Development Tool: Flash
Macromedia Flash has been steadily gaining popularity as an online learning development tool since its introduction in 1996 as a web animation software. Media 1 discovered early on the value of Flash for developing low-bandwidth, highly interactive scenarios, hardware and software simulations, learning games and practice exercises with prescriptive feedback. Today, Flash is the number one tool of choice for Media 1 e-learning developers and clients.

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Mechanical Breakdown Protection WBT Allied Solutions, LLC A course to boost sales of Mechanical Breakdown Protection by informing sales representatives of the product's features and benefits GAP Insurance WBT Allied Solutions, LLC Allied Solutions needed to train sales representatives about the features and benefits of the Gap Insurance product. Created in Authorware for view on the Web, the course teaches learners how to sell the product, counter objections, close the sale, and submit forms properly. Award of Excellence. The Society for Technical Communication, West Michigan Shores Chapter. Payment Shaver Allied Solutions, LLC Sales representatives need help persuading auto buyers to use the Payment Shaver product. This on-line course shows sales personnel how they can help their clients save money on the car they want. Through animated scenarios and a software simulation, the course illustrates how the product resolves real-life problems. Mopar Parts Department Procedures Guide Carlson Marketing Group This is a web-based reference tool for department managers in the Mopar Parts division of Daimler-Chrysler. It contains a dropdown menu to help the user locate parts department procedural information, and a troubleshooting advisor for problem-solving assistance. Award of Excellence. Society for Technical Communication, West Michigan Shores Chapter. ELJF Media Hewlett-Packard Company Media is one of 11 modules in the extensive Elements of LaserJet Fundamentals (ELJF) course built for Hewlett-Packard call-center support technicians. The Media module is a study of the wide variety of materials that are printed on by HP LaserJet printers, including paper, envelopes, labels and transparencies. ELJF Operating Systems Hewlett-Packard Company Operating Systems is one of 11 modules in the extensive Elements of LaserJet Fundamentals (ELJF) course built for Hewlett-Packard call-center support technicians. The module is a high-level overview of and troubleshooting tactics for the Windows operating systems, including MS-DOS, Windows 3.1x, 9x, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP. The ELJF course was built for use with HP's proprietary GLeEM web-based learning tool. ELJF Driver Basics Hewlett-Packard Company Driver Basics is one of 11 modules in the extensive Elements of LaserJet Fundamentals (ELJF) course built for Hewlett-Packard call-center support technicians. The module is an introduction to printer drivers, the software that controls printer functions and configuration options. Driver Basics includes animated Show Me!, Try It!, and Review exercises. Of particular interest are the driver tab tours and installation scenarios. The ELJF course was built for use with HP's proprietary GLeEM web-based learning tool. ELJF MFP Basics Hewlett-Packard Company MFP Basics (MFP stands for Multi-Function Peripheral) is one of 11 modules in the extensive Elements of LaserJet Fundamentals (ELJF) course built for Hewlett-Packard call-center support technicians. The Media 1 portion of this module focuses on fax machines--their history, usage and theory of operation. Includes animated Show Me!, Try It!, and Review exercises. The ELJF course was built for use with HP's proprietary GLeEM web-based learning tool. ELJF Printer Languages Hewlett-Packard Company Printer Languages is one of 11 modules in the extensive Elements of LaserJet Fundamentals (ELJF) course built for Hewlett-Packard call-center support technicians. Printer Languages is an introduction to the code languages (PCL, PJL, HPGL/2, PostScript) that printers and PCs use to communicate with one another to create print jobs. The module includes animated Show Me!, Try It!, and Review exercises. Of particular interest are the DOS Editor simulations. ELJF Fonts Hewlett-Packard Company Fonts is one of 11 modules in the extensive Elements of LaserJet Fundamentals (ELJF) course built for Hewlett-Packard call-center support technicians. The module is a close look at fonts--their structure, characteristics, and use with HP LaserJet products. The ELJF course was built for use with HP's proprietary GLeEM web-based learning tool. ELJF Connectivity Hewlett-Packard Company Connectivity is one of 11 modules in the extensive Elements of LaserJet Fundamentals (ELJF) course built for Hewlett-Packard call-center support technicians. The module is an examination of the cables, connections, and networks PCs and printers use to connect to one another and how those connections affect printing. The ELJF course was built for use with HP's proprietary GLeEM web-based learning tool. 3100/3150 Features & Functions Hewlett-Packard