From PowerPoint to interactive eLearning: why slides are no longer enough

A simple PowerPoint presentation no longer seems to have the effects desired by the world of education today, especially in terms of engagement and interactivity: in this article we will talk about the differences between the lessons produced in PowerPoint or similar programs and interactive eLearning , i.e. lessons developed using an authoring tool.

 

INTERACTIVITY AND ENGAGEMENT: THE KEY WORDS OF THE NEW EDUCATION

A slide, however animated, practical and full of music and sounds, does not seem to be enough anymore to entertain and engage students. The new world of education, especially digital and remote, requires trainers to revolutionize their way of training.Today the learner – especially digital natives – cannot learn simply passively: and here is where interactivity and engagement come play the main role.

The user who takes a learning path, moving from simple PowerPoint to interactive eLearning, will be put literally at the center of training, moving from simple passive to active  learning .How? Using an authoring tool, a trainer can create not only traceable tests, but also gamification-based lessons, use avatars and dialogues, or build customized and automatic learning paths based on test results or student choices. A real revolution in the concept of training, where it is the content that adapts to the needs of the learner and no longer the other way around.

 

FROM SLIDE TO SCO: TRACEABILITY AND ECONOMIC FACTOR IN MODERN EDUCATION

But it is not just a problem of content and interactivity: the new education, also and above all, requires to facilitate the trainers’ tasks . Through the use of the SCORM standard and LMS, a trainer can trace the entire learning path of his/her learners, without taking into account the incredible economic savings he/she can benefit from the very first moment.

With SCORM, in fact, the trainer no longer needs to readjust or revolutionize the learning material every time he needs it, but can simply file the contents with small changes where necessary, with a consequent saving in terms of time. But not only that: if the trainer has well-structured and designed PowerPoint slides , he could also simply convert them into SCORM, making their students’ use traceable.

An advantage, in terms of money and time, of no small importance. Not to mention the many possibilities that SCORM offers: from the creation of quizzes and interactive tests, to the possibility of using a targeted storytelling and storyboard , up to real learning-by-doing simulations and the facilitated recovery of previous versions of the lessons in case of modifications or errors.

 

HOW QUIDDIS MAKE CAN HELP YOU TRANSFORM YOUR POWERPOINTS INTO INTERACTIVE ELEARNING

Through the use of an authoring tool as  Quiddis Make, everything we have mentioned in the previous paragraphs is simply possible. Quiddis Make allows you to transform your static PowerPoint slides into real engaging eLearning lessons, with dialogues, talking avatars and mid-course tests or surveys. Not to mention the use of pre-set templates, graphic customization and the ability to provide or obtain feedback even in real time. Furthermore, the lessons in SCORM format will be readable by any LMS, with important advantages in terms of distribution.

Ultimately, Quiddis Make is the right tool for all your needs: interactivity, engagement and digital at your service. Sign up for our newsletter to stay tuned on the latest news from Quiddis world. You can request a free demo of the introductory course to Quiddis Make Easy or become our beta tester by filling out the form below!

 

 

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