eLearning Software, Education Software, Learning Interactions, eLearning Games, eLearning Simulations, e-Learning Software, Engaging Interactions, Rapid eLearning Software, e-Learning Tools, Rapid Interactivity Builder
(Link: Raptivity – rapid interactivity for Effective Learning)
Raptivity – rapid interactivity for Effective Learning
Adobe – Authorware 7 – visual authoring tool for creating rich-media e-learning applications
Authorware is the leading visual authoring tool for creating rich-media e-learning applications for delivery on corporate networks, CD/DVD, and the Web. Develop accessible applications that comply with learning management system (LMS) standards.
(Link: Adobe – Authorware 7 – visual authoring tool for creating rich-media e-learning applications)
Engage—a quick and easy tool that lets you create lean-forward experiences that learners love
Energize your e-learning courses with Engage—a quick and easy tool that lets you create lean-forward experiences that learners love. The ability to produce dazzling interactions that turn passive viewers into active learners makes Engage a must-have companion to Articulate Presenter ’09 for producing quality e-learning courses.
(Link: Engage—a quick and easy tool that lets you create lean-forward experiences that learners love)
eXe – Open Source authoring application to assist teachers and academics in the publishing of web content without the need to become proficient in HTML or XML markup.
The eXe project developed a freely available Open Source authoring application to assist teachers and academics in the publishing of web content without the need to become proficient in HTML or XML markup. Resources authored in eXe can be exported in IMS Content Package, SCORM 1.2, or IMS Common Cartridge formats or as simple self-contained web pages.
(Link: eXe – Open Source authoring application to assist teachers and academics in the publishing of web content without the need to become proficient in HTML or XML markup.)
LAMS Learning Activity Management System
LAMS (Learning Activity Management System) is integrated with various Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Moodle, Blackboard/WebCT, Sakai and .LRN as well as Microsoft Sharepoint.
(Link: LAMS Learning Activity Management System)
Etudes Melete Lesson Builder – Overview
Melete allows instructors to publish learning sequences that can be created by using a rich text editor, uploading learning objects, or pointing to existing URL resources. Instructors can design content that supports instructor facilitated learning or system managed self-study. Lessons can be released automatically based on start and stop dates. Melete supports IMS Content Packaging and SCORM 2004 export. Future features include conditional release of lesson sequences to students based on completion of tasks. Melete stores its content in a private area of content hosting.
(Link: Etudes Melete Lesson Builder – Overview)
eXe : eLearning XHTML editor
The eXe project was conceived to address the use of technology in the design and authoring of learning resources for the web. Initial research showed that while there are many web authoring tools available their usability and sophistication varied considerably. We identified the need for a tool to specifically assist teachers and academics to publish professional looking web pages according to the structure and form required for good teaching, and in such a way that this content could be integrated with existing LMS applications.
(Link: eXe : eLearning XHTML editor)
Directory of E-Learning Tools: Course Authoring Tools (link)
Directory of E-Learning Tools: Course Authoring Tools
These tools can be used to create courses and tutorials. [See also Interactivity tools for specific tools that provide interactive elements that can be used within courses]
Link: opensource.ydp.eu – educational content authoring tools
opensource.ydp.eu – educational content authoring tools
yCat is an open source authoring application. It enables to create professional quality content within a mouse click. This standalone application takes advantage of the Adobe Air technology and runs on a desktop computer without Internet access.
utPlayer is a Flash application that allows to play interactive educational materials and reference publications. You may freely implement it on your web site to play your content online.
utEditor is a content editor allowing the creation of professional quality content. You may freely implement it on your web site and create high quality educational material online.
qtiPlayer qtiPlayer is an HTML player for assessment content and results reports. It complies with the QTI standard.
Link: utEditor is a content editor applied in the yAuthor.com service.
utEditor is a content editor applied in the yAuthor.com service.
utEditor is a content editor allowing the creation of professional quality content. You may freely implement it on your web site and create high quality educational material online.
It is equipped with a wide range of ready-made advanced template options for modules (such as Choice Interaction, Text Interaction, Match Interaction, Text, Image Player) and feedback. A single page or entire lessons may be saved in the XML (Extensible Markup Language) format and played in utPlayer.
utEditor also offers the possibility to preview the currently developed e-content at any stage of its production.
The newest working version of the editor was applied in the yAuthor.com service.
Its offline version running on a desktop computer as a standalone application is available at http://opensource.ydp.eu/ctrl.php/project/yCat/.


July 8, 2009
