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Do you need to restrict access to Articulate content on your WordPress site? With the premium version of this plugin, you’ll not only be able to upload content like in the free version, you’ll also be able to specify which users have access to your content. You’ll even be able to create groups of users for even more control.

Heard enough? Buy now! Not convinced? Check out the screencast below for a walkthrough:

http://www.screenr.com/xzt8

FAQ:

If I update from the free plugin to this premium version, what happens to the content that I’ve already uploaded?

Nothing. The premium plugin can use your existing content or any new content that you upload.

Can I restrict access to only logged in users?

Yes.

Can I restrict access to specific users?

Yes.

Can I restrict access to groups of users?

Yes.

If I restrict access to Articulate content, will it load in the Articulate Mobile Player?

No. For more information, click here. In a future update, we’ll either add support for the Tin Can API or add an option for iPads to bypass the security.

Once I’ve purchased the premium plugin, how do I install it?

First, uninstall the free version of the plugin. Then, manually install the plugin using these instructions.

If I purchase the premium plugin, will I get free updates?

Of course! Not only will you receive bug fixes at no additional charge, you’ll also receive access to additional features. We have a few features in mind, but it’ll depend upon the success of this plugin!

Do you offer discounts to educational organizations?

I absolutely love helping people save money! Contact me via the form at the bottom and tell me what you’re willing to pay for the premium plugin.

TROUBLESHOOTING:

If you receive a -1 error or the upload never finishes, you need to update your php.ini file to reflect the following:

post_max_size = 50M
max_execution_time = 60
max_input_time = 60
upload_max_filesize = 50M

(These settings will vary depending upon your server and content. You may need to contact your hosting company to make these changes.)

MONEY BACK GUARANTEE:

If you don’t absolutely love this premium version, let me know within 30 days and I’ll refund your purchase immediately. You can downgrade back to the free version without any issues or loss of content.

Need technical support or have a question about the plugin? Use the contact form below:

Please use the comment form below only for basic questions or comments. If you need support, I recommend contacting me via the form above.

 
This plugin will add a new toolbar icon (the letter ‘a’) next to the ‘Add Media’ button on the Edit Post and Edit Page pages. Upon clicking this toolbar icon, you will have the ability to upload your published Articulate content as a ZIP file. Once uploaded, the plugin will automatically extract the content, find the approriate .html file, and add code to your post or page that will display your Articulate content as an iframe or a lightbox.

Download the Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress plugin here.

See the screencast for version 2 below for additional support:

http://www.screenr.com/E5D8

See the screencast for version 1 below for additional support:

http://www.screenr.com/zSSs

TROUBLESHOOTING:

If you receive a -1 error or the upload never finishes, you need to update your php.ini file to reflect the following:

post_max_size = 50M
max_execution_time = 60
max_input_time = 60
upload_max_filesize = 50M

(These settings will vary depending upon your server and content. You may need to contact your hosting company to make these changes.)

Have feature requests or need technical support? Contact me via the form below:

Note: Comments have been closed. Use the contact form above if you need support or need to contact me.

Earlier today, I tweeted about a rap song that I created that took the e-learning world by storm:

Did it really take the world by storm? No…it did not. However, I received a lot of positive feedback and requests for the lyrics.  So, without further ado, you can listen to the song below and check out the lyrics as well:

Lyrics:

Verse 1:

I’m about to descend into a SCORM cloud with my Word of Mouth
Shout out into the forums, tout my Engaging vows
All the learners say wow, wow, widipiddy wow
When I twitter my course by sending the hyperlink out

Record a narration, add an annotation
Publish to AO with my tracking specifications
Set the content to private, sent out an invitation
I’ll be like, goodbye Adobe, salutations

Now, check your sanitation, you got a rolling brownout
That means you’re about to explode and your eyeballs are hanging out
So while I jump rope with your optic nerve, put it on swerve
Hit the publish button and watch Presenter work

View the presentation, now watch the escalation
You see the conversation? Oh yes, it’s elevated
Have you been persuaded? I think it’s been stated
Slated in concrete, no need to be debated

Chorus:

Can I be Articulate?
Give me a batch of bundled grapes
I’ll smash ‘em all up with Engaging confidence
I’ll smash ‘em all up with Engaging confidence
Can I be Articulate? Now, can I be Articulate?

(Repeat chorus)

Verse 2:

Now it’s time to screenr, an in-between-er
The storyline says we got a mean demeanor
But I’m an e-learning hero, an AO pro
My bandwidth’s on a new level that nobody knows

Heads up to the browsers, attention to browsees
Can you please get Chromed out or at least IE’d?
Or watch the Fox get fired up on your Safari?
And whether you’re a Mac or PC, it doesn’t matter to me

Because the tracking is irrelevant, my content sets a precedence
The future is the present-tense and Paine is my common sense
DC is not my residence, but I get more votes than Presidents
I’m the opposite of sediment and that’s just my sentiment

Well, I’m a jack of all trades, an ace of all spades
One mouse click away from a cliche
Engaged, quizzed out, presented, all in one day
Now can I be Articulate?

Chorus:

Can I be Articulate?
Give me a batch of bundled grapes
And I’ll smash ‘em all up with Engaging confidence
And I’ll smash ‘em all up with Engaging confidence
Can I be Articulate? Now, can I be Articulate?

Can I be Articulate?
Give me a batch of bundled grapes
And I’ll smash ‘em all up with Engaging confidence
And I’ll smash ‘em all up with Engaging confidence
Can I be Articulate? Oh yes I am Articulate!

If you downloaded the latest Update for Articulate Studio ’09 (V6.2.907.1413 Pro), you may not notice that the software supports importing MP4 files.  The MP4 files must be encoded with the H.264 codec.  Although there are a lot of programs that can convert files to MP4, not many of them support the H.264 codec.  Until the Articulate Video Encoder begins supporting MP4 files, you can use the programs below to convert a video to MP4:

• Format Factory
• Mencoder
• Convert AVI to MP4
• Quick Media Converter

Without a doubt, Format Factory is the easiest of all of the software products to use and you can’t be the price:  FREE.  If you have any recommendations for other software, please leave a comment!

Last week, Articulate released the highly anticipated Update 4 for Studio ’09.  Not only does it include many bug fixes, bug several enhancements as well.  Here’s a few of the highlights from the release notes:

Presenter ’09

• Added support for ability to set frame rate on slides
• Added switch to disable check for updates in registry and UI
• Added support for automated manual activation process to improve response time for email activations
• Fixed issue where Flash movie set to play independently could not be resized

Engage ’09

• Fixed issue with Flipbook interactions where inserted FLV files did not stop playing when navigating to the next step
• Fixed issue that affected all Community Interactions where the audio sometimes got cut off in some steps.

Quizmaker ’09

• Added support for removing correct answer from quiz review
• Added support for Answer Level feedback in Word output
• Added more robust support for really large quizzes
• Fixed issue where finish button would not work on Macs
• Fixed issues with Goes to URL in Firefox

Video Encoder ’09

• Fixed issue with UI_AdminRequiredNotice error when launching Video Encoder
• Fixed issues with Web Cam Recording errors for Logitech WebCam
• Fixed issue where recording time would reset to 0 when hitting stop

If you haven’t already installed Update 4, I highly recommend it as it includes changes to how audio is handled in Presenter ’09.