLearning course on our local server and share it with the rest of the world. But, if you need to track the progress and performance of users, it is mandatory to make the course SCORM compliant and must be hosted on an LMS. As SCORM follows a set of standards, all the learning management systems are bound to support these courses and they can be use a wide range of frame works without any complications. We can easily pass the course contents from one LMS to another without the need to redesign or recode them. ### How SCORM works? First, we develop our eLearning courses, maybe, using authoring tools like Adobe Captivate, Lectora inspire, Articulate Storyline, etc. These courses comprises chapters. And inside those chapters, we have pages or slides depending on the tool you’re using. These are the sharable objects that we want to share with our learners by eventually publishing them to an LMS or even more than one LMS. If the LMS is SCORM-compliant, we need to ensure our courses are also SCORM-compliant to ensure learners access them and have their records stored in that LMS. This is done by selecting the SCORM complaint option within the tool before we publish. Now the learners can log into the LMS to access the courseware. By creating SCORM-compliant courses, we can be confident that our content will work with any LMS. If you are looking for an easy-to-use LMS then you are in the right place as we provide an easy-to-use cloud-based LMS that meets all your learning needs. **Our Services:** [Custom e-learning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Translation and Localization Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [eLearning Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Articulate Storyline Advanced Interactions: Plugin to Drag and drop With Ease](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-advanced-interactions-plugin-to-drag-and-drop-with-ease/) **Published:** March 3, 2017 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![storyline2_drag_and_drop_plugin](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Storyline2_Drag_and_Drop_plugin_v2.jpg "Storyline2_Drag_and_Drop_plugin | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") In most of the HTML5 eLearning authoring tools like Articulate Rise, Elucidat, Adapt etc., all the eLearning interactions including drag and drop are very elegant with subtle and smooth animations. I always prefer to have such smooth experience in Articulate Storyline’s HTML5 courses as well. Since it’s not a default feature in HTML5 version of Storyline, I created a plugin specific for Articulate Storyline drag-and-drop interactions. In this blog, we will see how to use this plugin to enhance the user experience in Articulate Storyline. You can watch the video demo of the plugin and download it as well at the end of this blog. Before we dive into the process, let’s have look at the final outcome with help of the animation below. ![articulate storyline plugin to drag and drop with ease](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sample-animation.gif "Articulate Storyline Plugin to Drag and drop With Ease | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Once done, you can upload it to your LMS. **Our Services:** [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/), [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [eLearning Translation Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Introducing Note-Taking feature in Elearning: Print or Email Learner’s Notes in Articulate Storyline 2](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/introducing-note-taking-feature-in-elearning-print-or-email-learners-notes-in-articulate-storyline-2/) **Published:** March 4, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ![introducing note-taking feature in elearning: print or email learner’s notes in articulate storyline 2](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Type-and-Send-1.jpg "Introducing Note-Taking feature in Elearning: Print or Email Learner’s Notes in Articulate Storyline 2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") What do students or learners do when they want to remember something during a lecture or a classroom session? — They simply take notes. Every learner gains knowledge and understanding of same information differently, so they take notes differently. Notes taking is one of the important tools to enhance the learning process. Since most of modern day’s leaning has moved to the internet in the form of eLearning, Mobile Learning, Microlearning, etc., it can be life changing if we could introduce notes taking in eLearning as well. You can now encourage your learners to take notes while going through an eLearning course. In this blog, we will demonstrate how to add Notes-taking feature for Articulate Storyline courses which can be printed or emailed. Let’s get started. Before we jump in to the steps, let’s have a look at our final output with the help of the animations below. **Print Feature – Demo** ![learner notes print functionality in articulate storyline](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Print-Animation.gif "Learner notes print functionality in Articulate Storyline | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Email Feature – Demo** ![learner notes email functionality in articulate storyline](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/email-animation.gif "Learner notes email functionality in Articulate Storyline | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step: 1** Create a “Notes” layer in the Master slide and a button that toggles the visibility of the Notes layer. **Step: 2** Add a text entry box in the Notes layer and give a variable name as “MyNotes”. We need to make sure that the text entry box variable is named exactly as “MyNotes”. **Step 3:** Add two buttons, Print and Email in the Notes layer. **Step 4**: Here comes the magic of JavaScript. Add a trigger on Print button to execute JavaScript and paste the following code. ``` myWindow = window.open("","Print","width=810,height=610,scrollbars=1,resizable=1"); var player=GetPlayer(); var exercisenotes1=player.GetVar("MyNotes"); var contents = "Anti-Bribary and Corruption Notes" contents+="My Notes"; contents+=""+exercisenotes1+""; contents+="" myWindow.document.write(contents); myWindow.document.close(); myWindow.focus(); myWindow.print(); ``` **Step 5:** Add another layer in the Master slide with another text entry box and make sure to assign it a variable name as “Email” and a button labeled as “Send”. **Step 6:** Next, we need to add “Execute JavaScript” that executes on clicking the Send button and paste the following code. ``` var player = GetPlayer(); var useremail=player.GetVar("Email"); var subject="Anti-Bribary and Corruption Notes"; var notes1=player.GetVar("MyNotes"); var content="Anti-Bribary and Corruption Notes%0d%0A%0d%0A"; content+=notes1; var mailto_link='mailto:'+useremail+'?subject='+subject+'&body='+content; win=window.open(mailto_link,'emailWin'); ``` That’s all we need to do to add notes-taking functionality to Articulate Storyline projects. **Our Services:** [eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Flash to HTML5 Migration Service](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [Rapid e-learning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Customizing Print Result Screen in Articulate Storyline](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/customizing-print-result-screen-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** March 6, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** Articulate Storyline allows the feature to take print of the result screen. But Storyline doesn’t give an option to customize the branding of the result screen. It is possible to customize the results page using HTML and CSS. Here is the plugin which is compatible with Articulate Storyline 2, Articulate Storyline 3 and Articulate Storyline 360. In this blog we will demonstrate how to customize the result screen. #### Step 1: Download the plug-in from the given sample at the bottom. #### Step 2: **After downloading, navigate to the location:** Storyline output\\story\_content\\report.html ![customizing print result screen in articulate storyline_001](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CPR_AS_Img_001.png "Customizing print result screen in Articulate Storyline_001 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Replace the “report.html” file with downloaded file. ![customizing print result screen in articulate storyline_img_002](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CPR_AS_Img_002.png "Customizing print result screen in Articulate Storyline_Img_002 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Now, let’s see how to customize different sections of the result page. Open the downloaded file “report.html” in a text editor tool. **Changing the Title background color:** Navigate to line 124 and change the background color. Before: ![customizing print result screen in articulate storyline_img_003](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CPR_AS_Img_003.png "Customizing print result screen in Articulate Storyline_Img_003 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") After: ![customizing print result screen in articulate storyline](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CPR_AS_Img_004.png "Customizing print result screen in Articulate Storyline_Img_004 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Changing the table header background color:** Navigate to line 68 and change the background color. Before: ![customizing print result screen in articulate storyline](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CPR_AS_Img_005.png "Customizing print result screen in Articulate Storyline_Img_005 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") After: ![customizing print result screen in articulate storyline](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CPR_AS_Img_006.png "Customizing print result screen in Articulate Storyline_Img_006 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Changing table row background color:** Navigate to line 58 and 62 to change the background color. Before: ![customizing print result screen in articulate storyline](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CPR_AS_Img_007.png "Customizing print result screen in Articulate Storyline_Img_007 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") After: ![customizing print result screen in articulate storyline](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CPR_AS_Img_008.png "Customizing print result screen in Articulate Storyline_Img_008 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Changing title text color:** Navigate to line 125 and change the text color. Before: ![customizing print result screen in articulate storyline](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CPR_AS_Img_009.png "Customizing print result screen in Articulate Storyline_Img_009 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") After: ![customizing print result screen in articulate storyline](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CPR_AS_Img_010.png "Customizing print result screen in Articulate Storyline_Img_010 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Changing Table header text color:** Navigate to line 69 to change the text color. Before: ![customizing print result screen in articulate storyline](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CPR_AS_Img_011.png "Customizing print result screen in Articulate Storyline_Img_011 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") After: ![customizing print result screen in articulate storyline](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CPR_AS_Img_012.png "Customizing print result screen in Articulate Storyline_Img_012 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Changing table row text color:** Navigate to line 54 to change the text color. ![customizing print result screen in articulate storyline](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CPR_AS_Img_013.png "Customizing print result screen in Articulate Storyline_Img_013 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Changing the “Correct” and “Incorrect” text color:** Navigate to line 93 to change text color. ![customizing print result screen in articulate storyline](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CPR_AS_Img_014.png "Customizing print result screen in Articulate Storyline_Img_014 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") #### Note: This code doesn’t work in offline mode or on local drive. You can upload the course on server or LMS to see the output. **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [eLearning Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical --- ### [Exploring The New Feature In Articulate Rise To Disable Sidebar](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/no-sidebar-feature-in-articulate-rise/) **Published:** May 7, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![articulate-rise - configuring-and-controlling-sidebar-visibility](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Articulate-Rise-Configuring-and-Controlling-Sidebar-visibility.png "Articulate-Rise - Configuring-and-Controlling-Sidebar-visibility | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Articulate Rise is one of the recommended online tool to create beautiful, inherently responsive e-learning content compatible with mobile devices. In this blog, we are going to see a new feature released in Articulate Rise which allows you to hide the sidebar completely. In the earlier versions, you can configure the course menu to be visible or hidden when course is launched. In both the cases, the learner can toggle the sidebar. If you want to develop a [responsive course](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/caught-into-a-debate-on-articulate-rise-features-and-shortcomings/) in which learner shouldn’t jump between the screens and navigate the course in a linear way then this new feature “No sidebar” can help you to do so. Let’s jump-in and see how to enable the “No sidebar” feature. Step 01 Open your course and select the SETTINGS button from the navigation bar: ![articulate-rise - configuring-and-controlling-sidebar-visibility1](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Articulate-Rise-Configuring-and-Controlling-Sidebar-visibility1.png "Articulate-Rise - Configuring-and-Controlling-Sidebar-visibility1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Step 02 In the course settings, select NAVIGATION: ![articulate-rise - configuring-and-controlling-sidebar-visibility2](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Articulate-Rise-Configuring-and-Controlling-Sidebar-visibility2.png "Articulate-Rise - Configuring-and-Controlling-Sidebar-visibility2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Step 03 Select the Sidebar dropdown: ![articulate-rise - configuring-and-controlling-sidebar-visibility3](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Articulate-Rise-Configuring-and-Controlling-Sidebar-visibility3.png "Articulate-Rise - Configuring-and-Controlling-Sidebar-visibility3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Step 04 Then, select “No Sidebar”: ![articulate-rise - configuring-and-controlling-sidebar-visibility4](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Articulate-Rise-Configuring-and-Controlling-Sidebar-visibility4.png "Articulate-Rise - Configuring-and-Controlling-Sidebar-visibility4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Step 05 Select “Close” to exit the course settings: ![articulate-rise - configuring-and-controlling-sidebar-visibility5](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Articulate-Rise-Configuring-and-Controlling-Sidebar-visibility5.png "Articulate-Rise - Configuring-and-Controlling-Sidebar-visibility5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Step 06 Select “Preview” to view the output of the course: ![articulate-rise - configuring-and-controlling-sidebar-visibility6](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Articulate-Rise-Configuring-and-Controlling-Sidebar-visibility6.png "Articulate-Rise - Configuring-and-Controlling-Sidebar-visibility6 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Step 07 As you can see, there is no button to enable the sidebar: ![articulate-rise - configuring-and-controlling-sidebar-visibility7](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Articulate-Rise-Configuring-and-Controlling-Sidebar-visibility7.png "Articulate-Rise - Configuring-and-Controlling-Sidebar-visibility7 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") #### [](https://portal.swifthcm.com/LMS/elearning/Articulate_Rise-Closing_the_Sale)[![articualte rise - example](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Closing-The-Sale_Rise.png "Articualte Rise - Example-Articualte Rise - Closing the sale | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Translation Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Archive and Record Management Online Training Course](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/archive-and-record-management-online-training-course/) **Published:** July 6, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![archive-and-records-management](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Archive-and-Records-Management.png "Archive-and-Records-Management | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Course Overview:** What is and is not a Record & to keep or not to keep…. that’s why ancient folks wrote their history on walls, because they were smart enough to know that, if they put it in the files, it would be lost forever. Well, times have changed & records are now in every organization. From purchasing reciepts to tax documents to communications, they need to be identitied and managed properly. The method of records management that a company uses should be tailored to fit the needs of the organization. There are, however, some basic concepts in most records management systems. With our “ the participants will discover the basic elements of records management programs and different ways to manage records. **Key Objectives Of The Course:** - Define records and archives - Analyze records in context - Classify records - Understand different systems - Maintain and convert records **12 Modules****Objective****Certificate**Follow the suggested order or choose your own.Designed to help you practice and apply the skills you learn.Highlight your new skills on your resume or LinkedIn.**Course Outline:** **Module One: Getting Started** - Icebreaker - Housekeeping Items - The Parking Lot - Workshop Objectives **Module Two: Understanding Records** - What is Records Management? - Defining Records - Archives vs. Records - Life Cycle - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Three: Management of Records** - What Is and Is Not a Record? - Record Programs - Management of Systems - Developing Standards - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Four: Context (I)** - Techniques for Analyzing Records - Collecting Information - Organizational Needs - Legal Demands - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Five: Context (II)** - Routine Process - Creative Process - System Analysis - Records Survey - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Six: Classification** - Functionality - Prioritize - Assess and Review - Develop a Tool - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Seven: Paper-Based Systems** - Arranging and Grouping - Building Files - Elementary & Intermediate - Metadata - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Eight: Electronic Records** - Classifying - Folders and Directories - Groupings - Metadata - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Nine: Hybrid Systems** - Routine Processes - Creative Processes - Design - Limitations - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Ten: Appraisals & Systems** - Taxonomy of Values - Macro Appraisal - Strategy & Criteria - Document & Review Decisions - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Eleven: Record Maintenance** - Paper - Electronic - Create Archives - Conversion - Case Study - Review Questions **Module Twelve: Wrapping Up** - Words from the Wise - Review of Parking Lot - Lessons Learned - Completion of Action Plans and Evaluation All of these professional training resources are based on the most up-to-date body of knowledge and carefully selected by subject matter experts. *We are just a step away to fulfill your eLearning requirements. For any queries on course-ware development please contact us at ****.* **Our Services:** [eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Convert PPT to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [eLearning Localization Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/) **Categories:** eLearning Courses --- ### [Steps to Convert PPT to eLearning Using Adobe Captivate](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/steps-to-convert-ppt-into-elearning-using-adobe-captivate-2017/) **Published:** May 13, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ### How to create PowerPoint to an interactive e-learning module? Adobe Captivate is a one-stop solution for all the rapid, responsive and interactive eLearning requirements. In this blog we will go through the process of [converting PowerPoint presentations into interactive and engaging e-learning courses](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/ "convert powerpoint to elearning") (instructor-led training PPT deck) using the Html5 authoring tool Adobe captivate 2017. ### Step 1: Open the PowerPoint presentation that you want to convert into eLearning course. ![convert ppt to elearning using adobe captivate](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image1.png "image1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Step 2: Figure out the required changes in the PowerPoint; and it is recommended to remove the slides which are unwanted. ![convert ppt to elearning using adobe captivate](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image2.png "image2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Step 3: Open Adobe Captivate 17. ![convert ppt to elearning using adobe captivate](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image3.png "image3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Step 4: Select “FROM POWERPOINT” from the available options and then click CREATE ![convert ppt to elearning using adobe captivate](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image4.png "image4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Step 5: Browse your PowerPoint file and click open. ![convert ppt to elearning using adobe captivate](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image5.png "image5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Step 6: The dialog box “Convert Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations” will appear. Enter the project name and the size of the project in project properties. Select all slides and press OK. ![convert ppt to elearning using adobe captivate](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image6.png "image6 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Step 7: Now you have imported the presentation into Adobe Captivate 17. You can add interactions by selecting Blank Slides from Slides available on top left corner. ![convert ppt to elearning using adobe captivate](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image7.png "image7 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Step 8: From the interactions tab choose the required interaction. The interactions available are “BUTTON, CLICK BOX, DRAG AND DROP and LEARNING INTERACTIONS” ![convert ppt to elearning using adobe captivate](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image8.png "image8 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Step 9: You can add text to the interaction and modify its color and style. Then, click OK. Now, let’s see how we can add questions. ![convert ppt to elearning using adobe captivate](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image9.png "image9 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Step 10: Select “questions slide” from the “Slides” menu ![convert ppt to elearning using adobe captivate](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image10.png "image10 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Step 11: Choose the question type as per your requirement. For example Multiple Choice, True/False, etc. ![convert ppt to elearning using adobe captivate](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image11.png "image11 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Step 12: Once you are done adding content to the question, click “Publish”. ![convert ppt to elearning using adobe captivate](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image12.png "image12 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Step 13: Check the “Enable reporting for this project” checkbox to enable tracking. Then Click “OK” to publish. ![convert ppt to elearning using adobe captivate](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image13.png "image13 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Step 14: Finally click on “Publish” button. ![convert ppt to elearning using adobe captivate](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image14.png "image14 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ## Conclusion: By following the above steps you can easily convert your classroom PowerPoint presentation into an effective eLearning course. **Are you planning to migrate your training material into online courses?