Authoring software alternatives for e-learning | Dokeos

Authoring software alternatives for e-learning

Authoring software To build e-learning courses you will need to combine Dokeos with third party applications. Here is a list of proprietary and open source software that the Dokeos Studio team uses on a regular base in customer projects.

Task	Closed	Open	Online with Dokeos
Mindmapping Brainstorm, visualize, draw diagrams	Xmind Pro	Dokeos Mind	Download Dokeos Mind for free. It includes e-learning-oriented icons and templates. Import mindmaps in Mindmaps tool (Dokeos 2.0) or as PNG images in your courses.
Project management Organize and pilot the project	Excel	Calc	Download the Dokeos E-learning Project Dashboard + GANTT chart templates and pilot the project through meetings, deliveries and validation processes.
Image manipulation Resize and manipulate photos and screens	Photoshop	Gimp	Paying photos at Istockphoto, Fotolia. Free pictures at Wikimedia. Import images as JPG or PNG in Documents tool, Hotspot tests, Wiki etc.
Audio manipulation Record and edit audio, create podcasts.	Audition	Audacity	Import audio as MP3. 64 Kbp s is a good compression rate. Dokeos will embed your audio into the web page. Add audio to your presentations once converted through Oogie Rapid Learning.
Screencasting Film your screen	Captivate	Jing	Import films as FLV files. SWF and MPG are alternatives. Jing is free of charge, but not open. Camstudio is both open and free but less sophisticated.
Video editing Cut and convert movies	Premiere	VideoSpin	Import films as FLV. MP4 and MOV are alternatives. Videospin is free of charge but not open. VLMC is both open and free but less sophisticated.
Avatars Add a viewpoint to training material	Sitepal	Mr Dokeos	Download Mister Dokeos avatar gallery. Import in Document templates. Or draw your own sketch style character.
Storyboarding Sequence course screen by screen	Powerpoint	Impress	Download the Dokeos Scenario Powerpoint template. Fill it then upload into Dokeos Oogie Rapid Learning.
Rapid learning Build course from Powerpoint	Presenter	Oogie	Convert your presentation online with Dokeos Oogie. Add audio + quizzes and generate pedagogical reporting.
Authoring Build a SCORM course	Captivate	Dokeos Author	Add content and activities to a learning path with Dokeos Author. Publish and report.