Good e-Learning Could Be The Best e-Learning For Your Client
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When I first started to learn how to develop web-based training or computer-based training, it was for an assignment during my graduate work at the University of South Florida. Aside from TUTOR, we used one of the first industry known authoring tools, Macromedia Authorware. Before Authorware, the easiest and least expensive way to create e-Learning was with our "old, trusty friend" Microsoft PowerPoint and still is a viable alternative option.
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When I first started to learn how to develop web-based training or computer-based training, it was for an assignment during my graduate work at the University of South Florida. Aside from TUTOR, we used one of the first industry known authoring tools, Macromedia Authorware. Before Authorware, the easiest and least expensive way to create e-Learning was with our "old, trusty friend" Microsoft PowerPoint and still is a viable alternative option. Many businesses cannot afford to keep up with the latest e-Learning authoring tools in today's market. Every year software development companies like Adobe, releases a new upgrade which is never free nor cheap. In addition, if a company is looking for an affordable authoring tool, most likely they are seeking reporting solutions.
For e-Learning developers like myself, we want to use the most popular and updated tools, but if our client just can't afford it, then we should be able to accommodate their needs. Instead of abandoning a
'possible' project, we should view this as a challenge and opportunity to use our creative juices in developing the best product without tools like iSpring Presenter, Adobe Captivate, Articulate Pro and TechSmith's Camtasia (by the way, Trivantis' Lectora...I'm not a huge fan of this tool because I do not consider it to be a rapid authoring tool nor affordable for solopreneurs, non-profits & associations, small businesses, or medium sized businesses).
Why would your client select an alternative option?
Learning Management Systems can be very expensive. In addition, there is NO one size fits all solution. Most likely, your client will sacrifice a feature or two, for the bigger gain. Budget constraints, of course, would be the driving motivator for your client to seek alternative solutions. The client may want to sell courses without incurring a huge bill from a SaaS LMS provider. Maybe the client want to try selling courses or providing free courses, but not sure if they will get enough participation to cover their investments. How do you help your clients jump these hurdles and give them all of what they want???Look at a web-based learning management system websites such as
With the exception of Coggno, e-Learning developers can create non-SCORM compliant e-Learning courses using video ( file types supported include: .mov, .avi, .mp4, .qt, .wmv, .flv, .mpg, .asf), Adobe PDF, PowerPoint and Word files (including Office 2010) and embedded audio.
You can do all of the above with Coggno plus upload a SCORM document (published zipped file) from an industry standard authoring tool. Advise your client to remove inactive users to make space for new enrollees if they have a plan with limited seating.
However, if the Coggno solution does not attract your client, opting for a NON-SCORM compliant provider is NOT a bad thing. Embrace it! Eventually, you will receive repeat business later.
What if your client returns to you requesting a SCORM compliant course when they are able afford to upgrade their systems?
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| Transfer LOs from Non-SCORM to SCORM packaging |
No problem. You already have these fabulous learning objects that you have created and so then it can be placed within an authoring software that is SCORM compliant such as Adobe Captivate or Articulate Studio. Also, your client will already have a GUI for their PowerPoint, so you can start there by replicating the design in slides created in an authoring tool.
So since I don't believe in re-creating the wheel, there are some great blogs that can help you with some tasks that e-Learning authoring tools easily provide within PPT.
Create a pop-up window
Create a hover-over effect on a slide
Record Narration in PowerPoint 2010
Add Audio to PowerPoint 2010
Link to a video file on a web site such as YouTube
Add watermark in PowerPoint 2007 & 2010 slides
Have any questions or need more ideas? Contact me, Carolyn Ford Burac at learn@dreamqwest.com
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