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Supercharge Rapid e-Learning Content with Flash Animations
Adding life to your PowerPoint Presentations is effortless when you use Snap! by Lectora® rapid e-Learning software. With Snap! by Lectora, you can easily wow your audience by using electrifying Flash animations and videos. Check out the short video tutorial below to learn how to supercharge your content in just three simple steps:
Flash animations can breathe life into dry and sterile presentations. Using Flash in Snap! by Lectora presentations is a great way to:
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Engage your learners and hold their attention
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Identify key takeaways and important information
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Bring an element of surprise – your learners won’t know what hit them!
Learn how to utilize all of the amazing capabilities and features of Snap! by Lectora to the fullest by visiting the Snap! by Lectora video tutorial page on our website. You’ll find tons of great resources, tips, tricks and more to take your PowerPoint presentations to another world.
$99 Snap! by Lectora gives users the power and tools to create engaging and interactive rapid e‑Learning content quickly. Try out the dynamic duo of Snap! by Lectora and Snap! Empower™ Flash interactions builder today with your free 30-day trial.
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Snap! Empower Rapid e-Learning Tricks from Rick Nielsen
Rick Nielsen, of eLearning Radio, is back again with another great podcast to share his knowledge about rapid e-Learning software and the power of fantastic Snap! EmpowerTM Flash interactions builder. In his latest podcast, Rick shares how he was asked to create a flash animation for a client, but did not have time to do the hard coding. Snap! Empower stepped in to save the day, as Rick discovered how to harness and manipulate elements to provide a fast and easy solution.
Want to learn how to leverage Snap! Empower to complete what could be a potentially time consuming task in just minutes? Check out the short video below to see how you can take advantage of this great tip from Rick and turn page elements into button interactions:
Along with this fantastic tip, Rick shares some simple tricks you can use in any Snap! Empower project to save you time:
- When working in the Page Elements tab, toggle it on and off so that the menu collapses and expands to make it easier to work with.
- When working with multiple copies of the same element, name them sequentially. For example:
- Arrow 1
- Arrow 2
- Arrow 3
- Select the option to arrange elements by name in the Page Elements tab so that they sort alphabetically, making it easy to select the correct element.
Use the great knowledge shared by Rick, and the power of Snap! Empower in your future projects to push your presentations to the next level. Do you have any success stories about uncovering a fabulous new way to use a familiar tool? Share your tips with the rapid e-Learning community in the comment section below.
Haven’t had a chance to check out $99 Snap! Empower Flash interactions builder or Snap! by Lectora® rapid e-Learning software? Try out this dynamic duo today with a free 30-day trial. Looking for more great tips for Snap! Empower? Visit Snap! Empower Tutorials for Flash.
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Molly Horn is a Content Evangelist at Trivantis Corporation. She graduated from University of Cincinnati with a degree in Communication and focus in Public Relations. |
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Free Tools to Increase Productivity
Who couldn’t use a little bit more time in their day? When you’re an e-Learning rockstar busy creating rapid e-Learning magic, time can fly by in the blink of an eye. With this week’s fantastic, free Friday Finds, we’re highlighting five great tools that will stretch your time to keep your rapid e-Learning masterpiece on pace.
Dropbox
Dropbox is a great way to keep your files organized quickly and easily. This service allows users to save items to their “dropbox” while simultaneously saving them to computers, phones and the Dropbox website for consistency. With Dropbox, you no longer have to deal with multiple versions of the same files, or waste time emailing yourself updated files. You can also invite your team to review specific files and folders for easy feedback collection.
FindThatFile
When you’re in a bind and are unable to locate a particular file, try FindThatFile! This service performs a comprehensive sweep of the internet to pinpoint exactly what file you’re looking for.
wetransfer
For the annoying and sometimes frustrating times when your work is just too big to send via email, take advantage of the capabilities of wetransfer. This service makes it super simple to send your content to anyone with an email address, just upload and send away.
Evernote
As your online notebook, Evernote makes organizing easy. With the ability to include items from websites, and create your own notes, Evernote is a great note-taking tool for marking important online resources. Keep yourself organized by filing items into different notebooks and categories that you can set up to your liking. Best of all, this app synchs with your computer and phone for awesomely easy access anywhere.
On the Clock app - $3.99
While not quite a free find, this popular app is a big time saver with a little cost. On the Clock is easy to use, and perfect for keeping all of your projects organized. On the Clock is compatible with iPhones and iPads.
