Pachyderm – Create Flash learning modules online.

 

Authoring tools for the production of learning material are usually installed locally on a computer. Server-based authoring solutions are also an interesting option. Pachyderm is such a solution and can be installed on Microsoft Windows Server. Authors/Teachers who have a valid account on the server are able to create Flash-based content over their browser on the server. Production of content is based on templates, input of texts and images are provided by the author using the formulas on the server. Additionally Pachyderm includes a media repository which enables the sharing of media resources between projects. If required the media can also be made available to the public.

 

Beside texts and images, it is also possible to incorporate video and Flash-formats within the learning modules. Pachyderm produces attractive, animated learning content including many multimedia elements. This offers institutions a complete license free authoring environment with no additional costs (apart from the necessary Microsoft Windows Server license.).

 

In order to adapt the default templates to your own corporate identity requires special knowledge in flash and XML. The same applies when creating new individual templates. Pachyderm should not be regarded as an ad hoc solution, but rather as an institution-wide implementation. LEARNTUBE! has added Pachyderm to our product portfolio and offers services for both hosting as well as development and modification of templates.

 

A few good examples of learning modules produced with Pachyderm are available for your review on the Pachyderm website: www.pachyderm.org/showcase/index.html

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