Archive for September, 2009
L-Train Update – v1.6.7
questions and answer quiz transitions have been improved
sorting has been improved on all lists and tables in the admin interface
admins can edit course titles and descriptions by selecting the course on the “manage” page of the admin interface and clicking the edit button
Nature Hike
Eric and I spent the morning making joggers and walkers on the walking trails at a nearby state park nervous while we did some test shots for an upcoming Cleveland Clinic shoot . It’s funny how different people react to a camera. Some run right over and want to know what you’re doing and if they’re [...]
Read moreCamtasia Studio and L-Train: A perfect match
Camtasia Studio, TechSmith’s Screen Recording Software is a great tool for creating your own training programs to use in the L-Train.
You can quickly capture your screen, whether it’s software, powerpoint slides or other presentation stuff. As it records the screen you can record a voice over script.
At the end of the day, you get a [...]
L-Train Update – v1.6.6
added notification messages that occur when a user is added/edited
increased interoperability when using jQuery and Prototype libraries
L-Train Update – v1.6.5
JavaScript update to resolve library conflicts
corrected rounding errors in what is displayed to the user vs graded by the system
updated video controls for user walkthrough video to allow a high or low resolution option
Field Editing
Outside under a tree on a pile of rocks? Why not edit what you just shot… Anyplace is an editing suite now. Digital=good.
Read moreBatteries on the Death Star
I’m on a shoot for Detroit Energy, replacing batteries that run a substation in emergencies. 95 pound batteries, in a building outfitted to look like the Death Star. Cool.
Read moreExpand shows utility trainers new tech
Today we are showing a tabletop display at the IUOTA fall meeting in Pittsburgh. Duquesne Light and Power hosted the event next to their unique indoor lineman training center. Utility companies need help capturing their retiring expert’s knowledge, training the next generation and proving refresher courses to existing workers.
Read moreJedi Sales
I spent the day shooting John Hirth, of Selling Dynamics, for part of a sales channel training package we’ll be offering on the L-train soon. I was impressed, not only because he could rattle off 10 minutes of dialogue without a teleprompter, but also because the content was quite cool. The psychology of [...]
Read moreL-Train Update – v1.6.4
default theme updates
changed user interface loading animation to the atom