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FlexTraining 5.1 Released Tampa, FL - November 21, 2005 Online Development has announced the release of the newest version of the FlexTraining Total e-Learning Solution, version 5.1. This advanced version delivers visual course-building tools, CBT compatibility and increased ease-of-use as well as flexibility when designing training programs. This industry-leading learning management software has several major enhancements to the administrative and student modules. The software can now be custom configured for individual learners and allows managers to choose which features are available to online students. An enhanced Help system includes information pop-ups for managers and a tutorial for new students. For system managers tasked with developing online courses and learning content, FlexTraining now offers a choice of integrated tools. Users now have two methods for building courses, a table method and visual method. The table method lays out the courses and their elements side by side allowing course authors to organize and build courses in the traditional manner. The other toolset, the new Visual Course Builder, lays out course sections and learning screens graphically, providing a visual workspace for adding, editing and sequencing course content. The table-based and visual tools may be used interchangeably to create and maintain online courses. Either toolset will save course developers significant development time by allowing them to use training material previously created in applications such as Word, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint or third-party authoring software. The tightly-integrated portfolio of development and management tools has the goal of providing one-stop shopping to companies of all sizes embarking on e-Learning projects. Other key features for FlexTraining 5.1 are as follows: Enhanced Navigation : There is now an option to use text or icons on the course navigation allowing administrators to further customize their courses' appearance. Learners will also have the option of going from one section to another without having to return to the main course page which will create an overall better flow. New Users Pop-up Demo : Administrators will have the option of having a student tutorial automatically open the first time users enter the student module. The tutorial will aide students that are unfamiliar with FlexTraining and will explain how to use the student module and how to start taking courses. Test Out Function : If administrators wish, learners can be exempt from a course and its test if they successfully complete a pre-test. If this test is passed, the student is determined to know the material and they don't have to view any of the sections or take the final. They automatically get the competed markers and the pretest score for their final exam. CD Export of Classes : Classes can be exported and burned onto CD to be portable for use offsite and offline. Help Pop-ups: Pops-ups have been created for administration users to assist them with areas that are more complex. These pop-ups will enable users to work quickly without having to reference their users' guide or call support. Certificate Builder : Class certificates can be built online, customized to a class and saved for future use. Certificate templates are available or you can build your own. The new certificate builder lets you control the look and materials can be designed to be consistent with your company's branding Waiting List for Full Courses : Students will now be able to sign up for a waiting list for courses that are full with the maximum amount of students. If another learner is removed from the course, the system will automatically enroll the next student in line and notify them via email saving managers a few steps in the process. Max Enrollment Email Notification : Administrators will be notified via email once a class has reached its maximum enrollment. Then administrators can decide if they want to increase the size and they will be aware that the new Waiting List functionality will be activated. Single Student Activity Report : Now you can easily glance at an individual's student profile and see all of their activity for a particular class. Viewable Test Results : An option has been added that allows student to review their test results once they pass a test or have run out of attempts. This feature gives students the opportunity to further review the material. Management Center Access Log : The system will keep track of login history for users on the administration side and note if any system configuration changes were made. This is ideal when several managers are utilizing the administrative module. A login history will pinpoint system changes. Disable Right-click Option : You may now disable a student's right click option to protect course content by eliminating learners ability to copy text and images. Student Options : Administrators can decide whether course learners will have the ability to search for other classes in the catalog, whether they can view/edit their profile and whether or not learners will have the ability to use the calendar tool. Default Self Enroll Hierarchy Level: Managers may select a default hierarchy level for all new self enroll students (if self enroll is allowed) insuring that all new learners are on the same level. Student Login Page Layout Option: You can now customize the student login page graphics with either a company logo or your own banner type design. Course Assignments Sequence : Assignments may now be placed within the structure of the actual course sections and they will be visible in the course outline. FlexTraining is a complete Learning Management System that works with any web browser over the Internet or a corporate Intranet. It lets customers author, build, deliver and manage custom online training and testing over a local or distributed network. For more information on this online training tool visit www.flextraining.com or call 1-888-957-7771. |
