Quick Start: Creating Your First Course with Raptivity Standard Pack 2

Quick Start: Creating Your First Course with Raptivity Standard Pack 2

Creating your first interactive e-learning course with Raptivity Standard Pack 2 is quick and rewarding. This guide walks you step-by-step from installation to publishing, with practical tips to make your course engaging and accessible.

What you’ll need

• Raptivity Standard Pack 2 installed on your computer
• A PowerPoint presentation or storyboard for your course content
• Images, audio clips, and assessment questions (optional)

1. Install and open Raptivity

1. Run the Raptivity installer and follow the prompts.
2. Launch Raptivity and choose a workspace folder where your projects will be saved.

2. Create a new project

1. Click New Project.
2. Enter a project title and choose the output format (HTML5 is recommended for broad compatibility).
3. Set the slide dimensions to match your target platform (e.g., 16:9 for most modern LMS and screens).

3. Choose templates from Standard Pack 2

1. Browse the Standard Pack 2 library. Use filters (quizzes, interactions, simulations) to narrow choices.
2. Pick a mix of interaction types to hold learner attention — e.g., an intro animation, a branching scenario, a hotspot image, and a knowledge check.
3. Add chosen templates to your project canvas.

4. Import content and media

1. Use the import feature to bring in text from your PowerPoint or storyboard.
2. Upload images and audio: click the media placeholder in any template and select files from your workspace.
3. Keep media optimized — PNG/JPEG images under 200 KB and MP3 audio compressed to 128 kbps where possible.

5. Customize interactions

1. Edit text directly on each interaction. Keep copy concise and learner-focused.
2. Configure interaction properties: timing, animations, and navigation controls.
3. For quizzes, set correct answers, scoring, and feedback messages. Use brief, constructive feedback for wrong choices.
4. For scenarios, set branching paths and end states so learners receive different outcomes based on choices.

6. Accessibility and usability checks

1. Ensure all images have alt text and any audio has captions or transcript.
2. Verify keyboard navigation works for interactive elements.
3. Use high-contrast colors and readable fonts (minimum 16 px for body text).

7. Preview and test

1. Click Preview to test interactions within Raptivity.
2. Test across device sizes if using responsive templates.
3. Have a colleague or pilot learner test the course and report issues.

8. Publish and export

1. Choose export settings: SCORM 1.2 or SCORM 2004 for LMS tracking, or HTML5 ZIP for web deployment.
2. Set completion criteria (e.g., quiz score threshold, completion of all interactions).
3. Export the package and validate it in your LMS or local test environment.

9. Iterate based on feedback

1. Collect learner analytics and feedback from your LMS.
2. Update interactions to fix misunderstandings, adjust difficulty, or improve pacing.
3. Re-export and republish updates as needed.

Quick tips

• Start small: Build one module with varied interactions before scaling.
• Mix formats: Alternate info presentation with practice and assessment.
• Consistent UI: Keep navigation buttons consistent across interactions.
• Save versions: Use versioned project folders so you can revert changes.

By following these steps, you’ll have a polished, interactive course built with Raptivity Standard Pack 2 that engages learners and tracks performance.