Upside Learning

MAY 3, 2018

In continuation of our evaluation of different responsive authoring tools, we are presenting Update 2 to our recently published blog ‘A Comparative Summary for Responsive Authoring Tools – Update 1’ This blog features additional authoring tool Lectora Online along with other responsive authoring tools like: Adapt, Evolve, gomo, Elucidat,Captivate (..)

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Summary Authoring Lectora Tools 165

Upside Learning

JULY 5, 2016

In the first post of this series, we looked at the features, advantages, and limitations of the Adapt Framework and Authoring Tool for Responsive eLearning. In this post, we’ll talk about Evolve, a proprietary Responsive Authoring Tool that works with the Adapt Framework.

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eLearning Tools Authoring Tools eLearning Developer 170

Upside Learning

JUNE 28, 2016

To keep up with these changes, eLearning authoring tools/frameworks have also had to evolve and revamp their features to add multi-device support and responsive output. Meanwhile, new tools/frameworks designed specifically for responsive course […].

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eLearning Tools Authoring Tools eLearning Developer 169

Upside Learning

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Lectora11, Captivate 7, and Articulate Storyline are the top tools that come to mind for HTML elearning development. eLearning Development Authoring Tool HTML eLearning' Their key strength – they are able to provide an excellent library of ready templates and resources. But do you know which one is best for your project?

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HTML eLearning Tools eLearning Developer Authoring 277

Upside Learning

MARCH 21, 2010

In the process of development, we are often forced to explore the various tools available. I want to share some tools which may assist you in developing mobile learning applications. On broad level those tools can be categories into tools for: Enterprise application like LMS, LCMS. Tools for Augmented Reality: Layar.

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Mobile Learning Mobile Tools Augmented Reality 252

Upside Learning

JANUARY 30, 2013

– pointers on some of the tools out there, that you can use to help you take that ‘leap of faith’ into mLearning. So here’s the list of the tools that can do the job and which you might want a closer look at. Quite true to its tagline, Impatica is a great tool to convert PowerPoint presentations into HTML5 compatible content.

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iPad Flash to HTML5 Conversion eLearning Tools Authoring 279

Upside Learning

JULY 14, 2011

One emerging aspect of graphic design is the use of the visual tools to represent vast quantities of data. This kind of tool can be very useful or instructional designers, who I foresee will have to deal with large, even gigantic quantities of data (requiring succinct communication) as the norm.

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Tools Instructional Design Twitter Pattern 189

Upside Learning

MAY 3, 2012

Given this trend, it is but obvious that the demand for rapid authoring tools which can publish content in HTML5 will also increase. In this post, we examine 5 rapid authoring tools which show tremendous promise. Once these files are converted to HTML5, you can edit them with an HTML editing tool, such as Adobe Dreamweaver.

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Upside Learning

MARCH 18, 2010

Are more customers looking it as a mere tool which automates tasks and increases the productivity and efficiency of training department or are they looking it as a ‘solution’ or maybe something much bigger than that as well – strategy? Is it strategy or is it just a tool? Or does it make a difference if it is SaaS or onsite deployment?

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LMS eLearning Strategy Strategy Tools 230

Upside Learning

MAY 16, 2017

E-Learning industry has clearly moved to HTML5, owing to the advantage of its support for multiple devices like tablets and smartphones. HTML5 offers great scope for creating better experience, including rich and app-like user experience on mobile browsers, richer images, and location-awareness to browsers.

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Video Interactive Tools Emergent 261

Upside Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2016

We recently published a series of posts that discussed six responsive authoring tools ( Adapt, Evolve, gomo, Elucidat, Captivate 9, and Lectora 16 ) and concluded with seventh post that presented a feature-wise comparison of these tools. We shared […].

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Articulate Authoring eLearning Tools Tools 138

Upside Learning

OCTOBER 25, 2010

The final list of top 100 tools for learning for 2010 is now out on Jane Hart’s website. I understand this list is more inclined towards tools that learning professionals use for their own learning as opposed to those used for creating learning programs or training sessions. A quick look at the top 10: Twitter – micro-updating tool.

