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Fixed Layout vs. Reflowable eBooks: Which to Choose for Your Publication

Kitaboo

The file size is usually lighter since it is mostly used for text-heavy books. Very compatible with some devices, such as an iPad or Kindle Fire. The file size is heavier due to the presence of multimedia. It is challenging to create a reflowable eBook with columns and tables, which go awry.

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Top 5 eLearning Skills for 2011

eLearning Weekly

Developers of elearning must know a bit about image sizing and file sizes and be able to edit disparate images so that they look like they belong in the same module. The larger iPads and emerging competition are catching everyone’s attention for sales use and elearning deployment. Video Production.

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Flash to HTML5 – Swiffy From Google

Upside Learning

This has come just in time for mLearning implementers; there is a new tool out in Google Labs called Swiffy that let’s one convert flash animation (swf files) to a device independent HTML5. Simply put, this will allow existing libraries of flash animation content to be ported to devices that run iOS – iPhones, iPads, and iPods.

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Fixed Layout vs Reflowable: What’s the Difference?

Hurix Digital

They are typically designed for specific devices, such as the iPad or Kindle Fire. File Size Fixed layout eBooks tend to have a larger file size than reflowable eBooks. Compatibility Fixed layout eBooks are not compatible with all devices and eReaders.

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Instructional Design Questions? There’s an App for that! …You need to check it out.

Kapp Notes

It seemed appropriate for performance support and it keeps the file size small, as this is a native app. Also, I plan to add more examples and possibly a few diagrams where needed, if it won’t bloat the file size. An iPad version with lots of graphics would be awesome. There were so many things!

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How to Create an Interactive eBook in 10 Steps

Kitaboo

After previewing you can save the file and exit the creation platform. When you hit the publish icon, you would be prompted to select a format (iPad, HTML, Android). Step 7 - Now Publish it: Now you are ready to publish the eBook. Select whichever platform you want your eBook to be viewed on. You can select all three if you want.

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mLearning: Some Technical Tips

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

Keep file sizes relatively small. Be mindful of how many images you use and their sizes. Not only does audio make file sizes larger, but it will often be a wasted addition. Now I'd like to take a brief look at a few technical aspects to keep in mind when developing mLearning. Minimize the use of audio.

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