eLearning Development Training at Group-rate Prices!

Take advantage of hands-on training in state-of-the-art training facilities before the conference! Choose from different topics.

The pre-conference training will be held June 13th-16th & Post Conference Sessions June 20th. (Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday). Pre-conference training will be held in computer labs on the beautiful University of Utah campus.

Our currently scheduled pre-conference training* includes:

• New to eLearning Development and Management: The Essentials (1 day)
• Adobe Flash Basics (1 day)
• Using Adobe Flash to Create eLearning from the Ground Up (2 days)
• Introduction to Adobe Captivate (1 day)
• Advanced Adobe Captivate (1 day)
• Rapid eLearning Development Using ProForm Rapid eLearning Studio™ and Unison™ Web-based Rapid eLearning Development Solution (1 day)
• Customizing ProForm and Unison (1 day)
• Extending ProForm and Unison (1 day)
• Beginning Adobe Flash ActionScript 3 (1 day)
• Creating Advanced eLearning Architecture Using Adobe Flash CS3 and XML (1 day)

* Class sizes limited to 20 participants each. Get more details on each class topic in the registration process.

New to eLearning Development and Management: The Essentials (1 day)

Date: Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Cost: $275.00

You are responsible for creating and managing eLearning for your organization. Sounds great, but where do you start? You may be asking yourself:

• What do I need to consider so I don't miss an important part and realize it too late?
• How are courses created?
• How do we manage and track courses and student completion data?
• What software or other tools do we need?

Designed for the both the manager and developer, this one day course will answer those questions and much more, and at the same time give you access to all of the resources you need to make your eLearning efforts get off to the right start. If you've already started, come and learn valuable tips and tricks!

In this session you will learn how to effectively begin and manage a successful eLearning initiative at your organization by participating in discussions and working hands-on in the following topics:

• eLearning - Not Just Technology But Methodology
• Understanding the "Pros & Cons" of eLearning
• Content Design & Development Considerations
• Technical Overview of Courseware Structures
• Course and Content Development Tools and Software
• SCORM, Learning Management Systems Overview and Student Data Tracking
• Enterprise Training Models and Decision Points
• Making the most of eLearning DevCon 2009

Note: This is a BYOL™ (Bring Your Own Laptop) session. This means that if you bring your own laptop, you'll be able to participate "hands-on" during some of the technology topics.

Instructor: Jason Bickle

Jason has 13 years of experience in course development, and has consulted with many organizations regarding eLearning programs and management. He enjoys working with those who are new to the eLearning space. Previous attendees have recommended Jason as easy to understand, approachable, and very knowledgeable about the subject matter.

Adobe Flash Basics (1 day)

Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2009

Cost: $150.00

In this 1-day course you will learn the basics of Flash. The information presented in this workshop is a pre-requisite to taking the Using Flash to Create e-Learning workshop. This workshop is based on Flash version CS3, with an int.

In this hands-on, practice-packed workshop we cover these topics:

• Flash Overview
  
• Introduction to the Flash Interface
  
• Creating, Saving and Working with Flash Documents
  
• The Toolbox, the Panels, and the Timeline
  
• Flash Architecture
  
• Animating with Flash
• Using Flash as an Application Development Environment
• Flash Buttons
  
• Symbols
• Working with Video
  
• Introduction to Components, ActionScript
• Take a look into Flash CS4

NOTE: This course will use Adobe Flash version CS3, but nearly all of the skills will also apply to Flash CS4 and Flash 8.

Prerequisites: None--this class is designed for beginners.

Using Adobe Flash to Create eLearning from the Ground Up (2 days)

Date: Monday, June 15th, 2009 - Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Cost: $495.00

In this 2-day course you will learn how to create effective and engaging web-based courses using Flash and the Flash Learning Interactions. You will learn how to do everything from simple interactions to WBT course architecture. Flash learning interactions also allow you to quickly create trackable quiz questions.

In this hands-on, practice-packed workshop we cover these topics:

• What is possible with Flash and e-Learning
• Using Flash to create e-learning interactions
• Multiple-choice and True/False quiz interactions
• Drag and Drop quiz interactions
• Fill-in-the-blank quiz interactions
• Explore and Hot Spot interactions
• Understanding course architecture
• Basic approaches to creating Course Architecture
• Tracking student data using SCORM

NOTE: This course will use Adobe Flash version CS3, but nearly all of the skills will also apply to Flash CS4 and Flash 8.

