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Join us in June: Adobe eLearning eSeminars: Sign up now for Free

May 16, 2013 | By

I’m thrilled to announce a wonderful lineup of amazing eSeminars scheduled throughout June. We’ve got a solid group of eSeminars prepared for your learning and enjoyment and we hope you’ll jump right in and explore these awesome offerings. As always our eSeminars are free and focus on a broad variety of topics from basic technical [...]

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Adobe Presenter wins 2013 CODiE award for ‘Best Video Tool’

May 13, 2013 | By

The winners of this year’s CODiE awards have been announced by the SIIE and we’re very pleased to share the great news regarding Adobe Presenter. Adobe Presenter Video Creator, one of the favorite new features in Adobe Presenter 8, has been recognized as the winner in the Best Video Tool category. The SIIA CODiE Awards [...]

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Every Day eLearning – Don’t miss an exciting week of eSeminars

April 26, 2013 | By

Wow it’s been a busy month+ for me. I’ve been traveling the world, meeting with amazing people all over the globe and I’ve learned so much about the way folks are working and creating great eLearning. Now that I’m back (at least for a little while) I really want to spend some time sharing eLearning [...]

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Soft Skills / Scenario Based Training Full Source Example for #AdobeCaptivate

April 3, 2013 | By

A few months ago I began working with a very talented team of developers from eLearning Brothers. Together we conceived and created a very cool soft skills training module using Adobe Captivate called ‘Quarantine.’ Quarantine is a scenario based / soft skills training module designed to teach new officers at a prisoner of war camp [...]

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Introducing Early Feature Access Release of Adobe Presenter 8 for ASA Customers

February 15, 2013 | By

The Adobe eLearning team is thrilled today to announce the immediate availability of a very special release of Adobe Presenter 8. This release will grant early access to fantastic new features and is available only to customers on Adobe Software Assurance plans for Adobe Presenter & eLearning Suite (as well as those customers on maintenance [...]

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Drag & Drop Demystified: eSeminar Now Available On Demand

February 6, 2013 | By

Ever wanted to learn how to create Drag & Drop Questions in your online courses? Join Dr. Allen Partridge, Adobe eLearning Evangelist for this discussion and demonstration of quiz creation using Drag & Drop Questions to tackle a variety of assessment scenarios in your eLearning. Learn the fundamental concepts behind drag and drop mechanics in [...]

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#AdobeCaptivate & #eLearning Suite: Subscription Has its Advantages:

January 28, 2013 | By

I don’t usually talk about buying and selling our eLearning products. I suppose to some this might seem strange. After all, I do work for Adobe and we do make some amazing software. When asked about it I’ll usually say, “I just show how the software works and talk about eLearning, the products pretty much [...]

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Why Your Organization Should Support a Knowledge Sharing Culture

January 14, 2013 | By

There is a fundamental problem that exists in the typical business workplace today. Chances are that you or someone in your office is already painfully aware of it. We’ve seen an explosion in the number of people whose jobs are directly related t…

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Become the Superstar of your University’s Online Course Catalog

January 11, 2013 | By

Are you teaching at a college or university that is rapidly adopting online courses? Do you want to enhance your traditional classroom experience with more online course materials? Are you one of the thousands moving to mostly online teaching? Join Dr….

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eSeminar: Teach, Test, Re-Teach, Re-Test: Quiz Remediation for Online Courses

January 11, 2013 | By

Have you been wanting to add that extra something to your eLearning courses? Why not create cool interactive content that helps the student learn even as they’re taking an assessment? Remediation in your courses enables you to re-teach a concept when…

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eSeminar: Listen Up: Understanding eLearning Audio in Adobe Captivate 6

January 11, 2013 | By

Learn how to make the most of audio in your Adobe Captivate 6 course modules. Join Dr. Allen Partridge, Adobe eLearning Evangelist as he demonstrates and discusses the fundamental concepts in adding audio to your eLearning courses. We’ll explore the …

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eSeminar: Create Drag & Drop Questions in Your Online Courses

January 11, 2013 | By

Join Dr. Allen Partridge, Adobe eLearning Evangelist for this discussion and demonstration of quiz creation using Drag & Drop Questions to tackle a variety of assessment scenarios in your eLearning. Learn the fundamental concepts behind drag and d…

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eSeminar: Social Networking Communications & eLearning: Tweeting in Adobe Captivate Course Modules

January 11, 2013 | By

As the web evolves it’s impossible to ignore the ever rising tide of social networking. The ability to micro-message, inquire, post & share our ideas, thoughts and questions in virtually every context has given rise to expectations that with…

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You got funny in my course module! Humor in eLearning

January 10, 2013 | By

We all love to laugh. We’re wired that way. In fact researchers believe that laughter itself is a social behavior. The crux of the theory is that laughing is in fact a social bonding mechanism. The grunts and guffaws we make when delighted and su…

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Adobe eSeminar now on demand: Louder, Faster, Funnier: Humor & Learning

January 9, 2013 | By

Dozens gathered this morning to join my weekly eSeminar and share a laugh as we discussed the use of humor in online learning. You can check out the PowerPoint deck below, or enjoy the on Demand recording of the session here: http://www.adobe.com/cfusi…

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eSeminar now on demand: Working with Simple Buttons & Actions

December 12, 2012 | By

Today’s eSeminar was loads of fun as dozens gathered to explore the use of basic buttons & actions in Adobe Captivate 6 with me. You can see the PowerPoint deck below, or enjoy the on Demand recording of the session here: http://www.adobe.co…

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$2000 Top Prize in the Adobe Change the World Challenge

November 5, 2012 | By

I’m thrilled to share that Adobe has announced an amazing competition for students and teachers ages 13 and up. It’s an awesome chance to strut your creative stuff and compete for fantastic big money prizes. Top prize is $2000 with a $1000 …

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How to Get Free Adobe Captivate, eLearning Suite & Adobe Presenter Upgrades for the Next Two Years

October 18, 2012 | By

Wondering how you can get free upgrades for Adobe eLearning Suite 6, Adobe Captivate 6 or Adobe Presenter 8 for the next two years? Read on for an amazing tip. Adobe has a new program in place for eLearning products (Adobe Software Assurance) that genu…

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I’m “All in” for Adobe Learning Summit, Vegas, Oct. 29, 2012

October 5, 2012 | By

I’ve spent much of the past week preparing for Adobe Learning Summit in Las Vegas at the end of this month. This is the premiere event for fans of Adobe Presenter, Adobe Captivate and Adobe Connect. The annual event has become a welcome tradition…

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eSeminar: Practical Uses for Adobe Presenter 8: Part 2: Create Rapid Training Courses with Pizzazz

September 23, 2012 | By

Practical Uses for Adobe Presenter 8: Part 2: Create Rapid Training Courses with Pizzazz October 24, 2012 10:00 AM US Pacific Join Dr. Allen Partridge, Adobe eLearning Evangelist for a discussion and demonstration of the powerful and simple tools in Ad…

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eSeminar: Practical Uses for Adobe Presenter 8: Part 1: Video Lecture Capture & Knowledge Sharing

September 21, 2012 | By

Practical Uses for Adobe Presenter 8: Part 1: Video Lecture Capture & Knowledge Sharing October 10, 2012 10:00 AM US Pacific REGISTER: http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/event/index.cfm?event=detail&id=2090865&loc=en_us Join Dr. Allen Partridg…

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