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"Works-anywhere" content: Why SCORM compliance matters
SCORM (the Shareable Content Object Reference Model) is a set of standards that helps ensure your learning content will “play” on any compliant LMS. Download this white paper for a high-level explanation of SCORM and the ways in which SCORM-compliant technology can help your organization optimize its investment in talent development solutions.
Mobile Learning is Prepared for Takeoff
As portable communication devices proliferate and on-the-go workers hit the road in record numbers, mobile learning capabilities are ripe for growth. Not surprisingly, the learning management industry is taking heed. That’s because mobile learning—also known as “m-Learning”—is about more than the ability to move around. It’s about truly leveraging technology advances to build a more competent workforce and a greater talent development strategy.
The Top 5 Trends in Learning Technology
Users have wielded their unique power to significantly impact today's top five learning technology trends. This new white paper explores those trends, looking at factors such as Web 2.0, changes in the mix of blended learning and content development tools support the mobile learning. In addition, we discuss next steps to help your organization strategically select new technology in order to unlock its full potential.
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Authorware users. Learn why ToolBook is a tool you should consider
Adobe announced it will not continue development of future Macromedia® Authorware® from Adobe releases, so the current Authorware users have been exploring alternative authoring options. This white paper considers some of the reasons current Authorware users as well as eLearning developers in general should consider combining SumTotal Systems’ ToolBook with Adobe® Captivate® software and Adobe Flash® Professional software for a complete content authoring solution.
Read the white paper to know how ToolBook handles various Authorware functionalities using features like book wizard, catalog, actions editor and more.
Best practices for mobile learning content development
Developing content for small mobile devices makes a lot of sense — the adoption of these devices around the world is just tremendous. Mobile learning is growing at a rapid clip as well. Business professionals are embracing mobile learning on all sorts of devices.
As mobile connectivity continues its broad global reach, corporations are actively investigating how to deploy learning to mobile professionals. At SumTotal, we have released an update to our content authoring product ToolBook that enables the production of mobile learning for the Apple iPhone; with support for additional mobile devices to follow. While SumTotal obviously hopes the majority of corporations use ToolBook to create mobile learning, our intention is to provide helpful information to our industry, as a whole, on how to create effective learning for mobile devices.
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Article on “ToolBook for iPhone Sneak Peek” by Tom Hall
E-Learning Guild's e-Magazine
This article tells you how the upcoming version of ToolBook 9.5 supports, through new SmartStyles, developing and deploying learning applications that are matched to the 320 x 480 screens on the iPhone and iPod touch.
An Article "Creating a ToolBook Exam and Deploying to an LMS" by ASTD
This featured article will introduce you to ToolBook Instructor 9, provide you with some ToolBook basics, and then show you how to quickly build the shell for an exam and then set up the exam for deployment via a learning management system (LMS).
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Article on "How ToolBook is keeping up with your needs" by
E-Learning Guild's e-Magazine
“Long-standing” does not mean “standing still” and ToolBook Instructor has just launched a new version with a number of important changes that you should know about. Read this article to have an in-depth look at how the ToolBook is keeping up with your needs.
Introduction to SCORM
This document provides an overview of SCORM and discusses some of the benefits of SCORM. The document includes topics such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), learning objects, Authoring Tools, Packaging SCORM-compliant content and more.
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Article on "The ability to convert PowerPoint files to eLearning courses and support for mobile learning" in indezine.com
ToolBook latest release gives you even more choices when developing content - the ability to convert PowerPoint files to eLearning courses and support for mobile learning.
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ToolBook SCORM conformance statement
ToolBook supports the learning standards AICC, SCORM 1.2, and SCORM 2004. Content produced with ToolBook is SCORM conforming.
View the ADL SCORM conformance statement for ToolBook
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ToolBook User Groups
ToolBook User Groups are independently-run volunteer groups for sharing information on a variety of ToolBook topics. Participation in a user group is an excellent way to collaborate with your peers to get more out of the ToolBook products and resources that you are interested in.
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Interview with Brad Crain, VP, GM ToolBook Products
Brad Crain, VP, GM ToolBook Products was interviewed by Judy Brown, Education Technology Consultant, Founder Academic ADL Co-Lab and Member Ambient Insight Advisory Board.
The discussion was about ToolBook, its support for SCORM and overall features and benefits.
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An article “Fresh E-Learning-Software of Sumtotal” in Computerworld Switzerland
This article was published in Computerworld Switzerland. It highlights the new features of ToolBook Instructor 9, including compatibility with Windows Vista.
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Article on “Those that can, Teach” by Carlos A. Soto, a former associate reviewer for GCN
This article helps you to understand how the right educational apps can put your employees in the know and how ToolBook remains one of the best simulation and authoring programs and as such, it is well worth the money and time invested by instructors.
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ToolBook Blog
Access the ToolBook Product Development Blog for the latest ToolBook information.
PRESS RELEASE
Aruba Networks uses SumTotal's TotalLMS and ToolBook to Extend Training to Customers and Partners
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