eLearning Authoring Tools

September 19, 2015

You Don't Need "Technical” Instructional Designers. Here's Why.

Instructional Designers design instructions, right? So, why not free up your learning experts to concentrate on what they’re good at? How? Simple: give them tools so they no longer need to be highly technical or experienced in eLearning.

by Li Whybrow

September 7, 2015

Trivantis Lectora Inspire 12.1 Review: Create Powerful eLearning Courses Quickly And Easily

Creating mobile-ready courses and powerful eLearning experiences doesn’t have to be time consuming and stressful. Thanks to the robust and flexible authoring tools available today, such as Trivantis Lectora Inspire 12.1, eLearning professionals can create eLearning courses without this headache. In this article, I’ll take a closer look at the features, pricing, ease of use, and support services offered by Trivantis Lectora Inspire 12.1, so that you can determine if it’s the ideal solution for your eLearning design and development needs.

by Christopher Pappas

September 2, 2015

The Insider's Guide To Authoring Tools Pricing Models

The key to developing a successful eLearning experience is using every tool at your disposal. But first, you have to know what those tools are and what resources they'll require. If you're trying to build up your eLearning toolbox, then you are in the right place. Below I'll explore the authoring tools pricing models for both installed self-hosted and cloud-based solutions that you might want to consider.

by Christopher Pappas

August 28, 2015

Adobe Flash Fading Away: How It Is Going To Impact The eLearning Industry

Many people in the eLearning industry have been concerned with the latest developments in the Adobe Flash area, because Flash has been for too long the most popular choice of eLearning course developers. But it's not all doom and gloom. Read why.

by Anand Timothy

August 24, 2015

Elucidat Review: Create HTML5 eLearning Courses

The mLearning industry is rapidly growing, thanks to the rise of smartphones and tablets. This presents a problem for many eLearning pros, as many devices are not able to support Flash-based courses. However, making the switch to HTML5 course design can be quick and painless if you know which authoring tool is right for you. In this article, I’ll review the Elucidat HTML5 course authoring tool, and offer insight into its pricing, ease of use, and support services.

by Christopher Pappas

August 19, 2015

Why Articulate Storyline Is The Preferred Tool To Convert Legacy Courses Into HTML5

Smartphones and tablets are not anything new. The increasing number of companies venturing into this domain stands testimony to the fact that people have become much more technology-savvy than they were a couple of years back. Smartphones have become the preferred choice for learning on the go. Whether they are to be used as new music systems or new learning tools, smartphones are handy in their own ways. An increasing number of organizations are willing to invest in the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy to encourage learning. It is exactly at this point where it becomes important to convert Flash-based legacy courses into open-source technology, HTML5, so that they become compatible with mobile devices. Articulate Storyline is the preferred choice when it comes to converting legacy training material into HTML5 and in this article I'll show you why.

by Anand Timothy

August 10, 2015

Trivantis Lectora Online Review: Create eLearning Courses In The Cloud

Looking for an eLearning authoring tool that can keep your data safe, secure, and easily accessible in the Cloud? If so, Trivantis Lectora Online may be the all-in-one solution for you Learning and Development needs. In this article, I’ll review Trivantis Lectora Online, so that you can determine if it’s a good match for your organization avoiding all the costly trial and error.

by Christopher Pappas

July 23, 2015

The Experience API (xAPI): What You Need To Know

What if there were a simple way to store and retrieve learning records and learner experience profiles – no matter what platform you’re using? Now, there is; you may have heard of it at conferences, around your office, or in eLearning news. It’s called the Experience API (xAPI).

by Christie Wroten

July 7, 2015

3 Real World Examples Where Cloud Publishing Can Save You Time On eLearning Maintenance

If you're not careful, eLearning maintenance can quickly spiral out of control. Let’s look at 3 real world examples where cloud publishing can save you hours of time by making eLearning maintenance easier and more efficient.

by Li Whybrow

June 24, 2015

How To Take The Pain Out Of Developing eLearning With A Cloud Based Authoring Tool

If you are an eLearning manager, you’ve likely experienced similar frustrations as I have in the process of building and deploying eLearning products. In this article I will tackle the challenges of desktop authoring tools and show you how a cloud based authoring tool can remove a lot of your eLearning development headaches.

by Li Whybrow

June 23, 2015

Authoring Tools – Are You Up To Date?

Putting your learners needs first means using a tool that allows you to offer the most effective eLearning techniques on the platforms your learners are using. But where do you start? Keeping up to date with the latest developments and innovations is hard when you’re busy focusing on what you do best – creating great eLearning. This mini-guide will take you through the latest updates of the most popular authoring tools.

by Alan Bourne

June 16, 2015

eLearning Software Tools: Develop Faster With These 8 Tools

Are you looking for software tools that speed up the development of eLearning? In this post, I will take you through the tools I love to use to quickly author more effective courses.

by Li Whybrow