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Rapid eLearning Through Software Simulations And Screencasts

Upside Learning

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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Rapid Authoring – Freeform Vs Template Based

Upside Learning

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. Both have their own pros and cons.

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Questions about Instructional Design Careers

Experiencing eLearning

Last month, a reader named Jackie asked me a number of thoughtful questions about transitioning from teaching K-12 public school to instructional design. I don’t find developing software simulations to be particularly rewarding, for example, because there often isn’t a ton of creativity. New Trends. Learning Technology.

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First Time Visitor Guide

Tony Karrer

The author(s) have been writing individual articles for months or years. This is fairly wide ranging from traditional courseware kinds of issues to specialized kinds of tools and sites. Tools - A Summary Issues: Needed Skills for New Media eLearning 2.0: Tools for On-Demand Information - An LMS? eLearning 2.0

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5 Ways to Kickstart Your E-learning Career

Rapid eLearning

Sure, a formal instructional design degree helps, maybe. Software Training. Most organizations do some sort of software training. Show your skills with screencasts and software simulations. Learn to Use E-Learning Software. There’s a lot of e-learning software out there. Learn About Learning.

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A Step by Step Guide to Convert PowerPoint Presentations to E-learning

CommLab India

But these teaching techniques, or instructional design strategies as the e-learning fraternity calls them, are not “reflected” in the PowerPoint presentations. Choose the Right Rapid Authoring Tool. Quite a few rapid online course authoring tools are available today.

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Guides Rule! The Addition of Rulers and Guides to Adobe Captivate 9

CommLab India

Adobe Captivate began as a rather simple screen casting tool that made Flash-based movies. Adobe Captivate is an immensely popular tool amongst the e-learning community. What began as a simple screen casting tool is now one of the most widely used authoring tools, alongside Articulate Storyline and Lectora Inspire.