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- Oracle Case Study: Universitas 21 Global
- Universitas 21 Global needed a dependable and efficient business application system that could support its vision for online education. The system needed to be flexible and reliable, offer 24/7 realtime access, and be able to fulfill the online learning needs of students with diverse backgrounds. Universitas 21 Global licensed Oracle's...
- Tags: Oracle Corp., Business Application, Online Learning, E-learning, Enterprise Software, Software
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- Technical University Delivers New Opportunities for Online Learning
- Astrakhan State Technical University ASTU offers professional training programmes to 10,000 graduate and post-graduate students in Astrakhan, Russia. During the last few years, the university has developed online learning resources, but these could no longer meet the requirements of professors or students effectively. Using the previous system, it was difficult...
- Tags: Monitor, Online Learning, University, Student, E-learning, Monitors & Displays, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware, Components
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- The University of South Australia Makes Education More Accessible Through Online Learning
- With up to 15 per cent of its students studying via distance education, the University of South Australia wanted to improve learning opportunities and extend its competitive advantage in the Asia-Pacific's lucrative tertiary education market. Using Microsoft Visual Studio within Microsoft .NET technology, the university established a Web-based learning management...
- Tags: Education, Online Learning, Microsoft Corp., E-learning, Enterprise Software, Software
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- SumTotal Systems Case Study: Pacific Life Insurance
- To meet compliance training challenge, the Pacific Life Academy launched the eAcademy to add online learning to mix with learning activities and to streamline learning management across the organization. They wanted to create a comprehensive online learning environment to develop, deliver and track business, leadership development and technical skills training...
- Tags: SumTotal Systems, Online Learning, Training, E-learning, Workforce Management, Leadership, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Management
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- Russell Corporation Finds a Solution to Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
- In order to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley, Russell Corporation completed compliance training for all employees. The training material covered how to follow SOX regulations, including proper accounting reporting procedures and risk assessment. An Instructional Designer from New Horizons Professional Services Team evaluated the materials used in the original training, revised them...
- Tags: Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Online Learning, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Training, Sarbanes-Oxley, Regulatory Compliance, Regulations, E-learning, Workforce Management, Government, Financial Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Policies And Procedures, Enterprise Software, Software
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- Knowledge Pathways Streamlines Training and Cuts Costs for Growing Network of Retirement Care Communities
- With over 6,500 retirees living in 16 communities in four states, ACTS Retirement-Life Communities is one of the nation's largest owners and operators of continuing care retirement communities. With communities in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida and Georgia, it became expensive to send instructors to remote locations. It was even harder...
- Tags: Global Knowledge Network Inc., Community, Network, Knowledge, Online Learning, Training, Knowledge Pathways, Workforce Management, E-learning, Human Resources, Enterprise Software, Software
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- Dell Hardware and Online Learning Software Increase Interest and Participation in K-12 Education Environment
- As a part of the College of Education at Illinois State University, University High School works with college educators to train many new teachers for their careers. The school wanted to expand opportunities for students to take additional course offerings and to participate in additional activities that supplemented their face-to-face...
- Tags: K-12, Education, Dell Computer Corp., Environment, Online Learning, Hardware, E-learning, Enterprise Software, Software
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- Predictors of Engagement and Participation in an Online Course
- The use of online learning materials is increasing in both academic and industrial training settings. While the advantages of online learning are exciting and numerous, the problems associated with successful implementation of an online learning program can detract from the educational experience of even the most motivated student. These problems...
- Tags: Online Learning, E-learning, Enterprise Software, Software
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- Macromedia Authorware player (cgi)
- Macromedia Authorware Web Player, formerly Shockwave Authorware, allows users to create and deliver high-performance, fully interactive, streaming rich-media across intranets and high-bandwidth Internet links. The Authorware Web Player provides compression and streaming of sounds, animations, graphics, and text that lets authors deliver engaging, online learning applications. This version is the...
- Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Online Learning, Macromedia Inc., CGI, Authorware Web Player, E-learning, Enterprise Software, Software
- Software downloads 2008-02-27
- Real Results: The True Opportunity of Online Learning
- With the advent of online training in the late 1990s, many companies viewed the opportunity to incorporate e-learning into their training mix as simply leveraging technology to reduce costs. However, the true opportunity of online training lies in what happens after it is adopted into an enterprise. ...
