OpenSesame

MARCH 31, 2020

At OpenSesame, we receive inquiries from subject matter experts and content authors who have developed training programs but are unsure about how to monetize them in today’s online world. Course building tools on these platforms are available without cost but are not without limitations. Finding the right authoring tool.

Authoring Tools 52

Authoring Tools Standards Authoring Industry 52

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The idea of rapid content authoring, was non-existent. The dominating authoring tool by far, was Authorware. The idea of a rapid content authoring tool, whereas anyone could build a course quickly was appalling to everyone who built courses. Other course authoring tools started to appear right after Authorware.

Instructional Design 79

Instructional Design Authoring Tools Instructional Instruction 79

eLearning Cyclops

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Jane Hart is gathering top ten lists for e-learning tools. I have posted my e-learning toolkit in the past, but not what I necessarily consider my "top e-learning tools." So, here are my top 10 e-learning tools. They are not stand alone e-learning tools, but together allow me the ability to create effective e-learning courses.

DHTML 100

DHTML Authoring Tools Outstart Tools 100

eLearning Cyclops

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Over the years, I have used ToolBook, Trainersoft, and even Dreamweaver with Coursebuilder. It has gotten to a point where some of my courses are all developed in Flash and the e-learning authoring tools (DHTML) have been used more as a "shell" that decompiles it as a SCORM package.

DHTML 100

DHTML Authoring Tools Authorware Toolbook 100

Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 23, 2007

I don't know if I've seen this reported by the eLearningGuild , but their reports showed some interesting information about satisfaction levels reported by members on course authoring and rapid eLearning tool satisfaction levels. List of Tools and Vendors: Keynote - KnowledgePlanet On-Demand. RapidBuilder® (Software Simul.

Rapid eLearning 100

Rapid eLearning Authoring Tools Vuepoint Cornerstone OnDemand 100

Tony Karrer

MARCH 27, 2007

Someone posted a comment in my previous post on Course Authoring and Rapid eLearning Tool Satisfaction asking whether I had used RapideL. But when I looked back at my post, I realized that I had cut off quite a few authoring tools because I had only included reports where the number of evaluations was 15 or more.

KnowledgePlanet 100

KnowledgePlanet RapideL eLearning Tools Elicitus 100

OpenSesame

JUNE 21, 2017

At OpenSesame, we receive inquiries from subject matter experts and content authors who have developed training programs but are unsure about how to monetize them in the today’s online world. Course building tools on these platforms are available without cost but not without limitations. Finding the right authoring tool.

Authoring Tools 60

Authoring Tools Standards Authoring Industry 60

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 23, 2010

Dreamweaver was not created for people to build courses in, rather it was created for people to build web sites and other web related solutions. A novice could learn it and do some things quicker than Dreamweaver. Most people find this to be a really nice offering and a real competitor to Dreamweaver. Let the Slayers list begin!

Dreamweaver 40

Dreamweaver Mac e-learning vendor HTML 40

Upside Learning

JUNE 4, 2009

Jane Hart conducts annual surveys of the top 100 learning tools. Her site, Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies , has some wonderful resources on learning tools, social learning, and more. We decided to contribute to the 2009 list by sending in our own list of Top 10 Tools for Learning Professionals.

Tools 100

Tools Dreamweaver Adobe Flash 100

eLearning Blender

AUGUST 28, 2008

Finally got the buy in from the boss to spend some money on Adobe software, mainly for developing eLearning and printed training materials. InDesign looks like a great tool for developing printed materials which I do often. Thanks to the good ol' educational discount I can really make the most out of a $1000 budget.

Software 40

Software Photoshop Adobe Instructional Design 40

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 11, 2024

The other day, I was listening to an audiobook, and the author spoke about ideas. I thought about this, as you can tell, and said to myself, okay, let’s write a post where the e-learning history and thus learning systems, authoring tools, and alike are intertwined with good and bad ideas. Not Articulate.

Ideas 84

Ideas Learn.com SumTotal SkillSoft 84

eLearning Cyclops

AUGUST 29, 2009

It is a glimpse not just into their development tool preferences, but it also provides some reflection into the approaches they take in creating courses. Here is what I have in my e-learning toolbox and some notes on how I use these tools. Adobe Dreamweaver - creating web pages and occasionally jerry-rigging the HTML in courses.