**- **PowerPoints (PPT) into eLearning** - **ILT content to eLearning** - **Enhance legacy content** **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Importance of Assessments in online training program and different types of assessments](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/importance-of-assessments-in-online-training-program-and-different-types-of-assessments/) **Published:** August 21, 2021 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** In this blog, let us understand about importance of assessments and the different types of assessments that can be implemented in an eLearning program. Assessments is a key component to measure the effectiveness of an eLearning course and the competence of the learner. eLearning assessments is all about quality learning over quantity. The assessments activity is not a mere observation of whether the training requirements are met or not, but it also helps gauge the depth of the learner’s knowledge, understanding and progress. In a nutshell, eLearning assessments evaluate the learner’s skills and knowledge in measurable terms through the online mode of training. **Importance of eLearning Assessments** Assessments in the online course aid self-evaluation and help learners identify their areas of skill-gap, understanding, and work on improving their domain knowledge. Designing effective assessments can bring positive improvement in their skills, performance and, also helps them achieve the desired output and increase productivity. **Types of Assessments** Using different types of assessments is a great way to track learner’s performance. eLearning assessments can be categorized into two types: Formative Assessments and Summative Assessments. Let us learn about them in detail. **1. Formative Assessments** Formative assessments appear during the eLearning course to check the status of the learning. After completion of each learning point or topic, formative assessment questions are displayed. In formative assessments, immediate feedback is provided to help them solidify their knowledge about the concepts of the course. The primary purpose of formative assessments is to identify areas that may need improvement, and pinpoint their strengths during the eLearning course. Also, it gives enough time to improve and acquire the necessary information and skill set before the learner completes the course. In formative assessments, various question formats are used to test the knowledge and to track the learners’ performance such as, ‘drag and drop’, ‘true/false’, ‘fill in the blanks’, ‘multiple choice questions (MCQs)’ and ‘matching. - **Drag and Drop Assessment**: This type of assessment includes dragging an element (words, images or symbols) from one position and dropping it on another appropriate position. - **True/False**: This format consists of a statement that requires either true or false response. This format can also be presented in other variations such as ‘Yes’ or ‘No’, ‘Agree’ or ‘Disagree’, ‘Correct’ or ‘Incorrect’. - **Fill in the Blanks**: In this assessment type, an incomplete statement is given and the learner needs to complete it by filling the missing word or phrase. - **Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ’s)**: This is probably the most common question type used in assessments, and is the most effective way to test the learner’s performance. In this format, a question is given along with multiple options, in which one is the right option and others are just ‘distractors’. The learner needs to choose the correct option. - **Matching the pair**: In this format, two adjacent lists of elements (words, pictures, or phrases) are given in which the first list will pair with the element in the second list. This sort of interactive question format helps to check the learner’s understanding of particular concept, topics, definitions etc. - **Other Formats**: Apart from the assessment types discussed above, there are other assessment types such as Scenario-based or Simulation-based questions. **Benefits of Formative Assessment Type** - Helps in identifying learning gaps - Develops critical thinking and self-awareness - Creates a safer environment to make mistakes, correct them and learn - Provides immediate feedback with explanation to reinforce learning - Guides most value-add activities, and makes them focus on the points of need - Makes learners clear, perfect and confident about the course by the time all the topics are completed. **2. Summative Assessments** Summative Assessments appear at the end of an eLearning course and measures learning at the end. Summative Assessments usually use MCQ’s type of questions. Here, the feedback is not provided after every question, instead the final grade is given to the learners. It is the concluding and most important step as it helps determine whether the learning objectives are achieved and the learner has reached the desired level of proficiency. **Role of distractors in assessments** The purpose of assessments is to determine a learner’s mastery of the learning objectives and to find whether the learning experience is successful or not. This can be effectively done by using distractors in various formats of assessments. Distractors are incorrect options provided along with the correct answer to check how well the learner has understood the concept and how better they can discriminate between correct and incorrect choices. Effective and plausible distractors play an important role in getting measurable data. Distractors should be functional, clear, consistent, and standardized that create confusion, so that learners put their efforts to think about the correct option. **How to frame meaningful eLearning assessments?** Creating meaningful assessment is a powerful way to achieve learning outcomes and to assure successful course completion. Here are a few tips that help create meaningful assessment activities for your course. - Frame assessments that test learners on performance-based learning objectives. It is an essential pre-requisite for learner’s satisfaction and achievement. **So, link your assessment with the course objectives.** - Use quiz techniques at the beginning of the course to assess pre-existing knowledge of the learners to better engage them in the course. - Create questions with interrelated topics to introduce your concept that reflect and support each other. - Assessment questions should include specific verbs suggested for each learning level. To accomplish this, use Bloom’s taxonomy to determine the cognitive level of desired outcome and then choose action verbs that measure the outcome at that level. - Use appropriate formats such as drag and drop, match the following, fill in the blanks etc., for formative assessments and single select MCQ’s for summative assessments. - Make sure that assessments help learners develop a sense of confidence, which in turn encourages them to stay engaged and complete the course successfully. - Assessments should not be about what learners know, in fact it should be about what they can be able to do after taking the course. So, always plan to test evaluation and not memorization. - At the end of the course, final assessment should cover all the learning outcomes included in the course, to track the overall learning performance. **Conclusion** eLearning assessments is a great way to measure the effectiveness of online training program and also adds a lot of value and insights to the course. Effective assessments give you the ability to continually improve [eLearning course](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/transform-your-certificate-training-programs-into-elearning-courses/) design and the overall learner experience. **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Creating and Designing the Project in Elucidat](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/creating-and-designing-the-project-in-elucidat/) **Published:** January 10, 2022 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** **In this blog we will look at:** - Creating and naming a project - Different types of pages and functionalities present in the tool - Designing the project **Creating and naming a project:** After you have created the style for your project, you can proceed with adding pages/ slides. Now for creating a project, you will have to choose any one of the options; one is creating pages and another is duplicating slides from another project. ![creating-a-project-and-designing-the-project-1-1030x313](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Creating-a-Project-and-Designing-the-Project-1-1030x313-1.png "Creating-a-Project-and-Designing-the-Project-1-1030x313 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")If you choose the ‘Create from another project’ option, it will take you to the existing projects you have and you can select from them. If you choose the ‘Create a new blank project’ option, it will ask you to select a brand style from the ‘Example Brand Styles’ option. ![creating-a-project-and-designing-the-project-2](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Creating-a-Project-and-Designing-the-Project-2-1030x579-1.png "Creating-a-Project-and-Designing-the-Project | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Then you can add the name for your project ![creating-a-project-and-designing-the-project-3-1030x442](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Creating-a-Project-and-Designing-the-Project-3-1030x442-1.png "Creating-a-Project-and-Designing-the-Project-3-1030x442 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Different type of pages and functionalities in Elucidat** Once you create a project, you can add the pages. If you want to import the Pages from another project, click the ‘Import’ button. There are different types of pages in Elucidat, which are: - Your page type - Menu - Present Information - Interact with content - Question and result - Start from scratch ![creating-a-project-and-designing-the-project-4](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Creating-a-Project-and-Designing-the-Project-4.png "Creating-a-Project-and-Designing-the-Project-4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Each page type has a different functionality**. For example, - The ‘**Menu**’ page type has different types of image grid menu, image grid menu with popup, etc. - The ‘**Present information**’ page type will have text and image with different positions. - The ‘**Interact with content**’ page type will have accordion Tabs, Flipcard, Sequence, etc. - The ‘**Question and result**’ page type will have all types of quizzes and result sides. - The ‘**Start from scratch**’ page type will help in customizing the page apart from default page type. **Designing the project:** It is important to decide which page type will better suit your content. - **Selection of In-built designs**: Select the type of page which suits your content. - **Creating Custom designs**: You can colour your elements using edit and you can also add the custom design by using column features. - **Using Layout Designer**: You can add components even from the layout and design your own page. - **Designing interactivities**: Adding different types of interactions in the course. **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to Use TextNotify and Customization](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-use-textnotify-and-customization/) **Published:** January 10, 2022 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ‘Text notify’ helps in showing a piece of information or text in pop-up. This plugin generates a text link which will have an “ID” that can be used in the component body to give a text link to open the pop up and show the relevant information. You can also customize the look and feel of the textNotify by using the custom CSS option in project settings. Here is the step-by-step process on how to implement and customize the ‘textNotify’: **Step 1**: Download the plug-in from ![1](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1.png "1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 2**: Upload the plug-in to Plugin management. ![2](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2.png "2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![3](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/3.png "3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 3**: Add Text notify from ‘Add component’. ![4](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/4.png "4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 4**: Navigate to ‘Notify Popup Text’ and add the text. ![5](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/5.png "5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 5**: Copy the below link after adding the text. ![6](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/6.png "6 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 6**: Add the copied link in the body text area using “Source” code. ![7](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/7.png "7 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 7**: Now, Save and Preview. ![8](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/8.png "8 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![9](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/9.png "9 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Customize style for the notify popup **Step 8**: In the preview window, go to Inspect panel by clicking F12 and click or point the popup. Copy the class name “notify\_\_popup”. ![10](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/10.png "10 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 9**: In the Adapt tool, click project settings and then navigate to Custom CSS/LESS code. ![11](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/11.png "11 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![12](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/12.png "12 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 10**: Add the style CSS for the notify popup by keeping a “.” before the class name that you copied from the Inspect panel. ![13](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/13.png "13 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 11**: Save and Preview to see the output. ![14](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/14.png "14 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How Does an eLearning Course Communicate to an LMS](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-does-an-elearning-course-communicate-to-an-lms/) **Published:** August 3, 2022 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** Courses developed in Adapt authoring tool doesn’t communicate with the LMS because of which user data doesn’t get tracked. Data like, - How much the learner has completed the course, - How many pages are visited, - How much time a user took to complete a course, etc. Spoor is the plugin which allows the data tracking between the Adapt learning tool and the LMS. To enable the LMS tracking in the Adapt tool, follow these steps: **Step 1**: Download the plug in “spoor” from this link: ![1](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1-1.png "1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 2**: In Adapt learning tool, go to ‘Plugin Management’. ![2](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2-1.png "2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 3**: Upload the plugin. ![3](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/3-1.png "3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 4**: Open your course and click on “Manage extension”. ![4](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/4-1.png "4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Scroll and navigate to spoor extension and click ‘Add’. ![5](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/5-1.png "5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 5**: Click on the ‘Configuration settings’. ![5](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/6-1.png "5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 6**: Navigate to Extensions and click on Spoor (SCORM) ![6](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/7-1.png "6 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Make sure the option, ‘Is enabled’ is checked. Below that, in ‘Tracking’, you will find a few options like, - Submit score: This shows the score of any assessment present in the course even if fail or pass. - Store question state: This will store the user response for the question. - Store question attempt states: This will store the user’s response for the question. - Record interactions: This will record the interactions score. There will be many more options in the extensions which you can enable. ![8](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/8-1.png "8 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 7**: Save and download the file. Upload it to the LMS and launch the course. ![8](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/9-1.png "8 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Soon Elearning Will Be A Thing of the Past!](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-will-be-a-thing-of-the-past/) **Published:** January 30, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Excerpt:** Recent studies on eLearning courses being developed and own eLearning vendor management experiences suggest that the dynamics causing this setback is the surge of new breed of eLearning service providers and freelancers. Generally, the more number of suppliers bring more competitive efficiency, but this positive development has a chick; the incompetency. My recent interactions with industry experts from different parts of the world has made me write about the increasing negative perception on eLearning effectiveness. Majority of the elearning suppliers lag behind in proper implementations of Section 508, mLearning, micro learning, SCORM etc. and handling issues related to elearning course deployment on LMS. **Content:** ![soon_elearning_will_be_a_ thing_of_the_past](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Elearning-will-be-a-thing-of-the-past.png "Soon_elearning_will_be_a_ thing_of_the_past | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") *I am sure your pupils must have been dilate*d. Yes of course, if not soon but little later, we may be reading the demise story of eLearning. Yes, it’s sadly true – eLearning is losing its glory, big time! But, do you know – what factors might have contributed to its demise? My recent interactions with industry experts from different parts of the world has made me write about the increasing negative perception on eLearning effectiveness. It is natural that if anything loses its efficacy will be losing its demand and one day becomes the thing of the past. *I associate the major damaging factors for eLearning in future with “**lack of innovative solutions** and **squandering quality standards**.”* Recent studies on eLearning courses being developed and own [eLearning vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/) management experiences suggest that the dynamics causing this setback is the surge of new breed of [eLearning service provider](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/does-outsourcing-elearningonline-training-development-make-sense/) companies and freelancers. Generally, the more number of suppliers bring more competitive efficiency, but this positive development has a chick; the incompetency. Majority of the elearning suppliers lag behind in proper implementations of Section 508, mLearning, [micro learning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/microlearning-emerging-instructional-design-strategy-in-elearning/), SCORM etc. and handling issues related to elearning course deployment on LMS. The significant percentage of eLearning vendors group is failing to deliver effective learning solutions. Developing effective learning solutions is not something like space exploration which very few institutions can or has developed capability in. It is the curiosity culture of organization that drive the exploration of different possibilities. But many eLearning service providers do not follow a holistic approach in eLearning development. #### **Our Value Proposition** ***‘Try the new – an assigned task’*** – This approach has been proved as one of the major innovations of the organization in 2016. The difference in ‘Try the new’ approach is that it will be an assigned task to everyone working in the organization. Everyone irrespective of their departments has to try something new in eLearning courseware development – every week. The ‘new’ could be their new ideas or adopted from others for the first time in the organization. #### Following are the major areas we worked on: - Learner Interactions - Context Based Learning - eLearning Content Presentation Schemas - [Gamification](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/case-study-on-gamification-supercharge-online-training/) - Authoring Tools Exploration – [Articulate Storyline 360](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/whats-new-in-articulate-storyline-360/), [Lectora 17](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/whats-new-in-lectora-17/), Adobe Fuse CC, Blender - [Augmented Reality](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/augmented-reality-a-new-dawn-of-possibilities-in-online-training-elearning/) – finding cheaper and simple applications for eLearning - Nurturing ‘Designaholic’ culture Finally, I would like to suggest the same mantra – “have the curiosity to find new that add value to the present.” ***Click the below button to gain access to our free responsive eLearning course.