PrinciplesUse Powerpoint as a pre-authoring toolCourse will be
read by an idividual in front of a screenFonts are smaller and
screen-ready (Verdana)Alignment left to comply with Dokeos
environmentUse as few colors as possible and go for one paletteWhen
possible stick to one or two words for titleReplace bullets lists
by diagrams, mindmaps...Replace text by audio
Maximise spaceYou don't have a lot of space available : 720x540
pixelsRemove header and footer, use smaller fontsComplex diagrams
will not be readable
Keep slides simple
A few colors in same palette
Professional icon setUse professional icon sets Nuvola, Crystal
and Tango are freely downloadableIn this presentation, we used
Tango
Mindmap + audio = good
Replace text by audioRemove text and replace by audioYou can
record nice MP3 audio comments in AudacityGood communication = 1
diagram + one audio comment
Build tests in PowerpointPowerpoint is a good storyboarding
tool. Type everything in it including tests. Import in Dokeos
Rapid. Then replace test slides by Dokeos tests. Use slide notes to
detail test settings.In the ADDIE model, what is the good sequence?
(MC)Analyze > Implement > Evaluate > Design >
DevelopAnalyze > Design > Develop > Implement >
EvaluateAnalyze > Evaluate > Design > Develop >
Implement [VALIDATE]
Flash animationsHere again : use Powerpoint as a storyboarding
tool. Add a slide describing the Flash animation. Import. Then
replace the slide by the Flash (.swf) file.
Video streamingThe simplest way to add video into Dokeos is to
use .flv Flash videos. Dokeos will add a Flash player to play your
videos.
ConclusionDokeos Oogie Rapid Learning is a compromise toolUp to
you to get the best of itUse Powerpoint fo speed but as a
storyboarding and layout toolRecycle this template. Build your own.
Distribute to your colleagues for coherence. The Dokeos team can
help you find the best compromise between economic constraints and
pedagogical ambition : [email protected]
