The e-Learning Authoring Conference

Min-e-Con is Here!

As the statement below says, we have ended our annual conference in its original format. However, we have just created the 2011 Min-e-Con to be held May 24 - 26, 2011 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Click here to learn all the details.

Statement from Jeff Rhodes
President, Platte Canyon Multimedia Software Corporation

We have reluctantly decided to end The ToolBook User’s Conference/e-Learning Authoring Conference. While we know that this conference has been a professional highlight for many of you, we feel the need to concentrate on our core strengths, namely creating software for Improving the Lives of Training Developers.

It has been a joy to get to know all of you who have attended the conference over the past twelve years. Thank you for all your support. Rest assured, we’ll spend the time that we would have used on the conference making our product line even stronger. We also may try to organize some webinars or other online events as well.

Learning & Mastering ToolBook 11 Available

Completely updated for ToolBook 11, this popular CBT adds new content on the Question Wizard, additional SmartStyles, Quiz Randomization, new tools, and more. "Learning & Mastering ToolBook" contains over 30 hours of training with 81 Show Me demonstrations, 61 Let Me Try simulations, 430 Expert Information topics, 181 Web Hints, and 185 OpenScript Tips. Also includes extensive content on the Quiz Summary, Importing from PowerPoint, Voice Recordings, SmartPages/SmartStyles, Certificates, Actions Editor, OpenScript, Flash™, XML, HTTP Post, ADO, Automation, REST calls, and much more.

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ToolBook 11 Available for Purchase from Platte Canyon

ToolBook developers may now upgrade to the exciting new ToolBook 11 release. This version adds an improved startup dialog, a question wizard, new SmartStyles, Google Chrome 5 and BlackBerry 6 support, arrow clipart, new tools, and much more. Receive a $50 credit off any Platte Canyon product with each upgrade. Or receive $100 for each full version purchased!

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Exam Engine 4 Offers Database-Driven Exams Completely in HTML/JavaScript

Exam Engine now uses only HTML and JavaScript to create database-driven, SCORM/AICC-conformant exams without any programming. All media is played with HTML 5 if available and otherwise with Flash, Windows Media Player, or QuickTime as appropriate. All question types including matching, "matching lines," sequencing, numeric, hotSpot, multiple choice, and more are supported. Add or edit question templates using your favorite HTML editor. New features include the ability to validate logins/passwords/exams via the included web service, use optional jQuery UI buttons, review questions at the end of the exam, and show scores by objectives. Pull questions randomly by objective, email results to a manager, store question results in Access, SQL Server, or XML, use the optional Reporter program to view reports on question and exam data, include media with questions, easily update questions and objectives, and much more.

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Storyboarder Version 2 Exports ToolBook Screen Captures and Content to PowerPoint or Word

This innovative tool creates a Microsoft Word or PowerPoint storyboard document/presentation from an existing ToolBook book. This includes an optional screen capture of each page, field, button, and other text, question answers/feedback, simulation information, and other content. The PowerPoint export can show the content in speaker notes and/or a textbox on each slide. It can also include a configurable "Comments" box for use by reviewers. Storyboarder is available for ToolBook 11, 10.5, and/or 10.

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Order Programming for e-Learning Developers

Order this new book by Jeff Rhodes that covers both basic programming concepts as well as more advanced tasks like dynamically adding hyperlinks, loading media, making SCORM calls, and more. Best of all, learn how to do these tasks in ToolBook, Flash, JavaScript, and Silverlight.

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2010 e-Learning Authoring Conference "Archives For Attendees" Available

Download the sample applications and presentations from the 40+ e-Learning Conference sessions. At only $50, this is a real steal!

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2010 e-Learning Authoring Conference Resources

While the 2010 edition of The e-Learning Authoring Conference is over, you can still get a taste of it by viewing the group photo, Hack Ack winners, and more.

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• It was a terrific conference---what else would it be; you do such a good job every year. So THANKS for another year well done.  (2010)
• This TB community is very collegial. I'm glad I finally got to attend TBCON.  (2009)
• Well organized!!  (2009)
• The conference provided a better understanding and wealth of knowledge to be used upon my return to work.  (2009)
• It was another great TBCON!!!!  (2008)
• This is the only conference I have ever attended that is not primarily a sales pitch. Great job!  (2005)
• This was my first conference and it was great! I will definitely attend future conferences. I'm amazed at how much I've learned in just three days!  (2003)
• I must say that the TBCOM in Colorado Springs really exceeded my expectations. I had a great time meeting everyone at every social event (formal and not-so-formal). I really do appreciate everyone's hospitality. I feel as though I am part of "the family" now. The people were great, the events were great, the knowledge was endless, the location was beautiful, well organized (kudos to the Platte Canyon crew), SumTotal's presence was very much appreciated, and the sessions were very informative. Who could ask for anything more from a conference?  (2001)
• I just wanted to say... You guys are so cool! The world (and ToolBook) would be a poorer place without you! -- Tim Barham, SumTotal Systems  (2001)
• There is very little doubt that you guys have done a great job organizing this conference. The topics are on the money. You have done the ToolBook community a very real service.  (1999)