by Lora Davis
While many e-Learning producers are struggling to understand how the iPad may be useful in online instruction, one sales training team has already been successful in using Apple’s new device in blended instruction in the classroom. Here’s their story.
by Joe Ganci
Adobe has just released the latest version of its e-Learning Suite and with it comes a number of improvements and updates, for both Windows and OS X. Our review of Adobe Captivate 5 appeared here previously. Now read an application-by-application review of the rest of the Suite.
by Tom Hall
SumTotal Systems ToolBook 10.5 adds more authoring support for mobile devices and geolocation, and enhancements for Section 508 compliance. Here is a comprehensive guide to ToolBook, including how to customize interactions and create branching, use the Actions Editor, the Simulation Editor, and the Quiz Summary feature, and deploy ToolBook content to an LMS.
by Robert Gadd
Mobile learning is still getting its feet on the ground, but there are already many misconceptions about what it is and what you can or cannot do with it. Here are eight myths that you often hear, and some expert information to the contrary.
by Joe Ganci
Seven industry experts who will speak at mLearnCon in San Diego next week, answer three simple questions about mobile learning (mLearning): What are the obstacles to practical delivery of learning via mobile devices? What will it take to solve these problems? When do you think this will happen? If you create or manage online learning in your organization, you must read their replies.
by Joe Fournier
A new crop of tools claims to make anyone an e-Learning content producer. One such tool, from Seattle-based Impresys, is DemoMate. As its name suggests, its main mission is to support interactive software demonstrations. DemoMate started as a software sales tool, but it is now finding uses in production of training applications.
by Judy Unrein
As mLearning adoption grows, and as the stalemate between Adobe and Apple remains in place, the critical question for many e-Learning developers is: Flash or HTML5? This is not as simple a question as it may seem. This article explains the issues that you must consider in making decisions over the next few months, and provides links to resources you can use.
by Robert Gadd
Many organizations are considering mobile learning, and most are being cautious in their implementation. A wise approach is to conduct a pilot program to test the waters and to identify issues that may affect success in the particular organization or market. Here are five points to consider that will help you better plan, deploy, and evaluate the results of your first mobile pilot.
by Paul Clothier
“How to make e-Learning that plays on tiny screens?” and, “How to work without Flash?” are key questions in designing mLearning content for smart phones in general, and for the iPhone in particular. Would you be surprised to learn that you may already have the tools that you need to solve these problems? Many other tools are cheap or free. This article explains the workarounds.
by Bill Brandon
This year, The eLearning Guild’s Annual Gathering made an evolutionary morph, becoming Learning Solutions 2010. This reflects the continuing evolution of The Guild itself, to a broader perspective on learning and on the ways that technology can support it.

