Authoring Software Comparison

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Authoring Software Comparison by Mind Map: Authoring Software Comparison

1. Assessment and Testing Features

1.1. Interactive eLearning experiences

1.2. Rich multimedia to attract learners

1.3. Creates eye-catching quizzes with out-of the-box templates, and evaluate quiz results more conveniently. Add pre-test, audio responses, and remediation to quizzes

1.4. Scoring, tracking, and reporting - Publishes eLearning and HTML5-based mLearning courses effortlessly to leading SCORM- and AICC-compliant LMSs.

2. Compatibility

2.1. Mobile device programming

2.2. Launches other programs

2.3. Has ability to send results to a learning management system (LMS) that complies with AICC, SCORM 1.2, and SCORM 2004 standards.

3. Animation

3.1. Allows import of animation files

3.2. Allows control of animation speed

3.3. Imports video in popular formats (AVI, MOV, FLV, MPEG) and synchronize video with selected slides. Add audio and animations to eLearning projects.

4. Authoring Features

4.1. Provides tutorials

4.2. Provides code hinting

4.3. Menu driven features

4.4. Allows for variable control

4.5. Has ability to send results to a learning management system (LMS) that complies with AICC, SCORM 1.2, and SCORM 2004 standards.

5. Support

5.1. No manual

5.2. Search features leads to sale information

5.3. Tutorials use unidentifiable terms

5.4. Lacks tools for educators

6. Adobe Dreamweaver

7. Text

7.1. Easy to import text

7.2. Easy to modify and create text

7.3. Supports Rich Text format

8. Visuals

8.1. Supports multiple screen sizes

8.2. Compatible with other formats

8.3. Objects can be located anywhere on screen

9. Files

9.1. Supports a variety of text-based documents, including ColdFusion Markup Language (CFML), ASP, JavaScript, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Source code files, such as Visual Basic, .NET, C#, and Java

10. Cost

10.1. Dreamweaver CS6 costs $399.00

11. Distribution media

11.1. DVD-ROM

12. Assessment and Testing Features

12.1. Activities can be arranged in any order and sequences can be branched

12.2. Display equations, images and media files and quizzes using various question types: multiple choice, multiple response, true-false

12.3. Presentation of the output can be displayed using a range of available stylesheets (appearances) platform independent

13. Authoring Features

13.1. Targets educators

13.2. Accommodates different skill levels

13.3. Offers pedagogical tips for users

14. Text

14.1. Copy/Paste not supported

14.2. Allows for preprogramed names to be changed

15. Visuals

15.1. Quicktime, WMV and Real Media video files easily imported

15.2. Drag and Drop feature not supported

15.3. Moving images only supported through use of specific methods

16. Support

16.1. Packaged iDevices for common items like a case study

16.2. Preview mode

16.3. Tips for troubleshooting

16.4. Novice user friendly tutorials

17. eXe (Elearning XHTML Editor)

18. Compatibility

18.1. SCORM supported (Sharable Content Object Reference Model - internationally recognized specification for Elearning content packages)

18.2. Accessible through external link

19. Animation

19.1. Modifiable media attributes

19.2. Animation cannot be created

20. Files

20.1. Source codes are released during free download to allow modifications to suit own purposes

20.2. Exported in IMS Content Package, SCORM 1.2, or IMS Common Cartridge formats or as simple self-contained web pages

21. Cost

21.1. Free $0.00

22. Distribution Media

22.1. DVD-ROM