*** [![free interactive elearning course](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Free-Interactive-eLearning-Course.jpg "Free Interactive eLearning Course | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) **Our Services:** [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/), [eLearning Solutions Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Powerpoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Lectora 17: Using Camtasia for Simulation and Video-Based Elearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/lectora-17-using-camtasia-for-simulation-and-video-based-elearning/) **Published:** December 20, 2016 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** Are you looking to create video-based learning and wondering which eLearning authoring tool to use? The newly released Lectora 17, eLearning authoring tool, is loaded with upgraded versions of Camtasia Studio and Snagit to help you create interactive eLearning. These screen recording and capturing tools within Lectora Inspire 17, Camtasia Studio, enable you to build custom eLearning / Rapid eLearning. In this blog, you will learn how the new features of Camtasia 9 within Lectora 17 can help you build effective online video-based learning courses. **Content:** ![using camtasia 9 in lectora 17](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Elearning-Trends.png "Using Camtasia 9 in Lectora 17 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") The newly released Lectora 17, eLearning authoring tool, is now fully loaded with enhanced versions of Camtasia Studio and Snagit to help you create interactive eLearning. These screen recording and capturing tools within Lectora Inspire 17, especially Camtasia Studio, enable you to build [custom eLearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) / [rapid eLearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), be it: - *Video-based elearning and/or video tutorials* - *Simulation-based learning and/or software application training* - *Mobile Learning* - *Process training and/or product training* Creating video-based learning has never been so easy with the new Lectora 17. In this blog, you will learn how the new features of Camtasia 9 within Lectora 17 can help you build effective online video-based learning courses. You can also preview a free video-based eLearning course sample on Fire Safety training to see how it works. ### What is Camtasia? Camtasia, by TechSmith, is a video-based screen capturing and editing tool to create video tutorials. It enables you to record your on-screen activities by direct recording plug-in or by screencasting. While capturing screen you can either record your audio or add other multimedia simultaneously. Camtasia comes in two software versions – Camtasia Studio and Camtasia for Mac. ### What are the Uses of Camtasia Studio in Lectora 17? **Enables You Create Engaging Videos**: Instructional designers and eLearning developers rely heavily on Camtasia to produce engaging video-based learning or screencasts for training purposes. Now the latest version of Camtasia in Lectora 17 can help you: - Incorporate screen recordings and videos into your eLearning course - Record and add narratives, music tracks - Add media, apply transition effects, callouts and much more - Create interactive videos with quizzes based on your recording **Saves eLearning Development Time**: Camtasia saves a lot of eLearning development time by eliminating the need for switching multiple tools to create video-based or simulation-based eLearning courses. **Supports Microlearning Format:** Provides a cost-effective option to quickly create and deliver just-in-time training that supports microlearning format. ### Creating Interactive Video-Based eLearning in Lectora 17 via Camtasia 9 Let’s see what we can do to create effective video-based eLearning. Camtasia 9 for Lectora 17 enables you to: - Capture – full screen, window or specific region screen recordings - Provides flexibility to import a pre-recorded video of any supported format - Fully edit it to create a professional video presentation - Use title clips to add title pages or introductions to emphasize a specific section - Add smooth transitions between scenes or clips for more professional look - Add captioning through speech-to-text feature - Add cursor effects, adjust volume and zoom and pan effects - Publish videos to SCORM - Publish HTML5 videos that support mobile learning ### What’s New in Camtasia 9? - Brand new UI for application layout - Added motion graphics and “lower thirds” to the library - New annotations with callouts - New transitions - New behaviors for text and images - Visual effects - Faster rendering - Drag-and-drop editing ### Conclusion With Camtasia 9, Lectora 17 is now more powerful when it comes to video-based eLearning (process or product training). If your requirement is creating video-based learning or simulation-based eLearning course then Lectora 17 would be an ideal eLearning authoring tool. Watch a free video-based eLearning course on Fire safety training built in Lectora 17. The video in this demo is exclusively created using Camtasia 9. Do share your comments and feedback. *Click preview button to access the demo.* [![Swift eLearning Preview Demo](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Preview-Demo-btn.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) **Our Services:** [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [eLearning Translation Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Custom Dial Interaction in Storyline 360 Can Supercharge Your eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-dial-interaction-in-storyline-360/) **Published:** November 24, 2016 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![swift elearning time zones with dial - storyline 360](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Swift-eLearning-Time-Zones-With-Dial-Storyline-360.jpg "Swift eLearning Time Zones With Dial - Storyline 360 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")Dial interaction in Articulate Storyline 360 is a new interactivity that lets learners to interact with the eLearning content either by manipulating the data or by exploring the relevant content. This new eLearning interactivity boosts learner engagement in the most innovative manner and brings an effective eLearning experience. Dials are quite parallel to sliders that came with Articulate Storyline 2. But the fun part of dials is they move in a circular path unlike sliders which move along a straight path. ![dial_storyline 360](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/image1.png "Dial_Storyline 360 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Storyline 360 itself ships with a couple of pre-built dials ready for us to use them in eLearning development. ***Did you know?*** “Storyline 360 allows you to literally convert any image or shape into a dial leaving a lot of scope to create anything you can dream of.” As [eLearning developers](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), we always love to customize everything we build in our eLearning courses. So, we will now create something similar with the brand new dial feature. Before we dive deep into the building process, let’s have a quick peek at our finished product. ![dial interaction_final product](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/image2.gif "Dial Interaction_Final Product | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") #### Inserting a Pre-built Dial 1. Go to insert ribbon 2. Open Dial menu 3. Choose the one you like 4. Start drawing on stage just like any other shape You can also format these dials by changing their look and feel, just like any other shape or slider in Storyline environment. ![inserting a pre-built dial](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/image3.gif "Inserting a Pre-built Dial | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") #### Resizing a Dial and Moving Its Rotation Point 1. Resize a dial using the transform points on 4 corners of the dial face.![resizing a dial](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/image4.png "Resizing a Dial | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 2. Next, adjust the initial dial pointer position with the yellow handle or by changing the number in Dial Design ribbon.![initial dial pointer position](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/image5.gif "initial dial pointer position | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 3. You can also adjust the orientation of the dial from an arc to a total circle or even something between an arc and circle using red and green handles on both ends. We can also make this change by setting a value in rotation field in Dial Design ribbon. ![dial pointer position](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/image6.gif "dial pointer position | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Now that we have created a dial, let’s move on to build a custom dial interactivity. #### Steps to Create a Custom Dial Interaction 1. Insert the face image of your dial 2. Draw a small circle shape using Storyline 360 shapes. We will use it as a handle for your dial 3. Format circle’s appearance to match the face of your dial 4. Adjust the position of the circle 5. Leaving the circle as selected, navigate to “Insert” ribbon and open “Dial” menu 6. You will find an option at the bottom saying “Convert to Dial”. Click on it and let the Storyline do its magic 7. Once the dial is created, you will see *black crosshairs* in the center of the dial by default. Move black crosshairs to the center of the image we have imported as the face of your dial 8. Once you are satisfied with positioning of the “rotation center”, we can now change the default arc to the circle by updating the rotation angle from 180 to 360 9. You can now also increase or decrease the end value. I gave 90 as an end value, but it is totally your choice and it depends on the situation where you are going to use this dial 10. That’s it, we just created a custom dial. You can preview and test your master piece ![custom dial](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Custom-Dial.gif "Custom Dial | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") This dial interactivity provides a limitless possibilities to showcase our creativity in building interactive eLearning. Based on the dial interaction concept, we have created a sample interaction. What do you think about this dial interactivity in Storyline 360? How can this be used in a more meaningful manner? Share your ideas with us. **Our Services:** [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [Learning Management System](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms/), [Rapid eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Getting Started With Motion Path Animations and Triggers in Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/motion-path-animations-storyline-360/) **Published:** November 28, 2016 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** Articulate Storyline 360 comes with entrance, exit and motion path animations that can be used to orient objects. In this tutorial, we'll discuss how to trigger a motion path animation and create interactive Articulate Storyline 360 courses. **Content:** ![motion path animations and triggers in storyline 360](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Motion-Path-Animations-and-Triggers-in-Storyline-360.gif "Motion Path Animations and Triggers in Storyline 360 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Have you ever tried to replicate Flash animations in Storyline? It is now possible with [Articulate Storyline 360](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/whats-new-in-articulate-storyline-360/) with motion path animations. Articulate Storyline 360 has an array of entrance, exit and motion path animations that you can use to orient objects. In this tutorial, we’ll discuss how to create eLearning interactivity with new object based triggers for motion path animations in Articulate Storyline 360 courses. #### Orient Objects to Motion Paths [Storyline 360](https://articulate.com/360/storyline) enables you to change the direction of moving objects on a non-linear motion path to make sure the object faces the direction it is moving. So how do we do that? 1. Add a motion path animation to an object 2. Click Animations tab on the Storyline ribbon 3. Click Path Options 4. Select Orient Shape to Path As the object moves along the motion path, it changes its directions! ![orient objects to motion paths](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/image001.gif "Orient Objects to Motion Paths | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") #### Trigger Actions When Objects Intersect Storyline 360 enables you to trigger an action when two objects overlap or intersect. For instance, when an object moves along a motion path and intersects, you may want to add some interactivity such as showing a layer. Now we can easily do this by setting a trigger to occur using Object intersects. ![objects intersect](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Objects-Intersect.png "Objects Intersect | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") #### Trigger Actions When Objects No Longer Intersect We can trigger actions when two objects stop intersecting. For example, if we have a circle moving inside a parent circle using the motion path, we might want to add an interaction when the child circle moves out of the parent. Now we can easily do this by setting a trigger to occur using Object intersection ends. ![trigger actions when objects no longer intersect](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Objects-No-Longer-Intersects.png "Objects No Longer Intersects | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") #### Trigger Actions When Objects Enter the Slide Storyline 360 lets you trigger the action when objects move on to the stage/slide. For instance, you may want to change the state of an object when another object gets into the picture. To achieve this, you need to set the trigger as shown below. ![objects enter the slide](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Objects-Enter-the-Slide.png "Objects Enter the Slide | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") #### Trigger Actions When Objects Leave the Slide Storyline 360 enables you to trigger the action or animation when objects leaves the stage/slide. For instance, you may want to change the state of an object when another object leaves the slide along a motion path. You need to set the trigger as shown below. ![trigger actions when objects leave the slide](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Object-Leaves-the-Slide.png "Object Leaves the Slide | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") This motion path animation in Storyline 360 provides a vast possibilities to unleash our creativity in [eLearning development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/). Based on the motion path animation concept, we have created a sample interaction. #### Here’s a Demo Here is a demo based on brand new object triggers. [![articulate storyline 360 motion path animation trigger](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Articulate-Storyline-360-Motion-path-animation-trigger-2.png "Articulate Storyline 360 Motion path animation trigger | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) Hope you find this blog useful, please do share it on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook using the links below. I would also appreciate your comments on what you think about Articulate 360. **Our Services:** [Elearning Translation and Localization Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [PPT to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [Custom eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [eLearning: How to Create Custom Review Feedback in Articulate Storyline 2?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/do-assessments-and-remediation-matter-the-learning-outcomes/) **Published:** September 27, 2016 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ![remedial-assessment](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Remedial-Assessment.jpg "Remedial Assessment | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Articulate Storyline in recent times has evolved as one of the most sought-after authoring tools. It provides the ease of creating engaging [rapid eLearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) without any programming knowledge. Recently, we received a requirement where the client wanted us to create [compliance eLearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/case-study-on-gamification-supercharge-online-training/) with Review Feedback option for assessment remediation. This means whenever learners answer a question incorrectly, they should be redirected back to the topic/remediation slide for a quick review before attempting the question again. In this way, the learners are provided with multiple attempts till they get the right answer. This review feedback approach in eLearning remediates the learners’ misunderstanding and provides a chance to reflect on why they have failed. You can have a look at the sample functional course from the below button. [![Elearning Custom Review Feedback](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Banners_course.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) Here is the step-by-step process to create a remedial assessment with review feedback option in Articulate Storyline. Follow the usual steps to create assessment in the Storyline. Once done, go ahead with the below steps to create remedial assessments. **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Convert PPT to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [Localization Service Providers](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Online Employee Induction Training – Intuitively Designed Within a Single Screen](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/online-employee-induction-training-intuitively-designed-within-a-single-screen/) **Published:** October 3, 2016 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ![corporate-elearning_01](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Corporate-eLearning_01.jpg "Corporate-eLearning_01 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Requirement was to create an online employee onboarding and induction training for new hires using [blended learning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/blended-learning-solutions/) approach. The content we received was a 100-slide presentation. The challenge was to have the learners to first go through the content which was more relevant to their job role. And later present the content that was optional or not directly related to the job role of the new hires. In short, a branching approach was required. After analyzing the corporate training needs, we chunked the text-heavy PowerPoint training content to short easy-to-digest bite-sized learning nuggets. We wanted it to be a visually-rich, interactive eLearning course with minimal click-through buttons so that the learners can absorb and retain information easily. **Solution:** As an Instructional Designer, my approach was to effectively communicate the organization’s values and culture while keeping the content succinct and to the point. To achieve this objective, I have: - Worked closely with SMEs to ***identify the core onboarding training content*** - Used an ***interactive onboarding roadmap*** concept to take new recruits through specific milestones to complete their onboarding journey successfully - ***Incorporated videos*** from leadership team to encourage new employees feel welcome and motivated - ***Used context-driven graphics and images*** along with an interactive timeline and organizational structure to make it visually appealing as well - Effectively used ***audio narration to complement the on-screen text for better learning*** - ***Excluded the content that was irrelevant*** to the onboarding training context **eLearning Authoring tool Used:** The software we used here was Lectora and we did custom coding to meet the client’s custom requirement. **Result:** Despite text-heavy content, we could create an interactive eLearning course with desired learning outcomes. This improved the new hire engagement while making whole onboarding and employee induction process quick and efficient. Get in touch with Swift to discuss how we can help you reap the benefits online training while onboarding your new staff. Here’s a snippet of interactive organizational structure which is tweaked a bit to maintain client’s confidentiality. [![Elearning Banners Interaction](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Banners_Interaction.png)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) **Our Services:** [Rapid eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [Translation and Localization](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [eLearning Content Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [How to Get Beyond Boring Drag and Drop Interactions in eLearning?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/getting-beyond-boring-drag-and-drop-interactions-elearning/) **Published:** November 8, 2016 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Excerpt:** Drag and Drop is one of the most overused interactions in the eLearning courses. In this blog, we will discuss on how to present the regular drag and drop interaction in a more effective and engaging manner. **Content:** Drag and Drop is one of the most overused interactions in the eLearning courses. Due to this fact, it is no more exciting and engaging. The regular drag and drop interaction can be presented in a more effective, simulated and engaging manner. ![interactions drag and drop](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Drag-and-Drop.jpg "Drag and Drop | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Here are the 5 templates designed using drag and drop activity or functionality to enhance the content effectiveness and learning experience. 1\. Allow Learners to Practice and Apply Their Knowledge in a Simulated Environment 2\. To Reinforce Sequential Knowledge 3\. To Improve Sorting/Decision Making Skills 4\. Let the Learner Explore the Content 5\. To Recall the Information Using Scenario Based Interaction Please feel free to share your ideas on how to use drag and drop functionality more effectively. You can access our template library to view these drag and drop activities. [![banners_tab_interactions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Banners_tab_Interactions.png "Banners_tab_Interactions | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) **Our Services:** [Translation and Localization Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [Custom eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Convert Flash to HTML5 Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Elearning Design: How to Choose the Right Graphics for eLearning?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-design-choosing-the-right-graphics-for-elearning/) **Published:** February 8, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ![Graphics in eLearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Graphic-Design.jpg) ### Why Use Graphics in eLearning? Well, as the saying goes the picture is worth a thousand words, choosing the relevant graphic/visual in eLearning matters. Choosing is not enough, you have to execute it properly to reinforce learner’s understanding and ensure its learning value. Many studies suggest that well-designed graphics in the learning process: - Minimize the cognitive load - Build mental models and - Support motivation As a result, there will be increase in the comprehension and retention. But most often, we fail to leverage the potential of graphics in the eLearning. Appropriate blend of both visual and instructional principles ensure the learning effectiveness in the elearning. ### How Graphics Enhance the Learning Process? Graphics or visuals are the pictorial representation of content designed to promote learning by making it an active process. Graphics are ideal for representing the abstract concepts which might be difficult to portray with content alone. Instructional content when presented in words and visuals, improves the learner’s engagement and help build mental models between visual and verbal depictions. We need to select the graphics that improve the learning process. The learning effectiveness of any visual will depend on three main factors such as: 1. The surface appearance (Features of the graphic) – How it looks like? 2. Communication features – How it conveys information? 3. Learner Differences – How visuals support and enhance the learning process? We usually describe the graphics in terms of their surface appearance such as line art, photograph or animation. However, recent studies suggest that effectiveness of a visual is also determined by its functionality – how the visual communicates information and facilitates the learning process ### How to Choose the Right Graphics for eLearning/Online Training? Graphics if used with purpose resonates with learners and creates a visual value. Having said that, you have to make sure you don’t distract the learners with pointless and irrelevant visuals because it rather complicates the learning process. So when designing your eLearning, consider the purpose of the graphics whether you want to use the visuals to explain the scenario, tell a story or perhaps to grab learner’s attention. While selecting the visual, ask yourself: - Does the visual serve the purpose (instructional goal) and consider the learner differences? - Is the visual relevant to the context? – Use the visuals that are relevant to the context and match your instructional goals. - Will this image reduce cognitive load? Use meaningful visuals to convey the information in more concise way to reduce cognitive load. Design your screens in such a way that your visuals and text communicate and convey the message together. - Are your images consistent? Consistency in the visual design helps you to enhance the overall look and feel of the course. For example, if you decide to use real images in the course make sure you use it throughout the course ### To Conclude… Keep the above points in mind while planning and [designing eLearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) to make it compelling and effective. Consider the learner and use thoughtful graphics that add learning value and deliver an impactful learning experience. Based on the instructional design/visual design principles, we have created a visually rich eLearning course for your review.