mov,swf,avi,png,wmv, etc.). If you’re thinking about creating online courses you’ve probably started to think about standards. eLearning content needs to follow standards just like classroom manuals and material. When content is standardized it makes it easier for the learner to understand and quickly process the content. They stop noticing inconsistencies and focus on what you’d really like them to – the meat! Once you’ve come up with your own list of standards, make sure that everyone on the team has them (and lives by them). Don’t be soft. Bolding: Decide how to use bolding. MORE >>

Project Rome offers output in formats such as PDF, SWF, JPG, PNG, SVG, or FXG or Web files for either an Adobe or third-party-hosted Website." Jackie Dove of Macworld.com introduces you to Project Rome , a new all-in-one content creation and publishing application targeted to consumers, small businesses, and educators. According to Dove, "This product lets users produce printed, electronic, and Web-based documents featuring integrated graphics, photos, text, video, audio, animation, and interactivity. " You can learn more about Project Rome on the Macworld site. MORE >>

Image Formats: png should be your preferred format (as against.gif) as it has greater color depth and is fully lossless with variable transparency. Mobiles are fast becoming the platforms of choice for all we do in life – browsing, chatting, other social interactions, & even starting to be used for learning delivery as well. At Upside Learning we’ve been creating various learning applications for mobile devices including apps for iPhone, Blackberry, & Android; browser based courses; short movies/animations etc. Further here’s a list of S&R of some popular devices. MORE >>

Exports as JPG, BMP, or PNG (transparent or opaque). PrtScr is a free screen capture program.  Here are some of its features: Captures full screen, rectangle selection, freehand selection, or active window. Can capture mouse cursor. Allows annotation over capture, with smooth, natural mouse drawing. Saves capture straight to desktop or to any file, sends it as email, edits, prints or sends to clipboard. This video provides more information: PrtScr (via Freewaregenius ) [If you are looking for more functionality, take a look at my list of over 70 screen capture and screencasting tools ]. MORE >>

Link to CustomSignGenerator.com Via Jay Cross " CustomSignGenerator.com offers thousands of free dynamic JPEG, GIF and PNG image creators (you can make FREE logos, blog headers, parody photos, buttons, banners, email sigs, comics, signs, blinkies/glitters, avatars, support ribbons, wallpapers, labels, celeb spoofs, animations, MySpace/TagWorld clipart, fancy 3D text, presentation clip art, 3D text pics, userbars, barcodes, 3D pics, gag/hoax/prank images, title/header bars, animated GIFs, taggers, fake ads, e-cards, custom gift magnets, etc)! I am simply thrilled to discover this site! MORE >>