Company This extensive on-line course was built to teach Hewlett-Packard call-center support technicians about the features and functions of the 3100/3150 printer/scanner/fax product. The course includes valuable real-life troubleshooting scenarios. Distinguished Award; Best of Show, The Society for Technical Communication. International On-line Communication Merit Award. ELJF Troubleshooting Hewlett-Packard Company Troubleshooting is one of 11 modules in the extensive Elements of LaserJet Fundamentals (ELJF) course built for Hewlett-Packard call-center support technicians. The module, which includes tips, tactics, and procedures for troubleshooting HP LaserJet printer problems, leverages the information in the other 10 modules of the course. Includes animated scenario-based Show Me!, Try It!, and Review exercises. The ELJF course was built for use with HP's proprietary GLeEM web-based learning tool. Award of Merit, The Society for Technical Communication. ELJF Toner Hewlett-Packard Company Toner is one of 11 modules in the extensive Elements of LaserJet Fundamentals (ELJF) course built for Hewlett-Packard call-center support technicians. A detailed exploration of the care, usage, and troubleshooting of the HP LaserJet toner cartridge, this module includes animated Show Me!, Try It!, and Review exercises. The ELJF course was built for use with HP's proprietary GLeEM web-based learning tool. HP Production Flow Hewlett-Packard Company This web-based course trains users of Hewlett-Packard's new Production Flow publishing software. Designed for use with HP's proprietary GLeEM tool, the course includes HTML text along with Flash animations to teach important concepts. Award of Excellence, The Society for Technical Communication. ELJF Hardware Basics Hewlett-Packard Company Hardware Basics is one of 11 modules in the extensive Elements of LaserJet Fundamentals (ELJF) course built for Hewlett-Packard call-center support technicians. An in-depth look at the mechanical and electrical components of HP LaserJet printers, this module includes animated Show Me!, Try It!, and Review exercises. The ELJF course was built for use with HP's proprietary GLeEM web-based learning tool. Award of Merit, The Society for Technical Communication. Profit Learning Nugget Meijer, Inc. Retail managers and personnel used this web-based mini-course to learn more about a generally misunderstood topic: profit. Interactive exercises and on-screen characters guided learners in their discovery of the topic. The course was designed to track their performance. Vendor Scorecard Promo Meijer, Inc. A major Midwest retailer used this e-mercial to notify internal buyers and external vendors about their new web-based application, Vendor Scorecard. The fast-paced, upbeat e-mercial illustrated how the application could increase communication, remove concerns of negative reports, and help vendors and buyers work together to increase sales. Loss Prevention Report Writing WBT Meijer, Inc. The Loss Prevention staff of a major Midwest retailer needed help learning how to write accurate incident reports. Media 1 created an on-line course that stressed clear, concise, correct, fact-focused writing. The course featured photographed scenarios and interactive exercises to help learners improve their writing skills. Award of Merit, The Society for Technical Communication. Garden Center WBT Meijer, Inc. This multimedia course trains garden center personnel for a major Midwest retailer. The course covers retailing, maintaining the Garden Center, indoor/outdoor gardening supplies, gardening basics and lawn care. Award of Excellence, The Society for Technical Communication. Developer Web Site: Animated Tours Meijer, Inc. Built for Web developers and managers, this course is an introduction to a company's web resources.The course uses a series of animated tours, including Development Methodology, Meeting Facilitation, and more. A Development Wizard helps programmers determine their needs for creating web applications. Team Trak'r Meijer, Inc. A major Midwest retailer was rolling out new time and attendance software. Challenge: How to teach personnel in every store how to use this new package. Media 1 created a web-based course for use as either a comprehensive tutorial or as a reference tool for return learners. Cash Office Help & TryIt! Tutorials Meijer, Inc. This course was designed to teach a major Midwestern retailer's personnel how to close and balance cash register drawers, handle deposits, maintain the drawers, and generate financial reports. Distinguished Award, Society for Technical Communication. International Online Communication Merit Award. Hansel & Gretel Live Performance Animation North American Choral Company The North American Choral Company needed a visual representation to spice up their childrens' performance of Hansel and Gretel. Media 1 created a beautiful, light-hearted multimedia presentation to display while the choir performed. ISO Course Hosting Rand E. Winters Group Media 1 is the authorized hosting partner for Rand E. Winter's on-line ISO course. ISO-9001 students used this interactive course as an introduction