Prerequisites: Foundation in Adobe Flash. If you are new to Flash, make sure to sign-up for the Adobe Flash Basics class on Saturday June 13 to get this basic foundation before taking this class.

Introduction to Adobe Captivate (1 day)

Date: Monday, June 15th, 2009

Cost: $275.00

In this hands-on workshop you will learn everything you need to know to get started with Adobe Captivate. As you participate, you will learn how to:

• Start Adobe Captivate 4 and Set General Preferences
• Open and Close Existing Projects
• View Project Information and Open Slides
• Preview a Project
• Zoom Closer to a Slide
• View the Library and Timeline

• Step Through a Script
• Set the Recording Type and Options
• Record a Project Manually
• Record a Demonstration
• Record an Assessment Simulation
• Record a Training Assessment
• Record a Custom Project
• Record a Project in Different Languages
• Record a Project in Multiple Modes at One Time

• Duplicate a Slide and Hide the Mouse
• Insert, Resize and Move Text Captions
• Change Text Caption Properties
• Change an Object’s Slide Position and Size
• View the Timeline
• Change a Slide’s Display Time
• Change Timeline View Settings
• Use the Timeline to Set Text Caption Display Times
• Show/Hide Timeline Objects
• Use Options to Control Object Timing
• Set Mouse Properties
• Check Spelling
• Align Slide Objects

• Insert and Delete Slides
• Insert an Image
• Set Image Size and Slide Position
• Use the Library
• Manage Unused Images
• Create an Image Transparency
• Create an Image Watermark
• Replace an Image
• Set Image Timing Options and Transition Effects
• Work With Image Stacks
• Add a Visual Mouse Click and Click Sound

• Change the Pointer Path
• Change the Pointer Type
• Edit a Slide and Object Display Times
• Insert a Text Button
• Set a Button’s Options
• Insert an Image Button
• Insert and Format a Highlight Box

• Hide the Mouse
• Replace Phrases
• Insert a Click Box
• Set Click Box Options
• Change a Slide’s Display Time
• Set a Text Caption Transition
• Insert a Text Entry Box

• Insert a Rollover Caption
• Set Rollover Area Properties
• Insert a Rollover Image
• Insert a Zoom Area
• Insert a Rollover Slidelet
• Set Rollover Slidelet Properties
• Format and Position a Slidelet
• Insert a Caption into a Slidelet
• Insert an Image into a Slidelet

• Add a Slide Label
• Add a Slide Note
• Add a Sound Effect to an Object
• Add Background Music to a Project
• Calibrate a Microphone
• Record a Slide Note
• Edit an Audio File
• Insert Silence

• Change a Project’s Frame Rate
• Add Animation to a Slide
• Change an Animation’s Slide Position
• Insert Text Animation
• Add Flash Video

• Apply a Skin
• Edit and Save a Skin
• Delete a Skin
• Set Start and End Properties
• Publish a Project

Prerequisites: None--this class is designed for beginners.

Instructor: Kevin A. Siegel is the founder and president of IconLogic, Inc. He has written more than 100 step-by-step computer training books, including Essentials of Adobe Captivate 3, Essentials of Adobe Captivate 2, Essentials of Macromedia Captivate, Essentials of RoboDemo 5, Essentials of RoboDemo 4, Essentials of RoboDemo 3, Essentials of Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, Essentials of QuarkXPress 7, Accelerated QuarkXPress 6, Essentials of Adobe InDesign CS3, Essentials of Adobe PageMaker 7, QuarkXPress 8: The Basics and Essentials of Adobe RoboHelp 7 HTML.

Kevin spent five years in the U.S. Coast Guard as an award-winning photojournalist and has more than 25 years experience as a print publisher and technical writer. He is a certified technical trainer, has been a classroom instructor for more than 16 years and is a frequent speaker at trade shows and conventions. Kevin holds multiple certifications from companies such as Adobe and the CompTIA. You can reach Kevin at ksiegel@iconlogic.com.

