Petra Mayer

OCTOBER 4, 2021

From Cloud to Scorm, to Authoring tool to Microlearning – eLearning has become a full-fledged industry. This five-phase framework serves as a guideline for building training and learning support tools. Authoring Tool. An authoring tool is a software package for the eLearning course content.

Authoring Tools 52

Authoring Tools Blended Learning Develop LMS 52

Learning Visions

MAY 4, 2007

Friday, May 04, 2007 New Rapid e-Learning Tool from Epic Another new rapid e-Learning tool, this from Epic (UK). From the press release: Its important to remember, however, that as with any tool, you only get out what you put in. Ive used the previous version in my work with a local authority and I like it.

Rapid eLearning 100

Rapid eLearning Cognitive Tools CD-ROM 100

eFront

JANUARY 5, 2011

CamStudio - (Authoring Tool) CamStudio is able to record all screen and audio activity on your computer and create industry-standard AVI video files and using its built-in SWF Producer can turn those AVIs into lean, mean, bandwidth-friendly Streaming Flash videos (SWFs). Host them on your own blog, website or intranet!

Authoring Tools 111

Authoring Tools Xerte eXe Corporate eLearning 111

Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2009

Me: Im an instructional designer. Im sort of distracted by the naked boy who just ran by (not mine). billbrandon had this comment on Twitter: I usually just tell em Im a writer. Im comforted to know that Im not the only one who receives blank stares or gets tongue-twisted in trying to describe what I do.

Instructional Design 218

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 218

Learning Visions

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Mass Chapter ISPI November Meeting Im speaking at the next Mass Chapter ISPI Meeting, thanks to the always energetic Jean Marrapodi. e-Learning Tools Crash Course: Deciding What Authoring Tools to Use and When So youve heard about PowerPoint, Articulate, Captivate and Flash.

ISPI 100

ISPI Moodle Atlantic Link Instructional Design 100

Learning Developments

JANUARY 14, 2009

Jan 13, 2009 Im not yet Captivated by Lectora Im putting together a self-paced web-based training course for how to order textbooks using a PeopleSoft application. Im using Lectora to develop a SCORM package that will eventually be imported and used in the LMS. So far Ive found Lectora to be a good course development tool.

Lectora 40

Lectora Captivate IM IMS 40

Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 5, 2007

Monday, November 05, 2007 Instructional Design Inspiration As I mentioned last week , Im in the midst of designing my first custom eLearning course in quite awhile. Now that Ive been actually doing some writing, Im having to put it all to work. Ideally, Im trying to figure out how to make this a bit interactive. Take the Survey!

Instructional Design 125

Instructional Design Custom eLearning Development Instructional Instruction 125

eFront

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Therefore, as we move forward, we all must consider when, how, and why we integrate the tools that we do into our classrooms. => for Associations Jeff delivers an easy-to-read primer on how to leverage social media tools to expand the learning value that associations deliver. Dunlap Protocols for Online Discussions Joanna C.

Blended Learning 112

Blended Learning Free Authoring Tools eLearning Guild 112

Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

Im struck by why I find this topic so interesting. Learning Styles and Fortune Telling: We like learning styles because we get a flash of recognition ; we see ourself as a pattern. The author cited two learning styles tests which came in at.60 And on that note, I think Im pretty much done now with my learning styles assignment.

Learning Styles 186

Learning Styles Wiki Cognitive Rapid eLearning 186

Learning Visions

MAY 4, 2007

Friday, May 04, 2007 Rapid e-Learning, Templates, & SMEs Theres been a lot of good talk lately about rapid e-learning tools and templates and the roles of SMEs vs. instructional designers. Our tools still require the user to work in the Flash environment, but you really dont need to know Flash.

