#migration of legacy elearning courses to html5

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E-learning content Development Company in Hyderabad Code and Pixels

E-Content development

At Code and Pixels, we believe that great training begins with great content.

Code and Pixels provides customised and current learning content that makes you stay competitive — right from knowledge transfer of company processes and systems to product information. Such technically heavy and complex content becomes a challenge for the trainer to deliver and difficult for end users to consume in conventional training formats. Hence,

We develop custom E-learning content which is:

Sound using instructional design principles and pedagogy

Compliant with international E-learning standards

A combination of multiple media — games, quizzes, tests, simulations, video, animation, audio and graphics.

Compatible and runs on any standard Learning Management System (LMS)

Highly interactive and enables tracking and scoring of each learner’s progress

Multilingual

We employ a multitude of technologies and tools like graphics, animations, audio-visuals, interactive games and activities that help in giving the right information in the right manner to the right audience.

Mobile Learning/HTML 5

We are living in a multi-device world. We now have options to deliver eLearning using a wide variety of devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. Whether it is for smart phones or tablets — using platforms like Android, BlackBerry or iOS– we develop any kind of solution which suits your mobile learning needs perfectly.

What Is HTML5?

HTML5 is the newest hyper text markup language for websites from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). The first draft was made public in 2008, but not much happened until 2011. In 2011, HTML5 was released and people started writing about it and using it, but the support in different browsers was still poor. Today all major browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, IE) offer HTML5 support, therefore the newest HTML technology can be used at its best today.

Major browsers

IE9+, FF4+, Safari5+, Opera11+, Chrome10+, Blackberry Browser, Silk

Platforms

iOS, Android, ChromeOS, BlackberryOS, Symbian, Windows Mobile 7.5+

Libraries

Webkit (Google, Apple, etc.), Gecko (Mozilla), Trident (Microsoft), Presto (Opera)

A reality indeed. As HTML5’s impact continues to ripple, many companies are dealing with the necessity of abandoning Flash applications. HTML5 is more flexible, allows movement, doesn’t affect SEO and doesn’t need a plug-in.

The migration of Flash eLearning courses to HTML5

eLearning, Training, Media organizations andmarketing departments of all kinds of companies have huge volumes of Interactive Flash content that has traditionally been consumed on desktops. With the rapid proliferation of smart phones and tablets, enterprises are faced with the prospect of their existing content becoming obsolete, since popular mobile platforms don’t support Interactive Flash.

While new content can be developed on a platform an industry standard format like HTML5, ground-up redevelopment of existing Interactive Flash content for mobile devices is not an option for most enterprises. What they need is a high-quality yet rapid solution for migrating their legacy of Interactive Flash content to HTML5.

Flash to HTML5 Migration

We shall take your existing Interactive Flash content and use the Flash to HTML Framework to re-purpose it to make it usable and HTML5 content that is suitable for a variety of devices including desktops, smart phones & tablets.

Powered by HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript, our Flash to HTML5 framework enables us to accelerate speed-to-market for the new HTML5 content while preserving the richness of the original Flash content.

The new HTML5 content is able to fulfill the greater demands on usability posed by the varying screen sizes and resolutions of mobile devices. Recognizing that mobile devices don’t always have the same processing horsepower of desktops, our migration/conversion process leverages our framework to ensure that the repurposed HTML5 can perform on the most popular mobile platforms.

The framework adheres to content standards and supports various fundamental interactive behaviors like programmed workflows, directional information, enhanced content Menus, Multimedia Content Delivering, 2D Animations, Voice Synchronization, Interactivity, Status Bar, Volume Controllers, Slide Bar, Bookmark, Search, Standard navigation features i.e. Next, Previous, Menu amongst several others

With mobile devices being used and preferred for numerous multimedia applications, we shouldn’t forget something that Apple first pointed out. Flash does use too much processing and battery power; something that makes it disadvantageous. So migration to HTML becomes unavoidable.

In a continuously changing and fast paced environment, we can’t chain users to their desks and offices. So the creation of HTML5 eLearning applications, training material, presentations etc. or the conversion of Flash to HTML for mobile devices has become inevitable.

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Though Flash provides flexibility to create varied types of interactions, quality graphics and animations, it negatively affects performance on laptops and smartphones. However, it is not responsive to mobile devices and poses security threats to launch courses on the web using Learning Management Systems. These are the critical reasons for the Flash to HTML5 conversion.

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Legacy eLearning courses are the courses developed in the 1990s or until 2012. This is a generic approximation made based on the fact that new eLearning technologies have emerged from 2012. The courses developed prior to this period are considered out-dated or legacy courses and needed enhancement to meet new learning requirements and challenges like responsive and mobile compatibility.

