These days I’m sorting through online course development software. I’ve been using Lectora, and frankly, its clunky, “we only support Windows” approach to both course development and learner accessibility is so stubbornly 1990s that I’m breaking up with them. On my short list of tools to consider are, of course, the Adobe tools (Captivate, Presenter), Articulate, and Softchalk Lessonbuilder. The problem with the Adobe tools is that I like little components of each of these tools, but there isn’t one that does everything I want. I think they are hoping Captivate will be the eLearning development tool of choice, but really it’s best for screen capture. And if I’m going to just do screen capture, I’d prefer Camtasia. Articulate seems cool, but it’s a bit pricey and it looks like to get a real person to do a demonstration for me I have to pay $199 for a training. Softchalk Lessonbuilder seems to be pretty cool. They have a new version coming out that supports multi-language development and adds a few more activities. It was originally developed for K12 teachers, but looks like it might be useful for us. It also has the benefit of being only one tool, not four (like all of the others).
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