601 Selecting the Right Tool for the Right Job: Comparing PowerPoint Conversion Applications Bryan Chapman, Brandon Hall July 13-14, 2006 Produced by Converting Classroom & PowerPoint
For more information on the report, Visit http://www.brandon-hall.com/publications/ppt/ppt.shtml The Right Tool for the Right Job: When to Use PowerPoint for E- Learning Bryan Chapman Learning Strategist Brandon Hall 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 Page 1
How long How long does it take to create 1 hour of Classroom Instruction? How long How long does it take to create 1 hour of E-Learning? Page 2
How long How long does it take to create 1 hour of Simulation-Based e-learning? How long Low Range = 12:1 High Range = 60:1 How long does it take to create 1 hour of PowerPoint-based, online learning? Page 3
How content is authored % 66% 63% 61% 47% 34% 32% 26% 21% 18% 16% 13% Source: brandon-hall.com Tool PowerPoint Microsoft Word Dreamweaver Flash Code at the HTML Tag Level Traditional Authoring Tools (like Authorware, ToolBook, etc.) Microsoft FrontPage Learning Content Management System (LCMS) Content Authoring Tools built into LMS Other Rapid e-learning Tools (like ReadyGo, Lectora Publisher, Trainersoft, etc.) Continuum of Interaction Page 4
PowerPoint to E-Learning Shootout San Francisco, CA Teams Product Articulate Presenter Camtasia Studio CourseMaker Studio EnQ Plus Impatica for PowerPoint Macromedia Breeze OnPoint Learning Suite Tegrity 6 ToolBook Company Articulate TechSmith Learn.com EnQ Plus Impatica Macromedia OnPoint Digital Tegrity SumTotal Systems Page 5
PowerPoint to E-Learning Shootout PowerPoint to E-Learning Shootout Page 6
PowerPoint to E-Learning Shootout Scenario 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 Page 7
Scenario Judging Criteria Page 8
PowerPoint to E-Learning Shootout Winners PowerPoint to E-Learning P o w e r P o i n t t o E-Learning Shootout Winners Page 9
Topics appropriate to PPT Learning Timely Business Communication Company Policies Procedures Product Knowledge Regulatory and Compliance part of the blend Page 10
IBM Blended Learning Model White Papers Instructor-Led Instructor-Led culminating culminating experience experience Word Self Assessment Business Simulations Student Guide Practice.PDF PowerPoint Role Play Simulations Product Knowledge Bloom s Taxonomy Knowledge Action 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. Page 11
Remember Do SME- SME- Developed 247,000 employees Factory Training Supply Chain Model 50 SME s created 200 learning modules in very short timeframe Published by by Center Center Learning Learning Champions Champions (local (local units) units) Strategy? Strategy? Learners Support Support Staff Staff ISD ISD Graphic Graphic Artists Artists Page 12
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 Specialities Great Desktop Price ($499) Very strong templates, designed by Horton Consulting Novice Friendly Output runs efficiently over the web On the downside: Separate utility for advanced testing Separate utility for tracking results (when not using an LMS) Page 13
Articulate Presenter Articulate Presenter Page 14
Articulate Presenter Adobe Breeze Specialities Turnkey delivery, management and tracking system (enterprise class) Embedded testing/quizzing capabilities Live system version competes with Centra, Webex, etc. Compact Flash Format On the downside: Higher price tag for base platform Page 15
Adobe Breeze Impatica Specialities Fast, Bulk processing of PowerPoint source material. Low-cost desktop application ($499) Small footprint playback Unique Blackberry projection system On the downside: Plays more like a movie than fully interactive content unless mixed with other activities Page 16
Impatica BrainShark Specialities Audio, voice-over streaming via a standard telephone Group authoring & Slide Management Services model Back-end tracking system On the downside: Limited, built-in testing and assessment (partnership with QuestionMark as separate application). Page 17
Camtasia Studio Specialities Low-cost desktop tool ($299) Efficient file output Doubles as simulation tool with screen capture utility Excellent multimedia synchronizations tools On the downside: Requires LMS for full tracking of test and assessment data New scoring capabilities still under testing with LMS products Questions? Bryan Chapman Learning Strategist Brandon Hall bryan@brandon-hall.com Page 18
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.) Page 19