1. This module introduces Adobe Captivate.
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2. Menu Click the buttons on the menu to learn about Adobe Captivate.
Introduction
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Hardware
Software
Click the buttons on the menu to learn about Adobe Captivate.
Benefits
Process
Support
Resources

3. Introduction What is it?
Adobe Captivate is an electronic authoring tool used to create e-learning content. Captivate can be used to author software demonstrations, software simulations, branching scenarios, and randomized quizzes. Fluid boxes and the asset library makes it easy to create a professional look.
Created content can successfully be used on computers and mobile devices. For software simulations, left or right mouse clicks, key presses and roll over images can be manipulated. Captivate displays screencasts and podcasts. It can also convert Microsoft PowerPoint presentations to the Adobe Flash format.

4. Hardware/Software What do you need?
Operating Systems:
Windows Operating Systems - Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10
MAC - Mac OS X v (or later); iOS (or later
Minimum 4 GB of RAM
Minimum 6 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash-based storage devices)
Adobe Flash Player 10 (or above) for viewing multimedia content
DVD-ROM drive
1024 x 768 display (1280 x 1024 recommended) with 16-bit video card
This software will not operate without activation

5. Benefits How can it enhance your teaching?
Adobe Captivate can be used to enhance both traditional and online courses. Instructors can easily:
Convert ideas into storyboards complete with question slides, branching logic and more.
Share and publish seamlessly using the cloud.
Add more interactivity to courses with drag-and-drop.
Record system audio along with narration.
Generate reusable advanced action templates
Publish to the web, desktop, SCORM and to Learning Management Systems like Blackboard and Moodle.
Deliver to mobile devices.

6. Process How do you make it happen?
Download the free 30-Day trial. (Software purchase will be required to use the software and creations after the trial has ended.)
Once you’ve downloaded the product check out the resources to learn more.
View the Adobe Captivate tutorials.
Read the Adobe Captivate blog.
Check out how other professors, teachers and curriculum developers use Adobe Captivate.
Examine templates and sample objects.
Experiment! Try out the different features to create a sample for your course.

7. Support Where do you go for help?
Adobe offers full product support for purchased software.
Because Adobe is such a large suite of software you will need to select Captivate when you attempt to contact online support or assistance. Adobe offers professional product support, help forums, community support, and team support.
Users can chat online, , or call for technical assistance.

8. Resources
Adobe Captivate Features:
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Adobe Captivate Buying Guide: (opens in a new window)
Adobe Captivate Free Trial: (opens in a new window)
Adobe Support: (opens in a new window)