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How to Create an Online Course regardless of authoring tool or lack thereof

eLearning 24-7

I’ve never seen a presentation where the basics, including all facets of the introductory course design, are provided, regardless of the authoring tool or lack thereof. Toward the end of the post, I’ll provide a few SaaS authoring tools anyone can use. Assume nothing Rule #1 – Never assume.

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Authoring Tool Market – What I am seeing

eLearning 24-7

Right now I am doing a survey on authoring tools (more on this at the end of the post) and so far 100% of all respondents state that HTML5 output is required in an authoring tool. I do believe that HTML5 output will continue to grow as an authoring tool feature. Layers, Triggers and Actions. Not anymore.

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Four Industry Announcements

Kapp Notes

Second, Rustici Software recently announced the launching of the eLearning Atlas–Below is the press release. For example, a Director of Technology needs an authoring tool that supports SCORM 2004 3rd Edition for their LMS. All of the e-Learning specifications are captured- from SCORM and AICC to IMS, PENS and LETSI RTWS.

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10 Great Moments in eLearning History

SHIFT eLearning

The Macintosh, with its free HyperCard program, also helped a generation of tech-savvy teachers make their own software and tutorials for students. Commercial software companies were quick to develop computer-based educational materials and learning games as well. Early 2000s: The Dot Com Boom. Yes, the Web 2.0

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On Fire in 2013 – What’s going to be hot in e-learning

eLearning 24-7

Authoring Tools. In 2012 it has been all about collaborative/peer review with authoring products, and it still will be in 2013, but the avatars/actors with/without backgrounds are going to be in “fuego” Where can it go? In 2012, I’ve seen a slow uptake with tools that can output to HTML5. with TinCan).

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E-Learning Jargon: What you might think it is.well…

eLearning 24-7

Some have all three, and those are the systems you want; in the general e-learning tool area, the term usually refers to the same options: rewards, points/incentives, Leader board. This is why, you see the gaming issue – Guess how many authoring tools can create 100% real game based courses? You read that right.

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Rapid Content Authoring Tools: Market, Mayhem and Reality

eLearning 24-7

As the evolution of e-learning continues, the rapid content authoring tools (RCAT) market follows suit. While the assumption would be that all the products are alike, or that fee based tools are superior to their free counterparts, nothing could be farther than the truth. Open Source Free Content Authoring Tools.