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I have some legacy Flash projects that are up for revamp, it has simple interactive quiz type questions. If you were in my position, would you switch to HTML5? Moreover, I am looking at interactive "games" software etc Raptivity, it's almost entirely in Flash. Would you recommend buying Raptivity? I'm really sorry to say that it's stupid for the whole world to be trying to get rid of a technology that is working well and pervasive. Many of us have invested heavily in Flash. Am I to think now that I have to avoid Flash? Obviously, the games and fun interactive activities like crossword puzzles, etc are most suitable for Mobile devices. However, many of us invested heavily in Flash and non-technical as I am, I question if HTML5 can indeed replace Flash. I just want to hear your views.

A friend of mine has a kid with special needs. So he asked "how can I help my children learn?" "What the eLearning Industry is doing for children with special needs?" These were taught questions and as you can understand I begun the research. While I begun my research I saw the TCEA. What is the TCEA. The TCEA (Texas Computer Education Association) is dedicated to the improvement of teaching and learning through the use of computers and technology. Nice mission statement I can say. The awesome thing about TCEA was the iPad Apps and Resources for Teachers, where I found an amazing list with iPad Apps for children with special needs. At the List of Free iPad Apps for children with Special Needs: Part 1 you will find 40 Free iPad Apps for students with Special Needs.

Would you be interested to create your FREE eLearning portal in 30''? Of course you are! Maybe some of you think "is it possible to create an eLearning portal for FREE in 30''? Yes it is, with TalentLMS! But what is TalentLMS? TalentLMS is a super-easy, cloud-based learning platform that will enable you to train your people and in case that you want, your customers. Since there's nothing to download or install you can start working with TalentLMS in actually 30''. Some of you maybe ask: Can I create an unlimited number of courses at TalentLMS? Can I upload an unlimited number of files at TalentLMS? Can I use SCORM files at TalentLMS? Can I use TalentLMS from my iPad? Can I use Articulate courses at TalentLMS? Can I integrate TalentLMS with Wordpress? The answer to theses questions is simply YES

Are you an eLearning Professional that is looking to follow eLearning Professionals at Twitter? You aren't alone! At the List of eLearning Professionals that use Twitter: Part I you will find 100 eLearning Professionals that use Twitter At my personal profile at Twitter @cpappas I follow 11K+ and I have 12K+ of followers. I am always looking to follow professionals involved in the eLearning Industry. This is why I created the following list of eLearning Professionals that use Twitter. Would you like to be included at the List of eLearning Professionals that use Twitter?

Free Survey Polls Quizzes Tools for eLearning Would you like to create polls, surveys, quizzes, test, diagnostics and assessments quickly and easily? What if I tell you that you can do all these for Free? At the list of Free Survey, Polls, and Quizzes tools for eLearning you will find 27 tools that you can use for free! I haven't use all of them but I have found some new one that I was extremely impressive with the learning outcomes. If you have used any of the tools at the list I will be extremely interested to read your thoughts! http://elearningindustry.com/subjects/free-elearning-resources/item/371-free-survey-polls-quizzes-tools-for-elearning

10 New Released Instructional Design Books Are you involved in the instructional design field? I am sure that you have used ADDIE. What about SAM? Would you like to broaden your knowledge of the design of training programs? How you will design training and instructional design programs for older adults? What is the relationship between instructional design and online learning? Reading book about instructional design is important to keep your knowledge and skills sharp. At this post I will present you a list of 10 recently released book in the field of instructional design. If you have read any of the books please share with me your thoughts. I just bought the "Leaving Addie for SAM" and as soon as I finish it I will share with you my thoughts. http://elearningindustry.com/subjects/general/item/380-10-new-released-instructional-design-books instructional design books new released instructional design books Leaving Addie for SAM Ten Steps to Complex Learning Instructional Alignment A New Paradigm of Instructional Theory First Principles of Instruction A Guide for Instructional Leaders Digital Humanities virtual environments Instructional Programs for Older Adults Instructional design and online learning International Perspectives of Instructional Design

4 Typical eLearning Projects and The Right eLearning Authoring Tool Some of the most rewarding moments in my career are times when a colleague or client asks with wonderment, "How did you do that?" after viewing an eLearning module or Just In Time training tool or resource I have created. My initial reply to this question is nearly always to list the learning technologies I used. I guess that somewhere in my mind I expect them to go out, get a copy of the software and start using the tool themselves, and so they really need this information. Silly, I know but without these tools, my job would be a lot harder. http://elearningindustry.com/which-elearning-authoring-tool-should-you-use

SchooX is an Academy for self-learners which aims to revolutionize and democratize education. An Academy where Learners can build a strong portfolio of qualifications and Experts, Corporations and Organizations teach online and monetize their knowledge. Getting a good education becomes more and more difficult and at the same time expensive. I have seen a lot of people with a bachelor degree but often without the necessary job skills having a hard time finding their path to a professional career. I am not going to tell you about the important revolution that it takes place in the education industry because of the Internet. Neither that Online Education is changing the way people get educated. I would like to talk about one of the most fascinating platforms that support Social Learning for Self-Learners! A platform which was build around these thoughts, and with the mission to: help people learn, empower their qualifications, and improve their lives in the most possible pleasant way. At this post I will introduce you to... SchooX

eLearning Cuts Costs? Should I care? - eLearning Training vs Instructor-Led Training I'm a big believer in the power of eLearning, but I get tired of hearing that eLearning cuts costs in comparison to face-to-face instructor-led training (ILT). Can you honestly say your eLearning is at least as effective as your ILT? How do you know? http://elearningindustry.com/elearning-cuts-costs-should-i-care

I was extremely interested to know how many Free eLearning Apps for iPhone and iPad exist? This is why I created the following list with Free eLearning Apps for iPhone and iPad. Did you know that you could have access from your iPhone or iPad to Kineo eLearning top tips? or that you can join a web conference with your mobile device with Blackboard Collaborate Mobile? Check the list and if I missed a Free App please let me know by leaving a comment! Least but not last, I have included a link to the iTunes stores to download the Free Apps.

