Content Transformation

FlexTraining has the ability to deliver to your online learners a wide variety of technology formats. In fact, with the FlexTraining Learning Management System, you can utilize learning content in any format that can be read by a web browser. This includes HTML, text, images, video, audio, Flash, PowerPoint, Word and formats created by third-party authoring tools like Toolbook. These formats are delivered, tracked and managed without "converting" them into a special format for FlexTraining; they are simply utilized in their native format.

Why then, would a FlexTraining user need to convert content from one format to another? This answer is that you will want to select the best form for your learning content considering the volume of your material, the technology available to your audience and the connection speeds of your learners themselves.

Almost any information format can be converted to one that makes sense for your learning audience. Some of these "transformations" are primarily automated while others require a good deal of manual effort. Below are just a few examples of content formats that you might want to consider transforming before using it in your online courses.

Examples of Content Transformation

Source Format	Convert To	Benefit	Note
PowerPoint	HTML	No need for learner to have PowerPoint on his computer. Also yields smaller files, faster loads.	Dramatic improvement in learner's response time.
PowerPoint	FlexAuthoring(TM)	Same as above, along with ability to insert multimedia and exercises.	Interactive exercises improve knowledge retention.
Word	FlexAuthoring(TM)	Break up large documents into digestible learning screens. Also learner does not need to have Word installed.	An example might be a procedures or technical manual.
Video File	Streaming Video	Much faster transfer to each learner, smaller files.	May use with text and images in FlexAuthoring templates.
Audio File	Streaming Audio	Much faster transfer to each learner, smaller file sizes.	May use as audio narration in any or all FlexAuthoring templates.
Toolbook	FlexAuthoring(TM)	Learners don't need a plug-in, better speeds and reliability.	Avoids unpredictable crashes and glitches.

There are many other examples. Please contact us to discuss your learning content and your training environment.