Elearning! Fall 2007 - (Page 47) NewProducts: Tools FREE SAKAI TEST DRIVE AS OPEN-SOURCED TOOL Unicon has developed this test configuration on the latest Sakai Version 2.4, so you can experience the power of Sakai for yourself, including: >> using the extensive Sakai toolset; >> online tutorials to help you get started; and >> learning about best practices by viewing populated courses and project worksites. It is available as an open-sourced tool. Just visit Unicon’s Website, create an account and go. For more information about installing a Sakai solution appropriate for your production needs, e-mail info@unicon.net or visit the Sakai Website at sakaiproject.org, and the Sakai developer’s site at collab.sakaiproject.org. VIGNETTES FOR TRAINING DELIVERS FAST E-LEARNING An e-learning content development and learning platform development company, VFT (Vignettes for Training) is a pioneer in designing engaging, highly interactive and Rapid e-Minute e-learning snippets and using LMS’s to deliver faster and better e-learning. Vignettes for Training can reach e-learning enthusiasts and champions who may greatly benefit from VFT workshops. Dr. Ray Jimenez, VFT’s chief e-learning strategist, is facilitating VFT project-based workshops. VFT’s clients include Countrywide Home Loans, Aramark, U.S. Air Force, Dollar Tree Stores, Good Will Industries, California Institute of Technology, and many others. Learn more at: www.vignettestraining.com/. MOBILE CONTENT EASIER WITH HOT LAVA SOFTWARE A provider of mobile authoring, publishing, delivery and tracking solutions, Hot Lava Software anticipated the need for mobile content in the form of learning, reference, testing and job aids to support a growing remote and field workforce. Using Hot Lava Software’s content development and publishing system (LMA), integrated with the Hot Lava mobile delivery and tracking system (MDTS), you get the tools and knowledge needed to launch and track mobile initiatives faster and more cost effectively. Content published for mobile and smart phones; Windows Mobile 5, 2005 and 2003; Pocket PC 2002; Palm OS; WAP and HTML. Hardware supported: WM-based PDAs, PPC-based PDAs, Palm-based PDAs, mobile phones, cell phones, smart phones and desktop computers. Hardware examples: HP IPaq, Dell Axim, Nokia, Motorola, Palm Treo, LG, Blackberry and most other phones. Learn more by visiting: www.hotlavasoftware.com/. RAPTIVITY ANNOUNCES $395 RAPTIVITY ZEST Raptivity Zest packages full featured Raptivity with 12 instructionally sound interactions. Currently priced at $395, Raptivity Zest considerably lowers the start-up costs for interactivity. An additional 200 interactions are available as optional add-on packs for affordability and extendibility. Raptivity Core Pack provides 35 interactions, and Raptivity Standard Packs together provide 105 interactions. These include brainteasers, presentation aids, interactive diagrams, surveys, flow diagrams, overview visuals, software simulations, SCORM objects, interactive questions and others. For more information, visit: www.raptivity.com/. TOOLBOOK INTRODUCES INSTRUCTOR VERSION 9 ToolBook Instructor provides a comprehensive authoring solution to create Webbased training, computer-based training, software application simulations, kiosks, and highly interactive e-learning content. With ToolBook Instructor 9, it’s easier to develop extensible content with the Action Event system and JavaScript support. ToolBook’s newest edition has easy assess- The company says its package gets clients up and running at low cost, and helps them champion rapid interactivity in their organizations. Raptivity Zest includes instructionally sound interactions for presentation, exploration, reinforcement, testing, feedback and reference. Thus, users can add interactivity through all stages of an e-learning course. Users can easily upgrade to additional interactions any time. ment including true/false, multiple choice, drag-and drop, match item, fillin-the-blank and more. Randomize questions and answers. With the new SmartPages, you get all the course page types found most often in professional e-learning courses, with interactivity and functionality already built in. The new SmartStyles gives you the professional look you want for your course. Create your own SmartStyles to ensure all your content has the same look and feel. For more information regarding ToolBook Instructor 9, visit www.sumtotalsystems.com. Elearning! Fall 2007 47 http://www.raptivity.com/ http://www.hotlavasoftware.com/ http://sakaiproject.org http://collab.sakaiproject.org http://collab.sakaiproject.org http://www.vignettestraining.com/ http://www.sumtotalsystems.com
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