to ISO 9001/2000. Some of the highlights of this three-hour course include: transition issues from the 1994 standard, eight quality management principles, process approach, implementation & registration, sample procedures, reference materials, feedback questions, and graded quizzes. ISO 9001/2000 Overview Course Rand E. Winters Group ISO-9001 students used this interactive course as an introduction to ISO 9001/2000. Some of the highlights of this three-hour course include: transition issues from the 1994 standard, eight quality management principles, process approach, implementation & registration, sample procedures, reference materials, feedback questions, and graded quizzes. Distinguished Award, The Society for Technical Communication. AdaptKit Demo Sagestone Consulting Media 1 Interactive interviewed select members of the SageStone sales and technical teams to learn the story behind the AdaptKit XML-based business communication product. From there, we developed an animated scenario that tells the Adaptkit story using everyday people in a setting we can all relate to. The resulting e-mercial provides a great lead-in to sales meetings and presentations and is an effective way to break through the clutter at trade shows. Award of Excellence. The Society for Technical Communication. Supermarket Math CBT Spartan Stores, Inc. This course trains Spartan Store Managers about important supermarket math terms and formulas that wil help them accurately calculate cost, profits, gross margin and payroll. Stinger Product Line Demo SPX Corporation SPX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of automotive repair equipment, used this e-mercial to market their Stinger Line of repair tools. The e-mercial featured audio narration and animation to highlight the product line. It can run on either CD-ROM or the Web. Strut Tamer Product Demo SPX Corporation SPX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of automotive repair equipment, used this e-mercial to market StrutTamer, an innovative tool used to safely and quickly extract automobile struts. The e-mercial featured music, audio narration and animation to simulate the product and its functions. It can run on either CD-ROM or the Web. Hub Tamer Product Demo SPX Corporation SPX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of automotive repair equipment, used this e-mercial to market HubTamer, an innovative tool used to remove front-wheel-drive wheel hubs. The e-mercial featured music, audio narration and animation to simulate the product and its functions. It can run on either CD-ROM or the Web. Robinair Product Demos SPX Corporation SPX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of automotive repair equipment, used this e-mercial to market their Robinair line of air conditioning diagnostic and repair tools. The e-mercial featured audio narration and animation to highlight the product line. It could also run on either CD-ROM or the Web. Genisys Training Demo SPX Corporation This interactive demo trains end users of the Genisys automotive scan tool using animation and audio. The demo was designed for delivery on CD-ROM or the Web. Remote Sensing CBT SPX Corporation Remote sensing personnel used this CBT to learn about air pollutants and their effect on the environment. They also learned about the science behind remote sensing and how to set up and operate the custom SPX remote sensing equipment. Diesel Maintenance Technical Animation SPX Corporation This course demonstrates how technicians can use SPX's unique SmokeStick design to safely test emissions from semi-tractor smoke stacks. It also illustrates how SPX's technology is safer and more effective than the competition's. Genisys Product Demo SPX Corporation SPX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of automotive repair equipment, used this e-mercial to market Genisys, a new hand-held, full-function engine analyzer that included features not previously available in similar devices. The e-mercial includes narration, music and screen shots from the Genisys product, as well as a variety of animation to simulate the product. 3D AutoCAD Course Thompson Learning/Delmar Learning Students used this training course to learn more about AutoCAD 3D. The course, which contained more than seven hours of video instruction, featured VCR-like control buttons. Also present were a glossary of terms and a quiz to help reinforce learning. Award of Excellence, The Society for Technical Communication. 2D AutoCAD Course Thompson Learning/Delmar Learning Students used this training course to learn more about AutoCAD 2D. The course, which contained more than seven hours of video instruction, featured VCR-like control buttons. Also present were a glossary of terms and a quiz to help reinforce learning. Award of Excellence, The Society for Technical Communication. Wesco Web Site Wesco Wesco, a major Midwest gas station chain, needed a web site; what they didn't need was another boring cookie-cutter web presence. To meet this challenge, Media 1 created a highly interactive site that features Wesco history, corporate philosophy, a job board, chat--even the Dancin' Donut!