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A Conversation with Michael Allen–ADDIE, SAM & the Future of ID

Kapp Notes

He founded the computer-based course authoring tool Authorware in 1984 and later formed Macromedia through a merger which was then bought by Adobe Systems. Questions naturally arise, and these are the questions we then pursue to keep analysis efforts focused and productive. It’s prone to action.

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Michael Allen – Crystal Balling with Learnnovators

Learnnovators

Authorware merged with MacroMind/Paracomp to become Macromedia, which was later acquired by Adobe. Of course we’d all welcome easier design and greater impact, but if we were doing proper analysis, we’d often find greater benefit from putting more effort into courseware that takes greater advantage of what technology can do.

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MICHAEL ALLEN – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS

Learnnovators

Authorware merged with MacroMind/Paracomp to become Macromedia, which was later acquired by Adobe. Of course we’d all welcome easier design and greater impact, but if we were doing proper analysis, we’d often find greater benefit from putting more effort into courseware that takes greater advantage of what technology can do.

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Summer Course Authoring Tool Rankings – Top Ten

eLearning 24-7

Because it is Adobe – the same folks who came up with Photoshop a long time ago, who brought us Premiere – a long time ago and who bought Macromedia – again, a long time ago. Analysis Axis – evaluation criteria and skills you define for your learners’ goals. Why say that? Themes, interactions. Slick UI. #3

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The Building Blocks of a Successful e-Training Program

ICS Learning

The plan will also need to include a business analysis that identifies the costs and benefits of the training program. A sound design process begins with a thorough analysis of the training needs and a determination of the learning objectives. Develop a solution to the problem.

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Future Trends in e-Learning

Vignettes Learning

The new workforce will want a more flexible workplace and may prefer flexibility to higher salary The use of gaming in training or "Nintendo meets Macromedia" is not that far in the future. The main driver behind the blur of these traditional corporate lines is the growth of ROI analysis or the good old, "So why am I spending this money?"