E-learning Instructional Desiger - Part 2

 In the previous post we looked at an e-learning ID job posting. I didn't publish the entire job posting so that we could look at a few components.

Here's the tools section for this same job post with Blue Sky software:

• Proficiency in eLearning development software, such as Articulate 360
• Proficiency in communication software, such as Outlook and Slack
• Proficiency in project management software, such as Asana or Trello

 Let's look at each of the tools. Articulate 360 is an e-learning development tool to create tutorials. The original tool was called Storyline. There were versions 1, 2 and 3. I used version 2 and 3 to create about 40 microlearning modules. There was a bit of a learning curve, but once I used it everyday I didn't have to think much about the details. Last month I received notice that Storyline 3 would no longer be supported. Articulate 360 isn't much different accept that it's a subscription. The biggest impediment with Articulate's (and Adobe's) apps is the expense. They're prohibitively expensive to use making if difficult to practice and learn them. Further, if you were to become a consultant you would need to factor in the cost of the monthly subscription for your deliverables to the client.

Outlook goes without saying as an email app. Slack is commonly used in teams and is something we should all be familiar with. It's not difficult to use.

Project management software like Asana may be harder to learn if you can't get a trial. Trello typically offers a trial version. Its' something you may end up liking that you use it for personal projects as well.

What is your experience with these tools? Have you had challenges getting training on these or access to a free trial?