RAPID ELEARNING TOOLS

If you are looking to implement rapid e-learning, look at the tools listed below. Most are linked directly to Amazon.com, where you can purchase the applications typically at a discounted price (prices range from under $100 to $499).

 

RAPID ELEARNING TOOL SET

     

Macromedia Captivate

Full   Upgrade
Develop interactive simulations and software training. No programming or Flash skills.

 

Macromedia Contribute

Full   Upgrade
Web page editor. No programming or HTML skills.

 

Breeze Presenter
PowerPoint to Flash conversion with lots of great functionality!

Call Adobe for license pricing.

  

Adobe PhotoShop Elements

Full   Bundle*
Simple yet extremely powerful image editor with outstanding image organization features.

 
     

Adobe Premiere Elements

Full   Bundle*
Flexible, yet easy to use video editing. Create your own DVD menus.

 

BizArt Stock Photos I have used Hemera stock photos for years and like the photo-objects collection.

Or search and buy photos from Adobe Stock Photos.

  Macromedia FlashPaper
Convert printable documents into Flash format or PDF. 		 

Adobe Acrobat

Pro   Standard
PDF generation and great document commenting features as well as interactive forms creation.
ADDITIONAL TOOLS TO CONSIDER
     
SWIFF Point Player
Free! Add Flash or Captivate content to PowerPoint presentations. 		 

Sorenson Squeeze
Convert and compress video files into small streaming formats such as FLV.

   Questionmark Perception
Build robust assessments and include Captivate content as quiz questions. 		  Breeze Training
If you do not have a learning management system and need a quick, easy solution to manage, deliver and track your Captivate content. Call Adobe for pricing.
 
* Adobe Photoshop Elements and Adobe Premiere Elements can be purchased in a bundle.
 

 

Before choosing any tools, ask yourself the following:

  • Is the application easy enough so it can be used by the subject matter experts (SMEs) within a couple of hours?
  • Is the tool affordable? Does it require extra payments per learner? How much and how often are upgrades available?
  • Does the tool provide sufficient flexibility that a professional developer or designer can repurpose the content?
  • Can the output be viewed online using open formats such as Flash, HTML, or PDF without installing proprietary plugins?
  • Is the vendor likely to be acquired within the next year?