Create eLearning Faster than Articulate or Captivate with eLearning Studio™ (formerly Unison)

Easier, Faster, More Flexible Course Authoring

Built on Rapid Intake's flexible Flash and XML platform, eLearning Studio™ (formerly Unison™) is a cloud-based solution that allows designers and subject matter experts (SMEs) to collaboratively manage media, storyboard, develop, review, and publish e-learning courses without having to know Flash.

Novice users and content owners work in the WYSIWYG visual layout environment, convert PowerPoint presentations, or fill out easy form-based templates to create interactive learning activities and courses. Advanced users create reusable custom templates by accessing the Flash source code (.fla) SDK. Output is SCORM compliant and works on PC and Mac browsers, as well as most touchscreen mobile devices.

eLearning Studio™ FAQ

Are courses mobile compatible?
Is output Section 508 Compliant?
How does it compare to other tools?
What are the system requirements?
Is my information secure?

How does Rapid Intake's eLearning Studio™ benefit developers?

Developers can utilize over 100 Flash-based e-learning templates to quickly develop interactive and engaging activities for learners. You can develop independently or collaborate with a team of developers, SMEs, designers, and reviewers, even if you are separated geographically.

Once a project is completed, simply package it for deployment on a web server or any SCORM or AICC compliant LMS.

To learn more, start a 14-day free trial.

How does Rapid Intake's eLearning Studio™ benefit managers?

All members of your team including SMEs, designers, and reviewers can work together on e-learning courseware through a secure web interface to create rich interactive content without stepping all over each other.

Assign individuals to specific projects and set up reminders and tasks to keep your team moving forward in an orderly and effective manner.

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How does Rapid Intake's eLearning Studio™ benefit subject matter experts (SMEs)

You don't need to be a developer to create effective Flash-based courses. Rapid Intake's form-based templates walk you through each step so you can easily add text, audio, video, images, and even presentations.

In addition to contributing your content, lend your expertise to the project by adding your critical feedback for the developers through our robust testing and review features.

To learn more, start a 14-day free trial.

Are courses created in eLearning Studio™ playable on mobile devices?

Though its focus is on producing robust, interactive content for desktop computers, eLearning Studio™ publishes content in HTML5 (mobile) format, Flash (desktop) format, or as a joint package containing both. The optional mobile deployment features save time and resources by applying changes to both versions of the course. This way, your learners can conveniently access courses whenever they need, and your developers don't have to manage multiple versions of the same content.

To experience how you can leverage Rapid Intake's eLearning Studio™ for your e-learning and mobile learning development, start a free 14-day trial.

What are the system requirements for Rapid Intake?

Note: system requirements only apply to those using Rapid Intake tools to author or review courses. Requirements to access published courses are much more lenient.

Browser Requirements
To ensure developers have the best experience possible during development and review, please use one of the following Internet browsers:
• Internet Explorer 6.x and above on PCs
• FireFox 3 and above on PCs
• Google Chrome 10.x and above on PCs
• Safari 3 and higher on Mac
• FireFox 3 and higher on Mac
If developing for mobile devices, you must use one of the following browsers in order to preview the course from your desktop:
• Google Chrome 10 and above on PCs
• Safari 3 and higher on Mac
Note: because of decreasing global support for IE 6, please use another browser whenever possible.

Flash Player Requirements
Rapid Intake Authoring tools require Adobe Flash Player 9 or higher. Courses produced using Rapid Intake can be run in Flash Player 7 or higher.

Bandwidth Requirements
Rapid Intake is a rich-client business web application designed for high-speed internet connections. These tools require an available bandwidth of at least 256kbps (DSL or higher).