Take advantage of these great finds to keep you on track and organized so you can maximize your productivity and keep your e-Learning content in tip-top shape. Do you have any free tools that you like to use to help keep you on track?
Haven’t had a chance to check out the amazing capabilities of $99 Snap! by Lectora® rapid e-Learning software or Snap! EmpowerTM Flash interactions builder yet? Download a free 30-day trial to get started creating rapid e-Learning masterpieces today.
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Free Translation Tools for Global Rapid e-Learning
Take your rapid e-Learning presentations around the world with today’s fabulous, free Friday Find. In today’s global world, the need for bridging language gaps is bigger than ever. Use these free finds as a great starting point for creating fantastic presentations that will leave your audience wowed, no matter where they’re located. Here are two free tools that you can use to transform your fabulous rapid e-Learning content from one language to another:
FreeTranslation.com
Get up and running quickly with the easy translations provided by FreeTranslation.com. To translate content, simply enter it in to the textbox and then select the desired languages from the “From” and “To” languages dropdown menu. Hit “Translate” and voila – you’ll have your translated content instantaneously!
Google Translate
The straightforward layout of Google Translate makes it a breeze to use for translating content. Simply select the “From” and “To” languages that you want to translate between, type in your text in the text box and hit “Translate.” Google Translate also provides the option to “listen” to your translation by clicking on the small speaker icon in the right hand corner of the screen. In seconds you’ll have the content you need to make your presentation a smash!
FreeTranslation.com and Google Translate are fantastic resources for quick and easy translations to make your rapid e-Learning presentations work double time. For full, comprehensive training initiatives, be sure to check out professional, fully qualified translation services to ensure that your training is in tip top shape.
This week’s Friday Fan is a bona fide e-Learning rockstar who knows that Snap! EmpowerTM packs a big punch with a tiny price tag:
Patti Shank PhD CPT @pattishank: Testing Snap! Empower and it's pretty amazing. #elearning
Thanks for the kind words, Patti!
Add your fantastic and free translations to your Snap! by Lectora® and Snap! Empower presentations to take your content around the world. Haven’t tried out this dynamic duo yet? Download a free 30-day trial of Snap! by Lectora rapid e-Learning software and Snap! Empower Flash interactions builder today!
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Add Interactivity to Snap! Empower Projects with Components
Take your rapid e-Learning presentations to the next level by leveraging the power of Components within Snap! EmpowerTM Flash interactions builder to add super-charged interactivity to your projects. As a pre-programmed element, Components are the building blocks of engaging content creation and provide the capabilities for each page. Build on and modify existing Components to create your own, customized Templates in Snap! Empower that you can use again and again to jazz up rapid e-Learning presentations.
To access Components, open up the Library tab on the right-hand side of the screen within Snap! Empower and select Components (the puzzle piece shaped icon). Snap! Empower Components are wide ranging in their abilities, and the Library includes a multitude of components that you can use to add exciting features to your presentations, such as an RSS feed, navigation options, shapes, and more. Just select the desired component, and drag it to the Page Editor – it’s that easy! For more great Component tips, check out the short tutorial below:
Once Components are added to the Page Editor, they become Page Elements that you can easily edit and customize to fit your needs. To modify Page Elements simply double click on the object or open up the Properties tab to begin modifying. You can customize the size, time, opacity, colors and more for a Page Element in the Properties tab. Check out the Manage Project Properties and Page Elements to Maximize Snap! Empower Rapid e-Learning Software blog post for more tips on modifying Page Elements.
Components are easy to use, and work seamlessly with each other to ensure excitement and bring your rapid e-Learning to life. Try out the inspiring features of Snap! Empower and Snap! by Lectora® rapid e-Learning software for yourself with a free 30-day trial and get started creating fantastic Flash animation today.
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Molly Horn is a Content Evangelist at Trivantis Corporation. She graduated from University of Cincinnati with a degree in Communication and focus in Public Relations. |
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Use Global Elements to Save Time with Snap! Empower
Snap! Empower™ already saves you time, making it super simple to create professional and polished Flash animations. In this blog, we’re sharing how you can save yourself even more time, by using the Global Elements tab to set specific options to be consistent throughout your entire Flash masterpiece. Prepare to be blown away.
Applying Global Elements to your project is a great way to save you time in the long run. Global Elements can be used for items or themes that you want to continue throughout your entire project, like your company’s logo or branding requirements. Instead of tediously setting the same options for each page, using the Global Elements lets you apply specific items to the entire project, including logos, navigation and background images.
