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LMS, LCMS, Content Authoring: Exploring eLearning Tools

WBT Systems

Before getting started with using eLearning tools for your education or certification programs, it is important to know the difference between the different tools used to create, develop, and deliver eLearning content. An authoring tool , also called an eLearning development tool, is used to create the lessons themselves.

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What If Your Association Can’t Afford an Instructional Designer?

WBT Systems

What’s more, you have to consider the budget you’ll need to build your staff’s instructional design skills—and any other skills required for creating course content, for example, visual design or multi-media skills. If you don’t already have an authoring tool, you’ll need to budget for that too.

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Get Ready for Online Learning with LMS Selection Criteria

Delcor

For example: What are the key types of functionality you seek in a system? Are there any blackout periods that may affect selection or implementation, for example, your annual meeting or budget preparation? Content migration and authoring. What content do you have? Repurposed content. LMS selection criteria.

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Transitioning from SCORM to xAPI

Forj

I wish I could tell you that there’s an easy fix or a mere change in settings when you export your project from your favorite SCORM authoring tool. Some SCORM authoring tools promise to do just that. There is no good way of defining this learner interaction in a SCORM authoring tool. How will you answer?

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What Does an eLearning Consultant Do? The Complete Guide

Forj

For example, they could assist with the search for a learning management system or consult on the pricing of your courses. A consultant can create a roadmap to reach your goals from your eLearning pricing strategy, to the content you’ll provide, to how you’ll market those offerings. Creating a content development strategy.

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Successful Learning Management System Implementation eBook

WBT Systems

What other technology will you require to deliver the eLearning program most efficiently to your learners – content authoring tools, webinar platforms? Which content standards will you need to support – SCORM or Tin Can / Experience API? How can you make it easier for your learners to access your content?

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5 Tips for Implementing an LMS to Increase Productivity

Higher Logic

It’s vital to provide content that’s truly engaging to increase members’ productivity with continuing education programs. As far as absolute necessities, however, look for the following features: Authoring tools with diverse content creation options. Ability to integrate with your specific AMS.

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