The UCSF Library instructional designers have created a new online resource for UCSF educators! We have meticulously reviewed four leading e-learning authoring tools – H5P, Articulate Rise, Storyline 360, and Adobe Captivate. An authoring tool is software that helps you develop interactive lessons, quizzes, and simulations for your courses. Our comprehensive analysis covers each tool’s features, user-friendliness, integration capabilities, and pricing format. Whether you are creating basic interactive content for your courses, or sophisticated simulations, this article provides a detailed overview to help UCSF faculty and instructors choose the best tool for their educational needs.
Our findings also highlight each tool’s pros and cons, applications in healthcare education, and essential features like assessment types, feedback mechanisms, multimedia capabilities, and accessibility.
Access our full analysis via the Help Center and explore how these tools can transform your teaching and learning experiences.