eLearning Authoring Tools

January 12, 2016

ITyStudio: A Game-Based Learning Platform To Create eLearning Games

When speaking to our leads, we often hear the same painful problem from Training Managers: «Only 10% of our workforce completed the training they are supposed to take on the Learning Management System». Then, they all pretty much have the same explanations: «The completion is low because the content is not engaging». Consequently, they are all coming to us, like a starving crowd, begging for a game-based learning platform that could fix their problem. However, even if there are some game-based learning platforms out there, they remain tools. There is no «easy button», and a game-based learning platform is not a cure-all for boring content or bad learning design.

by Yann Teyssier

December 29, 2015

Stress-Free Responsive eLearning: 3 Examples Of Responsive eLearning Built With Elucidat

If you are stuck delivering desktop-only eLearning, you are ignoring the needs and wants of modern learners. In this article I will share 3 examples of companies using Elucidat to build interactive responsive eLearning that learners actually want to consume.

by Li Whybrow

December 22, 2015 | Sponsored

10 Tips To Create Learning Simulations For Non-Game Designers

At the first glance, creating learning simulations seems really appealing: This is about catching most of learners’ attention, this is about interactivity, this is about new trends… Everything is like a fairy tale until… You actually try to make one! Creating the graphical environment (setting up your backgrounds, your characters), as well as creating your pedagogical structure (choosing evaluation criteria and feedbacks), to finally put every single piece of the puzzle altogether, usually asks a lot of effort, whether it is from you web design team, developers team, eLearning trainers, etc. And you end up finishing this tedious task with a lot of pain. And sometimes, the worst case scenario: The outcome isn’t that good! Your learners don’t really identify themselves to the training; there are bugs here and there in the learning simulations. Anyway, if you have always been dreaming about creating engaging learning simulations, but felt overwhelmed with all the technical stuff, you should read this article.

by Yann Teyssier

December 14, 2015

How To Build Powerful Serious Games: The ITyStudio Case

Training programs that shift from text-based eLearning to “Learning by doing” is a dream come true for employers / trainers who are frustrated with underperforming employees. How do we engage employees in serious games? Simple. A storyline with characters, combined with a great authoring tool!

by Yann Teyssier

December 7, 2015

Articulate Storyline's Mobile Player, Does One Slide Fit All?

Articulate Storyline have recently outlined their plans to release new software, specifically designed to deliver better eLearning content for mobile. But is it fit for purpose, and could it work across multiple devices? Does one slide really fit all?

by Timothy Shelton

December 4, 2015

Why You Should Be Creating Responsive eLearning Courses With Lectora

Responsive web design has been around a long time. Google even ranks websites based on how mobile friendly they are—which impacts how high those websites appear in your search results. The more mobile friendly your site, the better you rank in search results. So what about eLearning? Are you doomed if your eLearning isn’t mobile friendly and responsive?

by Stephanie Ivec

November 20, 2015

Office Mix: To Mix, Or Not To Mix, That Is The Question

In this third geek article, I take a quirky look at Microsoft’s up-and-coming rapid eLearning and knowledge sharing tool, Office Mix. I consider whether it could provide the cost-effective scalable solution for a medium-sized university wishing to raise aspects of the eLearning bar.

by Chris Alexander

November 12, 2015

Top 6 Practices For Rapid eLearning Tools

These are the most useful practices for using rapid eLearning tools which allow students to access them quickly and achieve success in education.

by Katherine Brunt

November 9, 2015

Adobe Captivate 9 Review: Create Amazing Responsive eLearning Courses!

A rapid eLearning authoring tool that offers responsive design AND an affordable monthly fee. Is this too good to be true? In this article, I’ll review Adobe Captivate 9 so that you can determine if you really are able to “create any kind of eLearning end-to-end. For any device” or if you may want to look elsewhere for your next all-in-one eLearning authoring tool.

by Christopher Pappas

November 8, 2015

7 Amazing Ways To Extend Articulate Storyline Using Web Objects

Professionals in the eLearning space are often looking for ways to advance their techniques for improved user outcomes and experience. For those utilizing Articulate Storyline, the quest is no different. Check out 7 concepts you can leverage utilizing Storyline with Web Objects.

by Micah White

October 28, 2015

4 Rapid Authoring Tools For Developing Courses For The iPad

Do you plan to train your people using iPads? Are you looking to develop highly effective eLearning courses for the tablet from Apple? Well, one of the most important elements in the making of a good iPad-compatible course is the use of the right authoring tool.

by Yogesh Kumar Dewangan

October 27, 2015

6 Hidden Costs Of eLearning Course Authoring Software

You’ve spent hours researching your next eLearning course authoring software, looking for the solution that meets both your needs and budget. However, before you click that “Buy” button, read this article to discover 6 hidden costs of eLearning course authoring software that every eLearning professional should know about.

by Christopher Pappas