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Expectations From eLearning Authoring Tools

Upside Learning

While searching I realized that many learning professionals often confuse between their requirements and the specific features offered by the chosen tool. One more feature which is not required in most cases but would be much of help to advanced authors – is some way to extend/customize tool functionality through programming.

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How to Start an Informal Learning Library with Screencasts

TechSmith Camtasia

One simple and cost effective way is to create a learning library of screencasts. Creating an Informal Learning Library with Screencasts. This works particularly well for new employee on-boarding and showing how to use programs that have set tasks, like HR systems and how to submit time off requests, for example. A true win-win.

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Designing a PowerPoint Screencast Using Camtasia

TechSmith Camtasia

Screencasts are an effective teaching tool that offer instructors greater versatility in developing lesson plans. Students can watch a screencast video at their convenience, pausing and reviewing as often as needed. Students can watch a screencast video at their convenience, pausing and reviewing as often as needed.

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Quasar Maintains Competitive Edge with Move to Include Screencasting Options

TechSmith Camtasia

Quasar’s video training program, known as Quasar Anytime , now contains over 1,000 training videos. They can simply search through the database and watch a video when they need a refresher. These screencasts can also include voiceover and even webcam videos, so Michael and his employees can explain what is happening on screen.

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Screencasting Saves Crafters Time, Confusion with Die-Cutting Tools

TechSmith Camtasia

It was a lot like buying a photo printer and an image-editing program. I had to figure out the image editing program on my own,” said Darla. “I I searched for information online, joined every Yahoo! Darla joined TechSmith’s Technical Preview Program to learn as much as she could about Camtasia. Die-cutting programs.

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Designing a PowerPoint Screencast Using Camtasia

TechSmith Camtasia

Screencasts are an effective teaching tool that offers instructors greater versatility in developing lesson plans. Students can watch a screencast video at their convenience, pausing and reviewing as often as needed. Students can watch a screencast video at their convenience, pausing and reviewing as often as needed.

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FREE Alternative to Camtasia Studio

LearnDash

Many programs have this feature build in (i.e. Adobe Captivate and the new Articulate Storyline), but some prefer a third party program – and for years the standard bearer has been Camtasia Studio. Okay so the name leaves a little bit to be desired, but rest assured that this program is legit. ScreenCast-o-Matic.