Authoring Tools 100

Authoring Tools DHTML Outstart Toolbook 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 8, 2007

Friday, June 08, 2007 Instructional Designers Tools Theres been a good conversation going on over at Christy Tuckers Experiencing E-Learning blog about instructional design. Christy has been writing about how to get started in instructional design and what technology tools you might need. Easy breezy. Thats what I like.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Tools 100

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The majority of people creating the courses used authoring tools, such as Authorware (difficult to learn, but robust), Dazzler Max (I used it, learning curve though), Lectora (difficult to learn) and many others that existed then. The first inkling of RCATs was a product called Dreamweaver, which was designed for web site design.

Compliance Training 81

Compliance Training Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 81

Janet Clarey

OCTOBER 14, 2009

I’ve used a bunch of desktop authoring tools – Lectora, Dreamweaver, Authorware, Captivate, and Articulate to name a few. I haven’t really used a lot of web-based authoring tools though. I was surprised to learn that the tool is FREE as an SaaS solution. Not my best work : ). Seriously.).

Udutu 36

Udutu Authoring Brandon Hall Authorware 36

eLearning Cyclops

JUNE 26, 2010

It will be very interesting in how e-learning authoring tools adopt and adapt to HTML5. As far as web development, Dreamweaver is already offering an extension so you can start exploring it now. The video below provides information on Dreamweaver and HTML5 along with an opinion on the "HTML5 and Flash" issue.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 100

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Flash Dreamweaver iPad 100

Paradiso Solutions

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Determine the criteria for judging a learner’s performance and create assessment tools. Take on new projects to improve your project management skills, and use PM software to track steps, processes, and resources. Because of this drive, many instructional designers have become published authors, speakers, and industry leaders.

Instructional Design 52

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Skills 52

Clive on Learning

JANUARY 24, 2008

I had thought that, with my extravagant purchases, I was maintaining the Adobe share price all on my own, but the eLearning Guild's latest research report on authoring and development tools proves otherwise. Simulation tools: #1 Captivate (79%); #2 Flash (45%). Although that may well be an Adobe tool also!

Authoring Tools 40

Authoring Tools Adobe Authorware Tools 40

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 2, 2020

PowerPoint is not E-Learning and shouldn’t be used as your course tool/development – For whatever reason, there are people who have been around online learning for years, who still see PPT as a means for the creation of content – i.e. courses. Will they spur visceral responses? Who knows. I mean what is visceral anyway?

PPT 67

PPT Cornerstone OnDemand PowerPoint Instructional Design 67

Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

6,890 16 152 Rapid eLearning Tools 4,337 11 35 First Time Visitor Guide 2,345 17 67 LMS Satisfaction Features and Barriers 1,988 6 40 eLearning Trends 1,820 9 24 Software Simulation eLearning (w/ links to Tools) 1,724 2 11 Personal Learning for Learning Professionals - Using Web 2.0 Tools 1,140 9 43 eLearning 2.0

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Social Bookmarking Authoring Tools eLearning 2.0 100

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Authoring Tools. 11 desktop authoring tools work with Mac OS. 4 desktop authoring tool vendors work with Windows 8. Let’s see Microsoft has only been announcing the coming of Windows 8 for several months, but as usual desktop authoring tools are behind the times. 37 support m-learning.

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System vendor Association LMS Rapid Intake 72

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Brought down by the tool or tools, another retorted back. Eventually the land saw Macromedia Breeze and Dreamweaver enter the lands, with these items called templates. Rise of the Rapid Content Authoring Dragon. Magical powers contained within via its special PowerPoint armor, along with other tools at its beckon call.

Instructional Design 68

Instructional Design Macromedia Toolbook Authorware 68

mLearning Trends

MAY 27, 2014

This inaugural “Generation 2” blog posting comes on the heels of a tectonic shift in the mobile learning authoring tool wars…namely, the availability last week of Adobe Captivate 8 officially unveiled on May 20, 2014 in company press releases. They are likely to grab converts from other authoring tools as well.

Summary 70

Summary Captivate Adobe Captivate Adobe 70

The Learning Circuits

DECEMBER 7, 2011

I often use the phrase “the HTML5 stack” to communicate more clearly, but to me, the main thing is that people have good resources to keep them up to date on the capabilities of the technology, the delivery platforms, and the authoring tools. We are going to have some growing pains while our tools catch up. Good answer!

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 93

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Flash Toolbook Flash Player 93

Tony Karrer

JUNE 20, 2006

and Shift in eLearning from Pure Courseware towards Reference Hybrids , I've realized that one of the mental models I use can be roughly summarized by the following picture: where Ease is roughly how easy (cost, time) is it to develop using that approach and Power is the ability of the tool to provide robust, complex learning solutions.

