http://www.articulate.com/forums/articulate-presenter/7238-quality-loss-screen-shot-images.html If you’re having issues with the graphics being distorted after publishing, you can refer to the Word of Mouth blog below: http://www.articulate.com/blog/optim…wser-settings/ This issue is related to how Flash handles non-vector images and small text (we don’t recommend including small text in images; you’ll see much better results if you type your text inContinueContinue reading “Image quality in Articulate”
Category Archives: DevTools
Say Goodbye to Adobe Suite
Free alternatives to the Adobe Creative Suite via makeuseof.com Adobe Acrobat Reader ==> Sumatra PDF Adobe Acrobat ==> PDFCreator Adobe Photoshop ==> Paint.NET Adobe Dreamweaver ==> Kompozer Adobe Flash ==> Synfig Adobe Illustrator ==> Inkscape Adobe InDesign ==> Scribus Adobe After Effects ==> Jahshaka Adobe Premier Pro ==> VirtualDub Adobe Encore DVD ==> DVD Styler
Learning Design Summer Camp Concept : Education Technology Services
I really like this idea of “summer camp”. Although I never went I have visions of learning all sorts of fun things just because they seem cool. Not like school when we learn most stuff because we “have to”. I’d love to be able to find enough people near me to do something like this…forContinueContinue reading “Learning Design Summer Camp Concept : Education Technology Services”
How do you know that they know?
A nice article by Frank Nguyen on using Captivate to build assessments. The info here could also be used in other tools. I like this chart he included about which types of questions to use for which types of learning you are trying to achieve. Adobe – Developer Center : How do you know thatContinueContinue reading “How do you know that they know?”
Fotoflexer
I previously posted how to remove a background from an image using Photoshop. That was one of the only things ever did with Photoshop which is very expensive. Now I can do the same thing with Fotoflexer.com and their Smart Scissors tool. Same result for FREE!
Wikinomics » Blog Archive » Wiki collaboration leads to happiness
I think this picture says a lot and is a simple representation of the differences between using email and a wiki to work collaboratively. Easy to see the benefits isn’t it? Wikinomics » Blog Archive » Wiki collaboration leads to happiness
Screencasting vs Slidecasting demo
Via pafa.net, I found this very nice piece that touches on screencasting vs. slidecasting. The best thing is that it provides a nice, quick look at the tools involved to create both. They’ve even included some of my favorites such as Wink, Camtasia and Audacity. If you’re just getting started with either type of “casting”ContinueContinue reading “Screencasting vs Slidecasting demo”
The Bamboo Project Blog: Google vs. Zoho for Handouts: Reader Feedback
Great idea for handouts. Probably a ton of other uses as well. The Bamboo Project Blog: Google vs. Zoho for Handouts: Reader Feedback
25 Tools For Your Training Toolbox
This list is a great starting point and would the majority of things you need to build learning content. 25 Tools every Learning Professional should have in their Toolbox – and all for FREE! 25 Tools
Rapid Intake – Unison – Web-based Collaborative Rapid e-Learning Development
This Web 2.0-ish E-learning development tool looks very promising. I’m anxious to get in there and “kick the tires”. Has anyone else tried this? Any comments so far? Check out the “in depth” tour Rapid Intake – Unison – Web-based Collaborative Rapid e-Learning Development
Mike Taylor 