I went to my first class on the software program entitled, Captivate last weekend. As you can see I am a little black and blue from trying to absorb all of the potential uses for this tool. I can definitely see how useful this program could be for online classes where instructors wish to do demonstrations or "how-to's" and also as a tool for setting up quizzes.
I am a total newbie to the software and am sure that it has many more applications that I have not yet been discovered in the short time that I have worked with it. The most unfortunate part is that the software is quite expensive and the university does not have a license for the use of Captivate at this time so we are forced to use the 30 day trial package.
It does give the student time to familiarize themselves with the tools and settings, but it won't be much help when constructing future virtual classrooms if it is no longer accessible because the trial period has expired!!!
I hope the university sees the value in investing in several of these software programs and purchases the licensing so that they are available to online instructors as the menu of online offerings continues to expand!
Until then I will be forced to try and make lemonade from lemons and learn everything I can about the program during this brief introductory period. Every software program I learn at least gives me exposure to the possibilities that are out there to flesh out and add life and enhance community in my online classes.
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