What is The Evolve Tool? [Definition & Benefits]
When we’re scoping out client solutions, we always explore what the right tools for the job are – and when eLearning is in the mix, we usually end up having a chat about Evolve.
At Mint, we were early adopters of Intellum’s Evolve Authoring tool (which we’ll refer to as ‘Evolve’ from now on!). From the start, we loved its versatility and intuitive nature, which allowed us to create kick-ass digital learning solutions for clients.
When we scope out client solutions, we always explore the right tools for the job—and when eLearning is involved, we usually end up talking about Evolve.
There are lots of choices when it comes to authoring tools, so if you’re not completely familiar with all of your options, let us give you our thoughts on one of the ones we use the most!
What is the Evolve Tool?
Let’s start at the very beginning (and make no assumptions)!
Evolve is an authoring tool for building engaging eLearning content quickly. It offers various customisable settings and advanced tools for creating highly engaging courses that work perfectly with a range of learning management systems.
Five benefits to using the Evolve tool
Let's dive in and discover what we think makes it a top choice for digital content creation.
Responsive design
Creating learning that looks and functions well on any device is a must, so we're big fans of how the Intellum team have approached things. Evolve's responsive component design ensures your courses adapt to any screen size, device, or web browser. This flexibility reassures learners that they can access training materials seamlessly, whether at their desks or on the go. It takes any headache out of wondering if all your learners will be able to get a great experience while they're using your course.
2. Collaboration made easy
Evolve's cloud-based platform makes it really easy for teams to work together using a web browser. Whether your team are scattered across the globe or working from different offices, they can seamlessly collaborate on the same project. You'll reap the benefits from being able to tap into the expertise of colleagues and subject matter experts (SMEs) to create the most impactful eLearning courses for your people. With Evolve's real-time updates, you and your development team or digital learning partner can also stay in sync every step of the way.
3. Rapid course build
There's a vast library of components available to use, including interactive quizzes, multimedia elements, and pre-designed templates that can be easily customised to fit your organisation's unique needs. This allows you or your digital learning partner to create course content in a fraction of the time it would take to start from scratch.
It's also incredibly easy to update and maintain your courses, which is especially helpful for organisations that must keep their training materials current and relevant.
4. Branching
When learners are stuck on a rigid path with no choices, feedback, or personalisation, they are likely to become disengaged.
Evolve addresses this issue by enabling you to create diverse learning paths that personalise the experience. Courses can be constructed to allow your learners' decisions to directly influence the outcome of their learning journey.
For example, let's say you're creating a training course for customer service representatives and want to create a scenario in which the user must choose the best response to a customer's complaint. Using Evolve's 'logic' feature, you can create different branches for each possible response. Depending on the user's choice, the course will adapt and present them with different outcomes.
5. Customisation
With an array of customisation features at your fingertips, you can look to mix things up but continue to maintain a cohesive and recognisable brand across all your course materials. You can customise everything from the colours and fonts used in your courses to the images and graphics that appear on-screen.
Additionally, Evolve is compatible with a range of eLearning standards, including SCORM and xAPI, which means you can easily integrate your courses with your organisation's learning management system (LMS) or other training platforms.
6. Accessibility
One of the standout benefits of using the Evolve tool is its commitment to accessibility. From screen reader compatibility to alternative text for images and customisable colour contrasts, Evolve ensures that your courses are accessible to everyone.
For more information on creating inclusive learning with Evolve, check out our blog on inclusive learning using Evolve.
Wrapping up
If eLearning is part of the mix to deliver your organisation's desired outcomes, it's important to have a tool that allows you to create engaging and interactive content quickly and easily. And that's exactly what Evolve can do!
Choosing the right tool will depend on your requirements, such as budget, skill, and type of learning. It's worth noting that there are many other authoring tools that we currently use at Mint (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise, Elucidat, Kwantic and Captivate, to name but a few!), and we're always researching new and upcoming authoring tools for future use.
Have questions? We'd love to chat with you about your next project and which tools are the right fit.
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