[![Free Fire Safety course](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Fire-Safety.jpg)](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) **Our Services:** [eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [eLearning Content Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Lectora Online for eLearning Courseware Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/lectora-online-for-elearning/) **Published:** February 16, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** [![lectora-online_swift](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Lectora-Online_swift.png "Lectora-Online_swift | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/gateway/gateway.html?U3RyZXNzX01hbmFnZW1lbnQtTGVjdG9yYV9PbmxpbmU=) Lectora Online – A Cloud-based Responsive eLearning Course Design Authoring tool. Lectora Online is a web-based eLearning course authoring platform. It helps you create good-looking impactful eLearning courses with a wide scope of customization– for all devices that include Desktop, Laptop, Tablets and Smartphones. ### The distinguishing feature of Lectora Online is… *“Compared to other web-based eLearning authoring tools, Lectora online offers numerous options to develop customized learning solutions that fulfil unique learning requirements, matching with branding guidelines and light enough to run on any device.”* ![2015-brandon-hall-group-excellence](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2015-Brandon-Hall-Group-Excellence.png "2015-Brandon-Hall-Group-Excellence | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Lectora Online is Lectora Inspire on Cloud ### ![lectora online](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Lectora-online.png "Lectora online | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Lectora Online – Specific Features: - Easy to integrate with your LMS - Compatible with your preferred Web-browsers such as Firefox, Chrome, Safari etc. - Can create Section 508/WCAG compliant courses - Provides Automatic backup Lectora ReviewLink enables you to collaborate with geographically distributed reviewers and consolidate individual comments - Easy publish to LMS like CourseMill LMS - CourseMill LMS allows Offline LMS tracking - Easy to switch from Lectora Inspire desktop - Secure – All the content gets stored on Lectora Online server cluster - Supports multiple user access for the same course - Ability to create multi-device eLearning courses – suitable for mLearning (mobile learning) and Micro Learning ### Conclusion Lectora Online lets you create courses similar to Lectora desktop with an added advantage of cloud technologies. Moreover, it has significant features when compared to popular web-based eLearning course authoring applications. It is reliable because it is from an industry established brand Trivantis. Here is a sample course on Stress Management we have created using Lectora online. Click the button to access the course. [![lectora online sample course](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Lectora-online-sample-course.png "Lectora online sample course | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) **Our Services:** [eLearning Localization Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Convert PPT to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Converting Legacy eLearning courses to Articulate Rise - Read Before You Do It](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/converting-legacy-elearning-courses-to-articulate-rise/) **Published:** February 16, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ![converting legacy elearning courses to rise](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Converting-Legacy-eLearning-Courses-to-Rise.png "Converting Legacy eLearning Courses to Rise | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") [Articulate Rise](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-360-rise-features-review/), the new online authoring tool, is gaining momentum since it has been launched. It can be a major player in driving eLearning demand for multi-device/mobile learning in 2017. It carries brand value from its predecessors Storyline and Storyline 2. Since the beginning of 2017, we have received many enquiries to check ‘feasibility’ of converting legacy eLearning courses developed in Storyline 2, Lectora, Captivate, etc. to Articulate Rise. **To help you take wise decision on converting, we would like to share our experiences.** *Relax, you will not lose anything while migrating to Articulate Rise!* Your existing course may have interactions, videos, images and graphical elements that delivers great value on the learning impact. Articulate Rise is capable of incorporating the same elements using its following two features: - *Pre-Built Lessons* - *Block Lesson Options* In addition, Articulate Rise excels with its performance in following areas: - **Excellent navigations** **–** Seamless interactions and course navigations - **5-Star mLearning experience –** Rise delivers excellent mobile learning experience - **Elegant design –** Articulate Rise follows minimalist-design approach which has less or no cluttering of unnecessary graphics or colors #### ***No animation for graphic elements, so no synching of elements with narration*** The current version of Articulate Rise has no motion paths as in Storyline 360. You can’t animate any object except giving an entry and an exit animation. To help learner draw more meaning out of the screen elements, the course designer can incorporate an audio file which can be played and stopped as and when required. #### ***Yes, branching can be done in Articulate Rise*** “Button” and “Button Stake” lesson blocks can help you create branching experience similar as other authoring tools. The important thing to mention is, you can’t place restriction to move further in the course by clicking Next or Forward buttons – no restriction for linear movement. To provide a feel of branching, you need to add a back-button to each child slide in order to take the learner back to the parent slide. #### ***Limited Branding Options*** Yes, you can customize the course, but it would be quite difficult to exactly match with your choice of branding style. However, Articulate Rise offers broader spectrum of color palette. This online authoring tool has very few options in font style list. No slide-by-slide customization is allowed. The font styles can be applied to only Titles and Body Text; whichever style you choose, will be applied throughout the course. #### ***One of the best authoring tools for Mobile Learning*** Articulate Rise will enhance your legacy course for best learning experience on mobile devices. Seamless navigation, mobile friendly slide layouts, intuitive learner interactions will definitely add value to your eLearning course. #### **Verdict** Rise is an excellent responsive course authoring web application. After conversion you may lose the benefit of motion-path animations, but it will add value on over-all course learning effectiveness. **Our Services:** [Flash to HTML5 Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [Rapid eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [Custom eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Lectora 17 Inspire for Responsive eLearning Courseware Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/lectora-17-inspire-for-responsive-elearning-courseware-development/) **Published:** February 17, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ![lectora-inspire_swift elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Lectora-Inspire_Swift-eLearning.png "Lectora-Inspire_Swift eLearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Trivantis is one of the long-established brands in eLearning Industry. Lectora Desktop 17, popularly known as Lectora 17 Inspire is the latest version of Lectora from Trivantis. Lectora 17 Inspire, a powerful desktop course authoring application, provides every feature required to develop custom eLearning solutions. Lectora 17 Inspire is incorporated with Responsive Course Design approach – this enables eLearning developers to create mobile-friendly eLearning or mLearning courses. ***The distinguishing feature of Lectora 17 Inspire is…*** “*Responsive Course Design and BranchTrack (for scenario-based eLearning) are the two major attractions in Lectora 17 Inspire. Video Auto-Play is another feature that adds significant value to mobile-friendly course development capability”.* ![lectora-inspire-award](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Lectora-Inspire-Award-1.png "Lectora-Inspire-Award | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![lectora 17](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/lectora-17.jpg "lectora 17 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") # Key Features of Lectora 17: - Responsive course design - Simple approach for effective eLearning content design - User-friendly interface - [Seamless Play publish](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/seamless-play-in-lectora-17/) (*We have dedicated a blog along with a FREE sample for Seamless play option in Lectora 17 that will help you get a better understanding about it. [Click here](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/seamless-play-in-lectora-17/)*) - Enhanced media support – Auto-play media on mobile devices - Courseware development for multiple languages - Variety of options for assessments - Broader range of publishing options, such as AICC, SCORM, Tin Can etc. - BranchTrack scenario-based simulations - Anchor Position - Easy integration of JavaScript, PHP and other advanced technologies for high level customization - Lectora can make wonders, when integrated with technologies like JavaScript, we have the following blogs that will help you understand how it is done. - [Case Study: Using JavaScript in Lectora Inspire](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/case-study-using-javascript-in-lectora-inspire/) - [How To Create a Custom Preloader in Lectora?](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-create-a-custom-preloader-in-lectora/) - SVG rendering of shapes and buttons - Camtasia 9 - Camtasia 9 is a Video editing software that comes with Lectora 17. We have created an interesting sample course using Camtasia 9 in Lectora 17 in our blog on “[Lectora 17: Using Camtasia for Simulation and Video-Based ELearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/lectora-17-using-camtasia-for-simulation-and-video-based-elearning/)” - Snagit 13 - Supports Windows 7, 8, 10 and Vista Lectora 17 is packed with many more exciting features. If you’d like to know more about Lectora Inspire 17. We have a couple of blogs that explains all the features of Lectora 17 in detail. - [What’s new in Lectora 17?](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/whats-new-in-lectora-17/) - [Enhanced Features of Lectora 17 for Effective Rapid Elearning Part 1 – 2](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/enhanced-features-of-lectora-17-rapid-elearning-part-1-2/) - [Enhanced Features of Lectora 17 for Effective Rapid Elearning Part 2 – 2](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/enhanced-features-of-lectora-17-for-rapid-elearning-part-2-2/) # Conclusion Lectora 17 Inspire is highly dependable eLearning Authoring tool. It is a prominent course development tool in federal agencies. It is also one of the most preferred choices of eLearning consultants. Here is an interesting sample we have created using Lectora 17. Click the button below to access now. [![lectora-inspire-17 swift sample](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Lectora-Inspire-17.png "Lectora-Inspire-17 Swift Sample | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/) **Our Services:** [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/), [eLearning Solutions Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Powerpoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/) **Categories:** eLearning Courses --- ### [How To Create a Custom Preloader in Lectora?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-create-a-custom-preloader-in-lectora/) **Published:** August 23, 2016 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** Create a Custom Preloader in Lectora for eLearning modules, With custom preloader in place, you could display all the screen elements appropriately once the page content and assets load. In this blog post, I will show you how to create a Custom Preloader in Lectora to avoid such fragmented view. **Content:** While publishing eLearning modules in Lectora, you might have come across loading screen issues where a page is displayed in bits and pieces until it is fully loaded. With custom preloader in place, you could display all the screen elements appropriately once the page content and assets load. In this blog post, I will show you how to create a Custom Preloader in Lectora to avoid such fragmented view. [![custom preloader in lectora](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Custom-Preloader-in-Lectora-e1471687681359.jpg "54235334 - loading bar load waiting indicator concept | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Custom-Preloader-in-Lectora-e1471687681359.jpg) As .gif animation doesn’t support multiple platforms, we have used JavaScript, CSS3 and HTML5 for this custom preloader. **Step 1:** Import External HTML Object: - *Navigate to the Insert ribbon* - *Click on HTML Extension* [![lectora import external html object](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/insert_1-1.png "Lectora Import JavaScript | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/insert_1-1.png) - By default, an empty file named “External HTML Object” will be created in the left panel. As shown below: [![external html object](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/after-insert_2.png "External HTML Object | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/after-insert_2.png) **Step 2:** Import JavaScript file. To import: - I*n the HTML Extension section, change the name to JavaScript* - *Select the Type as Header Scripts* - *Browse and select the [g-script](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/g-script.js)* [![importing javascript](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/JavaScript-for-Lectora_3.png "JavaScript for Lectora_3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/JavaScript-for-Lectora_3.png) **Step 3:** Next, import CSS file. After importing: - *In the HTML Extension section, change the name to Preloader CSS* - *Select the Type as Cascading Style Sheet* - *Browse and select the [preloader.css](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/preloader.css)* [![import css file lectora](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Preloader_CSS_Lectora_4.png "Preloader_CSS_Lectora_4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Preloader_CSS_Lectora_4.png) **Step 4:** Finally, import Preloader HTML file. After importing: - *In the HTML Extension section, change the name to Preloader HTML* - *Select the Type as Custom DIV* - *Browse and select the [preloader.txt](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/preloader.txt)* ![importing preloader html file](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Preloader_HTML_5.png "Preloader_HTML_5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Now all the eLearning assets are loaded at one go, preventing playback delays. **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Convert PPT to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [Localization Service Providers](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Thinkific - Everything You Need To Know About It](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/thinkific/) **Published:** February 8, 2022 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** **Knowledge is power!** Every learner is in a race to stay ahead of the learning curve by using the most advanced learning technologies available. With the rise of robust learning strategies and increased learner demand, instructors are finding it strenuous to maintain a 1:1 learning-to-teaching ratio. **Now, with Thinkific, it is no more difficult!** Whether you’re teaching 10 learners or 10 billion learners, you’ll now benefit from this most user-friendly technology and the best customer service in the industry. Thinkific makes it simple to share your knowledge, expand your learners, and scale your existing business. In this blog, let’s talk about Thinkific, along with its features, benefits, and pricing. ### **What is Thinkific?** Thinkific is an all-in-one, highly rated online [custom eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) courseware development platform that allows anyone to quickly create and deliver stunning online courses on their own branded websites. Thinkific makes it simple to educate your learners, sell courses to generate revenue, or grow your brand and engage your audience. Today, people from small businesses, experts, authors, consultants, coaches, speakers, professional associations, trainers, enterprises, universities, and larger companies are using Thinkific. Thinkific helps you make better business decisions by taking you and your target audience’s preferences into consideration. ### **An Overview of Thinkific Features** Thinkific provides the ultimate support to motivate you and celebrate your achievements through its amazing features. Take a look at Thinkific’s outstanding features to get an idea of how it works. - Accounts - Browse List of Users - Upload Users - Authentication - Custom User Login Page - Manual Accounts - Self-Registration - Compliance Management - Certification Expiration Management - Enrolment - Manual Enrolment (based on User data) - Self-Enrolment - Survey Enrolment (based on response) - Customization - Personalized - Learning Types - Asynchronous Learning - Blended Learning - Synchronous Virtual Classroom - Certification Management - Manage Certification Templates - Unique Certification by Course and Curriculum - Predefined Certification Templates - Interface Options - Language Settings - Location Settings - Multi-Language Support - Ready-Made Themes - Security - Anti-Virus - Creation - Built-In Authoring Tool - Course Backup Options - Drag and Drop Interactions - Assessments Engine ### **Additional features** - eLearning Companies - Ecommerce Management - Mobile Learning - Performance Management - Quizzes - Progress Tracking - Reporting/Analytics - Social Learning - Storyboarding - Video Conferencing - Training Management - Self-Paced Courses - Gamification ### **Thinkific Benefits** Get started with Thinkific to address learning and business challenges for the future. **Here are some benefits of Thinkific**: - It is simple to use, but it is also capable of supporting businesses of any size. - It allows you to take charge and create a one-of-a-kind learning experience that will help you excel and amaze your customers. - It can help you get up and run quickly while maximising your future potential. - It simplifies marketing by providing better customer service. **Thinkific Pricing**: Thinkific is an excellent platform for delivering visually stunning courses at a decent price. **Starter**: Thinkific is free to get started. It gives you the tools you’ll need to begin with marketing, creating, and selling your courses. **Essentials**: A little more interesting! Coupons, monthly subscriptions, course bundles, a higher degree of integration, affiliate reporting, a custom domain, and additional course prices are all available for $49 per month. This might be a good option for smaller classes. **Business**: Accessing the business plan with all the features of the prior plans starts at $99 per month. This package serves you with completion certificates, no transaction fees, priority support, instructor pay-out reporting, advanced HTML, white labelling, and direct Infusionsoft integration. **Advanced**: If you want to go big, advanced is the best option. You’ll get everything for $279 a month, with advanced integrations, an onboarding specialist, advanced Zapier, and 10-course admin accounts. **Conclusion**: Thinkific will assist you in reaching your goals! Whether you’re a novice or an expert, you can reap significant benefits with no risk at reasonable prices. It enables you to grow more quickly by ensuring that your courses are best-in-class tools with unique and sophisticated functionality, all without any technical expertise. Thinkific is easy-to-use, and user-friendly for both learners and businesses. ### **Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)** **Q1. What distinguishes Thinkific from other platforms?** Thinkific is distinct in several ways: - It is simple to set up and customize without any prior coding knowledge. - It gives your learners an amazing experience from the moment they visit your website to the moment they finish your course and achieve their objectives. - You’ll have the support of an entire team throughout your journey, as well as access to a vast knowledge base and partner network. **Q2. Can I use Thinkific to create my entire website?** Absolutely! That’s the magic of Thinkific: you can create your entire online education business, including courses and your overall brand, all from one place. The best part is that you don’t need any prior web design experience to get started, because Thinkific is built to make creating, marketing, and selling online courses easier. **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [5 Key Digital Learning Strategies That Revolutionized Social Learning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/key-digital-learning-strategies/) **Published:** February 8, 2022 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** With the growing necessity of [corporate learning solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/corporate-elearning-solutions/) and the demand for soft skills, the L&D professionals are looking for precise approaches to improve corporate L&D training strategy. One such intriguing solution is Social Learning. Social Learning has become the norm in the context of Learning & Development throughout the world as a best way to harness information, interact with friends, and keep updated about world events. Since the advent of digital learning, social learning has become a hot topic all over the world. Before moving further, let us understand social learning and the strategies of digital learning that boost social learning. ### **What is social learning?