Last 10 Submissions RSS Feed Thu, 17 May 2012 05:06:24 +0000 1800 This is the RSS feed of the last ten file submissions accepted into our database. This RSS feed is always up to date as it is dynamically updated. Practice Paper 3.0 Practice Paper 3.0

This is the 3.0 release version of Practice Paper - making use of the ContentGenerator.net version 3 interface and a significant performance boost.

Updates:
  • No longer randomly crashes!
  • New ContentGenerator.net 3.0 look and feel - much improved interface
  • Improved activity generation - now generates activities nearly instantly
  • More efficient technique for multiple activities on one site - same practicepaper.swf and practicepaper.js can be used
  • Generator improvements - prevents you entering more than 25 questions by fading the forward arrow out - previously you just found out by trial and error

Background details:

Until recently some users reported that it kept crashing when generating a file - this issue has now been fixed with a change to the code. This version is now fully usable and should work without any issues. There are a couple of final tweaks to make before this becomes the official release version.

Previous issue (now fixed):

I keep encountering crashes when I generate a file and then quit the program. Yet when I've given others access to the program they haven't encountered any issues at all. It is most puzzling - especially as I've tested it on multiple platforms (Windows XP, Vista, 7 - and a virtualised Mac version) and I still encounter the crash.

So, feel free to use this updated version but please do report back how you get on with it. You can use the Practice Paper section on this forum at: http://www.contentgenerator.net/forum/index.php?showforum=20]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:30:51 +0000 34 Walk the Plank 3.0 This is the first beta release of Walk the Plank 3. It is fully usable but will be updated with additional functionality in the finished version.

Please uninstall any previous versions before installing this one.

Just like the other 3.0 updates, this is a free upgrade for all previous customers yet contains a significant number of new features.

New features:

  • Extensive redesign of the Walk the Plank game - much improved graphics including more realistic sea and additional pirates. Whole presentation of the game dramatically improved and developed further.
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  • Question appears without the answers - to encourage students to think of ideas before seeing proposed answers. Answers appear when you move the cursor over the pirates - hopefully a massive improvement on the existing game.
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  • Brand new ContentGenerator.net design with custom icons and a professonal new look - large clear icons on the new start screen together with a consistent set of functional icons across the bottom of the screen.
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  • Can upload your own background image to use behind the main game - allows you to extensively customise and personalise the game - very useful feature that I will integrate into other programs as appropriate.
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  • Produces fully SCORM-compliant packages - which can be uploaded to any SCORM-enabled VLE. This allows you to track the scores and usage of the game. It has been created and tested for Moodle but will work with any VLE. Passes percentage score back to the VLE.
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  • SCORM + standard generation all in one program. As well as the ability to generate a single .swf file (as before) you can now generate SCORM compliant games. Fully integrated with the existing features.
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  • Game 'intelligently' adapts to its role - when SCORM selected it automatically adapts the game so each attempt is controlled by the VLE rather than the game itself.
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  • Ability to produce a separate webpage with a list of the questions in the quiz. Instantly extends the utlity of the program. For instance you could put this list of questions on your site before students attempt to complete the game - or it could be a homework task or even a written one. Should help integrate the activity into other parts of your lessons. Easy to print off, upload or copy and paste into an existing page or VLE.


Development still to take place:
  • Ability to edit the teacher comments within the game
]]> Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:17:13 +0000 31 Penalty Shootout 3.02 Penalty Shootout

This is the full Penalty Shootout 3 release. There are no time restrictions at all, but you do need to register the program with your registration details.

Please uninstall any previous versions before installing this one.

If you are a site licence customer, please contact us for the network installation.

This is a a free upgrade for all previous customers yet contains a significant number of new features.

New features:
  • Brand new ContentGenerator.net design with custom icons and a professonal new look[/color]Large clear icons on the new start screen together with a consistent set of functional icons across the bottom of the screen. Hopefully a massive improvement that everyone will appreciate.
  • Produces fully SCORM-compliant packages which can be uploaded to any SCORM-enabled VLE. This allows you to track the scores and usage of the game. It has been created and tested for Moodle but will work with any VLE. Note:When you produce a SCORM-enabled .zip file you will also be directed onto new support pages at http://www.contentgenerator.net/scorm/ - these will provide an easy step-by-step guide how to upload the SCORM .zip to Moodle together with the ability to experiment at http://www.cg-scorm.net/
  • SCORM + standard generation all in one programAs well as the ability to generate a single .swf file (as before) you can now generate SCORM compliant games. Fully integrated with the existing features.
  • [color="#ff0000"]Game 'intelligently' adapts to its role - when in a VLE the game is fixed to a one player mode with 10 questions, picks up the player's name from the VLE and delivers the score securely back to the VLE. When in standalone mode the game retains the full one and two player features. You can setup these options via the new generator interface.
  • Ability to produce a separate webpage with a list of the questions in the quiz. Instantly extends the utility of the program. For instance you could put this list of questions on your site before students attempt to complete the game - or it could be a homework task or even a written one. Should help integrate the activity into other parts of your lessons. Easy to print off, upload or copy and paste into an existing page or VLE.


