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Mastering Hint Captions in Adobe Captivate!

We’ve got exciting news for our Adobe Captivate community! The latest video just dropped on the Captivate Teacher YouTube channel, and you won’t want to miss it. 🛠️ This week, Paul Wilson, our go-to e-learning specialist, unveils the mystery behind adding hint captions to your Adobe Captivate questions. Perfect for adding that extra touch of guidance to your quizzes!

Here are the 5 key takeaways:

  1. Why Hint Captions Are Awesome:

    Paul explains the importance of hint captions and how they can enhance the learning experience without giving away answers.

  2. Navigating the Settings:

    Learn exactly where to find and how to enable hint captions within your question slides.

  3. Optimal Attempts for Hints:

    Discover why you need three attempts (or more) to make hint captions appear and how it influences the learning process.

  4. Crafting Effective Hints:

    Paul shares his strategy on creating coaching-like hints that prompt critical thinking rather than giving away the answers.

  5. Compatibility Across Question Types:

    Find out which types of questions hint captions work best for – it’s more versatile than you might think!

Fun Fact: Did you know that the hint captions in Adobe Captivate will appear on the second to last attempt? This design ensures learners get the extra nudge they need right before their final try. Talk about timing! ⏳💡

And don’t worry, Paul’s tips are here to help you make the most of this feature so your learners can thrive and genuinely understand the material.

Outro: This video is packed with actionable insights and clear examples to help you elevate your e-learning projects. Whether you’re new to Adobe Captivate or a seasoned pro looking to refine your skills, Paul's guidance is invaluable.

Call to Action: Head over to Captivate Teacher's YouTube channel now and watch the full video. If you find it helpful, be sure to like and share it with your colleagues! 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 And if you're looking for personalized help with Adobe Captivate, remember you can hire Paul for one-on-one instruction tailored to your specific needs. Visit his website at captivateteacher.com for more details.

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  • Importing a CSV file with multiple choice questions into Adobe Captivate.

  • Creating separate question pools for each learning objective.

  • Associating randomized quiz questions with specific learning objectives.

  • Duplicating slides to balance the quiz with an appropriate number of questions.

  • Ensuring learners receive unique questions each time they retake the quiz.

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All-New Adobe Captivate Sneak Peeks - November 2024

Were you not able to attend the Adobe Learning Summit in Las Vegas earlier in October? No problem, Adobe has partnered with me to create a video sneak peek of the new features you can expect to see in 2025 and they are amazing. Sharath Ramaswamy, Senior Learning Evangelist from Adobe joined me to record this video talking about the following new features that are coming soon.

  • Introduction to the sneak peeks that were shared at the Adobe Learning Summit 2024

  • Import and edit PowerPoint projects - Convert your PPTX to CPT projects with ease

  • Import Classic projects to All-New Adobe Captivate - Update those legacy projects

  • Web-based Adobe Captivate - Use Adobe Captivate from any web browser

  • AI-Generated eLearning content - Generate eLearning courses from descriptions

  • AI voice functionality - Realistic voices with different languages, genders, and accents

  • Text to avatar technology - Have a talking character on screen for your eLearning projects

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