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OCTOBER 30, 2013

This year we will focus on the top ten authoring tools for 2013. Was in the top 10 for 2012 and stays in for 2013. While they do offer a free version – which is quite nice, the fee based version (which isn’t that pricey) offers a stronger set of features. Text to Speech – awesome!

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Authoring Tools Authoring CourseLab Tools 105

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Here is how these new rankings will work throughout 2013: Debut this month, update in July, final top 25 in Dec. Offers three versions. #7 They are reporting that in March 2013 you will be able to output to HTML5. That said, the enterprise version is really strong. Therefore, new rankings are in order.

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Authoring Tools Brainshark PPT 104

TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 4, 2013

Dan Keith is, in my opinion, a creative powerhouse and someone TechSmith will be watching throughout 2013. But with the help of text-to-speech programs, design software and Camtasia , Dan is able to share his creative skills with the world. Dan permanently lost his voice due to medical complications.

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Voice TechSmith Text-to-Speech SnagIt 76

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JUNE 11, 2013

Text to speech – Very nice – everyone should offer this feature. They offer two versions, but this is in reference to the paid version. Five is the magic number – I think that is how the song goes but if not, no worries, I just created my own version. #5 Audio recording and editing. 5 Courselab.

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Authoring Tools CourseLab Course 85

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JANUARY 18, 2012

The Kindle Fire, Barnes and Noble’s version are still heavy e-book driven. ADA 508 compliant or the European version of ADA 508. Text to Speech – This feature has been around for several years and now it is slowly appearing in a few RCAT products. This is going to be huge by 2013 in the consumer marketplace.

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Authoring Tools Authoring Market Tools 76