Selecting the Right Tool for the Right Job: Comparing PowerPoint Conversion Applications

(1)

Selecting the Right Tool for the

Right Job: Comparing PowerPoint

Conversion Applications

Bryan Chapman, Brandon Hall Research

Produced by

July 13-14, 2006

Converting Classroom &

PowerPoint Content to e-Learning

(2)

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

E-Learning

Bryan Chapman

Learning Strategist Brandon Hall Research

For more information on the report, Visit

http://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

(3)

Page 2

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

How long…

How long does it take to create 1 hour of

ClassroomInstruction?

E-Learning?

(4)

Simulation-Based e-learning?

How long…

Low Range = 12:1

(5)

Page 4

How content is authored

Source: brandon-hall.com

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

13%

Other 16%

Content Authoring Tools built into LMS 18%

Learning Content Management System (LCMS)

21%

Microsoft FrontPage 26%

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

32%

Code at the HTML Tag Level 34% Flash 47% Dreamweaver 61% Microsoft Word 63% PowerPoint 66% Tool %

Continuum of Interaction

(6)

PowerPoint to E-Learning

Shootout

Shootout San Francisco, CA

Teams

SumTotal Systems ToolBook Tegrity Tegrity 6 OnPoint Digital OnPoint Learning Suite

Macromedia Macromedia Breeze

Impatica Impatica for PowerPoint

EnQ Plus EnQ Plus Learn.com CourseMaker Studio TechSmith Camtasia Studio Articulate Articulate Presenter Company Product

(7)

Page 6

PowerPoint to E-Learning

Shootout

(8)

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

(9)

Page 8

Scenario

Judging Criteria

(10)

Shootout Winners

Shootout Winners P o w e r P o i n t t o E

-Learning

Shootout Winners

(11)

Page 10

Topics appropriate to PPT Learning

• Timely Business Communication

• Company Policies

• Procedures

• Product Knowledge

• Regulatory and Compliance

• …part of the blend

(12)

IBM Blended Learning Model

White Papers Product Knowledge PowerPoint Word .PDF Student Guide Role Play Simulations Business Simulations Self Assessment Instructor-Led “culminating experience” Instructor-Led “culminating experience” Practice

Bloom’s Taxonomy

• Knowledge

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

• Comprehension

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

• Application

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

• Analysis

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

• Synthesis

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

(13)

Page 12

“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 Published by Center Published by Center Learning Champions (local units) Learning Champions (local units) Support Staff • ISD • Graphic Artists Support Staff • ISD • Graphic Artists Strategy? Strategy? Learners Learners

(14)

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

(15)

Page 14

Articulate Presenter

(16)

Articulate Presenter

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.

(17)

Page 16

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

(18)

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

(19)

Page 18

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 Chapman

Learning Strategist Brandon Hall Research

(20)

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.)