The numbers of tools that are available for e-learning development are far too many these days. Starting from media creation tools, web publishing tools, online conferencing tools, to multimedia authoring tools and integrated learning environment.
Digital multimedia creation tools
These get constraint by band width issue otherwise offer great appicability to the end user.
Graphic and Image creation tools
Images are useful in not just improving the look of content, but also aid in easy understanding of difficult topics. Graphics can be scanned and then imported to the web in various formats (GIF, JPEG, BMP and TIFF formats).
Animation tools
Animation formats on the web are JAVA, Shock wave, GIF89a and they can be created using tools like CorelWeb Graphics, WebPainter or GIF builder.
Now, the web is going 3D and VRML (virtual reality modeling language) is an emerging standard, but viewing VRML requires a specific web browser like VRScout, Webspace navigator and so on.
Web Publishing Tools
In a web-based education site, the content must be in HTML format. The simplest method is to use a web publishing tool like any HTML editor.
Integrated Learning Distributed Environments
They are a collaborative learning instructional environment that makes extensive use of collaborative tools and comprise media creation tools and authoring tools designed specifically for learning applications. The most popular ones are FORUM, Learning Space, Virtual U, Symposium, Learning Server and so on.
Audio formats
Audio formats on the web are WAV, AU, MPEG, MPEG2, MIDI, RA and they can be played using audio players that are usually bundled along with operating systems.
The above tools are some of what comprise a learning environment. And we can build the right one for you. Contact us with your specific e-learning development needs and we can customize the above tools to suit these needs.
Chhabra & Co. offers IMS- compliant e-learning solutions. We can study your e-learning requirements and make recommendations regarding the best Learning Management System that you can use. Moreover, our instructional designers will study your objectives and work on designing and structuring e-learning modules and then implement them using the best suited Learning Management System. We can customize LMS products or work with Learning Management service providers to build and develop a cohesive learning package that will deliver all that you intend to. Contact us with your project requirements and we'll get back to you with the right answers.
