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Enhance Adobe Captivate 12 with Grammarly: Easy Spell & Grammar Check

Learn how to easily add spell check and grammar correction to Adobe Captivate 12 using Grammarly! In this step-by-step tutorial, eLearning expert Paul Wilson demonstrates a simple hack to enhance your Adobe Captivate workflow—even though there’s no built-in spell check feature yet.

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Bigme E ink Smartphone Hibreak Review: A Digital Minimalist's Dream Device

Discover the Bigme E ink Smartphone Hibreak, a revolutionary device designed for digital minimalists and focused travelers. In this comprehensive review, Paul Wilson unboxes and tests this unique smartphone tailored for reading, note-taking, and distraction-free browsing. With its long battery life and simplicity, find out if this device could be your ideal travel companion. Learn about its advantages, and whether it's the right fit for your lifestyle. Purchase this phone for yourself: https://store.bigme.vip/products/bigme-hibreak-smartphone

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You Already Know How to Use AI

By Paul Wilson

Beginning in 2024, every eLearning conference, keynote, and breakout session was suddenly about artificial intelligence. AI was no longer something from the future—it was happening in the present. Predictions flew about how it would revolutionize our industry, reshape instructional design, and automate everything from storyboarding to scenario building.

And I’ll be honest: they weren’t wrong. I can’t think of another technology that’s improved my workflow more dramatically or quickly than AI. It’s now woven into nearly every step of my design and development cycle. From scripting video tutorials to drafting quiz questions, reviewing learning objectives, and even troubleshooting Adobe Captivate issues, AI is the silent partner beside me.

It’s also solved problems I didn’t know took up so much of my time.

For example, I spent 30 minutes or more just thinking of realistic example content to include in my YouTube tutorials. I wanted those examples to feel authentic—things a learner might encounter—but that ideation takes time. Now? I ask my AI assistant to give me an example of a four-item click-to-reveal interaction on customer service. Within seconds, I have usable content ready to drop into my project.

Another area where AI has made an enormous difference is working with legislation and compliance content. I can upload source material and ask my AI tool to pull out the legislated training requirements—and even make educated guesses about stretch goals that might be included in future updates. From there, I ask the AI to generate learning objectives aligned to those outcomes using Bloom’s taxonomy at the knowledge domain level. Before AI, I’d use the same verbs repeatedly and spend hours on this task. Now, the variety and clarity of the objectives are far stronger and come together in minutes instead of hours.

And I don’t stop there. I’ll ask the same tool to write quiz questions that align with those objectives—and even specify what types of questions to use based on the authoring tool I’m working with. Whether it’s multiple choice, matching, or sequencing, AI helps me get 90% of the way there in a fraction of the time.

AI has even solved the image and video problem.

Stock photography is great when you only need a smiling office worker or a handshake. But I remember working on a safety training course at the airport years ago where I needed a specific image: debris on a runway. I browsed every stock photo site I had access to, but nothing came close. Ultimately, I had to send someone out to the airfield with a camera and wait for them to snap a few usable shots. That one photo took hours to get. Today? That would be a 30-second prompt to an AI image generator—and I'd have a variety of realistic, customizable visuals in less time than it takes to open Photoshop.

But let’s get something straight:
The rise of AI has also created a gold rush of “expert” courses, tools, and clickbait promises. You can’t scroll TikTok or LinkedIn without seeing a breathless video telling you that if you just use this one prompt, or follow that 10-minute routine, you’ll become an AI wizard in 30 days. Most of it? Noise.

Here’s my take:
If you’ve ever had a thoughtful conversation—asked follow-up questions, refined your thinking, brainstormed ideas aloud—you already have the fundamental skill to use AI effectively. That’s it. ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and others? They’re just really fast, always-available brainstorming partners. You don’t need 30 tools. You need one or two you trust, and a clear idea of what you want to achieve.

And no, you don’t need to become a certified AI prompt engineer either.

You’re likely already doing what makes AI tools work: asking thoughtful questions, rephrasing when something doesn’t land, and talking through ideas like you would with a colleague or manager. If the AI doesn’t give you what you hoped for the first time? Just ask again, in a different way. That’s not failure—it’s collaboration.

Think of it this way:
AI isn’t about replacing your creativity or experience. It’s about accelerating them. The better you are at communicating your goals and refining your questions, the better the output you’ll get.

Oh—and by the way—I even used my favorite AI tool to help me organize my thoughts and write this blog post. That’s the beauty of it: collaboration, not delegation. But of course, check them whenever your AI tool offers up links or references. Validating your sources is critical, especially when your work will influence what others learn, believe, or apply in their roles. Accuracy still matters, and critical thinking is still the secret weapon.

So, the next time someone tries to sell you a 57-module course to unlock your AI potential, remember this:
You don’t need to start from scratch. You need to start the conversation.

Now it's your turn.
How has AI changed the way you work?
Are you using it for scripting, brainstorming, editing, or something else entirely?
Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear how you're putting AI to use in your learning and development projects.

