Hi, I looked at a bunch of different elearning apps but I decided on making html pages for a number of reasons. I combine sound, video and text on my pages. It actually worked pretty well internally, but the problem is that if I post them on the internet a user can copy them. Is there a way I can keep a user from copying my html content?

You can prevent a user from viewing the source of the page, but if someone wants to copy and paste the text there is not a lot you can do.

I think, and anyone correct me if I'm wrong, but if you use flash or shockwave (or something similar), then they can't copy. They would have to take a screen print if they wanted to copy. It's not foolproof, but it makes them work a lot harder at it.
~Beth

I recently saw an example, from a testing company called BrainBench, that did not allow me to even copy and paste the text. Unfortunately, I don't know how they did it, but at least this proves that it's possible with HTML.

Sheldon

Unfortunately there aren't any solutions that prevent users 100% of the time from copying internet-based content, only solutions that deter it. If you do a search on google you'll find a large number of programs that can encrypt HTML files, etc.

My question for you is why would it be bad if one of your learners "copied" your content? Why would they even want to? I can see if information is confidential or top secret, but even then it doesn't make full sense to me. In many cases our company has found that our learners want the opportunity to print eLearning materials for offline study, etc.

In the end, no matter how much effort you put into "securing" something, someone who wants to copy it bad enough will always find a way, whether it's a MP3, DVD, eLearning, etc.