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Create 4 - Learning Object Authoring Tools

                         Beneficial Learning Tools for the Educator and Student

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  1. LCDS by Microsoft -According to the Microsoft Learning Content Development System (LCDS) is a free tool that enables the Microsoft training and certification community to create high-quality, interactive, online courses and Microsoft Silverlight Learning Snacks. The LCDS allows anyone in the Microsoft training and certification community to publish e-learning courses and Learning Snacks by completing the easy-to-use LCDS forms that seamlessly generate highly customized content, interactive activities, quizzes, games, assessments, animations, demos, and other multimedia that can be used in the classroom (LCDS by Microsoft).  
  2. SmartBuilder by Suddenly Smart-According to SmartBuilder  the course is an award winning authoring tool that enables you to create rich Flash e-learning with an easy-to-use interface.  Fact-based quizzes dressed up as mini-games, clicking glossy buttons to reveal more text creates meaningful interactivity which is an essential component of effective e-learning, e-learning that influences learners’ behaviors and achieves ROI thus enhancing online learning (SmartBuilder).
When choosing an online learning object tool teachers should use tools that are user friendly, visual stimulating, interactive , and tools that offer current activities that students will enjoy.  

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1.  SmartBuilder 
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