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Social Networks Survey VoiceThread Tools 259

Upside Learning

DECEMBER 15, 2016

A few weeks back, we presented a feature-wise comparison of six responsive authoring tools: Adapt, Evolve, gomo, Elucidat, Captivate 9, and Lectora 16. And it contained a new responsive authoring tool called Rise. It just so happened that around that time, Articulate 360 was launched.

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Summary Authoring eLearning Tools Tools 133

Upside Learning

JUNE 25, 2020

(If you’re new to this series, here is some brief background to help you catch up: Given the unique training challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic poses for us all, this series explores the various considerations for delivering an effective VILT (Virtual Instructor-Led Training).

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Upside Learning

JUNE 25, 2020

(If you’re new to this series, here is some brief background to help you catch up: Given the unique training challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic poses for us all, this series explores the various considerations for delivering an effective VILT (Virtual Instructor-Led Training).

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Upside Learning

JUNE 25, 2020

(If you’re new to this series, here is some brief background to help you catch up: Given the unique training challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic poses for us all, this series explores the various considerations for delivering an effective VILT (Virtual Instructor-Led Training).

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Teach Tools Effectiveness Training 130

Upside Learning

APRIL 30, 2010

While developing these applications we considered many alternative tools & technologies to develop such applications for learning. List of development tools and SDKs for developing these applications –. GPS based – these applications take advantages of Global Positioning System [GPS] tools in your phone. ARToolKit.

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Augmented Reality Tools Develop Toolkit 279

Upside Learning

AUGUST 16, 2016

In this fifth post of our series about responsive eLearning authoring tools, we’ll take a look at the features, advantages, and limitations of gomo, a proprietary tool from gomo learning. Our earlier posts looked at Adapt, Evolve, Lectora 16, and Elucidat.

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eLearning Tools Authoring Tools eLearning Developer 100

Upside Learning

AUGUST 25, 2016

We’ll end our series on responsive eLearning authoring tools with a look at the features, advantages, and limitations of Captivate 9. Captivate 9 Captivate 9, a proprietary tool from Adobe, supports a desktop-first approach with page turning navigation. It offers a […].

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eLearning Tools Captivate Authoring Tools 100

Upside Learning

AUGUST 9, 2016

This time, we’ll take a look at Elucidat, an easy-to-use WYSIWYG tool for authoring responsive eLearning. Our earlier posts looked at the features, advantages, and limitations of Adapt, Evolve, and Lectora 16 for responsive eLearning authoring.

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Upside Learning

JULY 19, 2016

In our earlier posts , we looked at the features, advantages, and limitations of Adapt and Evolve authoring tools for responsive eLearning. In this post, we’ll take a look at the latest version of Lectora (version 16), through which we can develop responsive output for smartphones, tablets, and desktops.

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Upside Learning

JUNE 4, 2009

Jane Hart conducts annual surveys of the top 100 learning tools. Her site, Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies , has some wonderful resources on learning tools, social learning, and more. We decided to contribute to the 2009 list by sending in our own list of Top 10 Tools for Learning Professionals.

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Tools Dreamweaver Adobe Flash 208

Upside Learning

MAY 18, 2010

While working on rapid authored courses (courses authored using rapid authoring tools), I often encounter the decision point of whether to use freeform rapid authoring tools or the traditional template-based tools. First, let’s look at template-based tools. Udutu is one of such tool which uses templates for authoring.

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Authoring Tools Templates Authoring Udutu 255

Upside Learning

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Jane Hart released the final list of top 100 tools for learning 2009 last month. The Top 10 Tools are: 1. Twitter. Its important to note that the list seems to be dominated by people’s preference of tools they use for personal learning. These are not the top tools used for creating Learning Solutions. 2. Delicious.

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Google Docs Slideshare Tools PLE 178

Upside Learning

JANUARY 5, 2017

So you need to create eLearning that your learners can access on multiple devices – desktops and laptops, tablets, and smartphones. But 100% custom development isn’t going to work for you. You’re looking for a solution that allows for quicker and simpler development of responsive eLearning courses by non-technical authors.