** Social Learning is the informal learning that we learn with and from others. It is a teaching and learning strategy that happens either through interaction, observation or intimate behaviour, directly through face-to-face interaction, coaching, or indirectly through social media. Social Learning methodology came into picture from Social Learning Theory, proposed by Albert Bandura in the 1950s. According to this theory, learning is a cognitive process that sparks a valuable source of inspiration and experience in learning environments. The Social Learning Platform is catching the fancy of the L&D industry by leveraging learning technologies for employees to collaborate, share experiences, organise meetings, discover new things, and observe favourable performance behaviours on any electronic gadgets. ### **Benefits of social learning** Undoubtedly, social learning has become an integral part of our daily lives, which enriches the language learning experience and fosters effective collaboration. Interestingly, it is a natural way to learn and improve, either intentionally or unintentionally. It is an easy way that helps peers understand better, connect employees, makes learning a continuous process and builds satisfaction levels. Other benefits of social learning include: - Improves Skills and Knowledge - Better Information Retention - Fosters Collaboration - Fills knowledge gaps - Motivates employees - Improves culture - Enhances Observation and Learning - Problem-solving in real time - Better Productivity - Connection with a globally dispersed audience ### **5 Key strategies of digital learning to boost social learning** It is now widely accepted that learning is much more efficient and convenient in a social environment. In fact, digital learning with built-in social media functionalities spark social interaction and have naturally gained dynamic popularity in corporate training to promote effective learning experiences. Now-a-days, social learning is not just face-to-face interaction, yet can emulate social learning approaches in online learning via video conferencing tools. Let’s see a few of the most interesting strategies to serve the needs of a globally dispersed audience. ### 1. Facilitates knowledge-sharing platform The culture in the workplace is changing, and making it better via employee collaboration, Knowledge exchange, and engagement. This strategy cultivates a communicative learning and training culture that includes online discussions, live events, group collaboration, tutorials, etc., to support lifelong learning in the best possible manner. With this, everyone feels comfortable in sharing ideas, overcoming challenges, bridging gaps, and expanding collective knowledge. ### 2. Group collaboration projects Online group collaboration drastically reduces ‘Downtime’ and allows team members to be engaged and productive. Social media is a perfect fit for social learning, that allows effective collaboration with anyone, and from anywhere in the world. ### 3. Increase motivation through gamification Leveraging game-based elements like badges, points, scoreboards, etc., in the learning framework is the best way to motivate employees, boost encouragement and satisfaction levels. This strategy allows learners to engage in friendly competition to rank up and collect points. But, make sure that incorporation of game mechanics should not create hostilities in the workplace culture. ### 4. Schedule webinars Webinars are among the most effective digital marketing tools available for businesses to create highly engaging, live online events. This strategy gives corporate learners the opportunity to interact with instructors to fuel the project and develop a detailed outline in advance. It is a perfect fit for learners to ask their questions and get clarifications from subject matter experts (SMEs) in an organized manner, and can disseminate these sessions on an online PDF or record it for the one who were unable to attend the webinar. ### 5. Online discussions via video-sharing platform This strategy helps to prevent the feeling of isolation and invites Learners to participate in online tutorials, share their thoughts and ideas, discuss with peers to stay on the same learning objective with focussed view-points. Video-Sharing Platform sparks online discussions, refreshes knowledge or skills, collaboratively tackles tasks by interacting with each other, at the moment of need. ### **Conclusion** Incorporating digital learning strategies into your online training programs is the best way to: - Create employee engagement - Boost productivity - Builds friendly-work culture - Fill knowledge gaps - Overcome challenges - Anywhere, anytime access - Improves overall work performance Digital learning strategies are pervasive, instantly searchable, on-demand, self-directed, infinitely customized, out-right enjoyable with unexpected outcomes. Swift [eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), a cutting-edge eLearning provider with over a decade of experience in the eLearning industry, can assist you in getting the most out of your learning experiences. If you are looking for an effective and reliable digital learning solutions, then Swift eLearning Services is the best solution. For further queries, [get in touch with us](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/). ### Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) **Q1. How does digital learning play a key role in social learning?** We learn with and from others, which is the most common way of learning, which is nothing but social learning. Learning and development professionals are reaping the benefits of social learning because it is the most digestible method for learners of all learning styles. Digital learning is important in social learning because it impacts social learning to the greatest possible extent by utilising internet technology and social media apps to increase learning efficiency. Incorporating digital learning approaches in social media to enhance social learning has become the most effective, engaging, and convenient learning method for learners. **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Tips To Develop Health Awareness Online Training Courses](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/health-awareness-online-training-courses/) **Published:** August 3, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** **In this blog, let us discuss some important tips to develop health awareness online training courses.** Though the health sector looks like one of many general industries, it has its unique significance. This is primarily because it is intertwined with the lives of humans. Next to food, perhaps it is health, about which we are much concerned. Maintaining health standards, in a way, has become a pivotal activity in our daily lives. Due to the impact it has on our lives, more awareness is needed related to various health related aspects. Developing health awareness training courses is significant and much sensitive in this context. Barring some well-developed countries, the ratio of healthcare professionals against the number of citizens in many developing and under-developing countries is not matching. Whether it is general physicians or surgeons or pharmaceutical technicians, there is much scarcity for healthcare professionals to provide health support to the general public. This dismal scenario is causing a great setback for people’s health awareness and this is more clearly seen when there are pandemic outbreaks. Even before providing the required treatment to people, the health industry’s priority is to make people aware of the health standards that are to be followed. We are well aware that the life of a healthcare professional is busy, stressful with the work shifts stretching to unpredictable working hours. Classroom training with specific schedules can never match their work style. When it is practically very difficult to spread health awareness personally to many people at a time, [eLearning training](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-training-on-anti-bribery-and-corruption/) comes to the rescue, taking the responsibility of offering the training sessions effectively. As training in the online mode can happen simultaneously anywhere, anytime across the globe, eLearning is most suitable to impart health awareness. The biggest advantage with eLearning is its scalability, which can accommodate any number of learners to any length of time. Updating the content at regular intervals is also easy – thanks to the efficient usage of [rapid authoring tools](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/best-authoring-tools-for-rapid-elearning-development-comparison/). Be it an organization in the healthcare industry where the employees need health awareness training or be it a wider sphere of society where a large number of people get benefited – a health awareness training course does its job effectively and efficiently. However, to get the best results out of the activity, one needs to take certain measures and follow some guidelines. ### Know your target audience and build content accordingly Knowing your audience is perhaps one of the initial activities you need to perform before you conceptualize the health awareness training program. Knowing the age of the target audience, their educational background and the level of their learning aptitude is crucial because, building content based on these aspects makes it more learner-friendly. ### Present content in a gradation mode When presenting a subject like health awareness, you need to have a thorough instructional design strategy. Once the objectives are conceptualized and table of content is determined, you need to work on the [instructional design](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/instructional-designers-must-create-effectual-e-learning-designs/) at the topic level. It is ideal to plan before-hand, how you are going to present each topic. Ensure that the gradation mode covers three aspects of learning – providing theory, explaining the concept with applications and testing the learning. - Every topic should have some theory slides, explaining either with suitable graphics or with an animation or a video. The more you are able to integrate visual elements such as images, audios and videos, the better the output will be. - These theory slides have to be followed by a scenario or an example or a case study where the theory is practically explained. This application level pedagogy helps solidify the theory part of the content. One or two interactive slides can be included to connect to the theory explained. In healthcare industry, taking quick decisions is one of the most significant aspects. Applications, case studies and scenarios help the learner gain practical knowledge in this perspective. - Once the learner is imbibed with the required knowledge of the subject and the practicality of the content is established with scenarios and examples, now it is time to check the learner’s understanding and retention, by using formative assessment questions. These formative assessment questions can be placed after every topic as a standard practice. In these formative questions, the answering pattern should be like stating the correct answer and in the case of a wrong answer, explanation needs to be given along with showing the correct answer. ### Use easy, logical and convincing approach Ensure that the theory slides are engaging with the conceptual approach of going from ‘known to unknown’ and ‘simple to complex’. When the flow of the content is smooth and easy, users enjoy learning. Subjects such as health awareness should be presented in a more logical, convincing and practical way. The interactive slides, placed intermittently, can help learners with better retention and practice. ### **Turn valuable experiences into useful learning** As we are aware, the healthcare domain represents a life and death scenario, where experiences of senior professionals in different situations prove extremely valuable. If these specific experiences can be converted into topic-related scenarios, it can be of great guidance to the learners. These experiences – well made into scenarios, case studies or examples – can benefit them while facing similar situations. ### Resort to microlearning In case you are not familiar with the concept of ‘micro learning’: it is nothing but providing content in smaller chunks. [Microlearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/what-is-microlearning-a-complete-guide/) works best with the busy work style of healthcare professionals. In microlearning, the content is presented in chunks which are short with single learning outcome. Microlearning helps the learners get the required input instantly and effectively, making it best suited to impart quick updates. ### Adapt compatible technology to suit learner’s work style In the scenario of advanced mobile technology spreading across, ‘mobile learning’ is the need of the hour. The ‘responsive’ feature of any good authoring tool allows the learners to view the course in any device – from desktop to a smartphone, overcoming the device barriers forever. ### Conclusion To conclude the blog, eLearning is the best suitable mode for imparting health awareness to learners, provided some guidelines are followed well in developing the content. Looking for eLearning Solutions? Contact us for any queries related to eLearning Development. [Rapid eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [Translation and Localization](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [Convert PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [Learning Management System](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms), [Custom eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) **Categories:** eLearning Courses --- ### [Articulate Storyline 360: Closed Captions for Text to Speech Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-closed-captions-captions-for-text-to-speech-conversion/) **Published:** October 17, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** Articulate storyline 360, a [rapid e-learning tool](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) come with **enhanced features** day-by-day to improve the learning experience of the learners and to ease work from development perspective. Articulate Storyline 360 released a powerful feature which is, **generating closed captions for text-to-speech conversion**. Yes, you heard it right. Now the text to speech narration will generate subtitles to your course that automatically harmonizes with your text. We have two methods to generate closed captions for text to speech narration. Let’s look at them: **First method:** - Go to the respective slide where you need to generate captions. In the slide’s timeline, you can see **[text to speech ](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-convert-text-to-speech-using-articulate-storyline-360/)audio track** ![step-1](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Step-1.png "Step-1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Now, **right** click on the audio and select **Text-to-speech** from the menu. ![step-2](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Step-2.png "Step-2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - A popup window “**Insert text to speech**” will open along with the script. In the same window you can see **Generate Closed Captions** box in the top right corner, Check this box and click on update button. ![step-3](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Step-3.png "Step-3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Second method:** - You can add captions by using **closed captions editor** on the ribbon. ![step-4](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Step-4.png "Step-4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - To do so, select the audio in the timeline and click on the **options** tab on the ribbon and then click on **add captions**. ![step-5](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Step-5.png "Step-5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Captions will be generated automatically in sync with your text to speech narration. ![step-7](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Step-7.png "Step-7 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") - Now, click on **save & close** option on the ribbon. ![step-8](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Step-8.png "Step-8 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") *We are just a step away to fulfill your eLearning needs. For any requirements on course-ware development please contact us at ****.* **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Course Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/), [eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/ "Flash to HTML5 Conversion"), [Convert PowerPoint to elearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/ "Convert PowerPoint to elearning"), [Rapid Elearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/ "Rapid Elearning Development"), [Translation and Localization](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/ "Elearning Translation and Localization") **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical --- ### [Customized Accordion Interaction in Articulate Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/customized-accordion-interaction-in-articulate-storyline-360/) **Published:** April 10, 2019 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![aaaa](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/aaaa.png "elearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") As eLearning enthusiasts we love the challenges that address the need of the learner. One of the challenges that recently posted in [Articulate Storyline](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-custom-drag-and-drop-interactivity-using-variables/) – eLearning Heroes is Accordion Interactions. This interaction is available for download at the end of the blog. Accordion interactions are one of best interactions which is used to represent the heavy text in an effective way. We worked on this interaction for one of the courses while converting heavy text [legacy Flash courses to HTML5](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/). As you can see in this sample, when you click on the tabs, text will be revealed from right to left including images in the tab. ![picture1](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Picture1-300x199.png "Picture1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![picture3](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Picture3-300x199.png "Picture3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![picture4](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Picture4-300x199.png "Picture4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![picture 5](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Picture-5-300x199.png "Picture 5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") These interactions in eLearning courses are really of great help in showing the content in step-by-step process. Request for [eLearning sample or source file](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/). **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [E-learning Example Using Tooltips as Microinteractions - Articulate Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/e-learning-example-using-tooltips-as-microinteractions/) **Published:** January 24, 2020 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** This elearning example consists of tooltips as micro-interactions which helps navigate through the portal. **Content:** This weeks’ we have shared our Articulate Storyline elearning challenge. In this elearning sample, tooltips are provided on how to proceed with the registration on the portal. This elearning example consists of tooltips as microinteractions which helps navigate through the portal. **Features**: - Supports HTML 5 - iPads - iPhones - Android Mobiles and Tablets - Desktop Computers This sample is developed by using default options available in Articulate Storyline 360, hence there is minimal navigation. However a [custom eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) interactivity will consists more of interactions and can be customized as per the requirement. Request for [eLearning sample or source file](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/request-sample/). CONVERSION OF LEGACY TRAINING MATERIAL TO ELEARNINGEnhance learning effectiveness and deliver learning seamlessly across all mobile platforms and browsers. CUSTOM ELEARNING CONTENT DEVELOPMENTDevelop custom eLearning solutions based on modern instructional design. ADOBE FLASH COURSES TO HTML5 CONVERSIONConvert your Flash based legacy e-learning courses to HTML5 responsive courses. **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [7 eLearning Development Tips for Health & Wellness Training](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/7-elearning-development-tips-for-health-and-wellness-training/) **Published:** January 10, 2022 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, the absence of disease or infirmity.” Wellness is defined as “the optimal state of health of individuals and groups”. The words ‘health’ and ‘wellness’ are often used interchangeably. Wellness can be considered as a subjective matter, and for this state to exist, both the body and mind are to be in the best state. To explain precisely, health is a state of being, and wellness is the state of living a healthy lifestyle. Health talks about mental, physical, and social well-being. Wellness aims to boost well-being. A wellness lifestyle is an active process that you follow to achieve good health to lead a happy life. It is an ongoing activity that involves making choices that lead to a risk-free life. Health and wellness is achieved through a dynamic lifestyle, which includes various aspects, including self-reliance, physical fitness, nutrition awareness, stress management, and environmental sensitivity. Eating healthy foods like vegetables and lean protein, maintaining an active lifestyle can greatly improve one’s health and well-being. Good eating and exercise habits are part of the procedure to achieve complete wellness. In addition, one must address the social, emotional, occupational and spiritual factors that affect one’s well-being. Maintaining health and wellness also includes handling important goals and making active changes in job and daily routine. **Here are some relaxation techniques for health and wellness:** - **Yoga**: Yoga helps to balance the body and mind and reduces anxiety and stress. Doing Yoga increases flexibility, strength, balance, and physical stamina. As Yoga involves slow and steady movements with gentle stretching and deep breathing, it is the ideal way to relieve stress. - **Music therapy**: Music therapy is used to relax effects on physiological parameters such as heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, brain activity, galvanic skin response, hormone activity and immune response. It relieves muscles and causes relaxation. - **Art Therapy**: Art therapy involves drawing and creating art to relieve stress and getting involved in the creation of art. Getting in any art form keeps your mind away from the stress that worries you. So, when you get back to your schedule, you will be stress-free and can think and plan well. - **Deep Breathing**: It’s a simple but powerful way to relieve stress with music, aromatherapy, and yoga. You should take deep breaths from the abdomen, and have more oxygen in the inhaled air. Practice deep breathing either sitting or lying down. The technique of inhaling from the nose and exhaling from the mouth relieves stress. - **Muscle Relaxation**: This method helps you understand the difference between muscle tensions and relaxation. It is practiced by progressively tensing a single muscle group and then relaxing them, starting from the head to the toes. - **Visualization**: While imagining the visual journey, the sensation of smell, sound, sight, and touch can also be included. Visualize images that take you on a journey where you can enjoy blissful and peaceful ambience. - **Autogenic Relaxation**: Autogenic training is a relaxation technique that focuses on promoting a sense of calmness and relaxation to help reduce stress and anxiety in your body. When imagining a peaceful place, you should focus on slowing your breathing, lowering the heart rate, and relaxing each muscle one-by-one. **Here are seven important tips on eLearning content development for health and wellness training:** 1. **Video-based Learning**: Health and wellness information can be converted into video-based learning. Video based learning helps the audience gain knowledge and information about maintaining life with a balanced diet and mental and physical health exercise. 2. **Custom Learning**: [Custom learning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) delivers chunks of information with interactive, branching, and scenarios by using images on relevant content and evoking your learners to become aware of the subject. 