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e-Knowledge
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The assessment of e-learning tool and its applications took into account 3 specific
areas.
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- Technological Characteristics:
What is the degree of technological applications in the presentation of the course?
For example audio/video, animations, whiteboards, charts etc.
- Degree of interaction allowed with a tutor and learner:
What is the degree of interaction allowed with a tutor and learner via audio/video,
chat, forum, email etc.?
- Pedagogical tools:
To what extent are pedagogical tools for example exercises, quizzes etc applied
in the course?
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With the above principle the e-learning platform endeavors to deliver the concept
of virtual classroom, without compromising the interactions and involvement required
by a trainee and the trainer. The e-learning platform can be used as
- A training tool
- A communication tool
- An evaluation tool
- A certification tool
- A file management and sharing tool
- It can be used as autonomous tool but it can also be combined with:
- Traditional education in classroom (blended training)
- Tools for synchronous learning (virtual class)
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The key important characteristic of the platform are
- All-in-one e-learning solution (Build Content/Tests, Deliver, Assess, Reports)
- Standards compliant - Sharable Content Object Reference
Model (SCORM)
- Intuitive and attractive (icon based interface)
- Runs everywhere (any OS, any bandwidth)
- Runs on anything (any browser)
- Fast, new generation web application (AJAX)
- Expansible (modular technology)
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The functionality of the platform includes but not limited to
- Content Creation and Authoring
- Course and lesson creation (video/ audio/ text/ applets etc.)
- Test creation (Define any type of questions)
- Projects and/or assignments
- Surveys
- Glossary
- File management and sharing
- