dVinci Interactive

MARCH 23, 2012

In 1989, I created my first interactive video using an authoring platform called IconAuthor, and it required a newfangled operating system called Windows 2.1. True branching became a possibility, and learners could see the impact of their choices in full-screen video.

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CD-ROM Lesson Instructional Design Toolbook 160

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 29, 2021

Adobe Captivate – They were not the first authoring tool in the industry; Authorware was the first commercial success, heavily used with CBT, and then even into WBT (web-based). I will note that Thought Industries has a video skills validation component with digital coaching and scenario-based/role-play.

Learning System 105

Learning System System Metrics Learn.com 105

Upside Learning

MAY 7, 2010

Establishment of Flash as the de-facto development platform for custom eLearning creation allowing use of streaming audio/video over the web. Learners would be able to access content nuggets (videos, documents, or mini courses) from corporate information systems just when they need them. Emergence of Personal Learning Agents.

Learning Technologies 271

Learning Technologies Authoring Tools Technology Simulations 271

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And that the number that offers video content sharing by your learners on Tik-Tok is zero (to my knowledge), despite this social medium being red hot? Should I write as you see repeatedly my very grave concern around have and have not, that so many of us believed would never cross into e-learning, even though it is rampant in society?

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White Label vendor Authorware Budget 83

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 20, 2013

If you are an Authorware fanatic missing the old days, you are still going to miss it – because while these capabilities are being added to tools they are still not at the level of Authorware. Video recording, web cam recording. Adding video via YouTube or mp4 or Quicktime or whatever has been in place for a long time.

Authoring 74

Authoring Market Tools Flash to HTML5 Conversion 74

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 1, 2017

I wouldn’t be surprised to see a few authoring tool vendors enable the users to upload their mobile videos,images, etc. The world of authoring tools started at the advanced level, Authorware, Toolbook and to an extent DazzlerMax. A cross-category means you have a video clip. Let’s take video capture and recording.

Authoring 60

Authoring Trends Tools Micro-Learning 60

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Sure, you can use the extensive list of tools on the market, but for those who want real power and complexity ala from the days of Authorware, pickings are slim. SCORM compliant learning object generator, customized editing interface, web based media player that works across multiple platforms, video/audio, image slides, text synchronization.

eLearning Tools 85

eLearning Tools Authoring Compliance Training Flash to HTML5 Conversion 85

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 1, 2012

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. And we proved with the primitive computing capabilities we had, that great things could come of this.

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Instructional Design ADDIE Authoring Tools Conversation 254

TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 31, 2013

He was an avid Authorware (Macromedia) developer and has continued on over the years to create many different sources of educational materials including Interactive PDF’s, iBooks, and eBooks. Camtasia for Mac is a great tool and very easy to use (for videos) and what I reach for when I need to create a great screencast.

Authoring Tools 76

Authoring Tools Screencast SnagIt Mac 76

Clive on Learning

JANUARY 24, 2008

Just look at these results, showing the market share of tools in various categories: Rapid development tools: #1 Captivate (65% of Guild members); #4 Presenter (26%) Courseware authoring, i.e. more serious tools: #1 Captivate (60%); #2 Flash (47%); #3 Dreamweaver (43%); #5 Authorware (16%). Video creation: #1 Premiere (70%).

Authoring Tools 40

Authoring Tools Adobe Authorware Tools 40

Challenge to Learn

MARCH 21, 2015

To get inspired, check out this video where Jay is talking about Informal learning. To my big surprise he did respond and in great detail, it was more than helpful. I was so impressed. He is not only a great inspiration but also a great person. ELearning Hero #2: Michael Allen.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Authoring Tools eLearning xapi 100

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 2, 2020

In the early days of e-learning course creation, you could either use your in-house instructional designer(s), self-teach yourself Authorware, DazzlerMax, and similar tools – or have your in-house ID person do it for you, outsource development to a 3rd party aka custom development for your proprietary course. Lots to like. Bottom Line.

PPT 67

PPT Cornerstone OnDemand PowerPoint Instructional Design 67

eLearning Cyclops

APRIL 2, 2010

Here are the results and the level of exposure to technology tools this community provides: Twitter (2482) Social Network (1999) Wiki (1610) LMS (1346) Podcaster (1239) Facebook (1176) Flash (980) PowerPoint (922) YouTube (843) RSS (814) LinkedIn (798) Second Life (687) iPhone (602) Director (584) Moodle (550) PDF (521) Captivate (515) Wikipedia (502) (..)

