| Instruction |
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| Facilitates different types of instruction |
Each class may be Instructor-led or student-led. |
| Provides for collaboration between instructors. |
"Teachers Lounge" lets Instructors exchange documents, ideas, chat. |
| Testing and instruction in one deliverable to student |
Same course with user-defined # of sections, tests |
| Facilitates a combination of instructor led & self-paced. |
Use the Instructor module only when needed |
| Can an instructor use chat with participants during class? |
Can insert chat URL as a course section, or use Online Discussion Forum. |
| Supports various types of user interactivity |
Chat, Forum integrated optional features. Links to third party interaction/collaboration tools. |
| Multi-function, secure, web-based instructor menu |
Only authorized Instructor has access. |
| Supports Classroom AND online training/test tracking |
Report activity (content access & tests) for offline training as well. Keeps all records in one place. |
| Certification tracking for groups of required courses? |
Skills Management features track completion on competencies, certifications. |
| Certification progress reporting with configurable automated notification |
Notifications by date, other configurable options. |
| Tools for planning a student's curriculum over time, across multiple courses |
Integrated "Learner Profile" handles skills management, completions, reporting, notices. |
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| Trainers go to one location through the browser to access information about students |
Comprehensive Management Center module. Separate secure menu for course developers. |
| Sort by participant, Class, other fields. |
Filter by name, Org, other parms. |
| Report across all courses and tests for a single student |
Supports all-course Certification reporting. |
| Student Search for test and course results reporting |
Drill down to student by Org, Loc, Class, Name. |
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| Course Delivery |
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| Delivers courses over Intranet/Internet/Extranet |
Any TCP/IP network with browser-connected learners. Any standard browser, no Java code. |
| Deliver courses authored in PowerPoint? |
Can use PowerPoint files without conversion, export, or manipulation. |
| Alternate formats for PowerPoint-authored content? |
Deliver as PPT, HTML, or convert to Flash using external tools. System can deliver and track. |
| Dynamic, sortable Student Notes online |
Can download and keep notes at end of class. |
| Electronic Student Notebook, downloadable on demand |
Saves in HTML format for later review. |
| User-defined, searchable document libraries for course-related documents |
Built-in Libraries (user-defined) for course-related and student-related documents and images. |
| Documents and attributes to customize document library search interface |
Used standard library, or configure new libraries through web-based interface. |
| Post Class |
Notes |
| Generates certificates for student |
Choose standard design or create your own. |
| Certificates customizable |
Edit ASP page for text and color, add logo or use our built-in certificate builder tool. |
| Certificates can display performance results if desired |
Print test results or exact actual test & answers. |
| Facilitates discussion groups / collaboration |
Option per class. Integration on student menu. |
| Has central location for students to post questions |
If customer chooses to use Discussion Forums. |
| Facilitates instructor response to posted questions |
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| Includes Ad-Hoc Reports Tool for user-defined reports |
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| Provides ad-hoc test results graphing |
Compares actual vs. required scores per course/test. |
| Course Evaluation |
Notes |
| Does the system facilitate feedback for online courses? |
Completely automated definition and processing. |
| Provide customizable Course Evaluations? |
Use defaults or create your own questions. |
| Does it compile/analyze feedback results? |
All responses saved in database. |
| By class? |
By class, summarized or detailed per student. |
| One-click feedback to Admin or to Instructor |
Direct e-mail or form-based evaluation. |
| Report on average response to individual questions |
Reporting built-in on Mgt. Cntr. Menu. |
| Detailed Reporting per-student and per-question |
Select Students by Course or specific class. |
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| Outside Sales |
Notes |
| Is credit card processing supported? |
Built-in e-commerce may be turned on & off. |
| Is credit card processing configurable? |
Yes - web based enable and configure screen. |
| Supports Paypal? |
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| Vendor Information |
Notes |
| How long has the company been in business? |
10 years |
| Date of first software release and installation. |
Oct-97 |
| Current version number and release date. |
Version 5.3 - November 2007 |
| How often do you issue releases? Qtrly, yearly, etc? |
Approximately bi-yearly |
| Are future releases available without re-purchasing? |
Per upgrade plan (20% of List Price annually) |
| Is a maintenance agreement required? |
Only for first year |
| Has vendor developed other Web Based Applications? |
PM-Express web-based Performance Measurement (see www.pm-express.com) |