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>Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:31:23 -0500
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum
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>From: Ed Garay <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #8566 Rapid Intake's Flashform and Macromedia Captivate
>Cc: UIC Instructional Technology Lab <[log in to unmask]>
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The ideal software (plural) would depend on what you are trying to
accomplish.
For simple delivery of narrated PowerPoint presentations (with or without
video) I would recommend PointeCast Publisher -- very easy to use, creates
good Flash delivery (with no HTML or Flash expertise required) and it can
also stitch the audio associated with each slide into an MP3 file ready for
download-and-play Podcasting. Impatica for PowerPoint provides similar
capability, albeit, using Java technology for playback instead of
Flash. PointeCast is also SCORM-intelligent with Blackboard and any other
SCORM-capable LMS.
I think of Captivate is a great authoring tool for creating granular
annotated multimedia tutorials, typically about complex systems. For
English, I would imagine, Camtasia would be a simpler and better
alternative if creating audio screen narrations or computer screen
recordings.
For complex interactive media-rich learning objects, I would consider
Authorware, whose iconic flowchart interface is significantly easier to use
than say, native Flash, or dynamic HTML programming. Lectora might be
another good option. Like Captivate, these are all inexpensive solutions.
Hope this helps.
(I am new to the list)
--- Ed Garay
University of Illinois at Chicago
At Thursday 6/14/2007 05:56 PM, LLTI-Editor wrote:
>Our intensive English program is in the process of expanding its e-learning
>capacity and I've been asked by the director to recommend an authoring tool
>that our instructors can use to create material for online learning.
>
>I'm considering Rapid Intake's Flashform and Macromedia Captivate simply
>because I was already familiar with them. I'd like to know:
>
>1) people's thoughts on the pros and cons of these products, and
>2) whether there are any others we should be considering.
>
>Our basic criteria are:
>
> - an intuitive interface
> - relatively easy and quick to learn
> - doesn't require knowledge of HTML, Flash or other teacher-unfriendly
> technologies
> - allows incorporation of multimedia
> - allows integration into LMSs (i.e. Moodle)/is SCORM and AICC
> comformant
> - won't break the bank
>
>Many thanks in advance.
>
>--
>Jim Ranalli
>Language Learning Center Coordinator
>Intensive English and Orientation Program
>Iowa State University
>Ames, IA 50010
>
>Tel: +1-515-294-7460
>Fax: +1-515-294-6814
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-- Ed Garay
Assistant Director for Academic Computing
Director, UIC Instructional Technology Lab
University of Illinois at Chicago
Academic Computing and Communications Center
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