The document discusses different categories of authoring tools based on their capability and complexity. It separates tools into four categories from simplest to most complex: formatting, authoring, scripting, and programming. Formatting tools require no experience and are for displaying content with no interactivity. Authoring tools allow for low to medium interactivity through a user interface without coding. Scripting tools require code in an interpreted language. Programming tools require compiled code in languages like Java and C#. Examples of tools in each category are provided for both mobile websites and apps.

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Making the Most of
mLearning Tools, Templates,
Models, and Patterns
Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase | August 5, 2014
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Capability
These tools are
best suited for
displaying text or
graphics, and
presenting content
that has no
interactivity.
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Complexity
Designed for
everyone to use

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Capability
These tools are
best suited for
displaying text or
graphics, and
presenting content
that has no
interactivity.
_______________
Complexity
Designed for
everyone to use
Capability
These tools can be
used to display
content:
• With low to
medium levels of
interactivity.
• That is supported
through the
tool’s user
interface without
writing any code.
_______________
Complexity
Designed for
experienced
instructional
designers

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Capability
These tools are
best suited for
displaying text or
graphics, and
presenting content
that has no
interactivity.
_______________
Complexity
Designed for
everyone to use
Capability
These tools can be
used to display
content:
• With low to
medium levels of
interactivity.
• That is supported
through the
tool’s user
interface without
writing any code.
_______________
Complexity
Designed for
experienced
instructional
designers
Capability
These tools can be
used to display
content:
• With medium to
high levels of
interactivity.
• That requires
writing code in a
scripting
language that
does not need to
be compiled.
_______________
Complexity
Designed for
experienced
programmers

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Capability
These tools are
best suited for
displaying text or
graphics, and
presenting content
that has no
interactivity.
_______________
Complexity
Designed for
everyone to use
Capability
These tools can be
used to display
content:
• With low to
medium levels of
interactivity.
• That is supported
through the
tool’s user
interface without
writing any code.
_______________
Complexity
Designed for
experienced
instructional
designers
Capability
These tools can be
used to display
content:
• With medium to
high levels of
interactivity.
• That requires
writing code in a
scripting
language that
does not need to
be compiled.
_______________
Complexity
Designed for
experienced
programmers
Capability
These tools can be
used to display
content:
• With medium to
high levels of
interactivity.
• That requires
writing code in a
scripting
language that
does need to be
compiled.
_______________
Complexity
Designed for
expert
programmers

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Authoring Tool Categories by Capability and Complexity (Mobile Websites)
1. FORMATTING 2. AUTHORING 3. SCRIPTING 4. PROGRAMMING
Lectora Publisher
Adobe Dreamweaver
JavaScript
jQuery
HTML
ASP, PHP, ASP.NET
Adobe Captivate
Articulate Storyline

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Authoring Tool Categories by Capability and Complexity (Apps)
1. FORMATTING 2. AUTHORING 3. SCRIPTING 4. PROGRAMMING
HTML5 & PhoneGap
HTML5 & Titanium
Adobe Flash
Prezi
PDF
iBooks Author
Brainshark
Java
Objective-C
C#

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Contact Information
Matt Kurtin
Matt Kurtin: 248.544.1568, ext. 204
matt.kurtin@innovativeLG.com
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@mattkurtin