Virtual University Appliance Product Overview
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The Virtual University Systems Virtual University Appliance is a Centralized, Appliance-based E-Learning Content and Learner Management System. It is designed for Organizations or divisions/departments within larger organizations that want to get started with E-Learning relatively quickly.
Once connected to the Internet/Intranet, the Appliance allows you to quickly create 100% Web-based "Virtual" Learning Environments. The Virtual University Appliance is a complete platform that lets you create, publish and deliver courseware for e-Learning while at the same time lets you manage your traditional classroom learning environment. The System is a fully integrated, "end-to-end" enterprise learning system. It supports both online and classroom-based learning and combines robust Learning Management System (LMS) and Learning Content Management System (LCMS) functionality, giving you full control over the management and the use of the learning content.
The Virtual University Appliance optimizes Online Learning by streamlining the On-Line learning process. It provides an intuitive, web-based interface and a robust learning content aggregation point enabling the user to organize, configure, monitor, and provision Online Learning content from anywhere, anytime. The Virtual University Appliance includes Course and Event Management, Learner (Student) Management and Faculty/Instructor Management and provides conformance to industry standards for content reusability, accessibility, durability and interoperability. In addition, the Virtual University Appliance supports a variety of additional value-added E-Learning applications from other Vendors such as Web-Casting, Audio/Video Streaming, as well as integrates popular content creation tools.
These features combined with easy-to-use tools for centralized management of E-Learning activities provides a comprehensive foundation for enterprise-wide E-Learning initiatives.
Unobtrusive, centralized appliance for the storage of eLearning content and management of the learners content
Platform neutrality and software reusability are considered essential for the sustained investments necessary to create a learning environment that is needed to meet the education and training needs of a 21st century commercial, military and international workforce. The Virtual University Appliance provides an unobtrusive, centralized point for managing and monitoring your E-Learning content.
Designed to connect to an Intranet or the Internet, the Virtual University Appliance performs end-to-end management functions for both simple as well as complex E-Learning environments - from simple course management to highly complex enterprise-wide distributed learning management environments. The single system contains a suite of functionalities designed to deliver, track, report on and administer learning content, student progress and student interactions. Among other features are centralized registration, on-line collaboration, such as Discussion Forums and Chat Sessions and adaptive content delivery.
'Turn-Key' System Optimizes creation of eLearning Portals with its high availability and performance
The e-Learning Appliance is a 'Turn-Key' system that allows you to create eLearning Portals in hours streamlining the manageability of your E-Learning initiatives. Launch content authored by you or others using best-of-breed tools from different vendors Migrate entire Courses or individual 'Learning Objects' between appliances (course and object level interchange) Mix and match content from multiple sources Develop interchangeable content that can be assembled, disassembled, and re-used quickly and easily Ensure that you are not" trapped" by a particular vendor's proprietary learning technology Ensure that your learning technology investments are wise and risk adverse Increase the effectiveness of learning by enabling greater personalization and targeting of the right content to the right person at the right time Improve the efficiency and ROI of learning content development and management Increase the quantity and quality of learning content in your organization
Web-based interface for eLearning management
Included with the Virtual University Appliance, Virtual University Systems eLearning software provides a Web-based aggregation and entry point for centralized content storage and management. This provides an intuitive, web-based interface and a robust learning content storage facility enabling the user to organize, configure, monitor, and provision Online Learning content from anywhere, anytime. content from a single navigation point on the Internet. The System provides a launch site for a variety of value-added eLearning applications, and provides navigation links to directly manage content stored in other intranet websites, extranet websites as well as anywhere on the Internet. Here are some benefits you receive when you have implemented the Virtual University Appliance.
Create e-Learning Content Rapidly
Create Rich-Media Content - Create new content or repurpose existing content. Include Text, Graphics, HTML, Audio, Video, Quizzes and Tests. Either a single Subject Matter Expert (SME) can create the entire content or teams can jointly create the content. You can create it in-house or subcontract it to a third party. You can even purchase existing eLearning content and aggregate it with new content that you create. Its your call. You decide because you control the budget. Content created/aggregated using the Virtual University Appliance conforms to ADL/SCORM standards for Learning Objects and Learning Tracking.
Publish Content Online
The learning content you create can published on the Intranet/Internet in minutes. The Virtual University Systems Content repository and Learning Management System accepts complete courses or individual Learning Objects seamlessly.
Manage the Learners
You can create 'learning-plans' and 'learning paths' for your students. Students progress tracking can be as granular as you'd like. You can track completion of programs, courses, assignments, exams and tests.
Assess Results
Track the effectiveness of the learning content and Instructor performance. Track the participation and satisfaction level of students regarding instructor involvement and overall learning experience. This will help you to continuously improve the content and Learner experience.
Save Time & Money
Of course this is the most important feature of Virtual University Appliance. You can participate in bridging the Digital Divide without going broke. You can 'Virtualize' your existing Classroom Learning or build an entire new infrastructure from ground up within days. Call us and we'll show you how. A simple point-and-click, across the Internet provides for easy configuration and set-up of new courses, set-up of Web-Casts, recruitment of new instructors, and logging of student activity. The On-Line content repository allows you to export content to other systems, enabling greater repurposing and reuse of content in a multi-company environment. Manageability of your courses in the enterprise network infrastructure couldn't be easier.
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