HTML5 is an exciting addition to the training and development professionals. Employees no longer have to download an app to participate in an online course. They can also access courses on multiple devices (e.g. laptops, tablets and cell phones). The increase in accessibility has tremendous benefits for today’s workforce.
However, do you know the drawbacks? I’m pretty new to HTML5 and do not consider myself an expert. I have noticed a few things.
- Animation options may be limited. Elearning design softwares come with many animation features. I use them often to make my screens more exciting. Sadly, only a few animations load in HTML5.
- Elearning with a lot of content (e.g. photos, audio, etc.) may take a while to load on the screen. I have also noticed that slides or images do not display as they should
- You are better off using an elearning software intended for HTML5 (e.g. Articulate Rise). I am a heavy user of Articulate Storyline. However, Storyline does not create elearning that adjust based on screen size. Articulate Rise will reformat the screen to provide an optimized format.
- Flash and HTML5 do not operate the same. Many elearning designers have worked with Flash based deliverables for many years. They may be new to HTML5 and not fully understand its capabilities (myself included).
Overall, I think HTML5 is going to be the future for elearning. In time, instructional designers should see an increase in HTML5’s functionality. Many suftware developers provide new tools and solutions to meet this need. It is our responsibility as Training and Development Professionals to become more proficient in HTML5. I know I plan to research it more to understand it’s pros and cons.
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