This document discusses content authoring applications that can be used to create tutorials and instructional content for learners. It identifies several content authoring tools like Claro, Desire2Learn Solutions, and Raptivity that allow librarians and subject experts without programming knowledge to create high-quality tutorials. It also mentions how voice over internet protocol (VOIP) tools like Adobe Connect, Elluminate, GotoMeeting, and Skype can be used to record live instructional sessions for students. The document provides recommendations on identifying your audience and goals, attending webinars on authoring tools, and testing various applications to determine the best fit.

1. Technology Petting Zoo:Content Management Applications By Alys Jordan, Nova Southeastern University SEFLIN Regional Conference Bridging to Technology: New Roles for Libraries July 14, 2014

2. Content Authoring Application Purpose Learners Address visual and auditory learning styles Offers users control over when instruction occurs and instructional progression Librarians No need for librarians to have programming background Subject experts can create high-end tutorials Gaming Simulations

3. Certpoint Systems Claro Desire2Learn Solutions Raptivity Content Authoring Applications

4. What? Voice over internet protocol (VO IP) VO IP can be used to develop tutorial content How? Record live instructional sessions for local and distance students/learners Create sessions Upload instructional sessions to You Tube or Slideshare to provide access to learners Voice Over IP

5. Adobe Connect @ SEFLIN = SEFLIN Connect Elluminate/WebCT/Blackboard GotoMeeting Skype Voice Over IP Applications

6. Identify your instructional audience, purpose, and goals. Register for content authoring webinars Testing out various application to determine what meets your goals. Where to start?