Add a dose of professionalism to your next Flash animation project, and use the Global Elements setting – it’s easy! Here’s how:
- Select an element on the Page Editor (an image, text box, whatever!)
- Next, move to the Properties tab and check the Global checkbox
- Or, simply right-click on the element in the Page Editor and click Global from the flyout menu
Voila! Your desired element will now be applied to every page within your presentation – saving you time. Here are some good tips to keep in mind when using Global Elements:
- In the Page Elements tab, Global Elements are indicated by an icon so you can tell with just a glance what elements are a constant throughout the entire project
- Making a change to the Global Element will update the element anywhere it is located within a project
- To remove a Global Element, simply uncheck the checkbox from the Properties tab. You’ll then be prompted on whether you’d like to remove it from all of the pages, or just that specific page
Taking advantage of Global Elements in a Snap! Empower project proves why this Flash interactions builder is truly a snap. In one click you can ensure that your messaging, images and more stay consistent in just one step. Updating Global Elements is a breeze, too – Snap! Empower works hard to save you time.
Try out $99 Snap! Empower or Snap! by Lectora® rapid e-Learning software to see what all the buzz is about for yourself. Download your free 30-day trial to get started creating fantastic Flash masterpieces and fabulous PowerPoint presentations today.
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Manage Project Properties and Page Elements to Maximize Snap! Empower Rapid e-Learning Software
Creating fun and engaging content is a snap with Snap! Empower™. The Flash interactions builder makes it super simple to produce high-quality, professional presentations quickly – but wouldn’t it be great to speed up the entire design process even more? We’re highlighting fantastic tips to help you get the most out of Snap! Empower Flash software – read on to learn how you can manage the project properties and adjust the page elements to make Snap! Empower really work for you while maximizing the effectiveness of your next project.
Manage Project Properties
Take advantage of the Properties tab to customize a variety of settings for your project, including:
- Tailor the presentation page size to fit your specific needs, or choose from common preset dimensions
- Adjust playback options, including Auto Start and Loop Project options
- Save time and choose a background image or color to apply universally to the project
- Add music from an existing folder that will play no matter what page the learner is on
You can access the project properties quickly by clicking on the View menu and selecting Project Properties or by opening the Properties tab and clicking in the empty area of the Project Map. It’s that easy! Check out the video below to learn more about putting Project Properties to work for you.
Adjust Page Elements
Once you drag components onto the Page Editor, they become Page Elements that you can easily modify to suit your individual needs. Customizing Page Elements is super easy, just click on the Page Elements tab to see every element included on the page. Once you have the Page Elements tab open, you can set a variety of options, including:
- Multiple sorting options, including alphabetical or chronological order
- Lock or unlock certain aspects of a project by clicking on the padlock icon
- Show and hide elements on the Page Editor by clicking on the eye icon
- Easily edit the text, shapes and more of specific elements by clicking on the horizontal bar to expand
- Apply the lock/unlock, show/hide, expand/collapse settings to the entire list by selecting the “All” checkbox at the top of the tab
Taking advantage of the Project Properties and Page Elements tabs are just two ways that you can customize your next Flash animation masterpiece. Snap! Empower gives you the control to individualize your next rapid e-Learning project by making it a breeze to change settings. Check out more incredibly informative tutorials for Flash videos to really get to know the astounding capabilities of $99 Snap! Empower.
Haven’t had a chance to try out the dynamic duo of Snap! Empower or Snap! by Lectora® rapid e-Learning software yet? Give them a spin with your free 30-day trial – you’ll be amazed by the quality and professionalism produced for a $99 investment!
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Molly Horn is a Content Evangelist at Trivantis Corporation. She graduated from University of Cincinnati with a degree in Communication and focus in Public Relations. |
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Free Photo Hosting Websites for Rapid e-Learning
Do you have thousands of images stored on your computer’s hard drive? Have you thought about backing up important images recently? In this week’s Friday Find, we’re brining you three FREE online resources that you can use to host your images hassle-free. We’ve picked three of the six websites discussed in the blog post, The Best Place to Store Your JPEGs and GIFs: Six Image Hosting Sites Compared, to help you find the perfect solution to your photo hosting woes:
MediaFire
This simple, easy-to-use website acts as a secure cloud storage service and is a great repository for your photos. To get started, all you have to do is click on the folder on the home page, select your files and begin uploading in seconds. From there, you can share your content in a snap with your social network, your email contacts, or embed it into your website.
