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What is mAuthor?
mAuthor by Learnetic is a combination of an authoring tool and a cloud-based e-development platform. Addressed directly to publishers, it allows the creation of accessible, WCAG-compliant resources, fully interactive e-content supporting adaptive learning and the Big Data system. Its WYSIWYG…
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What is mAuthor?
mAuthor by Learnetic is a combination of an authoring tool and a cloud-based e-development platform. Addressed directly to publishers, it allows the creation of accessible, WCAG-compliant resources, fully interactive e-content supporting adaptive learning and the Big Data system. Its WYSIWYG…
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What is mAuthor?
mAuthor by Learnetic is a combination of an authoring tool and a cloud-based e-development platform. Addressed directly to publishers, it allows the creation of accessible, WCAG-compliant resources, fully interactive e-content supporting adaptive learning and the Big Data system. Its WYSIWYG editor, flexible templates, and 140+
configurable modules enable the developing digital resources without any technical
IT skills. E-content created in mAuthor complies with WCAG 2.0 requirements, is
OS-agnostic, mobile-ready, and compatible with a majority of standard LMS
platforms. Boasting an advanced API, the publisher has continuous access to the
resources and can modify them freely at any time.
mAuthor Features
- Supported: MOBILE READY - The created eContent is run by the mAuthor’s HTML5 based Player, making it accessible on modern mobile devices with various screen resolutions.
- Supported: ONLINE & OFFLINE - Created eContent can be accessed online via an Internet browser or exported to run offline on desktop or mobile devices.
- Supported: OPEN ARCHITECTURE - With open XML data formats, open source code HTML5 player, dedicated API, and java-based scripts it is possible to expand the functionality of existing modules or to create new ones.
- Supported: EPUBLISHING ENVIRONMENT - Organizes the workflow and cooperation of Project Team members having different roles in the Content development process.
- Supported: WYSIWYG DESIGNING - Visual content development and editing mode – What You See Is What You Get – driving design work that is quick and accurate.
- Supported: SAAS MODEL - No need for installation or local hosting, mAuthor is a fully Cloud based authoring tool delivered and licensed in the Software-as-a-Service model.
- Supported: ADAPTIVE LEARNING - With reporting and feed-backing capabilities enables the creation of highly adaptive content that adjusts to actual learners’ abilities.
- Supported: RAPID CONTENT DEVELOPMENT - A large number of flexible templates, ready-made modules, and pre-defined activities make mAuthor a perfect solution to create large-scale projects with tight timeframes.
- Supported: TECH SUPPORT - Support Staff is present to help users achieve goals and solve any problems encountered.
- Supported: CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT - mAuthor is regularly updated with extra features, new modules & activities making it always at the edge of arising technologies.
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A K-12 Authoring Tool for Interactive Content creation.
A multiplatform and interactive digital content creation for any size of publishing enterprise.
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mAuthor Competitors
- Adobe Captivate
- Articulate 360
- Elucidat
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mAuthor Technical Details
| Deployment Types | Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Unspecified |
| Mobile Application | Apple iOS, Android, Mobile Web |
| Supported Countries | Global |
| Supported Languages | MULTILANGUAGE SUPPORT (including non-latin alphabets and writing styles) |
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mAuthor has been widely used by educators and instructional designers to create various activities and resources for students. Users have found that the combination of different modules in mAuthor allows for the creation of diverse digital educational resources, enhancing student learning. The interactive and visually appealing content that can be created using mAuthor has impressed users, and they appreciate the support provided by Learnetic. Additionally, the ability to modify CSS and create specific addons in mAuthor has been highly valued, allowing for customization and implementation of specific behaviors.
Although mAuthor offers a wide range of features, some users have expressed a need for more support and guidance on how to fully utilize these features. They have suggested the inclusion of explanatory videos or courses to assist with understanding the new functionalities. Furthermore, users have identified a lack of support in languages other than English, particularly in Spanish, as a missing feature. Despite these suggestions for improvement, users have overall had a positive experience with mAuthor and are looking forward to new options and updates in the future.
In addition to creating educational resources, mAuthor has become an important tool for developing educational products and providing services to publishing partners. Users utilize mAuthor to enhance science curricula, develop online learning resources, and share best practices through a user group. The comprehensive documentation and examples provided by mAuthor have been helpful for newcomers, providing a good starting point and detailed information for each module. The ticket manager system in mAuthor has also been effective in resolving issues and addressing specific requests promptly.
Considering its robustness, responsiveness improvements, customization capabilities, comprehensive documentation, responsive support system, and competitive price, mAuthor is considered a valuable tool for educators and instructional designers in creating engaging digital educational resources.
Easy to Use: Several users have found the software easy to use, especially for those with little or no knowledge of programming. The intuitive interface and drag-and-drop system make it simple to create content without any technical expertise.
Variety of Activity Modules: Many reviewers appreciated the variety of activity modules available in the software. This allows for creativity and flexibility in designing different types of tasks and engaging students in various ways.
Great Support Service: Multiple users praised the great support service provided by Learnetic. They mentioned that the support team was quick to respond and very helpful, assisting them with any issues or questions they had throughout their experience with the software.
Some users have found the editor to be heavy and not as smooth as they would have liked, especially when comparing it to other design software. Another user mentioned that assembling some modules was inaccurate. The software's own semi-code language has proven difficult to understand for some users, although it is not necessary to know it to achieve good results. The math functions in the software have been problematic at times for certain users. Users have expressed difficulty in creating responsive pages, mentioning that it requires creating multiple resolutions. There is a learning curve to overcome in order to get the greatest value from the editor, but once covered, it is possible to deliver almost any concept in terms of interactivity. Some users feel that having a little knowledge of scripting is necessary to optimize certain features. One user mentioned the complexity of the feature set requiring a lot of training time. Non-technical users may face challenges in creating content, which can be problematic for some users. Several users expressed their desire for voice recognition capabilities, which they felt were lacking in the software. Users have mentioned missing functions such as the ability to select multiple pages at once and alignment options. They also noted that lesson export sometimes takes a long time.