How to Upload PowerPoint files to Tortal

Tortal Supports using PowerPoint as Learning Objects in 2 ways. Read the Article below for details.

Tortal can import PowerPoint presentations ( .ppt, .pptx) and allow them to become reportable content objects on the to track User interaction.  However, the type of elements your PowerPoint contains will determine the method you use to use to upload them to the Tortal LMS. 

How to Choose the Best Upload method: 

If your PowerPoint must use Video, Audio, or Animation elements: 

  • Upload a PowerPoint as a Video Learning Object

If you PowerPoint uses standard text, images, and links - see: 

  • Upload a PowerPoint as a Document Learning Object 


Upload PowerPoint Presentations as a Document Learning Object.

 

1. In the Navbar, Click on "Admin" Then "Learning Objects"

In the Navbar, Click on "Admin" Then "Learning Objects"

2. Click on Learning Objects

Click on Learning Objects

3. Click on "Upload Edit Files" to access the Document Learning Objects Menu.

Click on 	"Upload Edit Files" to access the Document Learning Objects Menu.

4. Please note the restrictions on file sizes and document types.

Please note the restrictions on file sizes and document types.

5. To Create a New Document Learning Object, Click on "Upload Files"

To Create a New  Document Learning Object, Click on "Upload Files"

6. Select your PPT files from your local storage, and click "Upload"

Select your PPT files from your local storage, and click "Upload"

7. Give your new Learning Object a Name, and Description, Click Save to finish.

Give your new Learning Object a Name, and Description, Click Save to finish.

8. Your new Document Learning Object is now shown in the List.

Your new Document Learning Object is now shown in the List.

9. To add it to a Course, click the "Add to Course" Link.

To add it to a Course, click the "Add to Course" Link.

10. Select a Course to add this Learning Object to, and click "Save"

Select a Course to add this Learning Object to, and click "Save"

11. To view the PowerPoint, Click the Title

To view the PowerPoint, Click the Title

12. The PowerPoint will be shown in a popup viewer.

This is the exact same view your Users will have when reviewing this Document Learning Object

The PowerPoint will be shown in a popup viewer.

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Upload PowerPoint Files as a Video Learning Object.

Export your PowerPoint as A Video

This step may depend on your version of PowerPoint. Please refer to the Microsoft documentation for the exact steps.

Once you have your video, follow the steps in the article below to create a video learning object. 

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