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Big Question Social Networks Oracle iLearning Apache Roller 100

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 28, 2013

55% – Ability to add video from a mobile device. 55% – Video editor. 91% – Video editor. I’m not surprised about the “video editor” because video is all the rage. 62% – A video authoring tool (i.e. you build an entire course in video, then edit, etc.).

Survey 72

Survey Authoring Tools Flash to HTML5 Conversion 72

Corporate eLearning Strategies and Development

AUGUST 25, 2011

I used the eMac to produce a complete video DVD for my wife's business at the time. As I went through the program I later learned Authorware and Director.but all on the PC. The eMac was a base model Mac that was supposed to be just a web appliance.I However, even as a "low end" Mac, it was a DREAM to use. Again, a huge let down.

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Apple Toolbook Productivity Product 54

SweetRush

MARCH 19, 2014

In this article we dig deeper into the capabilities of Adobe Captivate 7 as we help you evaluate e-learning tools for your own use by answering some questions about e-learning authorware. We give Captivate 7 a big thumbs-up on its video and audio support. What types of products can be created using Adobe Captivate 7?

Adobe Captivate 77

Adobe Captivate Authoring Tools Captivate Adobe 77

Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 1, 2008

Compared to building courses in Flash or Authorware, the rapid elearning tools are easy to use. Iris Antongiorgi : I like the video. There are a lot of other good books I could recommend, but this is a good start and covers a lot of the basics. Feel free to recommend other good books in the comments section. Graeme R : Thanks Cathy.

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Rapid eLearning Blogging Authoring Tools eLearning Consultant 73

Tony Karrer

JANUARY 18, 2010

They say its about: 5 Trends Converging (3G + Social Networking + Video + VoIP + Impressive Mobile Devices) The growth of mobile devices has been amazing. Add to this VOIP/Skype, 3G and what’s happening with video on demand. If you have a DVR, it’s fascinating to see what’s going on with movies on demand and video on demand.

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Predictions Diversity Training SharePoint Authoring Tools 200

Clive on Learning

JULY 4, 2007

The next generation of authoring tools included a handful of really serious players, notably Authorware (now with Adobe) and Toolbook (now with SumTotal), both still going although not so strongly.

Atlantic Link 40

Atlantic Link Authorware ViewletBuilder Qarbon 40

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 11, 2019

For the authorware supporters this was akin to blasting the planet with gamma rays. It follows the mantra that a couple of videos or a picture in a course or clicking a button here or there, constitutes engaging learning. Actually, the old school way, at least had both parties on video, so texting was not part of the equation.

Blended Learning 40

Blended Learning CD-ROM ILT Coaching 40

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The majority of people creating the courses used authoring tools, such as Authorware (difficult to learn, but robust), Dazzler Max (I used it, learning curve though), Lectora (difficult to learn) and many others that existed then. Instructional design was actually being used. Then they became a course aggregator (with multiple providers.

Compliance Training 81

Compliance Training Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 81

Upside Learning

JUNE 15, 2009

Over the last ten years or so, major elearning developers have preferred to use tools like Flash, Authorware and Director from Adobe (earlier Macromedia). Audio / Video synching Another aspect is the use of audio / video in the content. Elearning development tools: only Adobe?

Blended Learning 178

Blended Learning eLearning Developer Blended Authoring Tools 178

Upside Learning

JUNE 15, 2009

Over the last ten years or so, major elearning developers have preferred to use tools like Flash, Authorware and Director from Adobe (earlier Macromedia). Audio / Video synching Another aspect is the use of audio / video in the content. Elearning development tools: only Adobe?

Blended Learning 178

Blended Learning eLearning Developer Blended Compliance Training 178

Litmos

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

It was a time of Disco , bell bottom pants, lava lamps, leisure suits, big hair (women), video game arcades, main frame computers and PLATO. Hypercard and Authorware both launched in 1987, making it easy to create multi-media programs. Corporate Training in the 1970 ’s. The computers were great, but software was lacking.

CD-ROM 40

CD-ROM Corporate eLearning Authoring Tools Wikipedia 40

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 20, 2013

Will it replicate those craving for an Authorware return? Can record video and view it in (h.264), While beginners could jump in and start to create a course, I see it more as a product for instructional designers and some e-learning developers. Absolutely not, but it does offer some punch. 14 Mzinga Publisher. Tin Can API support.