Rapid eLearning 100

Rapid eLearning Templates Instructional Design eLearning Guild 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 16, 2009

This go-round, Im at the other end of things: in a much-needed lull between projects, taking a breather. Heres what Ive been doing lately on the job: Tinkering Ive been tinkering around with new and old tools, expanding my skill set. Reading Im still in the midst of The Adult Learner by Malcolm Knowles et al. Take the Survey!

eLearning Guild 100

eLearning Guild Evernote Instructional Design Moodle 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Cousin, I do consider myself to be a gamer and while my interests used to fall into the "Grand Theft Auto" category, over the past couple of years I have moved more to PC games and since I have limited time with two kids.online flash games (some with an educational tilt). Im literally not a gamer. But Im no gamer.

IM 100

IM IMS eLearning Guild Second Life 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 8, 2008

Im guessing youre designing online distance learning courses. Im in the weird place of for-profit education, which really has characteristics of both market sectors. Having just a bachelors degree seems to be fine as long as you arent working directly for the universities (Im not sure about K-12 online). What do you do?

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Market 100

eLearning 24-7

JULY 9, 2012

The ones who may not are those who identify themselves as “Training mgt systems and alike” – because they are really focused on the course authoring tool and are not a LMS in the true sense of the word. SCORM/AICC/PENS/IMS. Authoring Tools. Use my 90/10 rule. Facility management. A: Nearly all.

LMS 72

LMS vendor Cornerstone OnDemand Virtual Classroom 72

Learning Visions

AUGUST 13, 2007

And Im not implying that Im a Second Life naysayer. Ive been exploring the use of Second Life for a client for whom Im developing an e-Learning strategy. Theirs is an audience comprised only of women and Im not convinced Second Life will feel appropriate to them. As you may know, Ive only been there once. Take the Survey!

Second Life 100

Second Life IM IMS Gartner 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 1, 2008

This hasnt gotten onto my radar before -- Im not sure if there are any state-funded online programs in Massachusetts. Within higher ed, Im sure well continue to see growth in online, but it is starting to plateau a bit. The more fun lessons were completely original Flash, highly interactive, with humor not only allowed but encouraged.

Online 100

Online IM IMS Instructional Design 100

eFront

AUGUST 24, 2010

Recent Comments Blog Archive ► 2011 (3) ► January (3) Free and Open Source Text to Speech Tools for e-Le. Since then we released 13 new minor versions (approximately once every 2 weeks) with more than 2500 commits on our SVN. Here is a list of the most important additions since the initial 3.6

Version 56

Version Social Networks Open Source Text-to-Speech 56

Learning Visions

APRIL 26, 2007

My current business card says Im a "Manager of Instructional Design". After a few years, I got involved in an IT initiative (then it was called MIS) -- designing a new software application to support our call center business. I did stand-up classroom sessions on the software. They liked my software training experience.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

Im going to quote heavily from the article here, inserting my own thoughts along the way. Subject matter experts are embracing the more sophisticated rapid e-learning tools which allow server side development with international collaboration and “instant&# course deployment. Is it really the SMEs using the tools?

Rapid eLearning 100

Rapid eLearning Instructional Design Atlantic Link Case Study 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 8, 2008

With the rise of rapid eLearning tools and the ease with which virtually anyone can now create a course, whats changing for the instructional designer? SMEs using rapid eLearning tools)? There seems to be a mix between contract and full time positions, and Im not sure how to read into that. Clive Shepherd thinks so.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design eLearning Consultant Consulting Blended Learning 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 2, 2007

I like that its built in Flash. Im on the press page, so I think I should get at invite, dont you? I did send an email and got a response that Id be included in the "next round of invitations", which Im told will be in the next day or so. I like that Virtual Ubiquity is a Massachusetts company. Its still in invitation-only beta.

Second Life 100

Second Life Moodle Doc eLearning Guild 100

Learning Developments

DECEMBER 15, 2008

One of the tasks Ive been working on is selecting a tool kit for creating the content. My goals for selecting a content authoring product are as follows: Ability to easily import from existing course materials made in Word and PowerPoint Ability to export to SCORM 1.2/2004 Lectora I choose Lectora as the next piece of my tool kit.

Authoring Tools 40

Authoring Tools Diversity Training Simulations Develop 40

Learning Visions

AUGUST 1, 2007

Certainly with the rise of rapid e-Learning tools and the increase in SME-published content well start to see an increase in the frequency of updates to e-Learning material. After reading Janets post, I talked with our CTO about some ways that we could build a little bit of "version control" into our Flash Course Development Templates.

