From rapid and responsive, to video and cross-browser capability we, as learning professionals, demand great things from the authoring tools available to us. And there are many to choose from. This session explored the key factors we recommend you consider when choosing an authoring tool. These vary according to environment and culture, to the needs of your learners and the objectives of the learning. Choosing the right authoring tool and ensuring it is based on your needs ensures your learning content is not simply fit for purpose, but meets the aims of your wider learning strategy. With plenty of examples from real courses and solutions, the session covered a list of questions you need to ask, and provided a framework to help guide you through the tool-selection process. ● Great expectations - why the right authoring tool is the foundation of quality learning content. ● Key considerations - the right questions to evaluate the range of tools and make the right decision. ● The future - what can we expect from the next generation of authoring tools? This presentation was delivered by Konathan Archibald and Nick Eastha, on Thursday 29th January at Learning Technologuies 2015 exhibition