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Authoring eLearning Tools eBook Free 182

Upside Learning

MAY 26, 2009

I personally believe that Twitter is a great tool to get access to knowledge and information—provided you follow the right people. Now learning professionals have voted Twitter the #1 learning tool. in favor of the #2 tool, Delicious. A good article by ASTD: Twitter As a Learning Tool. Really. •. Happy Tweeting!

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Twitter Tools Delicious ASTD 154

Upside Learning

JUNE 30, 2016

Most companies nowadays emphasise that the design of their eLearning must factor in accessibility. They realise that a critical part of building a diverse workforce and more inclusive culture is ensuring that everyone has access to the same calibre of training.

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Diversity Training Authoring Tools Culture 181

Upside Learning

JUNE 3, 2010

Previously when I discussed freeform and template-based rapid content authoring tools, I kept software simulation tools aside. The main reason was that such simulation tools are not always used for developing just any type of learning but focused on training content creation for a specific software application or system.

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Simulations Software Simulation Screencast Rapid eLearning 204

Upside Learning

MARCH 6, 2019

Is it possible to make the courses mobile-compatible with effective Flash to HTML5 conversion that’s cost effective and less time consuming? Manual conversion of a complex Flash project to HTML5 is a labor-intensive and time-consuming process that can be very expensive for organizations due to platform differences.

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Flash to HTML5 Conversion Flash Cost html5 conversion 127

Upside Learning

APRIL 15, 2015

At the recently concluded LSCON 2015, I delivered a session on ‘Learning in a Multi-device World’ that covered the areas of design & development, testing, and delivering multi-device learning. eLearning eLearning Business eLearning Development Multi Device eLearning'

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eLearning Tools Custom eLearning Tools 100

Upside Learning

JUNE 4, 2009

Jane Hart conducts annual surveys of the top 100 learning tools. Her site, Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies , has some wonderful resources on learning tools, social learning, and more. We decided to contribute to the 2009 list by sending in our own list of Top 10 Tools for Learning Professionals.

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Tools Dreamweaver Adobe Flash 100

Upside Learning

OCTOBER 31, 2023

There are important variations in the tools and the associated design choices that accompany those approaches. Standard Authoring Tools The first thing to know is that mini-scenarios are just better-written MCQs. Moreover, most authoring tools also make it easy to develop branching scenarios. This holds true across media.

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Authoring Tools Simulations Toolkit Virtual World 147

Upside Learning

APRIL 21, 2010

These posts cover varied topics around rapid eLearning including authoring tools, effective techniques, and decision considerations. Some of the posts are on specific tools (like Articulate) but generally you will find them equally useful for any rapid tool/framework you use. The future of rapid e-learning tools.

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Rapid eLearning Instructional Design Blogging ActionScript 214

Upside Learning

AUGUST 15, 2023

Better tools For one, we’d like better tools. What will help us is making sure we know what we’re doing, and have to tools to do it well. Beyond that, as has been famously attributed to various individuals: “It is difficult to make predictions, especially about the future.” As such, we prefer to suggest what we’d like to see.

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microlearning Performance Support Pattern eBook 241

Upside Learning

JUNE 17, 2010

Earlier we’ve mentioned some tools that can assist you in mLearning applications. However, each one needs a fair bit of knowledge and skills before they can actually implement solutions using these tools. Here are some authoring tools that claim to let authors develop content targeted at mobile devices.

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Authoring Tools Authoring Tools Lectora 260

Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

There may not be the right tools or resources, or awareness of or access to them may be missing. The latter is addressed through training, the tools may be knowledge tools that could be developed by L&D, and other ones may require working with other entities. There may be limitations or obstacles in the environment.

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Learning Analysis Format Summary 147

Upside Learning

MAY 24, 2010

Related posts: Should you be using rapid authoring tools? Top 25 Rapid eLearning Blog Posts Rapid Authoring – Freeform Vs Template Based.

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