Hardware Requirements
Windows:
Intel Pentium® II 450MHz or faster processor (or equivalent)
512MB of RAM
Macintosh:
PowerPC® G3 500MHz or faster processor OR
Intel Core™ Duo 1.33GHz or faster processor
512MB of RAM
Linux:
Modern processor (800MHz or faster)
512MB of RAM, 128 MB of graphics memory

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How does Rapid Intake's eLearning Studio™ compare to other development tools?

eLearning Studio™™ is a cloud-based solution that helps course developers collaboratively create courses for desktop browsers and mobile devices. Users fill out pre-built templates, convert PowerPoint presentations or create custom templates with the Flash SDK. Output is SCORM compliant and works on PCs, Macs, and most touchscreen mobile devices.

To learn more about how Rapid Intake compares to other tools, download our comparison chart or start a free, 14-day trial.

Does Rapid Intake keep my information secure?

All of our products, servers, and other services have been tested and validated by SecureWorks™, an industry leader in online application security. Our solutions have been tested and retested for security vulnerabilities of every kind and the SecureWorks report indicates that Rapid Intake passes all tests, and "No Exceptions Were Found."

Not only have we worked to secure our solutions, we have also taken great care to ensure that your information is physically safe. Our servers are located in a protected server facility that employs a 24-hour, onsite security staff, zone 4 seismic building design, and secure key locks for each server cabinet. We have taken all appropriate measures to ensure that the security and privacy of your information will not be compromised. If you would like more information about Rapid Intake security, please contact us or start a 14-day free trial.

Engaging Learners with Rapid Intake's eLearning Studio™

Rapid Intake's eLearning Studio™ (formerly Unison) includes several types of highly interactive pages that are easy to use and sure to engage your learners:

Games: Implementing games into your eLearning course is a great way to give your learners a chance to practice the things they are learning in a fun and competitive way. Games can also serve as a type of informal assessment for your learner—making it clear to each learner which concepts they know well and which concepts they need to spend more time reviewing. Unison offers five different games in addition to puzzles, and drag and drop terms and definitions.

Simulations: Unison offers a Soft Skills simulator that allows learners to be faced with different linking scenarios and make choices. Correct choices will earn the learner more points. Incorrect choices will deduct points. In the end, you can offer feedback on every choice that was made so the learner understands what was appropriate and inappropriate about every choice that was made.

Quizzes: There are twelve different types of questions to choose from that you can include in a quiz. Adding questions that include sound clips, drag and drop activities, image multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank and essay type questions will keep your learners on their toes, as well as testing the depth of their knowledge.

Media Variety: Besides text and images, you can also implement video, flash animations, PowerPoint presentations, and audio clips into the course. Having a variety of media allows you to present your information in new ways and help your learner make deeper learning connections.

Advanced Interactions: Premium Professional Users have access to nine new advanced interactions that include new and interactive diagrams (such as Venn diagrams and concentric circle illustrations), additional word and spin-the-wheel games, more drag and drop interactions, surveys, and case study activities.

To learn more about how eLearning Studio™ can help you engage your learners, contact us or start a 14-day free trial.

Customizing Courses with the Rapid Intake Flash SDK

The SDK includes the Flash source files (.fla and .as) for course interface styles and page interactions. Developers can download these files and make changes to customize course template interfaces or page interactions. This enables users to create unique styles and pages to meet the specific needs of their business or learners. Both the Premium and Professional levels of eLearning Studio™ provide complete access to the source files, allowing users to fully customize their own course styles and pages.

To learn more about how eLearning Studio™ can help you engage your learners, contact us or start a 14-day free trial.

Rapid Intake PowerPoint Conversion Capabilities

You can quickly and easily incorporate the PowerPoint presentations you have made with eLearning Studio's built-in PowerPoint Converter. PowerPoints with images, animations, word art, audio, and triggers are easily converted into SWF files for use in your Flash-based eLearning Studio courses. Each slide in the presentation will be converted to a separate page, allowing you to select the slides you want to use without having to include the entire presentation.

For tips and best practices in PowerPoint creation and conversion, please visit our community blog or start a 14-day free trial.

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