3. **Micro Learning**: In majority of the cases, audience may not be able to complete the whole course thoroughly. So, considering the constraints, it is ideal to provide content in the form of Micro Learning. It shortens the information and boosts up your training Health-related sessions, consume less time but is an effective and engaging approach. The regular, lengthy courses can be brought down to short courses. Your health and wellness information will be cut short to phrases, engaged with images, videos and audios, assessments, and so on. 4. **Simulation Learning**: [eLearning simulations](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/simulation-based-elearning-examples/) can be of great help as you convert your videos into action slides, making use of clickable elements and hotspots. In the mode of simulation learning, your learner can foresee opportunities by applying skills, knowledge, and ideas in practice with the real world. This mode is quite suitable to the newly joined employees who can actively learn from the self-explanatory and interactive course videos, without seeking much outside support. 5. **Mobile Learning**: With the growing technology, most of the users are now switching to mobile learning ([M-learning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/mobile-learning/)) where your subject information on Health and wellness can spread across different communities through smartphones, tablets, laptops, and digital notebooks in an effective way. 6. **Virtual Learning**: Virtual learning, in particular, delivers instruction to learners via computer software, the Internet, or both. Health and wellness tutorials can take place through online media such as online videos, chat rooms, e-mail, and video conferencing, going beyond the restrictions of time and place. 7. **Gamification Learning**: Initiating [gamification-based learning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-gamification/) can help the learners get engaging content. The learners can add avatars, give a title slide to enter their name, and take part in the custom-designed and creative health game. To engage players, gamification tactics offer prizes for completing the desired activities or competitions. Information on health and nutrition, mental health and chronic condition information can be converted into gamified learning at ease. **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [360 Images an Effective Approach by Articulate Storyline](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/360-images-latest-feature-in-storyline-360/) **Published:** January 10, 2022 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** Most educational and corporate institutions are adopting eLearning as a tool for training. To develop an eLearning course, you can find plenty of best eLearning authoring tools in the marketing. [Articulate Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-free-tutorials/) is one of the leading authoring tool to develop interactive and engaging eLearning courses. **360°** Images is one of the latest features that Articulate Storyline 360 has released in its latest version **3.54.25674.0**. **The features that have been included in Articulate Storyline in regards to 360° image are as follows**: A 360° picture is a multi-dimensional image or photograph that catches a subject from every possible perspective. With the latest update in Storyline 360, we can use 360° images to create elearning modules with engaging components like markers, hotspots, and added triggers, with which users will be able to navigate every possible perspective of a virtual environment within the project and develop learner’s skills eventually. ### Let us peek into the 360° image update in Storyline 360. To add 360° images to your project: 1\. Click on the Insert tab of the ribbon 2\. Select **360° image (Beta).** When an image is inserted into the slide, it can be adjusted with the provided handles, and can also be moved and located anywhere within the slide. **Image supporting format**: Storyline 360 endorses all the image formats but it is recommended to use .JPEG for best results as images in this style won’t get compressed in regards to the size. If the images are bigger than usual, Articulate Storyline adjusts and auto fits the images accordingly. It is suggested to apply 2:1 aspect ratio. **Choose an Initial View** You may customize the starting view of the activity with the 360° image editor. Simply go to the Interaction tab, select Edit, and then adjust the image to the desired angle. As you keep moving through the image, the latitudinal and longitudinal values at the bottom of the 360° picture constantly update with the precise coordinates. Save your changes by clicking **Set**. To return to the original display, click **Reset**. To undo your modifications, click **Cancel**. **Selecting Navigating Options** **While using the 360**° images, different interactions are provided for navigation, tour options for free navigation or a guided tour for learners. These can be found in the Markers & Hotspots panel. Free navigation is ideal for allowing people to discover virtual elements at a given place. To mark the progress of the learner involved in the activity, check the ‘Show progress’ indicator box. Coming to the **GUIDED tour,** it allows the learners to view specific areas of a virtual image, by displaying markers and hotspots step by step in order. Designers can adjust these markers and hotspots accordingly and the progress indicator will be available for both of the options to track/map the learner’s progress. **Hotspots**: As we are familiar, hotspots are undetectable elements and are ideal for assessing learners’ abilities to investigate information on their own, by providing an effective approach to assist the learners to navigate **360**° visuals while performing the actions through it. On the ribbon, you will have an ‘Interaction’ menu which can be used to edit the view, change the theme, insert markers and hotspots, etc. To include one or many hotspots into the image as interactions, choose the ‘Hotspot’ option, or right-click the picture and select Insert Hotspot. You can customize the hotspot in two ways: - Draw a rectangle by simply dragging and dropping your mouse across the image - Customize shape by clicking the picture in which each design system should be placed You may also be able to modify the appearance of any shape by holding and dragging them using control points. To delete a control point simply click and press the **DELETE**. Editing HOTSPOTS: The color of the hotspots is set to the control of the theme. Select the Interaction tab and pick a color to alter with the original one from the default list. This resets the color of all the other hotspots. For the interaction to look more creative, Articulate teams has added one of the best options to date on the hotspots which might be of interest; those are **Revealing hotspots** and **Pulse Hotspots if Unvisited** and their role can be noticed on hotspots when applied. Both reveal and pulse are activated on start. Unexplored hotspots are represented by a transparency pulsating square. Hovering over a pulsating square or hotspot region reveals the complete hotspot form, while also changing the pointer to a hand. When visited, they become dark and their border grows. All the hotspots momentarily flicker when clicked outside of a hotspot. When ‘Reveal’ is activated, ‘Pulse’ is deactivated and vice versa. Learners won’t be able to detect visited and unvisited hotspots until and unless they hover or click on the hotspot. Once they do, their changes will be noticeable. Hotspots can also be renamed within the timeline while adding action triggers specifically. **Markers:** The better way to display important information is achieved by Markers while having a **360°** tour, and all it takes is to place and adjust the marker over the **360°** images and then add the subject. You may add one or more markers to your interaction in the 360° picture editor. The Marker may be accessed via the toolbar, or by right-clicking the photo and selecting Insert Marker. The marker displays with a customized icon and a blank label where you may add a title, information, and/or material. **Modifying the Icons of Markers** To modify the icon for a current marker, select it, then click the Icon drop-down arrow and take a random symbol from the predefined icons or Content Library 360. If you choose not to use an icon, choose the ‘**No icon**’ option. Every Content Library 360 icon that you add to the current 360° picture interaction is displayed in the Custom section of the icon list. ‘Tooltips’ include audio, video, image, and text that can be placed on the interactions. When the user clicks the marker, the relative information pops up. Learners can experience interactions using inbuilt accessibility options for 360° images. **Changing the color format**: Each marker can have their accent color changed. In the ‘Markers’ tab, click on the accent and change the color you desire, to selected markers. In case you need to switch the marker colour theme, select ‘Invert Marker’. **Marker effects and States**: For the animations on the markers to come into play for unexplored markers, go to the ‘Interaction’ tab and then select the markers drop-down list, from which you will be able to turn on and off the marker effects. 360° interactions Markers also have inbuilt states such as, **Normal**, **hover**, **Visited**, **Selected**, and so on. If you activate the pulsating animation, a translucent pulsing circle appears around each unvisited marking in the Normal state. Disabling the pulsing animation for unexplored markers displays the marker without a pulsing circle. The color of the marker can be decreased and increased using the Hover state. When clicking on the selected state, it outlines the marker and information within the marker is displayed. Enabling and disabling of the marker depends on the click on the marker that can be witnessed in the visited state. If the marker is in the enable or normal state, the pulsing effect stops when clicked and so on. The point to remember in regards to Markers is that, there is as of now no method to alter built-in markers for 360° interaction. Similarly, media such as audio and images, can also be inserted and changed in the interaction tab. **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [How to Create Cost-effective Online Animated Videos](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/how-to-create-cost-effective-animated-videos/) **Published:** January 10, 2022 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** **Why animated videos are so sought-after?** You can check this on your own! Take a simple topic – as simple as ‘fixing a leaking tap’. Now, try to learn about it – i.e., gain knowledge about the concept – in the following ways: - Read the related text - View related images - Listen to related audios…and finally, - Watch a related animated video Which activity of learning gave you a comprehensive idea about the topic? Undoubtedly, it is the animated video which makes your learning quick, accurate, engaging, retainable and long-lasting. Animated videos have the exclusive ability to impart learning to auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic learners, at the same time. This is the power of animated videos in online training. It is said that ‘a picture is worth 1000 words’. And, we are yet to find how many words in terms of an animated video. Animated videos have made their mark in online training as they are engaging and interesting on one hand; and learning-efficient, 100% result-oriented and time-saving on the other. Perhaps for these reasons, animated videos in [eLearning services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) are so popular and much in demand, compared to any other online training elements – barring gamification. If you want your employees enjoy the mandatory training programs, animated videos help a lot! In the present fast-paced generation, majority of learners prefer to watch animated videos, compared to other modes of learning. Whether it is about training your employees instantly or helping them learn a new skill elaborately, animated videos are quite helpful. **Still, animated videos are a distant dream for many eLearning companies!** Today’s scenario is: many eLearning companies know the significance and requirement of animated videos to be incorporated into their training programs. Yet, only big eLearning companies are able to afford fully functional animated videos. Many small to medium eLearning and training companies avoid animated videos at the very first thought. Small and medium level eLearning companies are limiting themselves by strictly retaining to the initial levels of [eLearning content](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), not successfully offering to the training program – what it really deserves. In fact, these companies cannot be blamed for the situation. The reality is quiet in sync. Let us examine why! The regular eLearning training programs are limited to instructional design, storyboarding and content development. But, in case of creating animated videos, there are special requirements such as animation and filming which include live action, animation or a combination of both of them. But, the production for these elements cost you extra money and time, and may need the related expertise which may not be available in-house. How to make cost-effective animated videos with the help of right production company For these special requirements of filming and animations, [eLearning companies](https://www.etrainingpedia.com/) need to depend on production specialists. When you hire a production company for the purpose of creating animation videos, you can avoid spending money on licencing the software and equipment; you need not train your staff on the tool either. In this context, to create effective, and at the same time, budget-friendly animated videos, you need to get the right production company to pair with. **Let us look at some tips in choosing the right partner company for creating animated videos.** ### Tip #1 – Know about different animation companies Here are different types of companies, based on their working mode: #### DIY animation companies: It is the ‘Do it Yourself’ company. You can opt this option when you don’t need to hire a professional to do an animation. Your team will work on the task without any direct assistance from any expert. These companies allow you (as a user) to make short videos for free. But, they will charge you if you want the water mark logos to be removed. #### Explainer animation companies: These explainer companies produce short videos which help portray your ideas into simple, engaging animation videos of 2 minutes. You can take audios from these companies, but they will be charged extra. To use both DIY and explainer companies, no certification is needed, but you need many working hours to learn. On an average, to learn and create a 4 minute animation video, you need approximately 15-20 hours to work on the task. #### eLearning companies: These [eLearning companies](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) have a team of animators who can take up your task. To these companies, making animation videos is one among many other eLearning tasks. As there are a lot of limitations when dealing with DIY and explainer companies, many companies, with specialized animated video requirement, would choose eLearning companies for their project work. Swift eLearning Services stands in this category, serving its clients for more than a decade. Other than animated videos, we offer you gamification as well. #### Animation-focussed eLearning companies: For these companies, the primary service is providing animation services. Generally, such companies would take any kind of animation task, irrespective of the amount of work involved. They have a lot of work force, who are professionally trained to make animation videos. They help you with almost all types of eLearning animations, and the widespread notion is that they are not much cost-effective. ### Tip #2 – Search the production company based on your requirement We have seen in detail, different types of animation production companies. The next step is to gather your requirements and to check which model will suit best to your needs. You can in fact choose a DIY company for a simple, generic requirement ‘or’ and go for an eLearning company for a specific, customized requirement. Your requirements will also take into account your budget, your timeline and the style of animation you need. ### Tip #3 – Seek for samples and negotiate on the quote Now, you know the different animation services offered and your requirements are at hand. You can search in Google or take inputs from referrals, or through website information for suitable animation video production companies. Make a call or chat, in detail, about your requirement. Once you explain your requirement, ask for related samples. A work sample will give an understanding about their work style. Finally seek a quote for your task requirement and don’t forget to negotiate on the quote based on your budget criterion. **Final Thoughts** When you are not able to make your animated videos in-house, it is ideal to rely on an outside production company for your requirements. Understanding the work nature of the company and how well it is suited for your requirement is the need of the hour. For all you tasks related to animated videos, you can contact us for cost effective and in-time delivery solutions. Contact us for any queries. ### Related FAQs **\#1. How best can an animated video production company understand my requirements?** As an ideal animated video production company, we interact with you to understand your business requirements. Post-kick-off, we start working with script development and subsequent storyboard creation. Once the storyboard is approved, we prepare the voice-over, do illustrations, and animations. At every level of the animated video development, we seek your inputs, update you with our work status, so that there won’t be any communication gap. **\#2. How long does it take to make an animated video in general?** A straight answer may not serve better here. However, we can give you an understanding related to the query. With our decade-long experience, we can deduce timelines to give clarity about it. For a 1 minute animated video, it takes around 5-7 productive weeks, beginning from the kick-off date to the final delivery. **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Storyline 360 – New Publishing Formats](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/storyline-360-new-publishing-formats/) **Published:** November 23, 2016 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** Articulate Storyline 360 is out with more publish formats. While we develop an eLearning course, apparently we’d expect it to serve the primary purpose of reaching out to all our learners, be it through mobile, tablet or desktop. Achieving such multi-device compatibility was tedious and expensive, but this is not the case anymore. The most awaited feature in Storyline is out now with Storyline 360 – “multiple publish formats”. This new feature in Storyline 360 provides freedom to the eLearning Developers to choose a format they desire, making the life easier in getting what is required. This feature is also available in Articulate Studio 360. ![storyline 360 and studio 360 publish formats](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Storyline-and-Studio-Publish-formats.png "Storyline-and-Studio-Publish-formats | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") By default, the eLearning courses published in Storyline 2 are deployed to both Flash and HTML5. Though this was a decent solution, it led to chaos. ### Publish to HTML5, Flash in Storyline 360 Storyline 360 provides the flexibility to choose publish format of our choice from the Publish Formats options dialogue. It’s simple. 1. Click the Formats property on the Publish window to open the Publish Formats dialog 2. Drag the ‘Publish As’ slider and choose the desired publishing options - HTML5 - HTML5/Flash - Flash/HTML5 - Flash ### HTML5 Only Picking HTML5 only option, publishes our eLearning course absolutely in HTML5 output. Since HTML5 is becoming the new favourite to most of the eLearning professionals, this option is a great addition in the new Storyline 360. **Why “HTML5 Only”?** HTML5 is no more just an alternative technology to develop mobile-friendly eLearning courses, but it is a *new industry standard in eLearning and is adopted widely by many*. HTML5 has now become the primary option for eLearning courses that are developed with a mobile-first approach. And the reason behind this is native support to HTML5 in all the modern mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. Few key benefits of using HTML5 for eLearning are: - Widely supported - Superior accessibility to learners - Less limitations on multimedia integration - No plugins required - Light weight **When to use “HTML5 Only”?** Choosing “HTML5 Only” output will be a good idea when we are developing eLearning course with mobile-first approach to reach mobile learners. ### HTML5 / Flash Going for HTML5 with Flash fall-back, will bundle up our eLearning course in both HTML5 and Flash outputs. HTML5 output is rendered first at the user’s end, but if the user’s device doesn’t have support for HTML5 then Flash Output is rendered as a fall-back. Choosing this option is like staying ready with Plan B when Plan A fails, where Plan A is HTML5 and Plan B is Flash. **Why “HTML5 / Flash”?** Though HTML5 is the new industry standard, it is still evolving. Most of the older devices and web browsers do not support HTML5, such as Internet Explorer 8 and below. The old devices and web browsers have Flash support built in. So, picking HTML5 / Flash might be a good idea. Few advantages: - Reaches every learner - Universal support - Greater accessibility to learners - Still follows latest standards of eLearning industry - Possibility for very effective animations and interactions **When to use “HTML5 / Flash”?** When the eLearning course built with an intention to reach out every one, both classic and modern users HTML5 / Flash may be the best option to rely upon. ### Flash / HTML5 Choosing “Flash / HTML5” will also package our eLearning course in both HTML5 and Flash, the only difference is, here Flash plays first at the user’s end and if Flash is not available then HTML5 output comes into play. **Why “Flash / HTML5”?** Even though HTML5 is continuing to grow, many people still like using Flash for their eLearning courses. Here Flash is given priority over HTML5, but it does not completely eliminate support for HTML5. Where Flash is not available, HTML5 is readily waiting to fill that place as a fall-back. Few advantages: - Never misses a single learner - Classic support - Stable - Still follows all the eLearning industry standards - Possibility for very effective animations and interactions **When to use “Flash / HTML5”?** Flash / HTML5 output is apt when we want to deliver eLearning to the classic learners who still use their desktops as a primary means to access the eLearning courses. For example, some classic companies use dedicated desktop computers and traditional LMS to train their employees. In such cases going for “Flash / HTML5” will be a smart choice. ### Flash Only Opting “Flash only” as output format will publish our eLearning course exclusively in Flash (.swf) format, this option is a blessing for Flash lovers. Flash is still loved by millions for its limitless possibilities for building interactions, creative animations and remarkable graphics. For quite a time, Adobe Flash stood as the most popular authoring tool for developing eLearning courses. As a result, many people still use Flash for developing their eLearning courses. **Why “Flash Only”?** Flash has incredible support for animations and graphics unlike other eLearning authoring tools. People love Flash because of it endless possibilities to literally build anything we can dream of. It allows freedom for customization and eliminates all kinds of limitations. Most of the effective and engaging eLearning courses are built using flash. Since it is classic and has been around from quite a while it is supported in most of the older devices and browsers. Few advantages: - Incredibly rich graphics and animations - Limitless ways to build high-level interactions - Stability - Classic support - Larger community support **When to use “Flash Only”?