Advanced Captivate (1 day)

Date:Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Cost: $275.00

This hands-on workshop will take you beyond the basics with Adobe Captivate. As you participate, you will learn how to:

• Import PowerPoint Animation
• Import PowerPoint Backgrounds
• Resize a Project
• Import Project Slides and Objects
• Label a Slide
• Use Buttons to Create a Branch
• Explore the Branching Tab
• Export the Branching View
• Create a Slide Group
• Work with a Slide Group

• Create a Project Template
• Create a New Project From a Template
• Record Additional Slides
• Edit a Template

• Enable 508 Compliance
• Add Accessibility Text
• Add Closed Captions
• Link to a Web Site
• Set Project Information
• Check Bandwidth
• Publish a Flash (SWF)
• Publish Word Handouts
• Export Captions
• Perform a “Round Trip” From Word

• Set Quiz Preferences
• Insert a Question Slide
• Add an Image to a Question Slide
• Reuse a Slide Background
• Format the Question Title
• Use the Slide Grid
• Format the Progress Indicator
• Create and Rename Question Pools
• Add Questions to Question Pools
• Insert Random Question Slides

• Publish a Standalone Project
• Create a MenuBuilder Project
• Add Text Items to a Menu
• Format Styles
• Edit Text Items
• Export a MenuBuilder Project

• Set Reporting Options
• Create a Manifest File
• Adjust Slide Object Interaction
• Publish a Content Package
• Create an LMS Account
• Create an LMS Lesson
• Create an LMS Course
• Create an LMS Curriculum
• Test an E-Learning Course  

NOTE: This class will use Adobe Captivate 4, but the skills will be largely applicable to Adobe Captivate 3 as well.

Prerequisites: You should have basic Captivate skills. If you are new to Captivate, make sure to attend Beginning Captivate (Monday June 15) before attending this workshop.

Instructor: Kevin A. Siegel is the founder and president of IconLogic, Inc. He has written more than 100 step-by-step computer training books, including Essentials of Adobe Captivate 3, Essentials of Adobe Captivate 2, Essentials of Macromedia Captivate, Essentials of RoboDemo 5, Essentials of RoboDemo 4, Essentials of RoboDemo 3, Essentials of Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, Essentials of QuarkXPress 7, Accelerated QuarkXPress 6, Essentials of Adobe InDesign CS3, Essentials of Adobe PageMaker 7, QuarkXPress 8: The Basics and Essentials of Adobe RoboHelp 7 HTML.

Kevin spent five years in the U.S. Coast Guard as an award-winning photojournalist and has more than 25 years experience as a print publisher and technical writer. He is a certified technical trainer, has been a classroom instructor for more than 16 years and is a frequent speaker at trade shows and conventions. Kevin holds multiple certifications from companies such as Adobe and the CompTIA. You can reach Kevin at ksiegel@iconlogic.com.

Rapid eLearning Development Using ProForm Rapid eLearning Studio™ and Unison™ (1 day)

Date: Monday, June 15th, 2009

Cost: $275.00

Do you want to learn to build e-learning courses in Flash, but don't want the steep learning curve? Flash can take months or years to master. Learn to use ProForm Rapid eLearning Studio and Unison Web-based Rapid eLearning Development Solution. You can learn to use it in just a few hours!

This beginning 1-day course teaches you how to rapidly create SCORM conformant Flash-based courses using ProForm Rapid eLearning Studio and  Unison Web-based Rapid eLearning Development Solution. After this single class you will be able to create an interactive Flash-based course that will run on any SCORM-conformant LMS.

NOTE: ProForm and Unison are built on the same rapid development platform. You rapidly create Flash-based interactive courses using a similar process for both. However, ProForm is a desktop application, and Unison is a web-based application that allows more collaboration. What you learn in this class will apply to both solutions.

At the end of this practice-packed workshop, you will be able to:

• Create a new project
• Add topics and pages
• Choose page types that fit the content
• Integrate streaming audio and video
• Convert PowerPoint presentations into e-learning content
• Add interactive activities
• Add a knowledge check review
• Add a test
• Update the context-sensitive glossary
• Package the course for the LMS
• How to use technology to collaborate online with SMEs and other project stakeholders
  

As a part of the course, you will receive a trial version of ProForm and a free trial account for Unison.

