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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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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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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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Lectora User Conference Showcase: Jameka Gillenwater and Dustin Shell
Want to learn how to take your rapid e-Learning interactivity to the next level and say good-bye to blah PowerPoint presentations? You’re in luck – with the out of this world tips and tricks you’ll learn from Jameka Gillenwater and Dustin Shell during their hands-on session at the upcoming 2012 Lectora User Conference, you’ll be leaving your old PowerPoint presentations in the past.
Session Information
Lectora "Empowered": Playing to their strengths
Jameka Gillenwater, TiER1 Performance Solutions
Dustin Shell, TiER1 Performance Solutions
In this hands-on session, Jameka and Dustin will lead you on a guided journey to learn how you can tailor Snap! EmpowerTM templates to meet your e-Learning needs and fit your workflow – in a snap! Working with pre-built Lectora® and Snap! Empower files; attendees of Jameka and Dustin’s session will quickly realize that crafting quality interactions does not necessarily require a lot of time, expense or development skill.
Experience
Jameka is a Consultant for TiER1 Performance Solutions, and specializes in instructional design, development, and technical writing. She has nine years of experience as an e-Learning Developer and Instructional Designer, using a variety of tools to boost the e-Learning experience. Additionally, she has experience in multimedia design and website development. As a consultant, she has worked in a wide range of industries, including restaurant, retail, security and health care. Jameka became interested in multimedia design and its potential to be harnessed for training and educational purposes as an undergraduate student studying Telecommunications. Jameka has a Master of Science degree in Instructional System Design.
Dustin is an Instructional Design Consultant at TiER1 Performance Solutions, working with a team of experts to craft individual learning and technology solutions for organizations and individuals alike. Previously, Dustin was an Instructional Technologist at the University of Cincinnati, and collaborated with faculty to produce physical and virtual learning environments. With a background in audio and video production, e-Learning development, learning space design and control system programming, Dustin is also a Certified Technology Specialist and a certified Quality Matters reviewer. Dustin has a Master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology.
Why You Should Attend
The Lectora "Empowered": Playing to their strengths session is perfect for Lectora and Snap! Empower users that are looking to add a dose of learner engagement to their projects and pump-up their interactive learning objects. As you learn how to couple the power of Lectora with Snap! Empower, this session will leave you empowered to create awesome templates that fit your individual needs, as well as a host of other important e-Learning know-how’s.
Excited for the 2012 Lectora User Conference? This is an e-Learning event that you won’t want to miss. To learn more, check out the full conference schedule, and reserve your space, visit the Lectora User Conference website.
Get started creating fantastic PowerPoint to Flash masterpieces instantaneously, and download your free 30-day trial of Snap! by Lectora® and Snap Empower today!
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Free Social Media Icons for Rapid e-Learning
These days, the inclusion of ubiquitous social media icons are expected on practically everything. From websites to handouts, you can bet that you’ll see at least one icon representing someone’s staked out space in the social sphere. With the rapid e-Learning realm becoming increasingly social, why not spice up your PowerPoint presentations with the inclusion of your company’s social networks (including blogs, Twitter, Facebook and others)?
In today’s free Friday Find, we’re featuring three resources to help you move away from cookie-cutter social network icons, and easily add a dose of personalization to your next PowerPoint to Flash presentation. Personalized social network icons are:
- Eye catching
Common social media icons can be just that – common. Command and direct learners’ attention to your company’s social media websites by inserting icons that stand above typical social media icons. - Embody your brand
Select a set of social media icons that represent your company to reinforce overall branding. Build parallels between your brand and the content of each site by incorporating fresh and fun icons into your presentation. - Complement your design theme
After dedicating time and focus to building a fantastic rapid e-Learning course, you’ll likely want to choose elements that complement, not conflict with your overall design theme. Using custom social media icons can ensure that your presentation is devoid of contrasting design elements.
To get you started, here are three free social media icon resources, courtesy of Naldz Graphics:
30 Sets of Free Twitter Icons
A compilation of icon sets devoted to Twitter. Themes range from the easily recognizable to those that are more creative.
44 Must Have Social Media Icons packs
Spanning all types of social media, these icon packs are perfect for organizations with any number or social media properties. Whether you need icons for YouTube, Flickr or Facebook, you’re sure to find an icon set that suits your presentation.
Free Social Media Icons
An additional collection of attention-drawing social media icons that are flexible enough to fit into any course design.
Adding unique social media icons to your presentation is a quick and simple way to customize your content and take your rapid e-Learning PowerPoint presentations from ordinary to extraordinary.
Social media icons are a breeze to add to $99 Snap! by Lectora® rapid e-Learning software and Snap! EmpowerTM Flash interactions builder. See for yourself, and download a free 30-day trial of each today!
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