Upside Learning

JUNE 30, 2010

I came across this mind map by Cammy Bean which covers nearly all the tools available for creating/authoring eLearning content. She tries to find answers to three simple questions regarding each tools mentioned in the mind map –. For many tools, the answers are as expected. When do I use it? 2004, AICC).

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Authoring Tools eLearning Tools Authoring CD-ROM 240

Upside Learning

JUNE 3, 2010

Previously when I discussed freeform and template-based rapid content authoring tools, I kept software simulation tools aside. The software simulation in turn, can be divided into screen capturing tools and interactive simulation development tools.

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Simulations Software Simulation Screencast Rapid eLearning 204

E-learning Uncovered

AUGUST 15, 2013

In my last blog post , I shared the basic reasoning behind optimizing your e-learning media files and how to reduce file size using external tools. The advantage of using the compression options in your authoring tool is that it is quick and easy to compress everything in the course at once. Adobe Captivate.

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Authoring Tools Media Authoring CD-ROM 61

Adobe Captivate

JUNE 10, 2011

Adobe Presenter is a great tool for creating Flash-based eLearning courses from within Microsoft PowerPoint. You can add animation effects and SWF files along with narration, quizzes, and simulations to transform the drab presentations into interactive multimedia experiences.

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Adobe Presenter Adobe Synchronous SWF 79

eFront

JANUARY 5, 2011

eFront enables "community learning" and supports the principles of "collective knowledge". LAMS - (Authoring Tool) LAMS is a revolutionary new tool for designing, managing and delivering online collaborative learning activities. All assets are configured to be played back in a pre-configured order.

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Authoring Tools Xerte eXe Corporate eLearning 111

eFront

DECEMBER 29, 2015

A few years ago, when rapid eLearning development tools were in their infancy, the job of eLearning designers was fairly straightforward , and had very little to do with web standards. This would then be uploaded to and delivered by an LMS and it was out of their hands. Not any more.

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Flash to HTML5 Conversion Authoring Tools Design Flash 40

Rapid eLearning

MARCH 17, 2009

But before we look at PowerPoint 2007, let’s do a quick review of what’s happening when you build rapid elearning courses with PowerPoint. A lot of people confuse building a PowerPoint presentation with using PowerPoint to build an elearning course. It’s just a matter of learning to make the most of the tools.

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PowerPoint Rapid eLearning Help Slides 72