LAWTE Aug 20091 Converting PowerPoints into e-Learning Modules Paula Clifford, MLA, RLATG, LVT, Animal Care Training Services, Philadelphia, PA Patricia.

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Converting PowerPoints into

e-Learning Modules

Paula Clifford, MLA, RLATG, LVT, Animal Care Training Services, Philadelphia, PA

Patricia Foley, DVM, DACLAM, Director Office of Animal Welfare, University of Virginia

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Learning as Discovery

What are the considerations related to e-learning?

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Content experts

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E-Learning expert?

Teacher

Computer software engineer

E-learning expert

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Choosing Software:

Is the training going to be optional or mandatory?

Are you going to document completion and track who takes which training?

Is quiz functionality important? Do you have a LMS? If so, do you need a

SCORM compliant system? Do you plan to incorporate movies, web

objects, animations?

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Why use a flash based module instead of simple PowerPoint?

Engaging simulations Animation tools Scenario based training Quizzes and/or learning games Language capability Incorporate audio, video

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What are the downsides?

Cost of software & maintenance fees - Free - $25K; Annual/Update fees often apply

Development Time - very high• 200+ hours per one hour module vs. 40-60

hours for classroom Resource intensive for Instructor & Learner

• Computer/Internet access & ability of learner• System configuration vary greatly/create

conflicts Lack of human interaction (asynchronous)

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Authorware/Courseware

Examples• Microsoft® PowerPoint• AALAS Learning Library (Custom Course)• Outstart™ Trainer• Aptera• Articulate®• Adobe™ e-Learning Suite• Lectora• Many others

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Equipment needed

Software bundle and computer Microphone – good quality for

voice overs Digital camera Digital video Actors for staged scenarios??

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Articulate Features

Presenter Quizmaker Engage Video maker

Affordable Relatively

straightforward to learn. Good Help features

and product support.

Cost of all 4 products $1000 (without Engage $600)

30% educational discount and 10% group license discount

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Examples of ways to use

Short learning briefs, e.g. to introduce a new IACUC policy, or lab animal husbandry SOP.

Full training modules on specific topics. Updates to prepare for specific

circumstances e.g. upcoming AAALAC site visit, widespread noncompliance in a particular area.

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Articulate Demo

http://www.articulate.com/products/presenter-demos.php

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Sample of modules used at UVA

Large Animal Surgery PI Refresher Module

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Articulate Engage examples

Animal Research FAQs Acronyms to know Barbering in mice

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Sample of modules used at UPenn

Aseptic Technique Module

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Quiz program

Learning games Quiz functionality at end of a module to

assess learning To provide short training on a particular topic To survey end-users on a particular topic or

gather information such as risk assessment questionnaires.

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Articulate Quizmaker ‘09

Quizmaker user interface Example of a Quiz with informational slides

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Articulate Videomaker

Converts movie files of different formats into flash format to incorporate into flash module.

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OutStart LCMS

“OutStart LCMS -- a learning content management system for automating the development, management, maintenance and delivery of modular training – including online, instructor guides, mobile, assessments and the ability to deliver training in different languages.”

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OutStart Trainer

“OutStart Trainer -- the authoring tool, with hundreds of flexible templates and drag-and-drop authoring; can create rich course content without any programming. To ensure the effectiveness of your courseware, OutStart Trainer delivers extensive assessment and remediation capabilities for advanced testing, learner performance tracking and reporting.”

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OutStart Trainer - Main Page

Provided by Elton Macholz, Charles River Laboratory, Inc.

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OutStart –Test question configuration screen

Provided by Elton Macholz, Charles River Laboratory, Inc.

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OutStart – Course Properties Screen

Provided by Elton Macholz, Charles River Laboratory, Inc.

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Adobe Captivate Adobe Captivate® 4 Adobe Flash® CS4

Professional with Learning Interactions

Adobe Dreamweaver® CS4 with CourseBuilder Extension

Adobe Photoshop® CS4 Extended

Adobe Acrobat® 9 Pro Adobe Presenter 7 Adobe Soundbooth® CS4

E-learning suite $1800

Adobe Captivate® 4 $800

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Brandon-Hall Research Website

Good source for information on e-learning/LMCS/TMS systems

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Contact Information:

Patricia Foley, University of Virginia

[email protected]

434-924-1884

Paula Clifford, Animal Care Training Services

[email protected]