A Snap-shot on Modern History of eLearning Industry Evolution

Since 2012, the eLearning industry has witnessed a significant evolution in two major areas; one is in course development and deployment technologies, and second in learning approaches to address mobile learning platforms and millennial learners.

Check out these top reasons why the flash to html5 conversion has become a prime task for all organizations. The support for the Flash become obsolete after 2020

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Legacy eLearning courses are the courses developed in the 1990s or until 2012. This is a generic approximation made based on the fact that new eLearning technologies have emerged from 2012. The courses developed before this period are considered out-dated or legacy courses and needed enhancement to meet new learning requirements and challenges like responsive and mobile compatibility.

Following list includes critical as well as important reasons for legacy course migration:

REASON #1 Previously most of the courses were developed using Flash; today it is less used or not used as an eLearning development tool

Though Flash provides flexibility to create varied types of interactions, quality graphics, and animations, it negatively affects performance on laptops and smartphones. However, it is not responsive to mobile devices and poses security threats to launch courses on the web using Learning Management Systems. These are the critical reasons for the Flash to HTML5 conversion.

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Who knows, new smartphones may emerge numerously year by year and may last till the world ends. This incremental development in the technology affects the eLearning industry and give way to discover new technologies to deliver the digital learning solutions such that to meet the learner requirement.

Elearning developers are now switching from flash technology to HTML5 because most of the mobile devices don’t prefer Flash plugin. Hence the organizations are making their move towards the conversion of flash to html5 elearning. There are many elearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Lectora Inspire, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, iSpring, etc., that are used in the HTML5 conversion process.

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Who knows, new smartphones may emerge numerously year by year and may last till the world ends. This incremental development in the technology affects the eLearning industry and give way to discover new technologies to deliver the digital learning solutions such that to meet the learner requirement.

Elearning developers are now switching from flash technology to HTML5 because most of the mobile devices don’t prefer Flash plugin. Hence the organizations are making their move towards the conversion of flash to html5 elearning. There are many elearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Lectora Inspire, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, iSpring, etc., that are used in the HTML5 conversion process.

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In the recent times, the learning needs are changed and the technology has increased at its pace. This has transformed the traditional classroom training into e-learning. The courses that were developed in Adobe Flash or tools whose output is in SWF are now not compatible with the modern devices. Thus there is a need for the flash to html5 elearning conversion to meet the current trends in the eLearning industry.

Let’s see a case study on migrating the legacy content into HTML5.

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In the recent times, the learning needs are changed and the technology has increased at its pace. This has transformed the traditional classroom training into e-learning. The courses that were developed in Adobe Flash or tools whose output is in SWF are now not compatible with the modern devices. Thus there is a need for the flash to html5 elearning conversion to meet the current trends in the eLearning industry.

Let’s see a case study on migrating the legacy content into HTML5.

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ELearning Beyond Flash And The Future of SCORM

Here is a devastating bit of news for e Learning developers. As per a news report on January 1, 2021, “Adobe’s Flash Player, which was first launched in 1996, has been officially discontinued on December 31, 2020. In 2017, Adobe had announced the end of support for the plugin, which brought animations to the web. Zynga had also recently announced that FarmVille, the farming simulation game, will also be shut as a result of Flash’s end.”

The announcement is a game-changer in the world of technology. Flash used to be one of the go-to applications for everything — ranging from video ads to complete websites and millions of games. And now, Flash has ceased being supported by almost all Internet browsers.

How Does the Discontinuation of Flash Affect Training and Development in Corporates?

Now, for the L&D leadership, this development serves as a major hindrance. Why? If you have old courses, published in Flash, you might face multiple issues. Yes, HTML5 is a more recent publishing option and serves as an alternative. However, even if you had used HTML5, your training curriculum may contain elements of Flash such as animations, transitions, effects, accordion or hover features, among others.

On the other hand, even if you had used SCORM to develop your eLearning courses, your modules might contain Flash elements as well. Here is the thing, It’s true that several online training packages are delivered via SCORM. But courses containing Flash can still be affected – even if they are delivered via SCORM. In fact, while publishing a SCORM course, you have the option to pick between two different output types. To secure the future of SCORM, you can export packages to Flash, HTML, or both. Since Flash is the most popular output type, it is quite possible that your courses are SWF Flash-based.

To surmise, in the absence of Flash, certain segments of your course may not function efficiently or fully. Trainees, while undergoing their training, will experience gap areas and experience discontinuity while finishing their respective modules. If your course is too old, it might not load or play at all!

How to Deliver Seamless eLearning Sessions Without Flash?

The news about Flash could not arrive at a better time — after all, the New Year is the best time to make new resolutions! So, kick off the process by assessing your old content. Is your content relevant at all? Do you need to overhaul the entire curriculum? Or do you simply need to weed out the obsolete parts and replace them with fresh, targeted content?