** We can use this option while building media-rich animations and engaging eLearning interactions that solely target the learners who use desktops or older web browsers. “Flash Only” would be an ideal choice especially when our clients use an older LMS that supports Flash only outputs. ### Verdict This new feature gives freedom to the eLearning developer to choose the desirable format that suits best for their eLearning requirements. This enhancement in Storyline 360 is here to make eLearning developer’s life easier. **Our Services:** [Translation and Localization Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/), [Custom eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Convert Flash to HTML5 Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** Articulate Storyline Technical --- ### [New Features in Lectora 17 to Enhance Custom Rapid Elearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/new-features-in-lectora-17-for-custom-rapid-elearning-development/) **Published:** December 16, 2016 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Excerpt:** Lectora 17, the upgraded version of Lectora Inspire is the best rapid eLearning authoring tool to create HTML5 based responsive mobile learning. In this blog, we will discuss about the new features of Lectora 17. Lectora 17 is here to support custom eLearning, rapid eLearning, mobile learning, gamification, microlearning, Flash to HTML5 conversion and so on. The new features include - Seamless Play Publish Options, Auto-Play Media on Mobile Devices, Persisting Background Audio, BranchTrack Scenario-Based Simulations, Anchor the Position of Your Objects, System-Generated Alert Message. **Content:** ![lectora 17 new features](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Cover_2.jpg "Lectora 17 New Features | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Lectora Inspire – one of the powerful [rapid eLearning authoring tools](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) is now out with more exciting features. Trivantis has recently released Lectora 17, an upgraded version of Lectora. Lectora 17 – is now at its best to deliver better HTML5 support to create responsive mobile learning that an eLearning developer can ever dream of. The new features of Lectora 17 are here to support all the realms of eLearning, be it custom eLearning, rapid eLearning, mobile learning, gamification, microlearning, [Flash to HTML5 conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/ "Flash to html5 conversion") and so on. Let’s quickly dig deep into the new features to see what makes Lectora 17 one of the best authoring tools. ### New Features in Lectora 17 #### Seamless Play Publish Options Lectora is well known for its ability to provide HTML5 output. However, there were some problems in the previous versions with the HTML5 pages – when an HTML5 page loads, it essentially wipes out the previous page and then loads the next page. You might have noticed such behavior on many websites. But when you publish with “Seamless Play” option, Lectora 17 eliminates that sort of wiping effect which is generally referred to as “white flash” effect. When the publish for “Seamless Play” option is selected, your title will smoothly flow from page to page, eliminating the screen wipe commonly associated with loading HTML pages. Lectora not only provides Seamless Play option, but also gives freedom whether to choose this new option or not. For example: If your course has heavy custom scripting that is conflicting with the Seamless play option, you can always choose to turn down that option. **How Seamless Play Works in the Background?** By activating “*Seamless Play*” option in your publish settings, Lectora 17 will no more load each page while changing the slides / pages. Instead, Lectora will only load your title once the course starts and then pushes each page in your title without letting the total page to reload. Using this strategy, Lectora enables you to add some additional benefits such as: - Auto-play media on mobile devices - Persisting background audio ### Auto-Play Media on Mobile Devices By taking the advantage of Seamless Play, Lectora 17 now allows Auto-Start selection of media files on mobile devices simplifying the use of page narration and videos. ### Persisting Background Audio Background sounds now play continuously across pages, and will be triggered by Play, Pause and Stop actions. ### BranchTrack Scenario-Based Simulations Creating branching scenarios has never been so easy. This feature is specifically for Lectora Inspire users. Lectora’s collaboration with BranchTrack enables the user to easily create as well as import scenario-based eLearning interactions within Lectora Inspire 17. These interactions can also be built in previous versions of Lectora as well, but you need to build all the multiple choice questions, navigation and everything else by yourself which is very tiring and time-taking process. But in Lectora 17 these branching scenarios are pre-built for you, allowing you to focus on your creation rather than building everything from scratch. **Steps to build scenario-based interactions in Lectora 17:** 1. *Open Inspire tools Slide out* 2. *Select or Create New Simulation* 3. *Add a Character* 4. *Add a Background* 5. *Add Scenes and Choices* 6. *Add points, if you need them* 7. *Save and Preview* 8. *Download and insert* ### Anchor the Position of Your Objects Using Anchor Position property on an object you can lock down the object in a fixed position even when learners scroll no matter what the screen size is. For example, you might have seen websites like YouTube, where we can scroll the whole page whereas the Header or navigation bar remains fixed. This same behavior can now be achieved in our eLearning courses using Anchor Position option by locking down the positions of any object. ### System-Generated Alert Message If you open any file built with older version of Lectora in Lectora 17, a note will be automatically generated with the description of what has been changed in your project during the process of upgrading it to the newer version. This addition can be very useful while eLearning development. ### Conclusion These new features in Lectora 17 are certainly going to speed up the eLearning development. In my view, this upgrade is worth trying for an eLearning developer as it enables them to create seamless eLearning solutions. If you want to give it a try, you can download a free 30-day trial of [Lectora Inspire](http://trivantis.com/products/inspire-e-learning-software/) from Trivantis. Watch out this space to know more about the key enhancements in Lectora 17. Hope you find this blog helpful. Please do share it on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook using the links below. **Our Services:** [eLearning Solutions Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Rapid Development Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [Custom eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Top 7 eLearning blogs of 2016 by Swift](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/top-7-elearning-blogs-of-2016-by-swift/) **Published:** February 16, 2017 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![top 07 elearning blogs of 2016 - swift elearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Top-07-eLearning-of-2016-2.png "Top 07 Elearning blogs of 2016 - Swift Elearning | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") The year 2016 was a busy and productive year for Swift eLearning. We tried to help readers with our blogs covering different eLearning topics and trends. As a result of our work, we got applauded with good feedback which would stand as a great sign of encouragement to increase our quality for next coming years. In case you missed our blogs, we’ve summarized you to have a glance over our top 7 eLearning blogs of 2016 based on the traffic we received. ### [Blog #1: Microlearning: The Emerging Instructional Design Strategy in eLearning](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/microlearning-emerging-instructional-design-strategy-in-elearning/) This blog covers the microlearning characteristics and explains its need in current scenario – As an emerging instructional design strategy for corporate learning environment that supports blended learning / mobile learning strategy / formal training. ### [Blog #2: Top 6 eLearning Trends to Watch Out for 2017](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/top-6-elearning-trends-in-2017/) This blog forecasts the upcoming eLearning trends which include Gamification, Mobile Learning, Microlearning, Automated eLearning Authoring Tools, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), Personalized Learning and Big Data. This foresight might help you to pick the right eLearning strategy for corporate learning. ### [Blog #3: Is Articulate 360 Effective Enough to Create Fully Responsive eLearning Courses?](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/is-articulate-360-effective-enough-to-create-fully-responsive-elearning-courses/) Articulate 360 has come a long way with a suite of tools and wide range of features that are essential to create eLearning solutions effortlessly. Articulate Rise can certainly be a killer eLearning web app to create fully responsive eLearning. This blog takes us closer to beneficial offerings that Articulate Rise has to offer for multi-device eLearning. ### [Blog #4: Articulate 360 – Initial Product Review](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-360-initial-product-review/) This initial product review on Articulate 360 provides the insights on new and exciting features for eLearning development. This blog also takes you through the new three brand-new authoring tools – Rise, Preso and Peek. ### [Blog #5: Creating Engaging eLearning is Now Amazingly Simple](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/creating-engaging-elearning-is-now-amazingly-simple/) As eLearning professionals, we sometimes run out of ideas to create new interactions in eLearning courses. In this blog, we addressed this issue by creating an eLearning interactions repository based on the experience of our Instructional Designers and Visual Designers ### [Blog #6: With Instructional Designing Static Content Can Become Interactive](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/instructional-design-interactive-content) This blog post highlights how we converted a simple quiz with true and false questions into an interactive eLearning output. We’ve dropped the boring Next button and used the hotspots to raise the learner’s curiosity and engagement. ### [Blog #7: A Case Study on How Gamification Can Supercharge Your Online Training](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/case-study-on-gamification-supercharge-online-training/) This case study explains how Gamification can supercharge Compliance training. Considering the dry subject matter and importance of business requirements of client, we proposed Gamification as part of our instructional design strategy to maximize the learner engagement. Hope you find our top eLearning blogs useful. Watch out this space for future blogs and trends in eLearning development. Please do share it on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook using the links below. **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Solutions Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Rapid Development Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Impactful Elearning: What Instructional Designers can Learn From Pencil?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/impactful-elearning-what-instructional-designers-can-learn-from-pencil/) **Published:** March 7, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ![what instructional designer can learn from pencil](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/What-Instructional-Designer-can-Learn-from-Pencil.png "What Instructional Designer can Learn from Pencil | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") We, *eLearning Instructional Designers*, are here by accident. We have inspiring personal stories. We enjoy our job to the core because it teaches new things everyday – that are aligned with our interests and strengths. We figure out the ways to teach our learners effectively so that it *translate the knowledge into performance*. We embrace both traditional *learning methodologies* as well as the modern technologies. While designing and developing learning experiences, we tend to wear many hats, juggle many roles, work with many stakeholders… Huh, the list goes on! In this restless rush, we sometimes get overwhelmed and rarely take a pause to find out how holistic our eLearning design is? In this blog, I am not going to explain the tips to enhance your [instructional design](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/top-instructional-design-trends-for-2017/) career but I want you to take a pause to figure out the five important lessons you can learn from pencil. Wondering, what pencil has to do with ID career…? Hold on! #### **First Quality:** *“You are capable of great things, but you must never forget that there is a hand guiding your steps. We call that hand God, and He always guides us according to His will.”* **Be Learner Focused**: No matter what training you design, you must ensure it is learner-centered to create an impactful learning experience. - Get to know your learners - Step into learner’s shoes to understand how they learn - Be mindful while working with SMEs. Ask for examples. Take notes. Remember, less is more in eLearning #### **Second Quality:** *“From time to time, you need to stop what you are writing and use a sharpener. This makes the pencil suffer a little, but in the end it becomes sharper. So, learn how to bear some pains, because they will make you a better person.”* **Sharpen your ID Skills**: As an instructional designer (ID), this is the most important quality you should have. Sharpening your ID skills will make a better learning designer. The struggle and endurance to understand new things, processes and businesses keep you going. You should regularly update yourself to keep abreast of emerging learning technologies and modern instructional design principles. #### **Third Quality:** *“The pencil always lets you use an eraser to rub out what was wrong. Understand that correcting something that we have done is not necessarily bad, but rather something important to keep us on the path of justice.”* **Avoid Instructional Design Mistakes**: At times, due to looming deadlines and eLearning project uncertainties such as scope and specifications, we may tend to make mistakes or overlook certain aspects. But don’t let that be an excuse for poor instructional design. The simple way to avoid the instructional design mistakes is “Being Mindful.” Remember, you can always check the following common mistakes and avoid it. - Cluttered eLearning screen - Heavy on-screen text - Wrong graphic or image - Unnecessary animations - Lack of transition from one page to another #### **Fourth Quality:** *“What really matters in the pencil is not the wood or its outer shape, but rather the lead that is inside it. So, always take care of what happens inside you.”* **Focus on Message, The Performance Objectives:** This holds true for instructional designers. The media-rich eLearning course with enhanced aesthetics and interactions might grab learner’s attention, but what is the use if it couldn’t deliver the message. No matter what the look and feel is, instructional designers should always focus on delivering the right message while translating the knowledge into performance. #### **Fifth Quality:** *“Finally, the pencil’s fifth quality is it always leaves a mark. In the same way, know that everything you do in life will leave traces, and try to be aware of each and every action.”* **Leave an Indelible Mark in Learner’s Heart**: As pencil leaves a mark, an Instructional Designer should tailor the eLearning courses such that it creates memorable learning experience that sticks with the learner. Relevance is the mother of engagement. The more relevant your eLearning course is, the more likely it is going to succeed. It takes passion, persistence and skill to create eLearning that really makes a difference. To do this you need to be creative and think out of the box. Remember, there is no place for mediocre eLearning. #### **Summary:** To wrap up what we’ve discussed, the “Pencil” teaches five essential qualities that make us a good to great Instructional Designer. These can be the top 5 qualities of an ideal Instructional Designer. So, the next time you’re designing an eLearning course, be conscious! Think and design from learner’s perspective and don’t forget these qualities of Pencil! Doing so will make your eLearning more meaningful, memorable, and motivational. (*This analogy has been adapted from the book, “Like the Flowing River” by Paulo Coelho.”*) *Let us know what Instructional Design best practices you follow for eLearning development. Also do share your thoughts and comments on this blog.* Before you leave, I would like you to take a look at our eLearning showcase courses. ***Click the below button to access our eLearning portfolio.*** [![swift elearning showcase](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swift-eLearning-Showcase.jpg "Swift eLearning Showcase | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://portal.swifthcm.com/Library) **Our Services:** [Rapid eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/rapid-elearning/), [Custom eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Adobe Captivate 2017 - New “Shared Advanced Actions” turned out to be a huge time saver](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/adobe-captivate-2017-new-shared-advanced-actions-turned-out-to-be-a-huge-timesaver/) **Published:** August 29, 2017 **Author:** Custom eLearning Solutions **Content:** ![adobe captivate 2017 - new shared advanced actions turned out to be a huge time saver](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/^EF4B31E79CF50CB82FE8D8140BD4CD2B1F077198CDD09D11A6^pimgpsh_fullsize_distr.png "Adobe Captivate 2017 - New Shared Advanced Actions turned out to be a huge time saver | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Adobe Captivate 10 now revived as Adobe Captivate 2017 brought many exciting features and enhancements for eLearning designers by making it more advanced compared to its prior version i.e. Adobe Captivate 9. The major improvement is the enhancements into the world of responsive eLearning with its new fluid box concept. With fluid boxes, Adobe Captive 2017 has opened the doors for smart and advanced eLearning with “mobile first approach” and responsive eLearning design. Yet, there are also few minor tweaks done to this eLearning authoring tool which turned out to make a huge difference in eLearning course development. One of those hidden gems in Adobe Captivate 2017 is **Shared Advanced Actions**. In this blog, I want to share my experience with this amazing enhancement, which played an important role in saving my time and efforts while developing an eLearning project for one of our clients. #### What was I asked to do? I developed an ELearning course using Adobe Captivate 9 earlier which had about 50 slides. After a couple of months, client wanted a “course progress” functionality to be added in the course. This progress must increase whenever learner visits a slide for the first time. This is certainly possible with Adobe Captivate 9 but it will require lot of efforts whereas it will be simple in Adobe Captivate 2017. #### Why did I go for Captivate 2017? I was drawn towards Captivate 2017 because of its new ability to convert “Standard actions” into “Conditional actions” seamlessly. #### Here’s how I did it: *As I was asked to add “Course Progress” functionality, now I need to change this “Standard action” to a “Conditional Action” in order to increase the progress only when the learner visits a slide for the first time.* This is the “standard action”, which I used earlier for slide navigation in captivate 9. ![adobe captivate 2017_new shared advanced actions turned out to be a huge timesaver](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Adobe-Captivate-2017_New-Shared-Advanced-Actions-turned-out-to-be-a-huge-timesaver1.png "Adobe Captivate 2017_New Shared Advanced Actions turned out to be a huge timesaver1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") #### Lets check the new enhancement in Adobe Captivate 2017: With a single click on the check box, I was able to convert my standard action into conditional action without losing any of my previous work. ![adobe captivate 2017_new shared advanced actions turned out to be a huge timesaver2](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Adobe-Captivate-2017_New-Shared-Advanced-Actions-turned-out-to-be-a-huge-timesaver2.png "Adobe Captivate 2017_New Shared Advanced Actions turned out to be a huge timesaver2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Next, I added a condition that checks whether the learner has visited slide for the first time and increased the progress percentage accordingly. ![adobe captivate 2017_new shared advanced actions turned out to be a huge timesaver](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Adobe-Captivate-2017_New-Shared-Advanced-Actions-turned-out-to-be-a-huge-timesaver3.png "Adobe Captivate 2017_New Shared Advanced Actions turned out to be a huge timesaver3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Once this is done, I have updated the action and this change is done automatically throughout the course in less than a second. **Now let’s see how much efforts required to implement the same functionality in Adobe Captivate 9** As I cannot convert the existing “Standard action” into a “Conditional Action”, I must create a new conditional action and start from scratch. ![adobe captivate 2017_new shared advanced actions turned out to be a huge timesaver](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Adobe-Captivate-2017_New-Shared-Advanced-Actions-turned-out-to-be-a-huge-timesaver4.png "Adobe Captivate 2017_New Shared Advanced Actions turned out to be a huge timesaver4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Next, I need to add a condition necessary for “Course Progress” functionality. ![adobe captivate 2017_new shared advanced actions turned out to be a huge timesaver](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Adobe-Captivate-2017_New-Shared-Advanced-Actions-turned-out-to-be-a-huge-timesaver5.png "Adobe Captivate 2017_New Shared Advanced Actions turned out to be a huge timesaver5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Once this is done, I’m left with 2 actions – the “standard action” I used earlier and the “conditional action” that I just created. ![adobe captivate 2017_new shared advanced actions turned out to be a huge timesaver](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Adobe-Captivate-2017_New-Shared-Advanced-Actions-turned-out-to-be-a-huge-timesaver6.png "Adobe Captivate 2017_New Shared Advanced Actions turned out to be a huge timesaver6 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") As a result, I need to go to every slide and replace the old action with the new one. Since I need to add the feature in 50 screens, I should have done this for 50 times which would consume a lot of time. #### Conclusion: As seen in the blog, even a minor enhancement has many advantages hidden in it. There are more value added features in Adobe captivate 2017. Stay tuned for more blogs on Adobe Captivate 2017. **Our Services:** [Powerpoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [Flash to HTML5 Migration](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [eLearning Service Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Articulate Storyline 360 – Course Completion Trigger Feature](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-storyline-360-course-completion-trigger-feature/) **Published:** May 21, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![articulate-storyline-360 - configure-course-completion-trigger](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Storyline-360-Configure-course-completion-trigger.png "Storyline-360 - Configure-course-completion-trigger | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") In this blog, we are going to discuss about the new feature introduced in Articulate Storyline 360 – Course completion trigger. If we compare the courses developed in Adobe Flash and manually coded in HTML, then we can send the course completion