Photobucket
With billions of photos hosted, Photobucket is a popular choice for storing photos and videos. Sign up for an account, and get started uploading your photos. Photobucket even provides fun editing tools that you can use to give your photos a fresh spin.
Whether you create an account or just drag and drop your files right into their website, using Minus makes it easy to store your images. You can also pick whether you’d like your images to be private or public, depending on your preferences.
Check out the full list and pick your favorite to get started hosting your images. Not only does hosting your photos in a secure, online site free up space on your computer, it also can provide you with something you can’t put a price on - peace of mind.
Have you tried out $99 price-busting Snap! by Lectora® rapid e-Learning software or Snap! EmpowerTM Flash interactions builder? Here’s your change – download your free 30-day trial and experience the power this dynamic duo can bring to your e-Learning toolbox today.
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Ramp up Rapid e-Learning with Free People Cutout Images
Pump up your rapid e-Learning content with today’s FREE Friday Find and add Free People Cutout Images, from eLearning Brothers, to your next project! Cutouts are a great addition to PowerPoint presentations because they are so versatile. You can use cutouts to:
- Add a personal touch
Liven up your presentation and captivate your audience by using cutouts to add a personal touch to your courses
- Illustrate a point
Use cutouts to emphasize important takeaways, facts and other points to maximize the effectiveness of your presentation
- Draw attention to the content
Insert cutouts into rapid e-Learning presentations to highlight and compliment the content of your course by selecting cutouts that embody the professional backgrounds of your audience or the aims of the course
People cutouts are another fantastic way to really boost your rapid e-Learning courses and add pizzazz to hold learner attention and increase engagement. Just download and go to receive access to this fabulous freebie for your Snap! by Lectora PowerPoint presentations and your Snap! Empower Flash animation projects.
If you haven’t yet taken advantage of the jaw-dropping capabilities of $99 Snap! by Lectora or Snap! Empower download a free 30-day trial today and prepare to be blown away by the capabilities of this dynamic duo.
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Add Interaction with Snap! Empower Flash Animations, Effects and Transitions
Blow your audience away with your next Snap! EmpowerTM Flash interactions builder presentation. With Snap! Empower, rapid e-Learning developers can create quality course content in a snap by easily dressing up presentations with animations, effects and transitions. Say good-bye to boring, and hello to eye-catching, interactive presentations.
Build high-quality and impressive presentations quickly with Snap! Empower. One fantastic way to add a healthy dose of interactivity to your next presentation is to take advantage of all of the incredibly easy-to-use animations, effects and transitions loaded into Snap! Empower software. In a few simple steps, you can take your content to new levels. Here’s how:
Add Animations to Page Elements
- To create page elements that animate onto the screen, first select one or more elements on the Page Editor
- Go to the Properties tab to set timing controls for your animation. Select the Time In tab, and enter in the time that you’d like your animation to appear
- Pick the perfect effect and set the duration period and direction, if necessary
- To have page elements that animate off of the screen, just go to the Time Off tab in the Properties and set the desired exit time
- After setting the exit time, you’ll be able to choose effects and adjust animation options
- Preview your new animation by selecting the Pages button in the toolbar
Add Animated Transitions to Projects with Multiple Pages
- Select the desired page in the Project map, then open the Properties tab
- In the Properties tab, check the option to “Auto Advance” the page and set the time duration. Then, apply your desired transitions from the Transition from this Page drop down menu in Properties
- To preview, select the page and the page that follows and hit the Pages button in the toolbar to see your work in action
Add Animated Motions to Pages and Page Elements
- Use existing Flash animations by navigating to the Flash SWF section of the Library and drag the desired file onto the page
- Or, use the animation motion XML Component to add advanced effects
- Select the desired page element that you want the motion path applied to, and then choose from a list of pre-set paths in the Components tab
- Drag the selected path into the page and size it appropriately. To preview the animated motions, click on the Pages button in the toolbar
Check out the short and sweet video below for more in-depth and detailed instructions:
Adding animations and transitions is just one easy way that you can liven up your content and add customization to Flash templates. To take advantage of all of the amazing capabilities of Snap! Empower, view the handy tutorials for Flash videos here to learn how you can leverage the power of Snap! Empower.
Download your free 30-day trial of Snap! Empower Flash software and Snap! by Lectora® rapid e-Learning software today to discover how easily developers can transform no-nonsense PowerPoint presentations into spectacular Flash masterpieces.
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