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When should I use Create Online vs. SoftChalk Create?

When should I use Create Online vs. SoftChalk Create?

Aug 13, 2018


Using Create Online is a great way to make basic lesson edits directly in your browser because it is quick and simple. If you want to build or edit interactives, however, you will need to use SoftChalk Create. 
Use Create Online to…

 

  • insert or edit text, lists or text justification

  • apply text formatting

  • copy / paste text

  • check spelling / use thesaurus

  • insert / edit bookmarks

  • build / edit a table

  • insert horizontal rule or smiley icon

  • insert special characters

  • insert or remove page breaks

  • insert iFrames

  • change text color or highlighting (text background)

  • view html source 

 

Use SoftChalk Create to…

 

  • add build QuizPoppers, Text Poppers, Quiz Groups or Activities

  • insert a SoftChalk Cloud item.

  • insert widgets

  • upload an image (rather than link to it)

  • add media to your lesson

  • add math characters or equations

  • build, apply or edit a style properties

  • add Google Analytics to your lesson

  • use the ReadSpeaker feature in your lesson (you'll need  to purchase a ReadSpeaker account)

  • search for media

  • set up sidebars or page names

  • change the output language

  • edit metadata for your lesson

 

We will continue to add features to Create Online over time.

For more details on Create Online, please see the SoftChalk Cloud Guide and the SoftChalk Cloud website.