Feedback for Instructional Design experts wanted! Looking for feedback from those who want to impact the field of instructional design! Contribute 15 minutes to an online survey on Instructional Design, Online Quality, and Technology Practice today! Looking for novice to expert Instructional Designers with online experience. My name is Eric Bose, an instructional design technology practitioner and a PhD learner at Capella University in the Instructional Design for Online Learning specialization. I am working on my dissertation that examines the potential relationships between practiced instructional competencies, technological abilities, and quality standards of online learning. I want to hear from you how technology and media have impacted your practice. You do not have to be an expert instructional designer, technology, or quality standards, but should have practiced instructional design in the online space at some point. The hope is to understand where relationships may exist between the practice of competencies, technology, and quality amongst instructional designers and I need your help to get us there. I am actively seeking participants for this research study and this should only take about 15 minutes to complete.

I am preparing a presentation on the future of e-learning for HE education. Any suggestions on best technologies? What do you think will be here in 5 years and has a good pedagogical basis? David Goodman said: What does the future learning technologies look like for the northerm hemisphere vs the southern? West vs East? rich vs poor? A polticial question - does everyone wish that others have an improved learning experience? Education is an economic, job unemployment, citizen compliance, conformance, etc. issue. Having left my soapbox of babble - I would like to see a visual, immersive board that is haptic and responsive to my learning whims. My learning world will change as I touch a topic, reference, picture, sound, etc - that may all be related or not.I would like to become a hologram sitting in a virtual environment listening and seeing Homer with discussions going on with many others who debate him on his philosophy as it pertains to us today. Dreaming is OK with me.

For many organizations, the authoring tools, are one of the most significant software for developing eLearning courses. Recently I read a post from trainingindustry.com "2012 Top Authoring Tools Companies" and I made my research concerning The Top Authoring Tools Companies based on Social Media. I ranked the Top Authoring Tools Companies of trainingindustry.com based on the people that follows them on their social networks.

New Learning Opportunities Create Self-directed Learners What if learning took care of itself in your organization? What if your staff knew what they needed to know, or learn, to do their job successfully? Would you say, great! Go for it. Or would you say, wait a minute not so fast. And then start thinking to yourself; I am (fill in the blank) director of training, or HR, or sales director, and I need to provide you with what I think you need. http://elearningindustry.com/subjects/concepts/item/431-new-learning-opportunities-create-self-directed-learners

The eLearning community at Twitter is extremely active. Professionals involved at the eLearning Industry are looking which Twitter hashtag to use to communicate effectively with eLearning pros with the same interests. Enjoy The eLearning Twitter Hashtags list that I created. If I have missed a hashtag please leave a comment and I will added at the list! The list is in... alphabetical order! Have fun and lets stay connected at Twitter @cpappas @elearnindustry Join the elearning conversation #elearnindustry

Veritas Vos Liberabit! - The truth shall set you free!" I clearly remember the first time I heard these words. My brother had just joined University and was saying the words written on the University emblem.

Veritas Vos Liberabit! - The truth shall set you free!" I clearly remember the first time I heard these words. My brother had just joined University and was saying the words written on the University emblem.

I've seen a couple of recommendations for tools and software on here seperately. I'm a freelance Instructional Designer, in my first year as an independent. I'm finding tools here and there, as I'm trying to minimize operating costs where possible. Individually it seems that many ID's and consultants have their favorite go-to tools that they know. I think it would be really great for us to pull together a list of free ID tools into one area. For example, someone in this group recommend Jing as an alternative to Snagit. I used Xmind the mindmapping tool for needs assessment and topic analysis. posted by Erin Gratton What recommendations do you have fellow ID's?

I've seen a couple of recommendations for tools and software on here seperately. I'm a freelance Instructional Designer, in my first year as an independent. I'm finding tools here and there, as I'm trying to minimize operating costs where possible. Individually it seems that many ID's and consultants have their favorite go-to tools that they know. I think it would be really great for us to pull together a list of free ID tools into one area. For example, someone in this group recommend Jing as an alternative to Snagit. I used Xmind the mindmapping tool for needs assessment and topic analysis. What recommendations do you have fellow ID's?

In this post I will present you a list of Free Authoring Tools that you can use in your eLearning design and development process. If anyone of you have used these authoring tools I will very much appreciate if he/she share with us a demo of the final output! If you know a free authoring tool that is not included in the list I will highly appreciate if you leave a comment with a link!

What are you doing in your organization? Could you please share with us your best practices? Susan Demoya said: I recently posted a blog "The Power of Social Media in Hospice Education and Training" on ways that I think hospice educators could incorporate social media as an educational tool. It seems like such a vast area of opportunity for all educators and I would welcome any comments from the group on how social media is used in your organization for training and education.

In this post I will present you The Ultimate list of Free Stock Photos Sites for eLearning. If anyone of you have used one or more of the above Free Stock Photos Sites I will very much appreciate if he/she share with us his experience! If you know another Free Stock Photos Sites that is not included in the list I will highly appreciate if you leave a comment with a link!