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Google Sidewiki

September 24, 2009 in Tools | No comments

We’re all tweeting and posting about Google Sidewiki today, thanks to Jane. (No sarcasm intended… thank you, Jane!)

If you haven’t seen it in action yet:

I always feel like the Joker whenever Google announces something new… Where do they get those wonderful toys?? But I then I remember they’re mostly free for me to use, for good or evil, as I see fit.

In the case of Sidewiki, I could see using this to enhance a company’s intranet/process documentation. I know of a couple departments that are considering moving to a wiki, replacing RoboHelp or another EPSS. Sidewiki would eliminate the need to rebuild the system… but I’m thinking it’s not going to work on some/most intranets, due to either technical or formal limitations.

Did any other uses of this app spring to mind when you saw it?

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Free Today – QuizCreator 3.0

September 10, 2009 in Tools | 2 comments

I’ve never used this software, but Free is one of my favorite words, so I’m going to try it out. It looks like this offer is available until 2 AM Central, 9/11/09.

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You have to download and install it before the offer expires, but according to my reading, you will then have a fully-functioning copy of this software. Here are the limitations, from the enclosed README:

1) No free technical support
2) No free upgrades to future versions
3) Strictly non-commercial usage

Read more and download here, then come back and tell me what you think of it!

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Camtasia for Mac is (almost) Here!

August 9, 2009 in Tools | No comments

FINALLY! TechSmith announced a couple of days ago that they will soon release Camtasia for Mac. I’m really looking forward to it; I think their products are generally great and I’ve received superb customer service from the company.

Screenshot of the to-come Camtasia for Mac, by TechSmith

Screenshot of the to-come Camtasia for Mac, by TechSmith

I’m curious whether the Mac version will be as full-featured as the Windows one, though… even after the introductory price of $99 expires, a new license for the Mac version will be just $149, compared to $299 for the Windows version.

If the release doesn’t come with a Windows-to-Mac version comparison, I’ll post my own here as soon as I can… and I’ll post thoughts here regardless!

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E-Learning Uncovered: Lectora Version 9

July 6, 2009 in Recommendations | 1 comment

I get asked fairly often whether there is a “book or something” on Lectora, particularly from people just starting out with the software. And until now, the pickings have been slim.

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Thankfully, Diane Elkins and Desirée Ward, two very talented instructional designers*, have recently released E-Learning Uncovered: Lectora Version 9 (also on Amazon).

The book does an excellent job of teaching the software and the underlying concepts, such as inheritance, SCORM and AICC publishing, and how and when to use variables. It includes useful references, such as a guide the elements in the new Flash Media Library (with further examples on their website). And this is all in less than 250 pages.

The book is ideal for beginner to intermediate users, but power users could pick up some good tips, too. Download a free chapter and check out more resources on their website.

* Full disclosure: I’ve worked with them in the past and most likely will again in the future.

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Hello, Google Wave!

June 29, 2009 in Tools | No comments

Time for a break in the series…

Perhaps most of you have seen Google Wave demonstrated already, but if you’re a slacker like I am and have been meaning to get around to watching that 80-minute video of Wave being demonstrated in May at Google I/O, try this instead… the 10-minute, edited version:

And if, like me, you’re interested in being one of the first commoners to try it out, sign up here.

Props to Cristy Tucker for sending it out to the blogosphere. It’s much appreciated in the post-vacation doggy-paddle through my RSS feeds.

And thanks to phonedog, the poster (and apparent editor) of the video. Maybe if we all ask nicely, we could get them to do the same with the ASTD ICE videos…?

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