E-LEARNING FOUNDATIONS INTENSIVE. Flash, Authorware, and Other Authoring and Development Tools

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1 E-LEARNING FOUNDATIONS INTENSIVE Flash, Authorware, and Other Authoring and Development Tools

2 INTRODUCTION Harry Mellon, VP/COO USN Over 26 Years Training Development Experience Instructional Design Development Project Management

3 DISCLAIMER All Tools have Advantages/ Disavantages There is No One Magic Solution No Hidden Messages Concerning Tools My Goal is to Bring to Light Things to Consider and Show Some Samples

4 DISCLAIMER All Tools have Advantages/ Disavantages There is No One Magic Solution No Hidden Messages Concerning Tools My Goal is to Bring to Light Things to Consider and Show Some Samples D*&n it class, I m a PM not a programmer

5 OVERVIEW Most Solutions Use a Mix of Tools What are the Different Types of Tools What Factors Should Be Considered Samples

6 A MIX OF TOOLS Most Teams Use 3 or More Tools Why Use So Many Different Tools

7 A MIX OF TOOLS Most Teams Use 3 or More Tools Why Use So Many Different Tools Substance Flash PowerPoint AS Audacity MS Project Audition (Cool Edit) 2% 2% 2%4%2%7%4%2% 19% Captivate PhotoShop Acrobat XML MS Word Garage Band 31% 9% 9% 7%

8 FACTORS TO CONSIDER Content/Audience Ease of Use Supportability Interoperability Capabilities Cost Technology

9 CONTENT/AUDIENCE Subject Matter Planned Learning Strategies Shelf-Life

10 EASE OF USE Forms/Wizards WYSIWYG Timeline Recording Icons/Flow Chart Scripting

11 SUPPORTABILITY Product Stability Support Materials Training Popularity of the Product Contractor Availability/ Cost

12 INTEROPERABILITY What are the Outputs of This Product? Will it Work With an LMS? Can I Integrate Other Tool Outputs? What Media Will It Accept?

13 CAPABILITIES Simple Interactions Complex Interactions Scripting Language Media Creation/Editing 508 Compliance Tracking/Bookmarking SCORM/AICC Scalability (Developers/Learners) Mobile Learning

14 COST Various Cost Models Developer Costs User Costs Support Costs Licensing Cost/Restrictions Contractor Rates

15 TECHNOLOGY Operating System Requirements Online vs. Local Trends

16 TYPES OF TOOLS Learning Management Systems Media Development Content Development Honorable Mention Collaboration MS Office Acrobat

17 LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Single Site/Location to Manage Your Training Program Many Choices w/varied Usability & Costs Features: Course Catalog Manager Reports Tracking & Reporting Discussion Threads Course Results & Progress Collaboration Required Learning Paths Development

18 MEDIA DEVELOPMENT TOOLS Graphics Animations Audio Video

19 GRAPHICS Raster vs. Vector File Formats Approaches: JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF(256 color), BMP (Large Uncompressed) Many Choices Paint PowerPoint/Keynote Gimp Photoshop

20 GRAPHICS Raster vs. Vector File Formats Approaches: Clip Art JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF(256 color), BMP (Large Uncompressed) Many Choices Paint PowerPoint/Keynote Gimp Photoshop

21 GRAPHICS Raster vs. Vector File Formats Approaches: JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF(256 color), BMP (Large Uncompressed) Many Choices Paint PowerPoint/Keynote Gimp Photoshop

22 GRAPHICS Raster vs. Vector File Formats Approaches: Capture/Scan JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF(256 color), BMP (Large Uncompressed) Many Choices Paint PowerPoint/Keynote Gimp Photoshop

23 GRAPHICS Raster vs. Vector File Formats Approaches: JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF(256 color), BMP (Large Uncompressed) Many Choices Paint PowerPoint/Keynote Gimp Photoshop

24 GRAPHICS Raster vs. Vector File Formats Approaches: Photos JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF(256 color), BMP (Large Uncompressed) Many Choices Paint PowerPoint/Keynote Gimp Photoshop

25 GRAPHICS Raster vs. Vector File Formats Approaches: JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF(256 color), BMP (Large Uncompressed) Many Choices Paint PowerPoint/Keynote Gimp Photoshop

26 GRAPHICS Raster vs. Vector File Formats Approaches: Purchased JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF(256 color), BMP (Large Uncompressed) Many Choices Paint PowerPoint/Keynote Gimp Photoshop

27 GRAPHICS Raster vs. Vector File Formats Approaches: JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF(256 color), BMP (Large Uncompressed) Many Choices Paint PowerPoint/Keynote Gimp Photoshop

28 GRAPHICS Raster vs. Vector File Formats Approaches: Complex Graphics JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF(256 color), BMP (Large Uncompressed) Many Choices Paint PowerPoint/Keynote Gimp Photoshop

29 GRAPHICS Raster vs. Vector File Formats Approaches: JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF(256 color), BMP (Large Uncompressed) Many Choices Paint PowerPoint/Keynote Gimp Photoshop

30 ANIMATIONS Sequence of Images Creating the Illusion of Movement Types Simple 2D Complex 2D 3D Samples

31 AUDIO/VIDEO What do you Need/Want to do? Can be a Huge Investment Quality is Important ROI Consider Outsourcing

32 CONTENT DEVELOPMENT TOOLS Rapid E-Learning Tools Course Authoring Tools Simulation Tools

33 RAPID E-LEARNING TOOLS Allow Anyone to Create Content Quickly Easy to Learn Out of the Box Can be Restrictive May not Have Scripting

34 RAPID E-LEARNING TOOLS Allow Anyone to Create Content Quickly Easy to Learn Out of the Box Can be Restrictive May not Have Scripting

35 COURSEWARE AUTHORING TOOLS Typically More Powerful & Flexible Supports Complex Conditional Branching Supports Event Handling Many Include Scripting Some Include Wizards & Templates

36 COURSEWARE AUTHORING TOOLS Typically More Powerful & Flexible Supports Complex Conditional Branching Supports Event Handling Many Include Scripting Some Include Wizards & Templates

37 SIMULATION TOOLS Various Types S/W Simulation Abstract Concepts Soft-Skills Simulation Can be Restrictive May not Have Scripting

38 SIMULATION TOOLS Various Types S/W Simulation Abstract Concepts Soft-Skills Simulation Can be Restrictive May not Have Scripting

39 MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES TO CONSIDER When evaluating an authoring tool, select the three most important features.

40 MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES TO CONSIDER When evaluating an authoring tool, select the three most important industry support factors.

41 MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES TO CONSIDER When evaluating an authoring tool, select the three most integration and collaboration factors.

42 RAPID E-LEARNING TOOL SAMPLES OutStart Adobe Connect Breeze

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56 COURSEWARE AUTHORING TOOL SAMPLES Authorware Flash Substance

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62 SIMULATION TOOL SAMPLE Captivate

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64 SUMMARY Most Solutions Use a Mix of Tools What are the Different Types of Tools What Factors Should Be Considered Samples

65 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Harry Mellon, VP/COO