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materials, add sample practice questions, insert pictures and videos,
and more.

Pros: 1). Easy to use by anyone 2). Multifunctional, which can be
used to create websites, E-Learning content, quizzes, etc.; 3). Provides
an extensive library of templates, clipart, and effects; 4). Can be

published in various image, audio, and video formats; 5). A unique
feature for making flash-based games is accompanied by an evaluation

feature.
Weaknesses: 1). Requires pretty good computer/laptop
specifications; 2). Supporting media is quite expensive; 3). The

effectiveness of media use depends on the material and the presenter.
f. Sigil

Is an application used to create and manage digital books (eBooks).
This application is not only free but also has full features. You can
develop an exciting eBook, so students are more motivated to read.

Sigil is one of the most widely used Epub (electronic publications)
because it is easy to use. Sigil also supports various formats such as
text, audio, and video images that can be embedded in digital books to

make them more interactive. The supported formats, such as Epub,
HTML, and others, are also complete.
You can include materials, quizzes, videos, audio, practice

questions for elementary school and above, and other content in your
digital book to make it more interesting. Sigil can be accessed via

desktop applications, browsers, and mobile devices. You can open the
eBook output through various digital book reader applications.
Pros: 1). Supports various formats; 2). Output can be read on

multiple platforms (mobile and desktop); 3). Open Source;4). Easy to
use and can change the look working screen; 5). Has translation

facilities; 6). Easy, inexpensive, and portable publication.