CLO Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

In 1994, software company Asymetrix released ToolBook, a computer-based training authoring tool that made it possible for virtually anyone to create web-based training programs. It was a defining moment that changed the way companies think about how and where employees learn.

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CLO Digital Authoring Tools Toolbook 73

Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 15, 2008

However, it all settled down to roughly Toolbook, Authorware and IconAuthor. But then along came the web and WBT (web-based training), again huge innovation, lots of tools. It was hard to choose a tool because you didn't know quite what you were eventually going to do with it. I used to love these tools.

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Standards CD-ROM Oracle Qarbon 100

Tony Karrer

JANUARY 18, 2010

For most workplace eLearning the implication of this is that we are going to be getting asked a lot more about whether content will be accessible and work on other devices, e.g., mobile web access, home access, etc. Now, for the pessimists out there – Do you remember back to the really early days of the web? It was terrible!

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Predictions Diversity Training SharePoint Authoring Tools 200

eLearning Cyclops

JUNE 3, 2010

e-Learning web-based training (WBT) development tool : This will most likely be your "go to" tool for developing asynchronous online courses and/or assessments (OutStart Trainer, Articulate, ToolBook, etc., Keep in mind some may be DHTML output, others create Flash SWFs.

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Big Question Flash to HTML5 Conversion DHTML Dreamweaver 100

mLearning Trends

JANUARY 5, 2011

SumTotal's ToolBook authoring tool, now in version 10.x, There are also hooks in place to allow mobile-ready courses to be accessed by mlearners via a SumTotal LMS via a mobile browser as well but SumTotal has yet to take the leap from "mobile web" delivery into the realm of the "mobile app".

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GeoLearning SumTotal GeoMaestro Toolbook 52

Tony Karrer

MAY 25, 2006

Authorware , Toolbook ) to the new generation of WBT authoring tools (e.g., It is normally a series of web pages, but can be PDF or other document types. It can be created using Wiki software, a content management system, web editing software or even Microsoft Word stored as HTML. Are we just calling these "web pages?"

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Courseware Reference Authoring Tools Simulations 109

Litmos

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

It was a time of flannel shirts, grunge music, OJ Simpson, The Rachel hair style, Sony Playstation, Linux, the World Wide Web, and CBT transitioning to WBT. ith Windows based PCs dominating the workplace, the cofounder of Microsoft Paul Allen launched an authoring tool business called Asymetrix with their flagship product Toolbook.

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CD-ROM Corporate eLearning Authoring Tools Wikipedia 40

mLearning Trends

JANUARY 26, 2010

Until recently, this type of content, while easily accessible over the mobile web, was actually one of the most difficult types of learning to try and deploy out to a mobile device. As with elearning, HTML provides a platform to create content from the simplest of page-turners to a highly interactive learning experience.

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Courseware Content Outstart Toolbook 40

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

SumTotal Toolbook 11 – the irony here is that one of their resellers enables you to buy the product and shows not only the pricing for it, but also various plugins you can get and its pricing. Even if they do support it, could luck finding out on many vendors’ web sites. Personal Favs include. But seriously.

Authoring 68

Authoring SCATE Tools Assima 68

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Platte Canyon – Toolbook 11 (full version) $2,795 per license. The spin around this of course is to say “we have mobile learning” but it is accessing via the mobile web browser. SoftChalk 7 $1,200 (desktop), $795 (cloud) – per license mind you, again at $795 a bargain! All prices are U.S.D. Not an app mind you.

CD-ROM 83

CD-ROM Authoring Rapid Intake Flash to HTML5 Conversion 83

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 1, 2017

The world of authoring tools started at the advanced level, Authorware, Toolbook and to an extent DazzlerMax. Lots of assets, robust screen recording and capturing, video capabilities (beyond just adding a video to a course), web cam options and so on. Lectora Online . Storyline 360 is not a 100% cloud based authoring tool, just fyi.

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Authoring Trends Tools Micro-Learning 60

Learning Visions

APRIL 26, 2007

Didnt make the transition to the web and got lost in the bubble. I learned Toolbook and Authorware on my own while in the program. I was one of the few in my program that had media production, programming, graphics design, and web skills. So at age 54 I am in the process of learning advanced level web development skills.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 100

OpenSesame

MAY 29, 2013

Edge Animate is the creative desktop application used for multimedia web content creation. This tool, designed for web designers and developers, uses HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, as well as works on both Mac OS and Windows. SumTotal ToolBook . A 30-day free trial of ToolBook is available. Maquetta .

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eLearning Tools Authoring Tools Rapid Intake ReadyGo 52

Xyleme

APRIL 27, 2012

I will be dating myself here, but so much of the orthodoxy in the instructional design process was forged back in the late 80’s and early 90’s when the only Computer-Based Training (CBT) tools were Toolbook for the PC, and Hypercard for the Mac. Due to the technical constraints it became a law that “pages must not scroll”.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 104

CommLab India

AUGUST 22, 2016

Stem-Builder is a collaborative web-application that allows you to build complex branching simulations where learners get a chance to watch, practice, do, and learn from their own experiences. ToolBook Instructor . Stem Builder. DazzlerMax.

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Simulations ViewletBuilder SimWriter Toolbook 44

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 19, 2010

If they do, it is not listed on their web site, so how many people do they think are going to stick around and actually call them or e-mail them? Again, the RCAT may be, but if you aren’t telling me on your web site and I need it, do you think I’m going to email or call you?). Macromedia Authorware and similar products.

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Authoring Tools Authoring Market Tools 71

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Vendors who added innovative features including text to speech (way to go SoftChalk), to true HTML5 support (Claro, Cm-Studio, Rapid Intake, Toolbook and sort of HTML5 output – Lectora) to image editors, SDK kits, gaming sims and Sony PSP devices. Under that spin, then reading an ebook is the same as web based training.

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vendor Authoring Tools STT Trainer Mac 68

Tony Karrer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2006

Most LMS systems have ways to launch these kinds of reference systems (they are just a web page after all). This does not appear to be a new posting, but one that I recently found for the ToolBook community, but it is relevant for all. In these cases, I'm not tracking and likely it's not under the LMS. What about other Standards?

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IEEE LTSC SCORM Standards ADL 101

Vignettes Learning

JANUARY 14, 2008

Other similar titles: Instructional Coordinator, Educational Consultant, Instructional Material Director, Human Resource Specialist, Instructional Design Technology Specialist Skills: Experience working with e-learning and blended learning programs, web-based training development, and asynchronous learning content.

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Blended Learning Job Authoring Tools Diversity Training 59