Dozens of New Products and Services for Online Learning to be Introduced At E-Learning Conference and Expo
SANTA ANA, Calif.– Hundreds of technology companies are getting ready for the largest e-learning event which will take place April 17-20, 2001 at the Washington, DC Convention Center. Thousands of corporate, academic and government professionals are expected to walk the show floor and attend the educational seminars. As of press time, the following exhibiting companies provided information about the products and services that they will be showcasing on the show floor.
Audible, Inc. Jonathan Korzen 973-837-2718-tel. 973-890-2442-fax jkorzen@audible.com AudibleEnterprise allows delivery of customized, timely and secure audio training and information on any organization's latest products or services to an exclusive audience. Corporations can use Audible's powerful digital audio delivery system to create and deliver customized sales, product, corporate communications and competitive industry information in digital audio for remote access by the company's mobile employees.
Cool School Systems Steve Albamesc 614-481-4000-tel. 614-486-4690-fax info@coolbreezesys.com Csi Online e-Learning Training Environment will be showcasing the following products: 1.Csi Custom School-Complete online school shell with administration and e-commerce store. 2.Csi Custom Classroom-Complete learning center shell without e-commerce. 3.Csi Test Center-Instruction and student tools for testing on the internet. 4.Csi Disc/CD-ROM/DVD-Course delivering system. 5.www.coolschoolonline.com-Media production training.
Cybermax Philip Zoller 904-281-2200 #3336-tel. 904-296-4203-fax pzoller@cybermax.com Inspire is a training (e-learning) management system that includes an authoring component, media manager, course manager and a system manager-which is the built-in LMS. This product was built for instructional designers and technical writers to eliminate the need for programming and increase the focus on learning.
Generation21 Learning Systems Leslie Moore 1-888-601-1300-tel. 303-233-1404-fax leslie.moore@gen21.com Generation21 Learning Systems will release Version 3.1 of its Total Knowledge Management™ (TKM™) system. TKM™ incorporates Dynamic Learning Objects™, reducing the cost of developing, publishing, and revising training content and enables "tailored learning." Version 3.1 will: 1. Give multiple levels of controlled access for proprietary content. 2. Provide for elimination of search result clutter. 3. Allow an organization to build one model that provides the foundation for knowledge management, access & reporting.
GeoLearning, Inc. William Hipwell 515-222-9903-tel. 515-222-5920-fax willh@geolearning.com GeoExpress is a new learning management system specifically for mid-sized companies to deliver, track and manage Web-based training. The LMS also includes a courseware authoring tool, test creation engine, and real-time chat, scheduling and communication tools.
Instructional Technology & Distance Education Nova Southeastern University Marsha L. Burmeister, Ed.D. 800-986-3223 #8572-tel. burmeist@nova.edu The M.S. and Ed.D. program in Instructional Technology and Distance Education (ITDE) offers "the best of both worlds" in graduate education. The programs combine face-to-face and distance learning. Clusters are opening in Florida, South Dakota, Venezuela, Jamaica, and France.
KC-EP, Inc. Kris McCurry 410-953-6176-tel. 410-953-0065-fax kmccurry@kc-ep.com Web Now Training Conversion Service converts classroom training to web-based training, including workbooks, manuals and other paper-based materials.
KnowledgeNet Allyson Acker 480-315-4661-tel. 480-315-4001-fax allyson.acker@knowledgenet.com KnowledgeNet MOBILE is a self-paced delivery solution on handheld devices for enterprises that seek powerful e-learning content in a mobile format. Its only requirement is a Web browser with the Macromedia Flash player installed. KnowledgeNet MOBILE enables business and IT professionals to enjoy the same quality of full multimedia training content from KnowledgeNet, regardless of whether they access the training from their desktop, laptop, or handheld device.
LogicBay Corporation Eva Keiser 612-872-3774-tel. 612-874-3982-fax ekeiser@psbpr.com LogicBay Corporation's LogicBuilder™ 3 is an industry leading suite of development tools and services which utilizes a sophisticated Reusable Learning Object architecture approach. LogicBuilder 3 enables automated content conversion, rapid custom courseware development and the ability to deliver a personalized learning experience to each individual user.
Lore International Institute Jen Vosper 970-385-4955tel. 970-385-7804-fax vosper@lorenet.com Lore introduces its integrated e-learning courses in business development and interpersonal skills. The company terms e-learning as ee-learning™, which is experiential e-learning. ee-learning is defined as a multi-sensory learning process that uses cause and effect situations to encourage learners to build comprehension, skill and value. The training event includes pre and post-work online and a one-day classroom session.
Mentix, LLC Deborah Kenion 877-900-3818 ext. 563 kenion-debbie@augmentix.com Mentix, LLC, a developer of web-based products, introduces Accelerate r+, a web- or PC-based learning platform. Successful training is having people know faster and remember longer. That is the essence of Accelerate r+. Accelerate r+ is not just a computerized page-turner, it presents information in a compelling format, turning passive participants into active learners.
NYUonline Iva Kocijan 212-226-2788 #1122-tel. 212-226-4588-fax iva@nyuonline.com iAuthor is a web-based authoring system, which allows the user to work collaboratively from different locations, and is compliant with SCORM standards. iAuthor is scalable, designed for large, enterprise-wide installations.
