January, 2013

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E-Learning Authoring Tool Comparison

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We get lots of questions about our opinion on the major e-learning authoring tools. A while back, I did a comparison grid to help outline the key differences. There have been a lot of changes to the authoring tool landscape in the last 12 months, so I thought I’d update it. . The following table summarizes my personal opinion on the matter. I’m sure many (perhaps even some on my own team) might not agree.

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Working with E-Learning Vendors: Creating a Request for Information (RFI)

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The selection of an e-learning vendor can seem challenging. Maybe you don’t know what vendors can provide the exact product or service you need, or it might be that you aren’t even sure WHAT you need. My next few blog posts will give some tips I have found for selecting and working with vendors. First, let’s focus on how to get the information you need from a vendor using a Request for Information (RFI).

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Why Prototype?

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In my last post , I shared some tips for creating templates – namely about how to save time. Prototyping your courseware can do the same thing for you, especially when you’re working on a new course or overhauling an old course. A prototype is a small sample of coursework you develop from beginning to end. Below are some other benefits to prototyping.

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Tune-up Your E-Learning Workstation for the New Year

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It’s a new year, and that means time for resolutions! For most of us that means self-improvement – exercise, diet, goal setting, home improvement, organization (see Desiree’s recent post on organizing to save time ), and more. But what about your computer? In the past year has it gotten sluggish, slower to open certain programs, exhibiting more nagging errors, and generally not up to par?

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E-Learning Uncovered Webinar Schedule and ASTD TechKnowledge

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ASTD TechKnowledge. If you will be at TK13, be sure to track down Diane Elkins and say hello. You can catch her at her two sessions or her book signing. Making E-Learning Accessible AND Usable. Wednesday, January 30 from 4:00 to 5:00 -or-. Thursday, January 31 from 4:30 to 5:30. Book Signing. Conference Bookstore. Wednesday, January 30 from 5:15 to 6:00.

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New Year’s Resolution – 2013: Organize to Save Time

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When I teach work/life balance, I teach about organization. Why? Because being organized increases productivity, decreases stress, and can even save you money, since you don’t have to repurchase things you can’t find. WebMD has several articles on how to cut clutter in their health and balance section! (Just search for “clutter.”). My resolution this year is to reorganize my office.