ALISON, the online learning website, today officially announced the release of a new free online Adobe Flash course – the world’s leading software programme for producing multimedia applications. Developed by the award-winning Russell Stannard, the course is ideal for teachers and trainers who would like to learn the skills to create interactive quizzes and multimedia applications for the classroom or workplace. 

Delivered using screen-capture technology, the video-based tutorials are ideal for the computer novice looking for a manageable step-by-step introduction to multimedia platforms or for those looking to take their knowledge of animation, video, and webpage interactivity to the next level. 

The first part of the course provides a general introduction to the Flash interface and examines all the tools available to the would-be learner. The course then develops in manageable steps to introduce the scripting language Actionscript and concludes by examining video within Flash applications. 

The second part of this course examines the practical application of Adobe Flash within both the classroom and workplace. Flash allows myriad opportunities for customization of quizzes to meet the needs of teachers and trainers which can lead to enhanced engagement, interaction and learning outcomes. On completion of the course, learners will be able to create professional-looking drag-and-drop, true/false and multiple choice quizzes to keep students entertained for hours on end! 

The course is free, self-paced and learners are entitled to an ALISON Certificate on completion of the learning assessment. To access the online interactive course click on the following link