eLearning Software, Tools, and Programs
What is eLearning?What is eLearning? In short, eLearning is the delivery of electronic-based learning. Wikipedia explains further,"eLearning includes all forms of electronically supported learning and teaching, and more recently Edtech. The information and communication systems, whether networked learning or not, serve as specific media to implement the learning process. [1] The term will still most likely be utilized to reference out-of-classroom and in-classroom educational experiences via technology, even as advances continue in regard to devices and curriculum. eLearning is the computer and network-enabled transfer of skills and knowledge. eLearning applications and processes include Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual education opportunities and digital collaboration. Content is delivered via the Internet, intranet/extranet, audio or video tape, satellite TV, and CD-ROM. It can be self-paced or instructor-led and includes media in the form of text, image, animation, streaming video and audio." Source: www.wikipedia.org eLearning Software, Tools, and ProgramsThere are dozens of eLearning software, tools, and programs in the market. eLearning tools range in cost anywhere from free to $3,000 for an individual license. Because of the impact of mobile learning and and increase of iOS devices, many of the eLearning software programs and tools are transitioning from flash based eLearning courses to HTML 5 based eLearning courses. Below is a list of a few selected eLearning software programs: Adobe® Captivate Approximate Cost: $899 Rapid Intake's mLearning Studio™ is a cloud-based solution that that is so easy to use anyone can build mobile learning in a matter of minutes, then choose to publish to both HTML5 for mobile browsers and Flash for desktop browsers at the same time. Upload images, audio, and video and they are converted to the right format. Add interactive quizzes and activities through easy form-based templates. Publish with cross-platform support for Apple iOS, Android, and Blackberry touchscreen devices. All output is SCORM conformant, allowing learners to launch from any SCORM LMS (Learning Management System). Course authors can create mobile learning faster with the ground-breaking mLearning Studio. Approximate Cost: $159.95 per month (standard license) Lectora® Inspire makes eLearning course development fast and simple. Bundled with the leading flash content creation, screen capture and recording software, Lectora’s powerful authoring tools empower you to quickly create dynamic video and Flash content as well as transform your e-Learning to HTML5 for mobile delivery. Approximate Cost: $2,495 Udutu™ is a free eLearning authoring software. Udutu™ offers easy to use online learning solutions designed to help small and large organizations build and distribute online training courses. Flexible templates allow users to effortlessly present material to learners, engaging them with interactions, and immersing them in branching scenarios. All major types of graphic, sound, and video formats optimize automatically for web delivery. A robust multimedia corporate training and development program can be up and running in 3 to 4 weeks. The authoring tool also extracts a .zip file that integrates seamlessly with any SCORM compliant LMS. All this can be done with no technical knowledge. You could be up and running within hours or days depending on the size of your offering. Approximate Cost: FREE SmartBuilder is the award-winning course authoring tool that enables you to create rich Flash e-learning with an easy-to-use interface. Approximate Cost: $1,970 (Pro Software License-Hosted) |
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