Form Alignment
Trivantis recommend right-aligning text that is placed to the left of any form object such as a radio button, entry field, checkbox, etc. By right-aligning the text, it will keep you from accidentally layering the transparent portion of the text block over the form object.
Printing Certificates of Completion
When creating a graded test, set the "When/Completed Passed" tab to go to a Pass page. On the Pass page, place a button that says, “View or Print Certificate of Completion”. If this button is clicked, then pop-up a Certificate of Completion page and place an action on the page level set to: On Show, Print Current Page. Once the student prints the Certificate, all they have to do is close the window and move on.
Text tips
When you copy text and paste it on a Lectora page you will see the plus sign on the lower-right corner of the text block. This means you have to increase the size of the text block so all of the text is seen. To quickly increase the size of a text block simply double-click in it.
In Enterprise Learning 2006, Bersin & Associates reported that in 2005 elearning matured in the US. “Although technology continues to play an increasing role in corporate learning and development, it is no longer a focus in itself. In fact, the elearning market has become so big and broad that we no longer see it as a market in itself – it is now a tool being used for a wide variety of training and informational applications,” reported Bersin & Associates.
Lakota then investigated several authoring tools such as Lectora by Trivantis and Macromedia Dreamweaver. Lakota noticed, however, that the learning curve for Dreamweaver was extremely high and maintenance and training would make the creation of content long and tedious. Laws found, however, that Lectora provided the perfect blend between ease of use and expandability. "Lectora's drag-and-drop technology makes content development faster and more efficient than any other authoring tool we came across," said Laws. "As a complete elearning solution, Lectora and CourseMill enable us to save costs on training by rapidly creating and hosting online content without the need for full-time staff members. As Lakota Local School District expands, both Lectora and CourseMill can grow with us."
To read the full case study on Lakota Local Schools and learn how they are utilizing Lectora, please click here. To learn more about CourseMill by Trivantis, please visit http://www.trivantis.com/learning_management_system_overview.html.
With the use of AJAX, organizations previously “cut off” from elearning due to security concerns and tight policies can now offer online training. "Restrictive computer policies and Java issues can create problems for all types of companies, but Lectora 2006 can help overcome these major obstacles," said Hughes. "To me, this just illustrates the forward thinking of Trivantis!"
If you are interested in learning more about Lectora 2006, please click here or contact a Trivantis representative today toll free at (877) 929-0188.
Gary Hughes, president of Lakeside Media Design in the Minneapolis area, works with a large local hospital on their online training courses. HIPAA regulations often require “thick” firewalls in hospitals, which pose problems for elearning courses that use JavaScript. More importantly, however, many large companies today have very restrictive computer policies in place regarding the types of programs that can be loaded on an employee's computer. This was exactly the case for Hughes. The hospital Hughes works with has policies that do not allow the use of several programs on its computers, such as Java, Flash, and audio. This meant that courses that require a Java applet would be inaccessible by hospital personnel. In addition, the hospital's LMS needed to record when a course was completed, but this data could not pass accurately to the LMS due to the Java issues. The hospital's IT department and Hughes spent months trying to resolve these major problems caused by the use of Java in the online courses. Once Hughes received his copy of Lectora 2006, he immediately published the hospital's courses using the AJAX option with the JavaScript Title Manager in Lectora. "Instantly, the courses were up and running smoothly without any technical issues," said Hughes. "With the Java free functionality in Lectora 2006, the hospital's online courses can now be accessed on the hospital computers."
Many Discover the Benefits of Lectora 2006
Lectora User Conference Selling Out Fast!
K-12 School District Cuts Costs with Lectora and CourseMill
With more than two months until the Lectora User Conference in Orlando, enrollment has already passed the halfway point and the pre-conference Lectora training is nearly sold out. If you’re considering attending this year’s conference, make your reservation soon so you’re not shut out. This year’s Lectora User Conference promises a beneficial combination of presentations, workshops, networking, and fun for anyone who uses Lectora. Save the dates of March 29-31 to be a part of the conference! To make your reservation or learn more about the Lectora User Conference, click here.
If you prefer to learn Lectora at your own pace or in the comfort of your own home, however, then Lectora Online Training may be a better option for you. Lectora Online Training is offered via Internet access and covers the basics of Lectora. You are granted access to five modules on Lectora for a period of six months, enabling you to learn the content at your own pace or take a refresher course whenever you feel it's needed. To learn more about Lectora training, please click here or contact Trivantis at 877.929.0188.
