Tools

Someone new to e-learning design may be shocked at the number of tools available and needed. The fact that it often requires several types of tools to construct the masterpiece you've dreamed up can also blow you away. In fact, when I began I became overwhelmed with the number of tools being loaded on my computer and wondered how in the world I would learn to use them all. Honestly, that is still a work in progress for me. (You can see by this table that I need to focus some learning on improving my graphic art skills.) This journey, however, has helped me understand more clearly the types of tools available and when they might be used. Be comforted because many of the tools are user friendly so getting started doesn't take too much time. Here is a short list (not exhaustive in any sense) of types of tools available for e-learning designers.

Good news! Many tools being introduced are like swiss army knives in that they can be used for more than one task. Some of the tools listed here are multipurpose. The way designers use the tools depends on the knowledge and skill of the programmer. Remember to start with what you know and add a little more knowledge and skill with each e-learning module you develop.

Be sure to check out the blogs and links on the right side of this blog page. There is a wealth of knowledge a support about e-learning available.

I'd be interested to know what your favorite tools are and why.