status to the LMS as per our requirement. Whereas in the earlier version of Articulate Storyline, a course completion trigger can be sent to the [LMS](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/learning-management-system-lms/) on two predefined conditions – Upon visiting the last screen of the course or based on the quiz score. With the introduction of complete course feature in [Articulate Storyline 360](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/leverage-elearning-courses-with-3d-models-in-articulate-storyline-360/), we can now send the course status to the LMS as per the requirement. ### Here are the steps to setup the course completion criteria: Step 1 - Create trigger in the trigger panel. ![storyline-360 - configure-course-completion-trigger1](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Storyline-360-Configure-course-completion-trigger1.png "Storyline-360 - Configure-course-completion-trigger1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Step 2 - In the trigger wizard, select the action list and choose “Complete Course”. ![storyline-360 - configure-course-completion-trigger2](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Storyline-360-Configure-course-completion-trigger2.png "Storyline-360 - Configure-course-completion-trigger2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Step 3 - Then, click the Status list and select “Completed/Passed”. ![storyline-360 - configure-course-completion-trigger3](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Storyline-360-Configure-course-completion-trigger3.png "Storyline-360 - Configure-course-completion-trigger3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Step 4 - Now, you can set the action on which the course completion status will be send to the LMS. - Example, when “Media completes” action sent to LMS. ![storyline-360 - configure-course-completion-trigger4](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Storyline-360-Configure-course-completion-trigger4.png "Storyline-360 - Configure-course-completion-trigger4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Step 5 - Now, let us set the “object” as video that will trigger the course completion. ![storyline-360 - configure-course-completion-trigger5](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Storyline-360-Configure-course-completion-trigger5.png "Storyline-360 - Configure-course-completion-trigger5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Step 6 - Select OK. The “course completion trigger” is added to trigger layer. ![storyline-360 - configure-course-completion-trigger6](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Storyline-360-Configure-course-completion-trigger6.png "Storyline-360 - Configure-course-completion-trigger6 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") #### Finally, publish the file to view the output. **Checkout Articulate Storyline 360 elearning sample:** ![closing-the-sale_storyline](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Closing-The-Sale_Storyline.png "Closing-The-Sale_Storyline | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Our Services:** [Flash to HTML5 Migration](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/), [eLearning Content Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Service Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Articulate Rise: How to configure Storyline block completion?](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-rise-how-to-configure-storyline-block-completion/) **Published:** June 28, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![articulate rise: how to configure storyline block completion](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Articulate-Rise.jpg "Articulate Rise: How to configure Storyline block completion | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") In Articulate Rise, you can now embed the interactive and engaging activities designed in Articulate Storyline. Not just embedding but also restrict the users from jumping to next slide until they complete the activity. This can be accomplished easily by adding Continue block type in Articulate Rise and it works like a Continue button and gives you more control over navigation. Let’s look at how to include this [feature in Articulate Rise](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-360-rise-features-review/). https://portal.swifthcm.com/LMS/elearning/Articulate\_Rise-Closing\_the\_Sale **Our Services:** [Custom eLearning Course Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [eLearning Vendor](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/elearning-vendors/), [eLearning Solutions](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Adobe Captivate 2019 - Virtual Reality Project](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/adobe-captivate-2019-virtual-reality-project/) **Published:** August 30, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![adobe captivate 2019 - virtual reality project](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adobe-Captivate-2019-Virtual-Reality-project.jpg "Adobe Captivate 2019 - Virtual Reality project | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") In the latest release of Adobe Captivate 2019, the Virtual Reality feature is included. With this feature, one can provide a low cost and high performance courses. In this blog, we are going to see how to create a virtual reality project in Adobe Captivate 2019. ### You can open virtual reality project in two ways: 1. New **>** Virtual Reality Project 2. File **>** New Project **>** Virtual Reality Project ![adobe captivate 2019 - virtual reality project](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adobe-Captivate-2019-Virtual-Reality-project-1.png "Adobe Captivate 2019 - Virtual Reality project-1 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 3. To add a 360 image or video, click + icon on the screen. ![adobe captivate 2019 - virtual reality project](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adobe-Captivate-2019-Virtual-Reality-project-2.png "Adobe Captivate 2019 - Virtual Reality project-2 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 4. A popup window will appear on the screen. Navigate to your local drive and select 360 image or video. ![adobe captivate 2019 - virtual reality project](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adobe-Captivate-2019-Virtual-Reality-project-3.png "Adobe Captivate 2019 - Virtual Reality project-3 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 5. You can see this popup window from the second time when you import 360 image/video. ![adobe captivate 2019 - virtual reality project](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adobe-Captivate-2019-Virtual-Reality-project-4.png "Adobe Captivate 2019 - Virtual Reality project-4 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 6. You can add interactive elements like Hotspots on the image. To do so, click on Hotspots option in the menu bar and select any hotspot from the drop-down list. ![adobe captivate 2019 - virtual reality project](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adobe-Captivate-2019-Virtual-Reality-project-5.png "Adobe Captivate 2019 - Virtual Reality project-5 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 7. Then assign interaction to the Hotspot. For this, double-click on the Hotspot, and choose an action under **On Click** drop-down list from the properties inspector. Here, we have taken **Display Text** action. ![adobe captivate 2019 - virtual reality project](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adobe-Captivate-2019-Virtual-Reality-project-6.png "Adobe Captivate 2019 - Virtual Reality project-6 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")**Note:** You can assign more actions by adding more hotspots. 8. You can develop project in two ways – Guided and Exploratory. **Guided:** Screen rotation will be navigated automatically in the sequence that you had added the hotspots, when you preview the project. **Exploratory:** User should explore the screen and identify the hotspots. As default, the focus of the screen remains same as in the editing stage when you preview or publish the project. ![adobe captivate 2019 - virtual reality project](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adobe-Captivate-2019-Virtual-Reality-project-7.png "Adobe Captivate 2019 - Virtual Reality project-7 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 9. Once you’ve selected Guided or Exploratory option, you can see Display Duration where you can increase or decrease the time of the text that is displayed on the screen. ![adobe captivate 2019 - virtual reality project](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adobe-Captivate-2019-Virtual-Reality-project-8.png "Adobe Captivate 2019 - Virtual Reality project-8 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 10. Then assign a text label to the hotpot. To do so, click on Text on the Menu bar and select Label option from the drop-down. ![adobe captivate 2019 - virtual reality project](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adobe-Captivate-2019-Virtual-Reality-project-9.png "Adobe Captivate 2019 - Virtual Reality project-9 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 11. Type the caption text in the label field given under properties panel. You can also make necessary changes to the text. ![adobe captivate 2019 - virtual reality project](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adobe-Captivate-2019-Virtual-Reality-project-10.png "Adobe Captivate 2019 - Virtual Reality project-10 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 12. Click Publish to preview the project. Then, click on hotspot in runtime to check the interactivity. ![adobe captivate 2019 - virtual reality project](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adobe-Captivate-2019-Virtual-Reality-project-11.png "Adobe Captivate 2019 - Virtual Reality project-11 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 13. The text appears as shown below. ![adobe captivate 2019 - virtual reality project](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adobe-Captivate-2019-Virtual-Reality-project-12.png "Adobe Captivate 2019 - Virtual Reality project-12 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 14. You can see a visited tick mark once you click the hotspot. ![adobe captivate 2019 - virtual reality project](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adobe-Captivate-2019-Virtual-Reality-project-13.png "Adobe Captivate 2019 - Virtual Reality project-13 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ### Publish settings of Virtual Reality Devices: 1. Click Publish **>** Publish for Virtual Reality Devices ![adobe captivate 2019 - virtual reality project](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adobe-Captivate-2019-Virtual-Reality-project-14.png "Adobe Captivate 2019 - Virtual Reality project-14 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 2. Enter the project title and the location. In the publishing options, see Publish project as HTML5. ![adobe captivate 2019 - virtual reality project](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adobe-Captivate-2019-Virtual-Reality-project-15.png "Adobe Captivate 2019 - Virtual Reality project-15 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") 3. After publishing your project, upload your project assets on a web server. The assets are in folders which are as follows: - vr - dr - callers - assets - art - project.txt - index.html - goodbye.html ![adobe captivate 2019 - virtual reality project-16](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adobe-Captivate-2019-Virtual-Reality-project-16.png "Adobe Captivate 2019 - Virtual Reality project-16 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") By adapting this feature in Adobe Captivate 2019, you can create immersive learning experience taking learner engagement to the next level. We have created a sample demo course on “Adobe Captivate 2019” for your reference. Click the below buttons to access the course. **Our Services:** [eLearning Service Provider](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [PowerPoint to eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/convert-powerpoint-to-elearning/), [Flash to HTML5 Migration](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [Articulate Rise - Custom Fonts and Track Using Storyline Block](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-rise-custom-fonts-and-track-using-storyline-block/) **Published:** September 6, 2018 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![rise_track-completion-with-storyline-block-&-custom-fonts](http://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Rise_Track-completion-with-storyline-block-custom-fonts.png "Rise_Track-completion-with-storyline-block-&-custom-fonts | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Here comes two cool Articulate Rise features – Track completion with a Storyline Block and Custom fonts. #### Track completion with a Storyline Block: Usually you can track your course in LMS with quizzes, triggers and the number of slides viewed, but now you can track your completion of course with a storyline block. (The interactivity, which imported from Storyline 360 to Rise.) **Let’s have a look:** **Our Services:** [eLearning Company](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/), [Custom eLearning Development](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/), [Flash to HTML5 Conversion Services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-conversion-services/) **Categories:** Authoring Tools --- ### [TOP 7 IMPACTS OF ELEARNING ON CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/top-7-impacts-of-elearning-on-clinical-research-training/) **Published:** May 3, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![top 7 impacts of elearning on clinical research training](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Top-7-Impacts-of-ELearning-on-Clinical-Research-Training.jpg "Top 7 Impacts of ELearning on Clinical Research Training | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Clinical research is the branch of science that determines the safety and effectiveness of medications, devices, diagnostic products, and treatment regimens intended for human use. Pharmaceutical and life sciences companies always have a requirement to train their employees to be up-to-date with the scientific and technological advancements of the health sector. Traditional classroom training might be a hassle as it can cost a lot of resources and time, which can be rather used in research and development. Hence eLearning can be a boon to the L&D sector of the Pharmaceutical and life sciences companies as they are the efficient, cost-saving, and time-saving way of training the employees. [**![banner 5](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Banner_5-1.jpg "flash-to-html5-conversion | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")**](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/contact-us/) ## **7 Ways eLearning Can Impact Clinical Research Training** ## 1. Ease of training Unlike classroom training, where a large group of people is gathered and trained at a given time, eLearning helps the learners to be trained anywhere and anytime. This helps learners to focus on their daily routine and take the training whenever it is compliant to them. In pharmaceutical companies where the workforce is large and training on a number of topics is required, [classroom training](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/flash-to-html5-courses-conversion-case-study-articulate-storyline/) can be tedious to the L&D managers. Hence eLearning can help solve this problem by preparing virtual training modules for each topic required and the best part is that these modules can be used a number of times even in the future. Especially during a pandemic where gathering your workforce at one place is hazardous, [eLearning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/) can be very useful as it helps in remote offline and online training. ## 2. Personalized training The [customized eLearning approach](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) for content development can help to achieve specific training objectives and target each individual, further enhancing the learning experience. Different instructional design strategies provide just what your learners need to understand so that they are ideal for your workforce. ## 3. Hands-on virtual training Strategies like [scenario-based learning](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development-top-5-considerations-for-building-interactive-scenarios-for-elearning/), game-based learning, simulations, etc., can help the learners to have hands-on training in a risk-free atmosphere where they can explore the consequences of their decisions and apply the knowledge in their real life. In life sciences companies where you deal with hazardous chemicals and equipment, a single mistake can lead to dangerous consequences. eLearning can help in training the employees by giving them constant feedback on their decisions and let them know the consequences during their work. ## 4. Easy of accessibility Techniques like the development of [responsive eLearning courses](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/html5-the-future-of-responsive-elearning-courses/), enable the learners to receive training anytime and anywhere. In this modern age, where almost everything is accessible through a mobile device, there is a high demand for mobile eLearning, to help the learner train with ease. Now your employees don’t need to stick to a single place or device to train themselves. Responsive eLearning courses can be completed on mobile while you are on the go. ## 5. Ease of upgrading and updating In clinical research, advancement in scientific methods and technology is frequent and this should also be reflected during the training of an individual. eLearning can accomplish this with ease, using authorizing tools which help in updating the courses easily within a short interval of time. ## 6. Performance tracking In pharmaceutical and life science companies, where the workforce is large, keeping track of the performance of each individual can be a tiresome and tedious job for the L&D managers. This can also lead to errors in evaluating their performance. The Learning Management Systems (LMS) platform, used in eLearning can help to track the performance of each individual employee with ease, that too with great accuracy. ## 7. Training a wide range of audiences Due to globalization, diversity can be seen in many companies, especially in clinical research, where many individuals with different backgrounds and knowledge, collaborate and put forth their ideas and help in innovating their work. In such cases, providing training to every individual in the language and culture they are comfortable in, can enhance their learning experience. [Translation and localization services](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/content-translation-and-localisation/) in eLearning can help in providing training courses in different languages. ## **Conclusion** Taking the above points into consideration, it is clear that eLearning can help the L&D department of a clinical research company in many ways and can be considered the best form of training, especially while training clinical research employees. [![banner 1](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Banner_1_v1.jpg "Custom elearning development | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider")](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-elearning-development/) **Categories:** eLearning --- ### [Adding Custom Image Into The Text - Articulate Rise](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/custom-image-in-articulate-rise/) **Published:** June 17, 2021 **Author:** Swift Elearning Services **Content:** ![adding custom image into the text - articulate rise](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-image-into-the-text-articulate-rise.jpg "adding custom image into the text - articulate rise | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") Articulate Rise 360 is an **excellent eLearning authoring tool** when it comes to developing fully [responsive online courses](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/articulate-rise-360-responsive-elearning-development/). In this blog, we will demonstrate how to add an image beside the textbox by doing custom changes in the [Articulate Rise](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/top-5-reasons-to-choose-articulate-rise-for-your-rapid-elearning-development/) files. **Step 1**: Insert the Text block. ![adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 01](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-image-into-the-text-articulate-rise-01.png "adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 01 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 2**: We took 5 Text blocks and in between we have added other blocks too. ![adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 02](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-image-into-the-text-articulate-rise-02.png "adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 02 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 3**: Lets add an image beside the text block – **“This is the paragraph with the image”**. ![adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 03](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-image-into-the-text-articulate-rise-03.png "adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 03 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 4**: Articulate Rise doesn’t have a default feature to include image beside the text. For this we need to customization in the exported files. Let’s export the course and make the changes. ![adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 04](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-image-into-the-text-articulate-rise-04.png "adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 04 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") ![adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 05](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-image-into-the-text-articulate-rise-05.png "adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 05 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 5:** The course is downloaded in **.ZIP** format. ![adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 06](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-image-into-the-text-articulate-rise-06.png "adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 06 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 6**: **Unzip** the folder and open SCORM content > **index.html** ![adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 07](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-image-into-the-text-articulate-rise-07.png "adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 07 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 7**: The Articulate Rise 360 use a single **class** or **ID** for all the text blocks. If you want to place an image beside all the text blocks then you can go with the default class. To show an image beside selected text block, use the ID **“data-block-id”**. Open the index file and press **F12**. ![adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 08](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-image-into-the-text-articulate-rise-08.png "adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 08 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") The class **fr-view** applies the changes to all the text boxes. ![adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 09](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-image-into-the-text-articulate-rise-09.png "adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 09 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step 8**: Before writing the *custom CSS*, copy all the images to the **SCORM content** folder. ![adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 10](https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adding-custom-image-into-the-text-articulate-rise-10.png "adding custom image into the text - articulate rise 10 | Custom eLearning and Digital Training Solutions Provider") **Step9**: Add the following ***script*** in the ***