Prerequisites: None. You do not need to own or know Flash to use either ProForm or Unison.

Customizing ProForm and Unison (1 day)

Date: Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Cost: $275.00

This intermediate 1-day course teaches you how to customize ProForm Rapid eLearning Studio and Unison Web-based Rapid eLearning Development Solution using Adobe Flash.

As you finish this practice-packed workshop you will learn how to create a completely custom course interface (course style). This includes learning how to: 

• Change the layout and the buttons
• Change the Index display
• Change the Media Controller
• Change the Narration and Glossary display
• Understand and Modify some Player Functions
• Modify page templates
• Integrate customized page completion strategies
  

As a part of the course, you will receive a trial version of  ProForm Rapid eLearning Studio and a trial account to Unison Web-based Rapid eLearning Development Solution.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Adobe Flash and the pre-conference workshop Rapid eLearning Development Using ProForm Rapid eLearning Studio and Unison Web-based Rapid eLearning Solution. No Actionscript background necessary.

Extending ProForm and Unison (1 day)

Date: Saturday, June 20th, 2009

Cost: $275.00

This advanced 1-day course teaches you how to extend ProForm Rapid eLearning Studio and Unison Web-based Rapid eLearning Development Solution.

In this hands-on, practice-packed workshop you will learn to create reusable Flash-based interactions that can be shared with other ProForm and Unison users. In this workshop we cover these topics:

• Understanding the XML structure of existing page templates
• Creating new custom XML-based templates
• Creating the user interface forms to accompany custom XML-based templates
• Sharing custom templates with other team members

As a part of the course, you will receive a trial version of ProForm Rapid eLearning Studio and a free trial account to Unison Web-based Rapid eLearning Development Solution.

Prerequisites: Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Flash. Intermediate knowledge of ActionScript and XML. If possible, you should attend the pre-conference workshops Rapid eLearning Development Using ProForm and Unison and Customizing ProForm and Unison.
 

Beginning Adobe Flash ActionScript 3 (1 day)

Date: Saturday, June 20th, 2009

Cost: $275.00

In this 1-day course you will learn to program using ActionScript, the scripting language in Adobe Flash CS3 and CS4. The information presented in this workshop is a prerequisite to taking Creating Advanced Architecture in Flash Using XML workshop.

In this hands-on, practice-packed workshop we cover these topics:

• Introduction to Programming
  
• ActionScript Syntax
  
• Writing ActionScript: Variables, Datatypes, Operators, Statements, Conditions, and Loops
• Understand target paths
• Using the ActionScript Authoring Environment
  
• Understanding Event Handling
  
• Using Functions
  
• Working with Text Fields
  
• Working with Movie Clips
  
• Loading External Assets
  
• Talking to HTML

NOTE: This class will focus on Actionscript 3, the latest version of the ActionScript programming language.

Prerequisite: You should have a basic foundation in Flash. You should have completed at a minimum the Flash Basics class (or have equivalent knowledge). Though not necessary, we also recommend taking the Using Adobe Flash to Create eLearning from the Ground Up before this class.

Creating Advanced eLearning Architecture Using Adobe Flash CS3 and XML (1 day)

Date: Saturday, June 20th, 2009

Cost: $275.00

This advanced 1-day course teaches you how to set up an eLearning Course in Adobe Flash CS3 using XML and the required ActionScript. This course requires that you have a good grounding in Flash and a basic understanding of ActionScript.

In this hands-on, practice-packed workshop we cover these topics:

• XML Basics
• Understanding the Dynamic Nature of an XML-based Course
• Creating the Course Layout in Flash
• Using ActionScript to Parse and XML document
• Coding the Navigation
• Creating the Custom Page
• Advanced Applications of XML Architecture

A large number of exercises will be spent writing ActionScript code and putting together a sample course.

NOTE: Students will use Flash CS3 and Actionscript 3, the latest version of the ActionScript programming language.

Prerequisites: You need a basic foundation in Actionscript. Based on past experience, we've found that it's too overwhelming for new learners that take both Beginning and Advanced Actionscript classes back to back. That's why we've scheduled both the Beginning and Advanced Actionscript classes on the same day.