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What’s the Difference Between an LMS and an LCMS? Hint: It’s Not Just the Letter “C”

Association eLearning

It sounds like they’re the same thing, right? Sounds great, right? Can they build a new course without buying an authoring tool? You could invest in a rapid content authoring tool, build the courses in the tool, and then deliver them using an LMS. Which is which and how do you know when to use them? Are they similar?

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4 Tips to Writing eLearning Scripts That Sing

Association eLearning

In a recent article in T+D magazine, author Cammy Bean provides several tips on scriptwriting that really resonate with me. But it flows more “singingly,” because it’s direct, uses several short sentences instead of one long one, and it sounds like a conversation rather than a textbook. Make it human” — Bean.

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Creating Real Engagement in eLearning

B Online Learning

Well, according to dictionary.com the word engage is defined as: “To occupy the attention or efforts of (a person or persons)” That sounds reasonable and is definitely something we should be doing but why is there still so much poor eLearning around if so many claim to be able to create engaging eLearning?

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Do You Need a Content Authoring Tool for LearnDash?

LearnDash

What does it meant to be a Content Authoring Tool, and does that describe LearnDash? The most recent example was when someone asked us if we were a “Content Authoring Tool.”. The most recent example was when someone asked us if we were a “Content Authoring Tool.”. What content authoring features are included in LearnDash?

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12 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Authoring Tool

Knowing what you need from an eLearning authoring tool can be hard, especially when there are so many options on the market. gomo’s new ebook aims to save you time and hassle by identifying 12 must-have authoring tool features.

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ID and eLearning Links 5/28/19

Experiencing eLearning

Step 1: Strip it and Flip it The first part, ‘strip it’, means that you take a critical look at the language used… Step 2: Trace it This comes down to: Don’t just trust what people say because they’re an authority or an (self-claimed?)

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75 Free Tools That Power Up Custom eLearning Development

Thinkdom

Authoring Tools Authoring tools are essential in custom eLearning development as they allow you to create and publish courses online efficiently. Lectora Free : A scaled-down version of the popular Lectora authoring tool, offering basic eLearning course creation for free.