[Update release - version 3.02]
  • [Update] Updated registration system, minor front-end improvements
  • [Update] Officially ContentGenerator.net signed code - no worrying warnings on installation

[Update release - version 3.01a]
  • [Fixed] File just updated to 3.01a - somehow 'Continue' button on main game stopped working - this update fixes this.

[Update release - version 3.01]
  • [Fixed] File just updated to 3.01 - fix for SCORM issue not displaying scores correctly + grammatical error when 1 player score displayed on screen.

[Full release of version 3.0]
  • [Update] Changed plan to allow fewer than 10 questions - even in SCORM game this didn't make sense as you always have 10 penalties to take. Fixed minimum of 10 questions.
  • [Fixed] Interface improvements - removing clutter in every possible way - removed one large icon from homepage as the new support section will provide both support and online tutorials
  • [Bug fixes] Usability of 'game settings' page to ensure that the tab button can be used, plus fixed minor issues displaying 2 player final score together with updated hyperlinks to support sections.

[Fixes RC 1.0 / 1.1]
  • [Fixed] Issues loading games - early (2004) data didn't always load correctly, full backwards compatiblity now works,automatically coping with the old data format without further user intervention.
  • [Fixed] Issues loading a game form the game loading screen - annoying bug meant you could load another game correctly if you'd accidentally just loaded the wrong one.
  • [Fixed - although still testing - hence this beta] Interface and usability issues
  • [Still to fix - problem understood and fix sorted, just not done yet] Issues with over 100 questions in one game, erroneous numbers appear at start of question
  • [Fixed] + lots of minor fixes / improvements that I will note down when I have time.
[3.0 RC]
  • [Update] Improve SCORM handling within generator interface - moved simpler and more straightforward selector to the main game settings page. Simplifed the whole SCORM-selection process to just a one button click.


Future plans - i.e. not going to form part of this release:
  • Ability to edit goalkeeper heads - noted but not possible at this time
  • Ability to include images within questions - planned for future releases, but this will force a need to include additional files, removing the simplicity of having a single .swf
]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:41:19 +0000 30 Fling the Teacher v3 Fling the Teacher
Full release of version 3

This is the 'integrated' version that allows you to select a 'standard' or 'SCORM' output. You can use this as a replacement for your current Fling the Teacher. Please uninstall any previous versions before installing this one.

This continues to be a free program for all educators to use - it shows the quality of the ContentGenerator.net programs so you can then purchase the more extensive pay-for programs.

New features:
  • Brand new ContentGenerator.net design with custom icons and a professional new look - Large clear icons on the new start screen together with a consistent set of functional icons across the bottom of the screen. Hopefully a massive improvement that everyone will appreciate.
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  • SCORM + standard generation all in one program - One program now supports all options - the key aim so the software is user-friendly and accessible. Enables you to generate standard .swf games to use as you have previously, but also generate .zip files to upload and use on your VLE.
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  • Produces fully SCORM-compliant packages which can be uploaded to any SCORM-enabled VLE. It has been created and tested for Moodle but will work with any. Advice for this will be updated very soon, but you now set SCORM to be out of '100' rather than '15' (see updates below for information).
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  • Game 'intelligently' adapts to its role - when in a VLE the game is fixed to a one player mode with 10 questions, picks up the player's name from the VLE and delivers the score securely back to the VLE. When in standalone mode the game retains the full one and two player features. You can setup these options via the new generator interface.
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  • Ability to produce a separate webpage with a list of the questions in the quiz. Instantly extends the utility of the program. For instance you could put this list of questions on your site before students attempt to complete the game - or it could be a homework task or even a written one. Should help integrate the activity into other parts of your lessons. Easy to print off, upload or copy and paste into an existing page or VLE.

Updates:
[Release of 3.0]
  • [Update] Final release of version 3 of Fling the Teacher - following extensive testing and development it seems the everyone is happy with the functionality, so the final release is now available. I am confident the recent updates all work, but please do feedback any thoughts or comments.

Fixes & updates:
[3.0 Beta 0.99+]
  • [Fixed] Major issue in previous update - "requested file could not be found" - due to missing fling.html file. This file has now been added in and updated. Apologies for this - it has been fixed as soon as the issue was discovered.
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  • [Update] Slight change to the way the system file is called when the finished game is generated - this is to help support the small number of users who have encountered issues generating their .swf files on school networks. If this works as planned it will be rolled out to the other programs too.
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  • [Update] Officially signed program - when you install the program you shouldn't see 'unverified publisher' any more - you should see 'ContentGenerator.net'

