Chapter 8. Add-Ons, Blending, Performance Support, and Job Aids

It's easy to extend your PowerPoint-based e-learning program. This chapter explores add-in tools, design tricks, job aids, and other ways of making your program more robust and providing additional support for your learners.

Other Documents

A common problem with PowerPoint-based shows is that the designers try to use PowerPoint to display documents that just don't fit the Power-Point screen. Use the "Insert—Hyperlink" command (Figure 8.1) to link to other files such as Word or Excel documents or to larger files such as manuals and troubleshooting guides. This will give the learners some control, as well as allow the documents to be viewed as they were really intended. Links can also ...

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