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The availability of this well-rounded suite of e-Learning tools means that companies can now acquire their entire e-Learning solution from one vendor, in one flexible, easy-to-use integrated package. Previously, customers would have to develop interfaces to tie together authoring and management products from various sources. With FlexTraining customers can instantly and dynamically adapt the menus and software to their specific needs, without programming. FlexTraining also comes with complete source code, for customers who need to customize their system beyond the considerable flexibility offered by the standard product. FlexTraining is also offered as an online service, called "Login & Go". The online training center means customers can have their own completely private training center, without hosting or managing an e-Learning system. And customers who later decide to bring their training environment "in-house" can transfer their FlexTraining system to their own server without losing any student or course data. Enhancements for FlexTraining version 5.0: New Student Interface FlexTraining now offers a completely re-designed user interface for FlexTraining learners with a secure, private login, which is based on name, e-mail address or employee number. Personal Student Home Page When a student logs in, a new home page shows all his enrolled, completed and available courses. Also provided is a menu of his training plan and required courses, if the Skills Management feature is active, allowing one-click registration and status checking. News and Updates A news feature lets a student quickly see all news items and announcements for the courses he is enrolled in at that time. Course Finder Search Feature From a secure home page, a student can now search for available courses by keyword, using the description of the course. Calendar and Daily Tasks An online calendar maintains a task list, per day, as input by the student. The calendar display highlights days with assigned tasks and/or courses start dates. Student Profile Edit with Password Change A new screen allows the student, from the home page, to edit his profile information and change his password as needed. "Forgot Password" Helper If a student forgets his password, the system can e-mail it to him,. Customizable Logo & Site Name FlexTraining now provides an easy way for a manager to customize the student module appearance, simply by selecting a different logo and site name. Multiple Management Roles This feature provides individual user assignment of permissions for the Management Module, with completely flexible assignment of permissions and access to system tools (like authoring, planning and reporting), based on the role defined for that user. Multi-level Organization Hierarchy When activated, this option provides a user-defined hierarchy of departments or locations, with filtered reporting and course enrollment permissions based on position of learner within the user-defined hierarchy. Direct Bulk Enrollment FlexTraining now allows an authorized manager to instantly enroll any existing student, or group of students, in any class at any time. SCORM Tracking SCORM run-time tracking and reporting allows the use of external third-party "SCORM" learning content. SCORM objects may be use alongside other types of files and learning content. Multi-format Testing A new testing feature allows either all-at-one tests or one-question-per-screen testing with multimedia items in each question and optional hot-spot-click answers. Comprehensive Help System New help features include text, a basic quick tour, multimedia demos, a set of "How Do I" examples,and a complete online management guide. Additional Usability Enhancements Version 5.0 adds dozens of other enhancements designed to enhance usability and expand on the user-friendly nature of FlexTraining software. Other recently Added Features and Tools: System Configuration, Course Builder and Scheduling Wizards A customer can now manage system behaviors, enable and disable software features, and build and schedule courses using a point-and-click layout. For example, a new interface streamlines the process of course creation by letting the course developer add just the pieces he or she needs in a logical sequence. Web Based Utilities Menu FlexTraining now includes a menu of management and diagnostics designed to offer easy system management. Included are features to selectively delete courses and students, check the completeness of each course, verify system integrity and other useful tools. Time Logging and Reporting Certain training situations require that the system track how long a learner spends in each section of learning content, and how long each online knowledge assessment takes. FlexTraining now provides time logging and reporting to facilitate this requirement. Time logging may be enabled with a single mouse-click or disabled for customers who do not need to collect this information. Flexible report filtering allows reporting by student or by course and offers a summarized or detailed format. Teachers Lounge FlexTraining has always included an instructor menu, which may be used as needed. Instructors may be assigned to classes or a given class may be totally self-paced. For customers who choose to utilize instructors, a new Teachers Lounge Facility allows collaboration between instructors in the form of a chat and message boards, email or the free exchange of documents through an online library. Customer Portal A new web-based portal, accessible only to FlexTraining customers, is now in place. The Customer Portal includes, among other items, a searchable Knowledge Base, which can provide instant resolution of commonly asked questions and issues. The portal is be available 24/7 and is particularly helpful for international customers whose time zone is several hours offset from the U.S. time zones. |
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