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CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDIES
DriveSafe Learner Driver Program
Platform:
Articulate Storyline
Summary of project
Captovate has had a long and positive working relationship with the Northern Territory Government Motor Vehicle Registry’s DriveSafe NT Remote Program to produce online learning materials for the Driver Education and Licensing Program. The remit was to refine the three hour face-to-face workshop into an online tool, which could either be presented by trained facilitators or worked through independently. The online tool needed to be delivered via various formats, including mobile tablet devices, delivered both on and offline and with and without voice overs. The additional requirement was to provide guided instruction in three Indigenous languages.
Captovate developed the product in Articulate Storyline. The client provided the PowerPoint presentation they used for face-to-face facilitation, a 300 page driver manual and the legislation. In addition to running a workshop with content experts, Captovate’s educational designers used these materials to develop the content and the script, and our eLearning developer brought the story to life through graphics and interactions using Articulate Storyline.
The final stage of the product was to develop a mobile app that allowed the students to practise some key concepts, such as familiarising themselves with road signs and the rules in negotiating roundabouts. This was executed through extracting the activities designed in Articulate Storyline and creating a mobile phone only version of the content.
This project had an additional scope that included our educational designers mentoring the Department of Transport trainers to deliver the training modules. This process allowed for an agile approach, and enabled us to trial and refine the module content before finalising it.
Pleased with the outcome of the initial program, the DriveSafe team extended the program to revise the content for their urban audience, as well as rolling out two new modules for their new in house programs. Captovate is currently finalising the website to house the online modules.
Recently DriveSafe contacted Captovate to scope another variation of the training materials, in conjunction with the Department of Trade, Business and Innovation, with the purpose of educating tourist bus drivers.
Outcomes and outputs
The project scope is to produce a web-based e-learning driver education resource using Articulate Storyline, including a web portal from which the Learner Licence Theory (LLT) modules load within HTML5 that will integrate customised graphics, scripts, interactions and assessments.
There are multiple versions of the content:
There are multiple versions of the content:
- DriveSafe Remote - without a voiceover; is designed to be used with a trainer/facilitator using a script and handbook
- DriveSafe Remote - with English voice-over, aimed at independent learners
- DriveSafe Remote - voice-over version in English and instruction in three Indigenous languages (Yolgnu Matha, Warlpiri & Kriol)
- DriveSafe Urban - similar content but varied for the urban audience
- DriveSafe Remote - Tourist Vehicle Licence training.
- Services delivered
- working from face-to-face PowerPoint presentations;
- workshops with internal content experts; and
- summarising the driver handbook and legislation.
- Storyboarding
- Script writing
- Procurement of talent and audio recording and editing
- Full Articulate Storyline development
- Laying of sound, including in Indigenous languages
- Procuring the Indigenous language translations and language voice overs through the Aboriginal interpreter service.
Visual examples:
Integrating high-quality voiceovers into your eLearning content is essential as it provides additional engagement, particularly for auditory learners, and ensures your outputs conform to accessibility guidelines. At Captovate, we use Microsoft Azure because it offers a powerful, secure, and efficient platform for accessing and utilising voiceovers. By leveraging Azure's advanced AI capabilities, you can create natural and expressive voiceovers that enhance your content's appeal. Why Choose Microsoft Azure for Voiceovers? Enhanced Security Microsoft Azure prioritises the security of your data. With robust encryption protocols, multi-factor authentication, and compliance with international security standards, Azure ensures that your voiceover projects and sensitive information are protected against unauthorised access and cyber threats. If you work for a government agency, this helps ensure you conform to your internal cybersecurity requirements (although it is important to check with them). Save Output Saving voiceover outputs using Microsoft Azure is straightforward and secure. After generating the voiceover using Azure's Text-to-Speech service, you can download the file directly to your computer in formats like MP3 or WAV. This makes it easier for you to edit content if something changes. Customise Pronunciations Customising pronunciations using phonetic codes in Microsoft Azure involves using the Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML) to define how specific words or phrases should be pronounced. By embedding phonetic codes within your text input, you can control the pronunciation precisely. For example, using the ` ` tag with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) or custom phonetic alphabets within SSML, you can specify the desired pronunciation for each word, ensuring accuracy and clarity in the generated voiceover. This flexibility allows for tailored speech outputs that match regional accents, technical jargon, or specific name pronunciations. Insider knowledge: For some reason, voiceover software has issues with pronouncing words ending in "ies," such as "policies." This customisation allows us to control the output. We have created a lexicon for challenging words. Cutting-Edge AI Technology Azure's AI-powered text-to-speech capabilities deliver natural and expressive voiceovers, enabling you to create more immersive and engaging content. With a wide range of voices and languages, you can tailor your voiceovers to match your project's specific requirements. Cost-Effective Azure's pay-as-you-go pricing model ensures that you only pay for what you use, making it a cost-effective solution for businesses of all sizes. How to set it up Go to https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free/ Click the "Start Free" button If you haven't already got a microsoft account, create a new one. After you have filled in the relevant information, watch the two videos below. First first - Watch Video Second step - Watch Video In the browser type in speech.microsoft.com After that you should be ready to go.
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