OPTX International/Screenwatch Jan Britton 530-896-1240-tel. 530/894-8050-fax BrittonAdv@aol.com OPTX ScreenWatch™ 3.0 now supports Windows Media™ and high-color, 16-bit screen capture. ScreenWatch, the first true-to-source screen capture and streaming solution, is the only software supporting RealNetworks™ and Windows Media servers. With lossless streaming of live and archived screen content over the Internet or Intranet, ScreenWatch records a range of screen resolutions in high or low bandwidths.
PATHLORE Elizabeth Hoey 425-637-9097 elizabethh@wagged.com Pathlore will feature the availability of its newly enhanced LMS, which is fully AICC- and SCORM-compliant, and features advanced testing and assessment functionality to securely develop and deploy performance-based assessments over the Internet. In addition, Pathlore LMS now supports Centra Software's Symposium 4.0, in addition to Centra 99.
Quisic Jeremy Kehoe 310-305-4294-tel. 310-823-7036-fax Jeremy.kehoe@quisic.com Quisic will unveil three proprietary programs: 1.e-Business Series, which equips learners with the fundamental knowledge to become informed decision-makers. 2.Radical Innovation, developed with Gary Hamel, which provides businesses the tools to take ideas from experiment to implementation. 3.Online Bridge Program, developed with the Tuck School of Business, which empowers learners to master business fundamentals.
TANDBERG USA Julie Gouldin 703-709-4209-tel. 703-709-4231-fax jgouldin@tandbergusa.com TANDBERG's new software platform B2 operates on the TANDBERG range of videoconferencing systems. The software capitalizes on advances in IP technology (H.323) and broadband services. The TANDBERG Scholar Series integrates the advanced technology of the TANDBERG 2500 codec with our distance education design for a highly affordable solution. Several modular configurations are available.
The Avenue Group, Inc. Amanda Paul 910-792-0640-tel. 910-792-1880-fax apaul@theavenuegroup.com The Avenue A Group is the only authorized training partner in the world for AuthorIT. AuthorIT generates hard copy, Windows on-line Help, HTML Help, and HTML pages from a single source while retaining the specific features and characteristics of each media. The company developed the classroom-based and Internet-based training materials for the software product.
THINQ Learning Solutions Cyril Willenbrock 978-671-7546-tel. 978-617-7575-fax Cyril.Willenbrock@THINQ.com THINQ TrainingServer™ LMS provides an advanced web-based learner and administrator interface, while delivering global capability, flexibility and scalability. Based on n-tier architecture, the LMS combines enhanced launch and track mechanisms for e-learning content and integrations with leading third party learning tools. THINQ Learning Center offers a library of learning content with a new search engine and improved branding capabilities. This new platform gives greater overall flexibility and responsiveness while offering deeper integration with other THINQ products.
TODD Video Network Management, Inc. Mary Ann Hutchins 952-918-5745-tel. 952-941-0940-fax mhutchins@toddvnm.com TC Reliance™ Video Manager is a suite of software products for administration, reservations and conference automation for videoconferencing networks. Features include: Options for third party scheduling interfaces to TC Reliance Conference Solutions® and Microsoft® Outlook and Conference Viewer for a real-time display of conference and status.
Trainersoft Mandy Dempsey 919-754-0000-tel. med@trainersoft.com Trainersoft announces the release of the fully scalable Manager 2.0 (LMS). Trainersoft Manager is designed to seamlessly integrate courses created with Trainersoft authoring software, other kinds of Web-based learning or IMS/SCORM compatible courseware. Manager provides organizations with an enterprise training management solution to manage employees, assign training tasks, view progress reports and evaluate performance data.
Training Technologies, INC. Renee Reed 513-677-3397-tel. 513-677-2862-fax rjreed@traintech.com iFeedback Online™ is an Internet survey software application service provider (ASP) marketed to measure and evaluate such things as customer's levels of satisfaction, employee feedback, Help Desk Evaluations, and customer buying trends. It can be used for any survey, assessment, audit or poll. iFeedback Online assists organizations wanting to conduct 360 Degree Feedback surveys with their employees.
WolfVision, Inc. Andrea mayer 650-802-0786-tel. 650-802-0788-fax wolfvision.usa@wolfvision.com WolfVision announces the new Progressive Scan Visualizer series. All new Progressive Scan Visualizers output SXGA, XGA, SVGA, USB, DVI, PAL and NTSC signals. Data outputs are at 75Hz (switchable to 60Hz) refresh rates. New features include, high-resolution portrait mode, 9-image memory and image transfer to a PC.
X.HLP, Inc. Stephen Walsh 781-890-2211 #516-tel. 781-890-4505-fax Stephen.walsh@xhlp-usa.com X.HLP, Inc. is an enterprise-wide learning solution for rapid content creation, interactive simulations, testing, and on-line help. The company is new to the US market. Sponsoring companies include Astound, Inc., Oracle, Click2Learn, EDS, Mentergy, Digital Think, Element K, Instruction Set, SmartForce, VCampus, THINQ Learning Solutions, Frost & Sullivan, NYUonline, Peer3 and Quisic. Sponsoring Associations include the American Management Association, the United States Distance Learning Association, the Federal Government Distance Learning Association, the Washington Metro Distance Learning Association, the Instruction Management Association, the Information Technology Training Association, the Digital Learning Association, the International Multimedia Collaborative Communications Alliance and the International Multimedia Telecommunications Consortium. To attend, exhibit or speak at e-learning 2001, visit http://www.elearningexpos.com.
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