Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 13, 2010

I was just asked about trends in open source for eLearning and particularly open source eLearning tools. Probably one of the better sources on this is Jane Hart’s Instructional Tools Directory. Of course, I’d recommend skimming through eLearning Learning to find the latest and greatest.

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Open Source eLearning Tools Open Authoring Tools 255

Upside Learning

MAY 5, 2010

Last week, while justifying Apple’s refusal to allow Flash player on iPhone/iPad, Steve Jobs wrote– “ New open standards created in the mobile era, such as HTML5, will win on mobile devices (and PCs too) ”. Clearly Apple is backing HTML 5, CSS 3 and JavaScript for developing future web applications.

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Flash to HTML5 Conversion eLearning Developer HTML Develop 263

Upside Learning

JUNE 15, 2009

The tendency is to adopt a methodology where there is minimal dependency on each other while developing elearning content. Audio / Video synching Another aspect is the use of audio / video in the content. The open source implementation – Moonlight for Linux – is still in development.

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Blended Learning eLearning Developer Blended Compliance Training 178

Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2009

I have even had the light bulb go on once I let them know that I developed eLearning. I try not to use the term Instructional Designer as my opening line anymore :-) because, like you, I get the whats that stare. So I simply say I develop eLearning or training. Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 218