Bersin & Associates Announces Comprehensive Review of e-Learning Authoring Tools; 90-Page Report Rates 17 Authoring Tools on Nine Key Factors; Also Provides Recommendations and Selection Guidance.OAKLAND, Calif. -- Bersin & Associates, the only research and consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a solely focused on What Works(R) e-learning research, today announced the availability of its newest report, "E-Learning Authoring Tools: Product Reviews and Selection Guide." Targeted to training developers and managers, the 92-page report offers a comprehensive look at this diverse market, which is currently valued at more than $550 M in worldwide annual sales. The study, done in partnership with Training Media Review, covers 17 authoring tools in six categories: general, instructional, presentation, general simulation, software simulation, and help. The report also guides the selection of tools, based on required skill level, budget, project suitability, standards compliance, technical compatibility, and technical constraints CONSTRAINTS - A language for solving constraints using value inference. ["CONSTRAINTS: A Language for Expressing Almost-Hierarchical Descriptions", G.J. Sussman et al, Artif Intell 14(1):1-39 (Aug 1980)]. . "The e-learning authoring tools market is highly fragmented frag·ment n. 1. A small part broken off or detached. 2. An incomplete or isolated portion; a bit: overheard fragments of their conversation; extant fragments of an old manuscript. 3. market with dozens of options," said Chris Howard, principal analyst for Bersin and Associates. "Each tool is designed for a particular type of user and fits a particular need. This report gives developers a holistic Holistic A practice of medicine that focuses on the whole patient, and addresses the social, emotional, and spiritual needs of a patient as well as their physical treatment. Mentioned in: Aromatherapy, Stress Reduction, Traditional Chinese Medicine view of all choices, with clear recommendations and comparisons to help readers identify the right product for their needs. Our analysis is based on first-hand experience and evaluation of each tool, not vendor-supplied information." Each authoring tool is independently reviewed on installation, overall ease of use, documentation, help and support, interface, functionality, compatibility, and dollar for value. Reviews include the technical requirements for each product, the cost, and an overall recommendation. "I took the perspective of someone fairly new to using authoring tools and asked other reviewers to do the same," said Patti Shank shank (shangk) 1. leg (1). 2. crus ( 2). shank n. The part of the human leg between the knee and ankle. , editor of the report's reviews and general manager of Learning Peaks, an internationally recognized provider of instructional technology There are two types of instructional technology: those with a systems approach, and those focusing on sensory technologies. The definition of instructional technology prepared by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Definitions and Terminology and design consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" . "This approach allowed us to hone in on the specific factors that make a tool more or less valuable and worth the time and effort to use." Training Media Review, which publishes objective reviews of training content and technology products, partnered with Bersin and Associates to create the report with the objective of providing both an authoritative view of the authoring tools market and hands-on product evaluations. The report covers the following tools: Articulate Presenter, Authorware, Breeze Training, Camtasia Studio  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . , DazzlerMax, Designer's Edge, Dreamweaver MX, Flash, Lectora Publisher, Macromedia Director, ReadyGo Web Course Builder, RoboDemo, RoboHelp X5, ToolBook, Trainsersoft, Quest, and ViewletBuilder. The study can be purchased for $495 by going to http://store.bersinassociates.com/authtools.html. About Bersin & Associates Bersin & Associates is the only research and consulting firm solely focused on e-learning with a comprehensive research program targeted to the needs of learning professionals and executives. In 2001, Bersin & Associates introduced the What Works series, primary research that offers learning practitioners factual and practical insight that can improve program effectiveness and results, reduce costs, and avoid time-consuming and costly mistakes. The company specializes in five research areas: blended learning Blended Learning is the combination of multiple approaches to learning. Blended learning can be accomplished through the use of 'blended' virtual and physical resources. A typical example of this would be a combination of technology-based materials and face-to-face sessions used , content development, LMSs and infrastructure, measurement and analytics, and planning and strategy. 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