My e-Learning Toolbox

August 29, 2009 · Posted in e-Learning, graphics

Every so often I see my fellow bloggers posting lists of what they have in their e-learning toolbox. These posts are always interesting and helpful. It is a glimpse not just into their development tool preferences, but it also provides some reflection into the approaches they take in creating courses.

Here is what I have in my e-learning toolbox and some notes on how I use these tools.

ToolBook authoring tool – this is the DHTML authoring tool used at my company, but prior to this I used TrainerSoft (now Outstart Trainer), which is my preference.
Adobe Fireworks – editing graphics.
Adobe Flash – creating interactive elements, including animation, games, immersive learning simulations, etc.
Adobe Captivate – creating simulations (software sims and occasionally soft skill, branching sims).
Sumtotal LCMS – already determined by the company I work for, but no complaints.
SnagIt – grabbing screenshots.
Adobe Dreamweaver – creating web pages and occasionally jerry-rigging the HTML in courses.
Adobe Acrobat - creating PDFs included in courses (e.g. job aids).
Notepad – editing XML.
Windows MovieMaker – editing WMV files.
PowerPoint – creating storyboards.
WordPress – editing and publishing my blog.