eLearning 24-7

JULY 23, 2010

Offers Lectora (rapid content authoring tool) as a separate option which can integrate with GeoMaestro. Social Learning standard features – Lame. Social Learning add on module – Not a lot for what you get at an additional cost. What I do not like is the selection of Lectora. Social Learning.

GeoMaestro 58

GeoMaestro GeoLearning Productivity Product 58

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Features include: branching, assessment tool, convert slide notes to computer-generated audio via text-to-speech converter (11 voices/accents according to Brainshark), skinned, send links to access courses via social media, output to MP4, certificates and SCORM. Lectora on the list? SCORM and assessment tool. #4 Bonus Pick.

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Authoring Tools Brainshark PPT 104

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

(No reason, I just love saying that) Mzinga shows up with a true social learning authoring tool. A few vendors say “social learning” but it is often far from it. Social tags, RSS, gaming activities. Next up, Lectora! Not with Publisher. Layers & objects. Task management. Collaboration.

Authoring Tools 74

Authoring Tools Authoring Flash to HTML5 Conversion Tools 74

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 6, 2010

This is Plateau’s social learning component, and it reminds me of a cross between a COP (Community of Practice) with some social learning functionality. Social learning is based on incorporating social media types (whatever you choose) and e-learning. Too many vendors (inc.

Plateau 64

Plateau System Productivity Product 64

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Vendors who added innovative features including text to speech (way to go SoftChalk), to true HTML5 support (Claro, Cm-Studio, Rapid Intake, Toolbook and sort of HTML5 output – Lectora) to image editors, SDK kits, gaming sims and Sony PSP devices. Under that spin, then reading an ebook is the same as web based training.

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vendor Authoring Tools STT Trainer Mac 68

mLearning Trends

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Mobile learning will meld with social networking on every learner's mobile device making the two technologies a fully integrated experience; support for these two technologies will be an essential part of every mlearning vendor's core offerings. Validated (“Single”). Apple iOS , Android , BlackBerry , Windows Mo/Pho ).

Social Networks 56

Social Networks Flash to HTML5 Conversion Flash Flash Player 56