DHTML 100

DHTML Wiki Blended Learning Dreamweaver 100

Adobe Captivate

AUGUST 13, 2012

Watch as they combine content created from products within the eLearning Suite, like Adobe Captivate 6, Flash Professional CS6, Dreamweaver CS6, [.]. Pooja Jaisingh to learn about the new enhancements in Multi-SCO Packager in Adobe eLearning Suite 6.

Adobe Captivate 74

Adobe Captivate Adobe Captivate Dreamweaver 74

Clive on Learning

JANUARY 20, 2009

The imminent release of the Adobe eLearning Suit e has got me thinking about the authoring tools market as it stands in 2009. Who needs authoring tools and which tools do they need? Tags: authoring tools. But I can't help but wonder who all this is aimed at. So who will buy the eLearning Suite?

Suite 40

Suite Dreamweaver Adobe ActionScript 40

Tony Karrer

JUNE 22, 2006

I've seen the Content Authoring Research Report from the eLearningGuild that suggests what tools are being used in 2005 and it suggests that most content is being authored using fairly traditional tools such as Flash, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, Captivate, Lectora. embedded based on other tools or add-ins.

Wiki 100

Wiki Platform Corporate eLearning Mash-up 100

Instancy

APRIL 24, 2012

Once you make the investment in content, the length of time it is able to be viewed without special software upgrades is important. If you are an Instancy customer, you already know the power of our Learning Content Management System (LCMS) which includes a powerful authoring tool. At Instancy , no action scripting is required.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 52

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Flash Authoring Tools Interactive 52

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 26, 2017

have been making their rounds these past few months, mine included (authoring tools), but what about the worst? Award category – Time to retire your tool, product, etc. Questionmark. Yes it is a top-notch SaaS assessment tool and it has a lot of functionality, but the UI is dated and needs major revamp.

Oracle 0

Oracle Grovo SAP Micro-Learning 0

The Learning Circuits

OCTOBER 1, 2008

Thus, for October we are exploring: First e-Learning An example is shown in my post - First Authoring Tool. I wish to apply my experience designing courses for online learning; however I've searched and don't know where to begin to actually learn how to use the LMS and course design software available. Let's avoid this here.

Authoring Tools 41

Authoring Tools Dreamweaver HTML Learning 2.0 41

CommLab India

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

This methodology used tools such as Flash and Dreamweaver to create highly interactive e-learning courses with stunning visuals and great animations. Why can’t the tools used for traditional e-learning development fulfill the above requirements? They need skilled programmers and tool experts.

Authoring 86

Authoring Tools Online Learning Rapid eLearning 86

eLearning 24-7

MAY 3, 2010

What if you could take any course, regardless of your authoring tool, upload it on the “cloud&# and have it go where you go, no matter where that is, no matter what type of solution it is? Company: Rustici Software Public beta is available on May 21st, 2010. SCORM Cloud. Well, I like it. You can sign-up for the trial.

SCORM 45

SCORM Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 45

Adobe Captivate

APRIL 2, 2009

E-Learning , eLearning Suite , CourseBuilder , Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Extension. New CourseBuilder Features in Adobe Dreamweaver CS4. The CourseBuilder extension for Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 allows users to create Web-based learning interactions in a visual authoring environment.

Dreamweaver 53

Dreamweaver AICC SCORM Firefox 53

Learning Visions

MAY 22, 2007

Content is hand-crafted (Dreamweaver, Flash) Rapid Collaborative (development efficiency) Enterprise (share info across depts) On-demand -- focus is on target audience -- better access to content. Investment in use of tools is low, so if it doesnt work, youre ok. Most orgs have a blend of these models.

Compliance Training 100

Compliance Training Blended Learning Adobe Wiki 100

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 21, 2010

It is worth the extra dollars to purchase a LMS that comes built in with an authoring tool. Actually, I see no real advantage for having a built-in authoring tool, other than it generates some more revenue for the vendor. But it is a rapid e-learning authoring tool stripped down, nothing more.

Association Learning Management System 40

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS LCMS 40

CommLab India

JULY 21, 2016

Well, rapid authoring tools could be the answer considering the benefits they offer to the process of e-learning development. Rapid authoring tools. Legacy authoring tools. In the world of business, speed is of essence and these tools help create courses on time. Mobile compatible.

Authoring 44

Authoring Tools Benefits Flash to HTML5 Conversion 44