Create Learning Course Outlines in Microsoft Word

Whether you are designing an in-person, virtual or blended learning course, you may want to create an outline to get organized. In this toolbox tip, our founder and co-owner (and all-around guru), Diane Elkins, shows how to use Microsoft Word’s outlining tools to facilitate your course planning process. She highlights features, such as the built-in… Continue reading Create Learning Course Outlines in Microsoft Word

Checklist for Your First Draft Delivery

Please go through this checklist and review and update your course accordingly before you let the managers know it is ready for our review. This will ensure a smoother review process for us and will result in fewer change requests being sent back to you. (Note: All these items are taken from the Artisan Online… Continue reading Checklist for Your First Draft Delivery

Under the Microscope: The QA Spreadsheet

Artisan utilizes several Quality Assurance (QA) spreadsheets, depending upon the project. These include: Internal QA QA/Browser Testing (QA/BT) Browser Testing (BT) Final Course Review (FCR) Client QA The difference between these spreadsheets is mainly the audience. Learn how to use one, and you’ve learned how to use them all! Rows Global Exceptions: These notes are… Continue reading Under the Microscope: The QA Spreadsheet

Name That Tool!

Celoxis: project management software used for logging time and for viewing project schedules, deadlines, and time estimates Celoxis.com Checkout Master: a Google Sheet serving as the hub for online development, including current links and version numbers Design Document: the project-specific guiding document used for writing and developing a course Egnyte: file sharing and storage service… Continue reading Name That Tool!