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 Return-Path: <[log in to unmask]> *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning (http://iallt.org/), and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://www.languageconsortium.org/). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************