Once you decide to refresh your old content, you can replace the Flash content that you want to retain and republish them in HTML5, which is more lightweight, faster, and demands minimal CPU time to render web pages. Again, you can take the help of platforms like PlayAblo to migrate your legacy content into manageable, mobile-friendly micro-chunks. It is a reliable way to future-proof your learning content. Why? The experts at PlayAblo manage and maintain the compliance, correctness, and quality of the course material. What’s more? They also render your content more engaging and interesting by embedding it with fun gamification elements, reward-based assessments, and quantifiable analytics.

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The collab we never knew we needed: Education publishers and EdTech

Publishing companies are going to have to become more like edtech companies, and to do that they need to bring them on board and then let them run the place. At its heart, edtech is about building connections. helping publishers with valuable learning content; for  new platforms to enhance teaching or plan lessons.But those connections can only be created through collaboration—and that means publishers and edtech organizations combining their knowledge and expertise.

Edtech as an industry is growing significantly. Latest figures estimate that the current market is worth almost $70bn, and this is expected to rise to more than $220bn by 2020.

Finding The Right eLearning Content Provider in the industry:

If you want to keep your learners motivated. In this top list, we've selected the best content providers which can help you optimize real-world hurdles. 

1. Coursera

The world's largest platform for online courses from universities and other institutions. Some courses have already exceeded one million enrolled learners.

2. EdX

EdX is well-known for its high-quality video courses from top U.S. universities such as Harvard and MIT. It is the only non-profit organization among the major course providers.

3. Skillshare

Skillshare offers a large number of short, practical video lessons (often less than an hour long). It's not so much about lengthy educational courses, but more about instantly adding specific skills needed for day-to-day tasks. 

4. Udemy

Unlike the three course platforms mentioned above, content at Udemy does not come from universities, but from independent experts in their respective fields.Learning and development departments will find the relevant content at Udemy for Business.  

5. Magic

MagicEdtech is a leading education software and service company building next-gen digital learning solutions for K-12, higher ed.Magic EdTech, through its vast experience in interactive digital content services, has partnered with publishers across geographies and created products that have consistently engrossed and “wowed” learners in all grades and levels.

What do they offer?

They offer education publishers a platform to select and enroll from more than 2000 courses in degree, diploma, certificate, entrance coaching and K12 categories. The edtech companies majorly deal with digitizing education and education consulting.  educational content companies deliver high-impact learning and performance support solutions that provide a high engagement for the learner. learning technology software companies have deep understanding of upcoming trends and technology, they can help with technology transitions, leading to minimizing investments. Their dynamic portfolio includes using learner analytics, providing LXP-like experiences on legacy LMS platforms, and Flash to HTML5 migration—not just uplifting technology but also redesigning by using immersive strategies. digital education content providers also offer two unique frameworks with VR and interactive videos to create highly immersive learning experiences.

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The eLearning courses developed in the 1990’s or until 2012 are considered out-dated or legacy courses. Following list includes critical as well as important reasons for legacy (Flash)course migration to meet new learning challenges (HTML5)

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Legacy eLearning courses are the courses that were developed in the 1990's or through 2012. It is a generalized estimate made dependent on the introduction of new eLearning developments as of 2012. In order to satisfy new learning requirements and challenges such as responsive and mobile compatibility, the courses developed prior to this time are considered obsolete or legacy courses and required enhancement.

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Take a look at this video where we show you how you can use this opportunity to not only migrate your legacy eLearning courses to HTML5 but also enhance their value by redesigning them. We share our approach that will help you create an efficient and high-value roadmap for migration.

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In recent times, the learning needs are changed and the technology has increased at its pace. This has transformed the traditional classroom training into e-learning. The courses that were developed in Adobe Flash or tools whose output is in SWF are now not compatible with the modern devices. Thus there is a need for the flash to html5 eLearning conversion to meet the current trends in the eLearning industry.

Let’s see a case study on migrating the legacy content into HTML5.

Company’s Profile:

A renowned company in the United States having a strength of more than 7000 employees who are experts in providing automobile solutions to its vivid customers has extended their hands to reach out to their global audience by migrating their legacy content into HTML5.

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Who knows, new smartphones may emerge numerously year by year and may last till the world ends. This incremental development in the technology affects the eLearning industry and give way to discover new technologies to deliver the digital learning solutions such that to meet the learner requirement.

Elearning developers are now switching from flash technology to HTML5 because most of the mobile devices don’t prefer Flash plugin. Hence the organizations are making their move towards the conversion of flash to html5 elearning. There are many elearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Lectora Inspire, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, iSpring, etc., that are used in the HTML5 conversion process.