- follows the consistency and standards of many applications
- allows for specific data searching
- beneficial for experienced users who would like a deep-dive on a certain symbol or tool

search bar: pro

- not descriptive of overarching, general functions of the website
- users may not describe a symbol or tool as we've coded for it to be named
- although it matches consistency and standards of applications, it doesn't necessarily match the consistency of other websites

search bar: con

Searchable 1Cademy Help content lets users query documentation about specific tools, symbols, and tasks. Compared with video tutorials, it supports targeted retrieval and can complement videos or serve as an alternative when users need specific information.

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One design option for 1Cademy platform tutorials is to link the instructional videos previously used by interns. These videos provide the concrete information and hard skills needed to successfully understand and navigate the platform.

Linking Intern Videos for 1Cademy Tutorials

If tutorial videos are too long for first-time users to maintain attention, they can be broken into pages where transcripts are provided alongside related, marked-up images. This approach maintains a consistent page aesthetic and native design format without relying on external video platforms.

Transcripts as Video Alternatives for Tutorials

When designing the integration of video tutorials into a platform, several design considerations arise. These include whether to link directly to external video sources (e.g., YouTube), whether to display all video thumbnails simultaneously, how to ensure sequential playback of tutorials, and whether users should be allowed to navigate freely to specific lessons as needed.

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