Developmental Tools

This chapter describes some developmental toolsAuthoring tool that teacher designersTeacher designer can utilize to create TMLEs. The tools are broadly categorized into general purpose tools (e.g., Weebly, Wix, or Google Sites), educational authoring toolsAuthoring tool (e.g., Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise), course development and sharing platforms (e.g., Teacheable and LearnWorlds), and learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard, Google Classroom, and social mediaSocial media platforms). The basic features of the tools are presented, and pros and cons are compared. In addition, some other tools that are not suitable for creating an entire online course but can be used to create certainLearning environment” learningDevelopmental tool componentsAuthoring tool of an onlineLearning management system course are also presented in this chapter.