- Tags: WebEx Communications Inc., Online Learning, Online Training, Computer-Based Training (CBT)
- Case studies 2007-11-01
- City University London Builds High-Performance, Low-Cost, Scalable Infrastructure With One-Stop Support
- The City University London wanted to build an infrastructure capable of scaling to provide 24/7 access for thousands of simultaneous users to CitySpace, City's online learning solution and most business-critical application. The challenge was to improve user response times and significantly reduce risk of downtime while lowering technology cost of...
- Tags: Oracle Corp., City University, Online Learning, High-performance, City University London, E-learning, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Case studies 2007-10-01
- Siemens Hungary Maximizes In-House Technology Know-How With Online Learning Solution
- Siemens Hungary wanted to reduce continual stream of ad-hoc Information Technology IT queries directed at the helpdesk by promoting a culture of greater IT knowledge and self-help. The challenge was to improve quality of IT training for all staff by introducing e-learning and ensure more effective and efficient use of...
- Tags: Oracle Corp., Siemens AG, Information Technology, Online Learning, Siemens Hungary, Business Structures, Strategy, E-learning, Help Desk, Finance, Management, Enterprise Software, Software, It Operations
- Case studies 2007-10-01
- Leading Saudi School Connects Pupils, Staff, and Parents With E-Learning Portal
- Fakieh School is a prestigious, rapidly growing school in Saudi Arabia. It wanted to improve communication and collaboration among its stakeholders and worked with Microsoft Gold Partner Netways to develop the country's first complete online learning community. Students, staff, and parents have personalised online portals that offer a single point...
- Tags: School, Administration, Online Learning, Microsoft Corp., Fakieh School, E-learning, Portals, Enterprise Software, Software, Internet
- Case studies 2007-07-10
- Adobe Shockwave Player (cgi)
- A must-have for online gaming and entertainment, Shockwave Player is a browser plug-in that allows you to experience 3D games and entertainment, interactive product demonstrations, and online learning applications. Several popular games on the Internet are Shockwave games - BlackJack Poker, Redline Rumble, and Gutterball. This version is the first...
- Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Shockwave, Online Learning, CGI, E-learning, Games, Enterprise Software, Software, Personal Technology
- Software downloads 2007-08-13
- English Language Desktop Edition (exe)
- Contains a full English grammar reference containing over 250 pages of information on all major grammar points with search function, a guide to English punctuation covering usage of all main punctuation areas, guide to better writing, guide to writing style for business, academic and college, over 200 tests and word...
- Tags: Desktop, Online Learning, E-learning, Enterprise Software, Software
- Software downloads 2007-04-19
- Customized Portal Technology Creates World-Class Learning System for 55,000 Students
- When it comes to education, technology must be functional, flexible, future-proof - and affordable. With this in mind, the Association of Independent Schools in Western Australia AISWA searched for an online learning system for its members in metropolitan, regional and remote areas of Western Australia. AISWA found what it wanted...
- Tags: Online Learning, Student, Microsoft Corp., Portals, E-learning, Web Technology, Internet, Enterprise Software, Software
- Case studies 2005-12-01
- Hey Wiki, What the Blog Is an RSS?
- The technologies of RSS, Wiki and Blog may offer a means to access previously untapped veins of institutional knowledge, and in doing so provide opportunities for building shared understandings within your organisation. RSS, Wiki and Blog are similar in that they all streamline the process of publishing to the web...
- Tags: Online Learning, Blog, Wiki, RSS, E-learning, Blogging, Online Communications, Internet, Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2005-01-18
- Creating Faculty Training and Support With Macromedia Captivate
- Over the past decade, online learning has grown significantly in post-secondary education. Many post-secondary institutions have made substantial investments in web-based computer software applications managing and deploying online learning content using the Internet. These learning management systems LMSs have become the foundation for worldwide online education initiatives. This paper explores...
- Tags: Online Learning, Macromedia Inc., Training, E-learning, Workforce Management, Tools & Techniques, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Management
- White papers 2004-10-01
- MCSA Certification
- Online, Classroom or Read books on my own.I have been working in the IT for 9+ yrs and want to get certified. The courses are expensive and not sure if the job will pay.What is your recommendation and why for taking the MCSA Certifications.MCSA - a good choiceDepending on...
- Tags: MCSA
- Discussion threads 2005-01-25
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Learning
- Never before in the training world have so many delivery options been available with so much information and knowledge to convey to our trainees. How do you select the right delivery medium for your audience and your content? As was addressed in last month’s column, the Internet and intranet hold...
- Tags: Online Learning, Training, Workforce Management, E-learning, Human Resources, Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2002-07-25
