Instructional Design Tools

Articulate 360

Articulate 360 is a suite of tools that includes Rise and Storyline. It's used to create responsive eLearning content. Rise allows for quick authoring, while Storyline offers more advanced interactivity.

Camtasia

Camtasia is a screen recording and video editing tool used to create tutorials, demos, and instructional videos. It’s known for its ease of use and high-quality output.

Vyond

Vyond is an animation tool that allows instructional designers to create animated videos for storytelling, explainer videos, and soft skills training. It’s useful for making abstract ideas more engaging.

Canva

Canva is used to design presentations, infographics, worksheets, and course visuals. Its drag-and-drop interface makes it accessible for non-designers.

Canvas / Blackboard

Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas and Blackboard are used to deliver content, track learner progress, and manage assessments.

Yuja

Yuja is a video platform used for lecture capture, media management, and screen recording. It’s ideal for asynchronous lessons and video-based learning.

Miro / MURAL

These are digital whiteboard tools used for collaboration, brainstorming, and visual planning in instructional design teams.

H5P

H5P is an open-source tool that lets you create interactive learning activities, such as drag-and-drops, quizzes, timelines, and flashcards. It integrates with many LMS platforms.