Given this trend, it is but obvious that the demand for rapid authoring tools which can publish content in HTML5 will also increase. In this post, we examine 5 rapid authoring tools which show tremendous promise. Once these files are converted to HTML5, you can edit them with an HTML editing tool, such as Adobe Dreamweaver. Claro comes complete with layout themes to get you started quickly, and a robust set of in-tool authoring features to help you create mobile learning courses. Upcoming Tools. Two other tools to watch out for are Adobe Edge and Magetta. MORE >>

The learner dynamics will have a profound impact on the overall design of the learning environment or course architecture and the tools you will use to design the learning environment. Security can be an issue What is the security you need to deliver your mLearning content or design your mLearning project? This will affect your design in open (Cloud) or closed (behind firewalls, more secluded…). It also affects the devices that will be designed for. How will you design the content? Authoring tools or programming or social media? Yes, KISS. MORE >>

Now Photoshop is an amazing software, but it is expensive and it is very much focusing on full-time designers that really get into all its complicated features. Tags: tools instructional design If you only use pictures from time to time and you only go for basic functions like color adjustments, resizing images and so on, the free an very user friendly Irfanview will be the photo-imaging-editor for you. However if you are looking for just this bit more, Sumo Paint will most likely give you all the features you are looking for. and more. MORE >>

We also shared a list of tools that can help you in both these endeavors. So when it came to presenting a learning session at the recently concluded, Europe’s leading workplace learning event, Learning Technologies 2013, the choice of topic was simple – Designing eLearning for iPads. Designing eLearning for tablets. We have been talking a lot about iPads (by iPads we also imply other ‘tablets’) on our blog for the past couple of weeks. And it’s for a reason. Some of the broad topics I covered in my 30 minute talk were: Understanding Tablets. mEnabling your eLearning. MORE >>

And it is true, if we encounter a website, for example, designed for the desktop, and we are trying to access it with our smartphone, it can be frustrating. So, I agree, that if we design our content poorly--not designed for the modern smartphone or tablet experience--then yes, the learner will have a low tolerance for spending time with our content. On the other hand, if we design content specifically for the mobile devices, I suggest learners can and will be happy to take entire courses on mobile devices. Sometimes I hear people continue, ".because MORE >>