Lakota Local Schools, the eighth largest school district in Ohio, which is comprised of 19 schools and home to five National Blue Ribbon Schools, noticed rapid growth in the school district. With the hiring of new staff members, Lakota sought out a complete elearning solution that included an authoring tool to develop training for its new employees and a Learning Management System (LMS) to manage and track the courses. Through the investigation of several LMSs and open source solutions, Lakota Local Schools decided on CourseMill by Trivantis. "We quickly noticed that CourseMill was the right solution for our needs," said John Laws, Director of Technology at Lakota Local Schools. "We were thoroughly impressed with the easy implementation and low maintenance of CourseMill coupled with the ongoing support that Trivantis provides. Best of all, CourseMill provided all this at an affordable cost!"
"Lectora continues to be our tool of choice for web-based training development," said Michael Gardner, Curriculum Manager at Cingular Wireless Learning Services.
"Lectora continues to be our tool of choice for web-based training development because of its ease of use, flexibility, and robust features," said Michael Gardner, Curriculum Manager at Cingular Wireless Learning Services. "It's clear that Trivantis listens carefully to their customers because the enhancements in Lectora 2006 are not just changes, but substantial improvements to an already strong product."
Other clients, such as InFocus Corporation, are experiencing the many benefits of Lectora 2006. "I absolutely LOVE Lectora 2006! The new features and enhancements have enabled me to create content even easier than before," said Melinda Krueger, Product Training Specialist at InFocus Corporation. "I've already found so many time saving features, such as the new grids and rulers, unlocking the positioning of multiple objects at one time, grouping objects and actions, interactive transitions, tables and margins, resizing objects, and so much more!"
"I absolutely LOVE Lectora 2006!" said Melinda Krueger, Product Training Specialist, InFocus Corp.
In order to provide clients with an incredible release, Lectora 2006 has more than 50 new features! Some of the substantial features include:
• Preview and Test in Browsers - Previews selected page in multiple browsers to test for compatibility and differences. Helps content developers foresee problems, improve compatibility, and manage consistency of the content.
• Drag-and-Drop Additional Files - Enables quick and easy addition of files such as PDFs and Microsoft PowerPoint files.
• Sticky Notes - Enhances collaborative authoring environments by adding customizable "sticky notes," which track the author's name and the time it was posted.
• Assignable Unit Prerequisites - Defines custom learning paths by specifying requirements for progressing through a course.
• Eyedropper Color Selection - Provides exact color selection and duplication for text, shapes, or lines to ensure a consistent graphic look.
To learn about all of the exciting and beneficial new features in Lectora 2006, download our What's New in 2006 PDF at http://www.trivantis.com/Lectora_2006_NewFeatures.pdf or sign up for a free pre- recorded demo on Lectora 2006 by visiting http://www.trivantis.com/demosignup/form_record_features_2006.html. If you are new to Lectora, you can learn about all of the features and benefits that Lectora has to offer - both new and old - by viewing a free complete Lectora demo at http://trivantis.com/demosignup/. To learn more about Lectora, contact Trivantis at 877.929.0188.
In Enterprise Learning 2006, Bersin & Associates also predicted what they thought was in store for 2006. They noted the top ten trends that we should expect to see this year, such as an evolving rapid elearning realm, more live online events, and a growing learning management system market.
To read the full report and learn about all the predictions for 2006, please visit http://www.bersin.com/contactus/2006.
One of the groundbreaking new features in Lectora 2006 is the ability to publish to AJAX, also known also known as Asynchronous JavaScript And XML. AJAX is a java free technology that helps eliminate firewall and security issues. Several Trivantis clients are finding that publishing to a Java free title with Lectora 2006 can solve technical problems they may have encountered in the past. If you've encountered problems with Java, then Lectora 2006 may hold the solution for you.
Trivantis strives to help its clients create content easily and efficiently, saving them both time and effort. That's why Trivantis offers several Lectora training options to enable users to get the most out of their Lectora purchase. Lectora users can take advantage of several training course options, such as Lectora Fundamentals, Intermediate, and Advanced training - either at your office location or at Trivantis' Cincinnati, Ohio or Boca Raton, Florida training facilities. These courses are taught by expert Lectora trainers who know and love the product. Their engaging teaching style and expert advice enable you to have fun while learning. Whether you're a new Lectora user with little product knowledge, an advanced tech savvy user, or at the intermediate level, Lectora training courses can teach you the skills you need to know in order to get the most out of your purchase.
Lectora 2006, the newest release of the world's most powerful and easy to use authoring software, proves to be the most beneficial release to date. Many Trivantis clients, such as Cingular Wireless, have already upgraded to Lectora 2006 and are quickly discovering that Lectora 2006 helps them develop engaging and interactive online content ever faster and more efficiently than before!
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