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ReviewMyElearning.com vs. Adobe's Share for Review

In this video, I dive into a detailed comparison of ReviewMyElearning.com and Adobe's Share for Review. I'll walk you through the easy three-step process of using ReviewMyElearning.com, how it simplifies reviewer access, and the unique advantages, such as AI-powered feedback and Zapier integration. Whether you're working with Captivate Classic, SCORM, or need streamlined collaboration, I’ll help you decide which tool best suits your eLearning workflow. Join me as I share insights on enhancing your course quality and efficiency.

Get 50% off ReviewMyElearning for 12 months. Follow the link or enter the coupon code at checkout. https://www.reviewmyelearning.com/join/captivateteacher2025

Coupon Code: Captivateteacher2025

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Adobe Captivate 12: Building Scored Custom Question Slides

Frustrated with the limits of quiz slides in Adobe Captivate? I just dropped a members-only tutorial showing you how to build custom question slides that score like regular quizzes — but give you way more flexibility. Add images, videos, or any interactive element — stuff you can’t do with Captivate’s default quiz slides. Unlock the full tutorial by joining as an All-In-One Member over on my YouTube channel. Let’s build better eLearning — without limits.

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Multi-Click Actions in Adobe Captivate – Click All to Continue!

Want to control navigation in Adobe Captivate so learners must click multiple objects before advancing? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to set up three click boxes that trigger a single action only after clicking all three. This is perfect for interactive learning experiences, compliance training, or guided walkthroughs where users must engage with all elements before moving forward.

You'll learn:

✅ How to set up click boxes in Captivate.

✅ How to create a custom action that advances only when all three have been clicked.

Whether you're new to Captivate or looking to add advanced interactivity to your eLearning projects, this step-by-step guide will help you get it done!

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Adobe Learning Summit 2025 — Mark Your Calendar!

I just checked out the Adobe Learning Summit 2025 website, and the details are live! This year’s conference returns to the stunning Resorts World Las Vegas — and the dates to lock in are:

  • Pre-Conference Adobe Captivate Certification – September 23, 2025

  • Main Conference – September 24 & 25, 2025

Resorts World is still one of the newest and most luxurious properties on the Strip — a $4.3 billion resort that opened in 2021. If you’ve attended past Adobe Learning Summits at older Vegas venues like the Mirage, MGM Grand, or the old Hard Rock Hotel, you’re going to notice the difference. Resorts World offers spacious rooms, high-end shopping, and a world-class spa — definitely the nicest venue Adobe has ever chosen.

You can check out details here:

2025 Pricing – Act Fast!

Here’s the best part — pricing is very affordable right now, but it will increase as we get closer to the event:

  • Adobe Learning Summit Conference (Sept 24-25): $299

  • Pre-Conference Adobe Captivate Certification (Sept 23): $300
    (Note: This certification typically costs $1,099!)

Both are absolute steals at these early rates, especially if you’ve been considering Captivate Certification. Even just the certification alone is normally over $1,000 — so $300 is a huge savings.

Why Attend?

If you’re a Captivate designer or developer, this is the conference for you. I’ve attended since 2016 — back when it was co-located with DEVLEARN — but these days, Adobe’s event stands on its own. While DEVLEARN is massive, it often lacks Captivate-specific content. This summit is where you’ll get hands-on training, product updates, and a chance to network with other Captivate users.

Expect Adobe to update the site with session details as we get closer, but historically, topics have included AI, custom interactions, accessibility, responsive design, and best practices in eLearning development.

Sample Email to Justify Attendance

If you’re considering going, start the conversation with your manager now. Here’s an updated sample email you can use:

Subject: Request to Attend Adobe Learning Summit 2025 and Captivate Certification

Dear [Manager Name],

I’d like to request approval to attend the Adobe Learning Summit 2025, which will be held September 24-25 at Resorts World Las Vegas, and the pre-conference Adobe Captivate Certification on September 23.

This summit is the leading event focused on Adobe Captivate — the tool we rely on for our eLearning development. Highlights include:

  • In-depth product training and feature updates

  • Hands-on learning for creating custom, interactive, and accessible content

  • Optional Captivate Certification at a significantly reduced rate (normally $1,099 — now just $300 during early registration)

  • Networking with industry peers and Adobe experts

Early pricing is available now: $299 for the main conference and $300 for certification—both excellent values for the knowledge and skills I’ll bring back.

I’ll share key takeaways with the team post-conference and apply what I learn to enhance our eLearning programs. I’m also happy to work out coverage plans to minimize disruption.

Thank you for considering this opportunity.

Best regards,
[Your Name]
L&D Specialist

Thinking About Speaking?

I’ve already submitted my speaking proposal for this year’s summit — and honestly, there’s no better conference to speak at if you’re in the Adobe Captivate or eLearning space. Adobe truly takes care of its speakers.

In addition to free conference registration, speakers receive:
✅ An invitation to Adobe’s exclusive pre-conference dinner
✅ Compensation for speaking
✅ Hotel accommodations at Resorts World Las Vegas — fully covered by Adobe

If you’ve ever thought about sharing your expertise, this is the year to do it. The Adobe Learning Summit attracts a focused audience of Captivate users and L&D professionals — people who will truly value what you have to share.

You can submit your speaker proposal here:
👉 https://adobe-learning-summit.elearning.adobeevents.com/speaker-application/

Hope to see you there — maybe even in the speaker green room!

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