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Here are some great resources I have found in my research on developing e-learning.

URL

Resource

http://craigdadoly.typepad.com/

Making E-learning Fun and Retained

http://www.sloodle.org/

Sloodle is an Open Source project which aims to develop and share useful, usable, desireable tools for supporting education in virtual worlds, making teaching easier

http://learning.sun.com/sls/staff/display/NEWHIRE/Play

Orientation Game used by Sun Systems

http://www.elearning.b2bmediaco.com/

E-Learning Magazine (subscribe for free)

http://www.c4lpt.co.uk/Directory/index.html

Directory of Learning Tools

http://www.austin-astd.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=6#ELearning_SIG

Austin ASTD E-learning SIG
http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/ Rapid e-learning training blog (excellent!)
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/EMB_Learning/ Subscribe to EMB Learning Yahoo group (EMB_Learning-subscribe@yahoogroups.com)
http://www.thevideoqueen.com/ Tips on using video
http://www.elearnmag.org/index.cfm E-Learn Magazine
Download File Model used by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Model originally developed by the staff of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Staff.)
Download File Lectora Samples and Training Files
http://radio.about.com/od/podcastin1/a/aa030805a.htm How to create your own podcast.
http://www.learningcircuits.org/2004/jul2004/allen.htm Interview with Michael Allen on e-learning
http://www.elearningguild.com/content.cfm?selection=doc.545 E-books from E-learning Guild
http://www.learningcircuits.org/2006/December/fournier.htm Article on Rapid E-learning Grows Up by Joe Fournier
http://elearningtech.blogspot.com/2006/09/rapid-elearning-tools.html E-learning Blog
http://www.learningcircuits.org/0108_carliner.htm 10 Tips for Getting Learners to Take E-learning
http://www.learningcircuits.org/2001/jan2001/klaila.html Game-based E-learning
http://www.elc.com.sg/home_you_can_2007_page_1.html You Can Create Interactive Web-based Training in 2 Days
http://www.elearningguild.com/pdf/1/survey-oct03.pdf Interaction in E-learning
http://www.brandon-hall.com/publications/testtools/testtools.pdf Comparison of Authoring Tools
http://www.learningpeaks.com/Tools_pshank_2007_1004.pdf Various Training Tools
http://www.e-learningguru.com/articles.htm E-learning Guru
http://www.eproficiency.com/cube/index.php Great Lectora Resources
http://lifehacker.com:80/software/geek-to-live/rock-your-presentation-with-the-right-tools-and-apps-304418.php PowerPoint Tips
http://presenters-library.com:80/ PowerPoint/Presentation Tips
http://www.garrreynolds.com:80/Presentation/slides.html PowerPoint Tips
http://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com:80/articles.htm PowerPoint Tips
http://cnx.org/content/col10453/latest/ Best Practices for Online Learning
http://www.isoc.org/inet96/proceedings/c4/c4_2.htm How to Engage Adult Learners
http://www.irrodl.org/miscfiles/journalpg.html Distance Learning Information
http://www.innovateonline.info/index.php?view=issue Journal of Online Learning
http://www.flinz.ac.nz/file.php/20/01_E-learning_in_context_27-08-07_kh.pdf An Excellent Document on E-learning
http://www.flinz.ac.nz/file.php/20/03_Designing_for_e-learning_30-01-08_kh.pdf Document on Designing E-learning and ISD
Download E-learning quality handbook
http://www.learningcircuits.org/2001/mar2001/competencies.html E-learning Competencies
http://cetl.ulster.ac.uk:80/elearning/index.php?page=8LEM-1 Hybrid Training Model
http://www.geocities.com:80/phoenixziaco/BevsLISS/podcasting.html Podcasting
Download An Intro to E-learning by Mark Nichols
Download Another E-learning paper by Mark Nichols
239 Tips for Producing and Managing Flash-based e-Learning Content In February and March, 2008, The eLearning Guild conducted a survey of its members, asking for their favorite tips for producing and managing Flash-based e-Learning. Members could submit tips relating to any or all of 19 different tools (plus an “other” category) that either produce Flash output or that can incorporate Flash content.
A Vision for E-learning White Paper A paper done by the Commission on Technology
A Model for Blended Learning Paper by Frank Troha
Hybrid Courses University of Houston Study
Mobile E-learning Course Learn what it takes for developing e-learning for mobile devices.
Accessible Flash E-learning Example

BarrierBreak Technologies with its expertise in accessibility and technology strives to implement the concept of accessibility in every arena of life be it games, entertainment, education, or shopping.

   

Here are some rapid e-learning development tools I have reviewed and found favorable.

Tool

Overview

More Information

Articulate

Articulate Rapid E-Learning Studio provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-use set of tools that seamlessly integrate highly customized Flash-based quizzes, interactions, assessments and surveys into your e-learning courses.

http://www.articulate.com/

Brainshark

Brainshark Rapid Learning™ enables you to quickly launch and manage on-demand web-based training and elearning initiatives and track the progress of learners and groups. Manage sales force proficiency, deliver compliance training, increase the knowledge levels of channel partners, and increase employee productivity with rapidly delivered learning initiatives.

http://presentation.brainshark.com/

Camtasia

Camtasia Studio screen recorder is smart, and does the hard work for you. Never created a video before? No worries, Camtasia Studio will help you look like a pro.

http://www.techsmith.com/

Captivate (Adobe)

Adobe® Captivate® 3 software enables anyone to rapidly create powerful and engaging simulations, scenario-based training, and robust quizzes without programming knowledge or multimedia skills.

http://www.adobe.com/products/captivate/

Acrobat Connect (Adobe)

Quickly create and deliver self-paced courses, conduct virtual classes, and efficiently manage online training.

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobatconnect/

CourseAvenue

Delivers a collaborative eLearning platform, allowing synchronous content development to improve learning and business productivity across your organization. Courseware built with CourseAvenue is SCORM/AICC compliant, ensuring that the courses will work with your Learning Management System (LMS).

http://www.courseavenue.com/

Flash Form (Rapid Intake)

With Flashform Rapid eLearning Studio, anyone can create interactive Flash-based AICC or SCORM-conformant e-learning courseware without having to know a line of code or learn a complex authoring environment. You do not need to own or know Flash to create Flash-based courses!
Free trial version available

http://www.rapidintake.com/

Impatica

Easily convert media-rich presentations for online delivery

http://www.impatica.com/

Lectora (Trivantis)

Free trial version available

http://www.trivantis.com/

Raptivity

 Create interactive eLearning content in short time and reduced cost. Leverage Raptivity library of pre-built interactions based on best practices in instructional design. Completely customize each interaction. Create a single Flash File for your eLearning interactivity.

http://www.raptivity.com/
Jing Project Captures images, records video and share online. http://www.jingproject.com/
Acid Planet Music for non-commercial projects. http://www.acidplanet.com/tools/?p=acid&T=9135
Talking Panda A tool for creating iPod study tools. http://talkingpanda.com:80/iwriter/