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Selecting the Right Tool for the Right Job: Comparing PowerPoint

Conversion Applications Bryan Chapman, Brandon Hall Research

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July 13-14, 2006

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Converting Classroom & PowerPoint Content to e-Learning

Converting Classroom & PowerPoint Content to e-LearningJuly 13 & 14, 2006

Page 1Session 601 – Selecting the Right Tool for the Right Job: Comparing PowerPoint Conversion Applications, Bryan Chapman, Brandon Hall Research

The Right Tool for the Right Job: When to Use PowerPoint for E-

Learning

Bryan ChapmanLearning Strategist

Brandon Hall Research

For more information on the report, Visithttp://www.brandon-hall.com/publications/ppt/ppt.shtml

PCWeek Shoot Out (pre-PowerPoint to e-learning tools)

• Several teams invited to compete

• Convert a 54-hour instructor-led course to online learning

• 2 days of development

• 1 person at the computer at any time

• Storyboard…. actually a lesson plan

• Present course to 20 judges and 150 members of media gallery

• Watched the other teams in action

• Wide variety of approaches



How long…

How long does it take to create 1 hour of Classroom Instruction?

How long does it take to create 1 hour of E-Learning?

How long…



How long does it take to create 1 hour of Simulation-Based e-learning?

How long…

How long does it take to create 1 hour of PowerPoint-based, online learning?

How long… Low Range = 12:1High Range = 60:1



How content is authored

Source: brandon-hall.com

Rapid e-Learning Tools (like ReadyGo, Lectora Publisher, Trainersoft, etc.)

13%

Other16%

Content Authoring Tools built into LMS18%

Learning Content Management System (LCMS)21%

Microsoft FrontPage26%

Traditional Authoring Tools (like Authorware, ToolBook, etc.)

32%

Code at the HTML Tag Level34%

Flash47%

Dreamweaver61%

Microsoft Word63%

PowerPoint66%

Tool%

Continuum of Interaction



PowerPoint to E-Learning ShootoutPowerPoint to E-Learning Shootout

San Francisco, CA

TeamsTeams

SumTotal SystemsToolBook

TegrityTegrity 6

OnPoint DigitalOnPoint Learning Suite

MacromediaMacromedia Breeze

ImpaticaImpatica for PowerPoint

EnQ PlusEnQ Plus

Learn.comCourseMaker Studio

TechSmithCamtasia Studio

ArticulateArticulate Presenter

CompanyProduct




ScenarioScenario

• Sealed envelope with 16 PowerPoint slides, designed for live training session

• Subject Matter – Atomic Clock

• Timed Event – 20 minutes

• Countdown clock running

• Add interactivity, add media

• Publish as e-learning course

• Present to the audience for judging



ScenarioScenario

Judging CriteriaJudging Criteria



PowerPoint to E-Learning Shootout WinnersPowerPoint to E-Learning Shootout Winners

P o w e r P o i n t t o E -Learning Shootout WinnersPowerPoint to E-Learning Shootout Winners



Topics appropriate to PPT Learning

• Timely Business Communication• Company Policies• Procedures• Product Knowledge• Regulatory and Compliance• …part of the blend



IBM Blended Learning Model

White Papers

Product Knowledge

PowerPoint

Word

.PDF

Student Guide

Role Play Simulations

Business Simulations

SelfAssessment

Instructor-Led“culminating experience”

Instructor-Led“culminating experience”

Practice

Bloom’s Taxonomy

• KnowledgeAction verbs: list, define, tell, describe, identify, show, label, collect, examine, tabulate, quote, name, who, when, where, etc.

• Comprehension Action verbs: summarize, describe, interpret, contrast, predict, associate, distinguish, estimate, differentiate, discuss, extend, etc.

• Application Action verbs: apply, demonstrate, calculate, complete, illustrate, show, solve, examine, modify, relate, change, classify, experiment, discover, etc.

• Analysis Action verbs: analyze, separate, order, explain, connect, classify, arrange, divide, compare, select, explain, infer, etc.

• Synthesis Action verbs: combine, integrate, modify, rearrange, substitute, plan, create, design, invent, what if?, compose, formulate, prepare, generalize, rewrite, etc.

• Evaluation Action verbs: assess, decide, rank, grade, test, measure, recommend, convince, select, judge, explain, discriminate, support, conclude, compare, summarize, etc.



“Remember” – “Do”

• 247,000 employees• Factory Training• Supply Chain Model• 50 SME’s created 200

learning modules in very short timeframe

SME-Developed

SME-Developed

Publishedby Center

Publishedby Center

LearningChampions(local units)

LearningChampions(local units)

Support Staff• ISD

• Graphic Artists

Support Staff• ISD

• Graphic Artists

Strategy?Strategy?

LearnersLearners



Factors in Selecting a System

• Desktop vs. Enterprise?• Need Tracking, run from LMS?• Standards Compatibility?• Embedded Testing/Exam Engine?• Delivery Device(s)?• Output Format (HTML, Flash, SMIL, etc.)?• Language Needs?• Level of Developer?• Media Support?• Templates?

Articulate Presenter

On the downside:• Separate utility for advanced testing• Separate utility for tracking results (when not

using an LMS)

Specialities• Great Desktop Price ($499)• Very strong templates, designed by Horton

Consulting• Novice Friendly• Output runs efficiently over the web




Adobe Breeze

On the downside:• Higher price tag for base platform

Specialities• Turnkey delivery, management and tracking

system (enterprise class)• Embedded testing/quizzing capabilities• Live system version competes with Centra,

Webex, etc.• Compact Flash Format



Adobe Breeze

Impatica

On the downside:• Plays more like a movie than fully interactive

content unless mixed with other activities

Specialities• Fast, Bulk processing of PowerPoint source

material.• Low-cost desktop application ($499)• Small footprint playback• Unique Blackberry projection system



Impatica

BrainShark

On the downside:• Limited, built-in testing and assessment

(partnership with QuestionMark as separate application).

Specialities• Audio, voice-over streaming via a standard

telephone• Group authoring & Slide Management• Services model• Back-end tracking system



Camtasia Studio

On the downside:• Requires LMS for full tracking of test and

assessment data• New scoring capabilities still under testing with

LMS products

Specialities• Low-cost desktop tool ($299)• Efficient file output• Doubles as simulation tool with screen capture

utility• Excellent multimedia synchronizations tools

Questions?

Bryan ChapmanLearning Strategist

Brandon Hall [email protected]



20 PPT to E-Learning Systems

• AcroTrain e-Learning System (AcroServices) • Articulate Presenter (Articulate) • Brainshark Communications Platform (Brainshark Inc.) • Camtasia Studio (TechSmith Corporation) • IBT Content Conversion (time4you GmbH) • Impatica for PowerPoint (Impatica Inc.) • Impatica OnCue (Impatica Inc.) • Instant Demo (NetPlay Software) • LECTURNITY (imc AG) • Macromedia Breeze Presentation (Macromedia) • Mindflash Training System (Mindflash Technologies Inc.) • podia (podia Ltd.) • PointeCast Publisher Professional (PointeCast) • Power Book Builder (Resource Engineering) • POWERSYNC (FLEXeLEARN Limited) • Presentation Studio (WebEx) • ToolBook Assistant (SumTotal Systems) • TurboDemo (Bernard D&G/TurboDemo) • ViewletCam (Qarbon.com Inc.) • Vox Proxy (Right Seat Software Inc.)

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