Fixes & updates:
[3.0 Beta 0.8]
  • [Update] Integrated standard and SCORM generation - much more complex than planned, but does now work. As mentioned above, the game intelligently adapts to its role such as displaying the username when logged into a VLE.
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  • [Update] Changed the way SCORM score is delivered - previously the game passed the 'actual' score - now it passes a percentage (i.e score / 100). This is a significant change because it means as SCORM is rolled out to other programs you can use the same technique, rather than having to change the SCORM setup each time.
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  • [Update] Introduced ContentGenerator.net 3 'look' across the program - consistent functionality across all programs, making them even more usable than before
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  • [Fixed] Issues loading games - early (2004) data didn't always load correctly, full backwards compatibility now works,automatically coping with the old data format without further user intervention.
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  • [Fixed] Issues loading a game form the game loading screen - annoying bug meant you could load another game correctly if you'd accidentally just loaded the wrong one.
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  • [Fixed] Some font issues in the final game - these need to be checked carefully before the final release.
]]> Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:11:24 +0000 29 Grade or No Grade File now updated to the full 3.02 release

Bug fixes:
  • SCORM option - 'begin' button now appears correctly
  • Quit button - now correctly 'disappears' when no quit link has been set
  • 'Restart' option when you get a question wrong now works correctly
Feature 'tweaks':
  • SCORM option - logged in name appears much more clearly
  • Installer includes ContentGenerator.net certificate, meaning it is a 'known' publisher so doesn't produce annoying warning errors when installing with Vista or Windows 7

Version 3.0 and 3.01

I have now updated the first beta to extend its expiry time. I've been very pleased with how it has worked. What I now need are further suggestions or requests for improvement. If everyone is happy with the way this current beta works, I will upgrade it as a full release.

This update improves the generator interface to the new streamlined interface and allows you to generate SCORM complaint versions of the game to upload to your VLE.]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:21:59 +0000 28 Teacher Invaders Teacher Invaders generator
Full release of version 3.0



Download Teacher Invaders


The program is now in its finished state supporting the generation of both standard .swf games and SCORM compliant .zip files.

Please post your thoughts in the feedback thread. Please unistall previous versions before installing this one.

This game is free for any not-for profit educational use. The current beta can generate games which are fully usable, including SCORM compliance. See the beta thread for details.

Should you wish to contribute towards future development of such programs, please do make a contribution via PalPal. This is not a sneaky way of charging you and there is no obligation to donate anything, but I've setup the facility just in case you wish to offer something to say thanks.

Make a contribution]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:05:32 +0000 27 Interactive Diagram generator 1.21
This version also includes the new ContentGenerator.net logos, removing the old 1995 ones from this program.

I still plan to overhaul the entire program to add additional features and general improvements later this year.]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2008 01:42:34 +0000 22 HoopShoot generator
Notes
  • This is the first commercial release from ContentGenerator.net Suite 2
  • You need to register the game with your username, serial number and password - please contact us if you have lost these details.
  • This program allows you to generate your own basketball game where players have to get a question correct to be allowed to take a shot
  • Minimum of 10 questions required for a game
  • One player, two player and 'time challenge' options
  • Based on the original, extremely popular version on the SchoolHistory.co.uk website, but this release has vastly improved graphics and multimedia
  • Multiple-choice questions need from one to three incorrect answers - supporting true / false questions together with longer answers
  • The generated games can be used on an individual computer, school intranet, VLE or any website. Generated games are in a fully packaged .swf format so are fully portable.
Please leave any feedback in the HoopShoot 1.0 feedback thread]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2007 01:09:48 +0000 21 Match-up quiz generator
Details

Download the Match-up quiz generator following the download link below. This file is a .zip file which unzipps to reveal an .msi installation file. Run this to install as required.

Features

Generate your own Flash-based match-up quizzes
  • Colour, engaging interactive quiz
  • Match up six terms, sentences, definitions or any text
  • Fully customise the quiz colours
  • Add an optional time limit
  • Add your own optional 'continue' hyperlink
  • Experience the quality of the commercial ContentGenerator.net programs!
]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2007 01:05:34 +0000 20 Multi-choice generator (Free)
This program allows anyone to generate their own Flash-based multiple-choice quizzes. The use of Flash means that the quizzes can be used on any webpage, learning environment, intranet or just a single computer.

You have a choice of three different quizzes:

* The Big Quiz - designed for interactive whiteboard / projector use
* Quiz + Text - a mini quiz together with a customisable rich-text area - meaning you can provide users with a reading text or even a mini-webquest
* Mini-quiz - a mini-quiz that can be added to an existing page or used as part of a larger development. Ideal as a quick quiz to engage users

This software has been created to provide teachers with a really simple way of creating engaging eLearning exercises. It features a number of new developments which will also appear in the more developed pay-for programs. This includes the ability to enter any number of questions- for example allowing a quick 5 question summary quiz can be created. In addition you only need to enter one incorrect answer allowing the development of more varied questions.

This software showcases the quality of ContentGenerator.net programs.]]> Sat, 12 May 2007 22:35:17 +0000 16