Different tools are needed to create Traditional eLearning, Rapid eLearning, and Synchronous eLearning.
Traditional eLearning tools:
Traditional eLearning developers use “Power User” tools. These tools are designed for graphics artist, web designers, programmers, and instructional design experts.
- It typically takes weeks if not months to learn how to proficiently use these tools.
- Rapid eLearning tools:
- Rapid eLearning developers, typically SME's, need tools that produce interesting multi level courses but do not require a graphic or design background.
- Since most SME's are not producing content full time the tool needs to be as easy to use as Power Point.
- Synchronous eLearning tools:
- To successfully host a Synchronous eLearning session you need at a minimum a conference line and a shared presentation either at a web site or using a conference tool like WebEx or GoToMeeting.
- Synchronous eLearning sessions are similar to classroom training. Since the material does not need to stand on its own a presentation tool like Power Point is used.
- Simulation tools
- Simulation tools are a subset of eLearning tools. That is, you use a simulation tool to create a single simulation. You then add the simulation to a web course you build using a traditional or rapid eLearning tool.
- There are many simulation tools available on the market. Some tools create screen-snap-shot simulations, while other tools create games.
