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E-learning Curve Blog is Michael Hanley's elearning blog about skills, knowledge, and organizational development using web-based training and technology in education

TechSmith turns to USERS to help enhance Camtasia

February 24th, 2009 · No Comments

As you’ll know if you’re a regular reader of the E-Learning Curve Blog, I use a range of content authoring tools to create elearning courseware. First among equals is Camtasia by TechSmith. About two weeks ago, I downloaded and installed the trial version of Camtasia 6

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Tags: Camtasia · connect · content authoring · content delivery · content development · e-learning · elearning content · flash

Capture that E-Learning Demo: Update

February 9th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Given the number of responses to the E-Learning Demo comparison articles, I have decided to combine them and make them available to all as a downloadable whitepaper (PDF format) of that review can be viewed in one easily-accessible document.

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Tags: Camtasia · adobe captivate · authoring tools · e-learning

Capture that E-learning Demo 4: Captivate and Camtasia, concluded

January 12th, 2009 · 4 Comments

Continuing my evaluation of Captivate and Camtasia Studio…
In my previous posting, I discussed the two applications’ user interfaces and audio capabilities. Today, I will look at workflow and usability.
Captivate Usability
Captivate offers three customizable capture presets – demonstrations, assessment simulations, and training simulations. If you choose an assessment simulation, Captivate won’t capture mouse [...]

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Tags: e-learning

Capture that E-learning Demo 3: Captivate and Camtasia

January 9th, 2009 · 1 Comment

In the previous two blog posts, I outlined – at a very high level – some of the features and functionality of TechSmith Camtasia Studio and Adobe Captivate, and in today’s post I will provide a equally high level assessment of these products, not so much in comparison to each other, but rather more at [...]

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Tags: Camtasia · adobe captivate · assessment · asynchronous · authoring tools · content authoring · content delivery · content development · e-learning · elearning content · learning technology · online learning · review · technology in education · web-based learning

Capture that E-learning Demo 1: Camtasia

January 5th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Getting right back to basics here, but what a good way to start the new year! So, if you’re new to e-learning courseware development, read on…
Ever wondered how to capture demos for delivery online ?
I generally use two pieces of software to capture high-quality, post-produced demos. In this blog entry, I’ll give you a [...]

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Tags: e-learning