Authoring Tools 85

Authoring Tools Authoring Tools Flash to HTML5 Conversion 85

Rapid eLearning

MARCH 20, 2012

Someone did the instructional design, someone else worked on graphics, and then we had a programmer who built the courses in Authorware or some other application. There are many technologies that make up good elearning—audio, video, graphics, and web technologies. That’s usually not the case today. Multi” is the key part of multimedia.

Skills 79

Skills Authoring Tools Rapid eLearning ASTD 79

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 20, 2014

New Slide – Create a new page, chapter, lesson, whatever, generally speaking Slide screams PPT and no offense to the person who has been doing ID for x number of years, if you said “slide” to someone working on Authorware back in the day, you would have gotten a head slap. Gesture capability for tablet users. Speech to Text.

Articulate 69

Articulate Productivity Product Authoring Tools 69

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Anyone who used Authorware can attest to that. If you plan on having a lot of video – ask them what video editing tools do they use or are familiar with using? There are plenty of SaaS video editing tools, heck desktop ones too. . Anyway, joy was not there, because it required double the work.

Instructional Design 40

Instructional Design Authoring Tools Instructional Instruction 40

Upside Learning

JUNE 15, 2009

Over the last ten years or so, major elearning developers have preferred to use tools like Flash, Authorware and Director from Adobe (earlier Macromedia). Audio / Video synching Another aspect is the use of audio / video in the content. Elearning development tools: only Adobe?

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning eLearning Developer Blended Authoring Tools 100

Corporate eLearning Strategies and Development

DECEMBER 8, 2008

Authorware officially dies (actually this post is from 2007) while Director11 is (re)born. Links Great Introduction to Gen Y Next Generation Workforce - video Podcasts I don't think podcasting is dead. Just another little technology enhancement that will make delivering audio/video media content better faster and cheaper.

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Scanning Corporate eLearning eLearning Guild iPhone 32

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

While I have seen a few that give off the “rapid build” appearance, unless you have experience with solutions in the past like Authorware, MacroMedia Director, or similar brethren, you will face some serious challenges. Hierarchy/Tree view – Focused on course elements, objects, etc. If you are new, you can build.

Authoring 76

Authoring Tools Authorware PPT 76

Learning Visions

APRIL 26, 2007

Lots of video. We had a novelist, turned video pro, who was our most creative instructional designer. Through observing him, I learned how to make good video -- the essentials of good lighting, dialogue, directing, storytelling. I learned Toolbook and Authorware on my own while in the program. Lots of simulations.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 100

eLearning Brothers

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Chunking, bite-size, and micro: These are all terms you’ve seen in training magazines and blogs, but what does it mean to shorten the length of training content—specifically video? How certain types of video increase cognitive load. About the importance of video analytics. About effective microvideo structures for engagement.

Compliance Training 116

Compliance Training Blended Learning DevLearn Authoring Tools 116

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 19, 2010

Macromedia Authorware and similar products. While some could argue that Authorware was a RCAT, I disagree. Screen recorder or desktop recorder converted into Flash or.AVI or.WMV or MP4 format or other formats, with audio/video editing and recording (not all mind you offer audio/video editing). Macromedia Director.

Authoring Tools 71

Authoring Tools Authoring Market Tools 71

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 20, 2011

Add audio, video, images if you want – even Flash. Classroom 6.1 – virtual classroom: VOIP, MP3 & MP4 downloads, breakout rooms, single and multi-way video, classroom management, including uploading content, polls, quizzes, surveys, follow the presenter, public and private chat, supports any web cam. Two tab options.

Blended Learning 73

Blended Learning Innovation Productivity Product 73

Steve Howard

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

It has long been known that we can add Flash video and interactive swf content into Captivate, but doing so is not as simple as we would like, and there is no easy way to communicate data between the imported content and the host Captivate movie. So you can drop in captions, video placeholders and everything else required.

Adobe 40

Adobe Suite Captivate ActionScript 40

Steve Howard

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Apparently some people find video hard to present in SharePoint. I use flash video all the time in SharePoint. Michael Allen, the man who created/invented Authorware, has started developing a new tool. bestbuy 401k video on YouTube: great example of informal, user-created learning [link]. • Text, video, animation.

DevLearn 66

DevLearn Adobe SharePoint Authorware 66