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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. Udutu is one of such tool which uses templates for authoring.

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Expectations From eLearning Authoring Tools

Upside Learning

While some try doing freeform authoring through a template-based authoring 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. However, both methods have different workflows and properties.

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Can Captivate 9 Save Adobe?

LearnDash

Articulate wasn’t the juggernaut that it is today, and aside from learning how to program Flash, Macromedia Captivate was your next best option. What I loved were the software simulations that I could create and how impressive (and useful) they were for clients. Nothing changed. This is why I hated Captivate.

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What is an LMS authoring tool?

Paradiso Solutions

With the advent of new e-learning tools such as e-learning authoring tools, fantastic interactions can now be created in minutes that would have once required programming skills and hours of work. Develop your e-learning content by using a wide range of learning tools such as templates, training designs and authorized tools.

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Tell, Show, Do Plus Practice & Review to Build Effective Online Training

Rapid eLearning

In an online course, the task is usually some sort of simulated decision-making. That can be something like a role-play activity or even software simulation where the user inputs data. Get your free PowerPoint templates and free graphics & stock images. Practice the task. Getting Started?

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What’s New with Adobe Captivate 8

eLearning Brothers

We live a multi-device world and so we need to build responsive design, and the best part, you don’t need any programming skills. That’s right; Captivate 8 comes loaded with responsive eLearning templates, which are fully customizable. Software Simulations. With software simulations, you can do screen capture videos.

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What is a Content Authoring Tool and How to Choose the Best One?

Paradiso

Content authoring tools are software programs that allow users to create, edit, and publish digital Content such as articles, blogs, videos, images, and audio. Desktop authoring tools Desktop authoring tools are software programs installed and run on a user’s computer.