Free Instructional Instructional Design Open Source 
Tony Karrer
OCTOBER 13, 2010
I was just asked about trends in open source for eLearning and particularly open source eLearning tools. Probably one of the better sources on this is Jane Hart’s Instructional Tools Directory. In addition, she indicates if they are free or cost money – which is not quite the same thing as open source.
Experiencing eLearning
JULY 2, 2019
Everyone working in instructional design, learning experience design, or elearning should have a portfolio. This post on building an instructional design portfolio includes what to include and additional tips. Both Articulate and Adobe offer 30-day free trials. Open source and additional tools.
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Learning Rebels
MAY 23, 2024
One of the most common challenges faced by training professionals and instructional designers today is that the purse strings are tightening and continuing to tighten, with little sunlight at the end of the tunnel. But there are plenty of free tools we can leverage without sacrificing training quality.
Experiencing eLearning
AUGUST 8, 2023
This post includes links on character images and other illustrations, AI image editing tools and tips, Twine, scenario examples and tools, and instructional design skills. Character images and other illustrations unDraw – Open source illustrations for any idea Image library that you can easily customize.
Folio3
MARCH 9, 2023
In order to generate training materials for their staff, instructional designers most frequently use authoring tools for eLearning; which includes compliance, soft skills and hard, onboarding, etc. Very simple to use; no coding or design experience is necessary. What are eLearning Authoring Tools?
Experiencing eLearning
JANUARY 11, 2011
One of the recurring questions I hear from those trying to start their instructional design careers is “How do you get experience in the field so you can get your first ID job?&#. If you’re someone looking to transition from another field into instructional design, what do you create for your portfolio to prove your skills?
LearnDash
MAY 19, 2015
Instructional designers know that the tools they use allow them to get creative with how they develop their elearning. Until then, it makes sense to have a few free tools at your disposal. Feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments. Free Tools For ELearning Development.
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