Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

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Flash in eLearning - Seven Traps to Avoid

Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

Flash is a free cross-browser plug-in that allows interactive content to play on most browsers and computers.The sophisticated Flash development environment allows programmers and designers plenty of room for creativity. No wonder then, a lot of e-learning is built using Flash.

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The Future of e-Learning Content after Adobe Kills Flash on Mobile Devices

Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

Adobe, in a written statement , announced that it will not support Flash in mobile browsers henceforth. As it is, iPhone and iPad don't play Flash content. It will be a matter of time before new versions of other mobile devices (based on Android and other platforms) stop supporting Flash in browsers.

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Raptivity Essential : Now Build HTML5 and Flash Interactions Simultaneously

Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

As Harbinger Knowledge Products unveils a brand new version of Raptivity Essential that lets you publish interactions in the HTML5 format in addition to Flash SWF format, I thought it would be interesting to talk to Shweta Kulkarni, who was involved deeply in the engineering of this product upgrade. Software developers would love it.

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HTML5 and Flash: Two Ways to Create Interactivity in Mobile Learning

Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

Most e-learning developers assume the availability of the free Flash plug-in on the learner's browser. Some mobile devices may support Flash, others don't. The Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod are examples where your Flash elements simply won't work. This works fine on desktops and laptops. Here is a solution. Check it out.

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Top Five Budget Breakers in eLearning Course Development

Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

When you look out for development tools, you are in search of tools that make your tasks much simpler. If one uses custom flash development for the project there are infinite possibilities of getting the changes accommodated in the course. The Learning Curve This is the first and the most obvious culprit.

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Mobile Learning and Interactivity

Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

For instance, the languages for native app development differ based on OS, iOS uses Objective C, while RIM and Android both use Java, but different SDKs of that! So then comes the debate of whether Native or Web apps and Flash or HTML5. Or if you must have stunning visual effects probably Flash is the best option today.

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mLearning in Africa

Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

Vinod Ganjoo is an e-learning enthusiast who works as Senior Manager - e-learning Business Development at Harbinger. What according to you is the biggest challenge in developing content for m-Learning? Two, Flash won't work on all phones. Many tools support both Flash and HTML5. VG: To an extent - yes.