The beauty of a training management system is that you can upload your own content as well as using courses created by the professionals. This enables you to communicate your message to the masses quickly and cheaply. However, you don't want your learners to dismiss your 'home made' content purely because it isn't as interactive as commercial offerings! Step forward 'Articulate'.Articulate is an American software package that enables you to turn a PowerPoint presentation into an e-learning course. You can use the templates provided to create interactive screens as well as adding voice over and video clips. The website offers a huge number of online tutorials to help you on your way and the kind people at Articulate will even send you a weekly training bite giving hints and tips on how to make your course even more effective. You can check your progress through previews then, once satisfied with the quality of your product, publish the course. You can even 'try before you buy' with a free 2 week trial. Upon purchase you receive 2 licenses - therefore making it even more cost effective. There are a number of packages available. I recommend the 'Studio' package as this gives access to basic content, quizes & assessments and interactive templates.
Articulate does take a bit of getting used to but practice definately makes perfect and I'm sure you will be very surprised at your expertise in creating accessible e-learning content. Have a look http://www.articulate.com/
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