Nicholas Bird is a Senior Web Content Developer with RWD Technologies, Inc. (www.rwd.com) in Baltimore, MD. Nicholas has been involved in custom content development and e-Learning since 1999 when he began working with Lockheed Martin developing custom ILT, and synchronous online delivery courses training Fortune 500 employees on skills like HTML, Website Design, JavaScript, and VBScript. He also spent time as a trainer and Project Manager of e-Learning Technologies at QVC, Inc where he was responsible for all aspects of developing various training solutions for internal employees and partner companies.

Nicholas is currently in his third year at RWD and has been involved in the design and writing of over 30 e-Learning courses for a variety of Fortune 100 manufacturing, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and information technology companies. Nicholas really enjoys the creative process and helping clients and coworkers find innovative solutions to their training needs. Nicholas has a Master’s in Business Administration focusing on Technology Management from the University of Phoenix.

 

Articles by Nicholas Bird

Build a SCORM 1.2 Conformant Course with Lectora 2007

(11/3/08)
Lectora is a very popular tool for developing e-Learning content. Because many developers need to create courses that will integrate seamlessly with an LMS, this article focuses on some tips and tricks for making SCORM-conformant content with Lectora. If you are working in Lectora for the first time, you definitely should take advantage of the information here!

Preparing for and Developing Interactive Content in Captivate 3.0

(3/24/08)
Adobe Captivate is one of the most-used tools among eLearning Guild members. While it offers many features, and great flexibility, there are a number of “tricks” that experts employ to get the best use with the least effort. Here's a collection of tips for Captivate 3.0 from a master of this complex authoring and simulation tool.

Using RWD uPerform to Rapidly Design and Develop E-Learning

(5/14/07)
In traditional practice, the storyboard is a key tool for communication between e-Learning design team members and Subject Matter Experts. In rapid development, however, the storyboard is an impediment. In this article, you will learn about a tool that eliminates the storyboard and facilitates the rapid design process through the use of stencils.