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Development Tools - Should I Cut Out the Middle Guy?

eLearning Cyclops

Back when I first started developing e-learning courses, I used Macromedia's Authorware. I really prefer the robust ability of creating courses in Flash and only use the DHTML e-learning authoring tools for their ability to make the course SCORM or AICC compliant. These courses can be published as SCORM or AICC compliant courses.

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My Top 10 e-Learning Tools

eLearning Cyclops

And it worked very well with my Macromedia Flash when I was getting started in e-learning. Adobe Captivate - Fantastic for creating simulations (software sims and branching sims), plus it does a good job recording audio for your sims. Being able to add quizzes and publish SCORM/AICC compliant courses is a big plus too.

DHTML 100
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In Memory – Corporate Instructional Designers

eLearning 24-7

A product called Macromedia Flash (being used with web sites) became a go to for course development. Macromedia Dreamweaver came out with templates. Output was AICC (boo) and SCORM. Advanced – Captivate and Lectora. Other course authoring tools started to appear right after Authorware. I used DazzlerMax.

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Summer Course Authoring Tool Rankings – Top Ten

eLearning 24-7

9 Adobe Captivate 7. Because it is Adobe – the same folks who came up with Photoshop a long time ago, who brought us Premiere – a long time ago and who bought Macromedia – again, a long time ago. SCORM 2004, AICC. #4 Searchable content. Assessment tool including randomization. Design effects. Why say that?

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Rapid Content Authoring Tools: Market, Mayhem and Reality

eLearning 24-7

Macromedia Authorware and similar products. Macromedia Director. The Macromedia set typically would toss in Director, which created an equally impressive array of course capabilities, but a deep learning curve. Eventually, Macromedia Dreamweaver came into the picture. Adobe Captivate. HTML and Javascript.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Adobe Captivate

Adobe Captivate

What is the 2017 release of Adobe Captivate? The 2017 release of Adobe Captivate empowers you to leap ahead with a smart eLearning design platform that does the heavy lifting of creating responsive eLearning content. Transform* legacy Adobe Captivate non-mobile courses into fully responsive mLearning content.

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How to select the right authoring tool

eLearning 24-7

While I have seen a few that give off the “rapid build” appearance, unless you have experience with solutions in the past like Authorware, MacroMedia Director, or similar brethren, you will face some serious challenges. 2004, AICC, PENS, TinCan) would be equally relevant.