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1. Using Captivate To create Multimedia Presentations

2. What is Captivate • Software that allows you to: • Create single-concept presentations on a specific topic. • Screen capture any desktop application (for tutorials). • Import a folder of image files and add narration, animation or an interactive quiz. • Turn a PowerPoint into a flash slideshow with graphics, narration and background music.

3. How does Captivate work? The Captivate Workspace consists of: • Work areaor stage– where you can “see” the imported images, sounds, and animations • A timeline that allows you to set the duration of each part of the animation.

4. This is the Work Space Timeline Work area

5. Here’s what a timeline looks like: Graphic appears playhead Graphic disappears Seconds elapsed Animated Text Narration begins Caption displays Each time you add an object, a corresponding timeline is created.

6. Each slide • Represents an intricate interaction of sounds, animations and graphics. • Each item fits in its place and contributes to the overall effect.

7. Planning is Essential! • Storyboard your project • Know what you want to present, and how you want to sequence ideas. (Captivate has a storyboard option.) • Gather materials: • photos, images, sound files, background music, etc.

8. If you are considering a Captivate project, ask yourself: • How much time do you have? • What kind of content do you have? • How is that content best delivered? • Can it be delivered better in another format? • Will content change or remain constant?

9. Pros & Cons of Captivate • Pros: • Creates an impressive presentation • Creates a presentation that appeals to different learning styles. • Presents content in flash format (no need to have various programs such as MS Word or PowerPoint installed).

10. About flash files: • Flash files are high quality with a quick download time • Require user have a flash player on the computer Player available on most computers, or can be downloaded.

11. Cons • Requires time & patience to create a good presentation. • Be prepared to spend quality time! • May not be suitable to all content • information that changes often. • lengthy presentations of any sort. • Presentations that are largely verbal. • It may be difficult for students to locate specific content easily—the presentation moves along at your pace, not the student’s!

12. When should Captivate be used? • To present a useful single concept. • Whenever a visual element is essential to communicate ideas. • For PowerPoint that do not already have narration & animation. • When a “show & tell” tutorial is needed. • To narrate pictorial presentations.

13. Which of these is suitable for Captivate? • Welcome Message • Syllabus and Orientation • Demonstration of WebCT tools • Tour of WebCT classroom space • Student presentation • Excel tutorial • Demonstration of a homework solution.