Version 100

Version Content Second Life Rapid eLearning 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

A SME builds a course with the latest rapid eLearning tool. I moved on to eLearning development and can say - I aint no techie.but most techies I know (those designing webpages, using Flash) dont really understand education. Im with you all. Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Who Gets to Be Called an Instructional Designer?

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Diversity Training 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Im a linear reader in recovery and have been actively learning how to skim books and not feel guilty about it. Although Im not in active instructional design mode for any projects right now, I did jot a bunch of ideas. those born between 1991-2000), Im a bit of an ape (no offense to apes, mind you). Do They? ) No boomers here.

Games 100

Games Wiki IM IMS 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 29, 2007

Sales people cant remember all the products -- can you provide a quick tool to find the right product for a customer? But.its not perfect.cant do Flash right now and javascript is limited.but its the best solution right now for getting content to people. Can we send quick txt messaging - doesnt need to be perfect prose. Many thanks!

Mobile Learning 100

Mobile Learning Report Mobile eLearning Guild 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 3, 2008

Brent Schlenker of the eLearning Guild, commented on my post Memoirs of an Instructional Designer : Im one of the unfortunate ones with a actual honest to goodness Masters Degree in EdTech. I heard even David Merrill say that all MS students need to learn things like Flash, etc. The degree opens many doors but thats about it.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Survey Instructional Instruction 100

eLearning Cyclops

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Signs you are in e-learning hell (as a designer/developer): The Help Desk calls and tells you they are receiving too many calls regarding your course and the _ (pop-up blocker, Flash Player and/or LMS sign-on). Someone shows up at your office and says "Im here for the online training."* Cool Tools to Liven Up The Classroom.

Corporate eLearning 100

Corporate eLearning eLearning Strategy eLearning Quiz 100

ICS Learning

AUGUST 26, 2013

You have many important decisions that need to be made ranging from issues related to the use of technology to required facilities to instructional design to software development and media production. IT professionals including network engineers, software developers, database engineers and technical support staff. Facilities personnel.

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Authoring Tools Compliance Training Simulations 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 21, 2008

Mostly software training, with bits of process and product information thrown in for good measure. Lots of software interactivity. Schedules dont always work out, so more often this is a one-on-one tour of the software and the content notes with the trainer. Oh, except Im the developer and audio engineer too.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Project Instructional Instruction 100

eLearningArt

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Those future trends include Spontaneous Learning Systems (SLS), Intelligent Mentoring Systems (IMS), and highly personalized learning services. It may involve empowering others so they have the tools and abilities to learn on their own. Julie is a well known eLearning author and speaker. tweet this image].

Blended Learning 108

Blended Learning Trends Expert Authoring Tools 108

Tony Karrer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2006

Here's a recent one to get me started: Is it mandatory to use SCORM while developing an E-learning Software? There are a bunch of other standards by ADL (who is responsible for SCORM ), IMS , IEEE LTSC including CORDRAâ„¢ , LOM , Meta-data , etc. Note: ARIADNE, AICC, IEEE LTSC, and IMS all participate in ADL's work on SCORM).

IEEE LTSC 101

IEEE LTSC SCORM Standards ADL 101

LearnUpon

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

It’s a five-phase framework that instructional designers use; a guideline for building effective training and learning support tools. Authoring Tool. Often paired with an LMS, this software is used to develop content for online learning and training programs. Developed by software writer Steve Wilhite in 1987.

Compliance Training 63

Compliance Training Blended Learning Authoring Tools Instructional Design 63

Learning Visions

JANUARY 7, 2008

Many instructional designers ( Christy Tucker , Wendy Wickham ) build their own courses using tools like Captivate. Reuben on the downside of rapid e-Learning tools: The emergence of "easy-to-use" authoring tools, however, has tempted us to believe that the instructional designer can do it all! Whats your view?

Instructional Design 174

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Blended Learning 174