"Stories of our client's successful projects"
"Stories of our client's successful projects"
CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDIES
The Department of Education Cultures of Collaboration
Platform:
Articulate Storyline/Delivery via Sharepoint
Summary of project
The Department of Education (DET) commissioned a Cultures of Collaboration project requiring the production of a comprehensive suite of learning products, incorporating both digital and hardcopy media. The packages’ purpose was to support the Northern Territory’s human resources department in informing teachers of the expectations of rural and remote placements. This specifically involved the teaching of cross cultural collaboration techniques and issues that new teachers could expect in their remote roles.
It was particularly important that this learning package was accessible and effective for teachers and schools in remote communities. The project was wholly managed by Captovate, who together with DET’s cultural advisor brought together a variety of partners to develop the cultural content.
Summary of project
The content of the course featured scenario based learning. Through using video’s stories, where the user was able to be part of real life situations in remote schools, the courseware encouraged users to explore the reasons why complications occurred between parties of different cross cultural backgrounds.
Visual examples:
The course also incorporated sections on reflecting on how cultures are formed, and what different morals and ethics are developed as a result of a person’s background and environment. This includes creating traditional storylines as animations.
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.
Do you need to publish a Storyline file to your website or intranet.
Are you considering the development of eLearning modules? If so, one of the first questions on your mind is likely to be:
We recognise that they key to success is to ensure learning modules are ‘designed to be interactive and engaging’. As innovation gurus, Captovate has a number of innovative suggestions for increasing efficiency and effectiveness. While not delivered via the LMS, they do serve to create a ‘life long learning model’ - which sees learning go beyond the classroom and fit into various dimensions of a person's whole life.