sharpest tool in the box: choosoing the best authoring tool for your learning strategy
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Sharpest tool in the box:Choosing the right authoring tool for your learning strategy
Nick [email protected]
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The technical landscape has changed significantly.
Learning professionals demand more from authoring tools than ever before.
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Authoring toolsExplosion & disruption
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“One size does NOT fit all”
Selecting your tool
- Frank Zappa
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Established tools:CaptivateArticulate StudioCoursebuilder 6LectoraArticulate Storyline
What’s the best tool… for you?
New contenders:ElucidatgomoAdaptCoursebuilder 8Rise etc. …
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DesignDevicesUsability
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DesignDo you need standard or bespoke features?• Upfront diagnostic or Role filter• Topic or page locking• Complex, scored scenarios• Guide features with supporting
tutorials• Others…
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Design
• Variables
• Actions
• Triggers
Do you need standard or bespoke features?
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DesignDo you need to include systems simulations?• Captivate, Storyline, Lectora and
Coursebuilder can all record sequences of screens
• Other tools may allow you to create approximations of simulations using click to reveal functionality
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DesignDo you need a bespoke user interface?
• All tools come with a selection of pre-designed interface options
• Only a few offer complete artistic freedom
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DevicesQuestion to ask…
Will your users be accessing the elearning from desktops, tablets or smartphones?
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Some tools offer mobile support but might not be suitable for smartphones!
Devices
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DevicesWill your users be accessing the elearning from desktops, tablets or smartphones?
1. Download a trial copy2. Build a few simple screens3. Publish for HTML5 and SCORM4. Upload to SCORM Cloud5. Launch it on your tablet
Established tools all output HTML5
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DevicesWill your users be accessing the elearning from desktops, tablets or smartphones?
• If you need smartphone support, you really need a responsive authoring tool
• HTML5 generation tools tend to deliver smoother UX
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DevicesVertical approach
Text box element
Imageelement
Carousel reveal
Multiple Choice Question
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DevicesHorizontal, paginated approach
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DevicesResponsive authoring tools
• New rules to follow
• Certain interaction types and features are difficult to replicate on a small smartphone screen
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UsabilityQuestions to ask…
• How technically adept are your proposed users?
• Where will your users be located?
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UsabilityHow technically adept are your proposed users?
• The best tools allow a lot of technical configuration – but don’t require it
• Well supported – online communities etc.
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UsabilityWhere will your users be located?
• Hosted tools allow their users to be located remotely
• Some offer project management features and user testing and review mechanisms
• Established and new tools offer this
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In summary…• There’s no best tool
• Prioritise your requirements and make a shortlist
• Trial those you’re interested in to help make the final choice
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Thank you
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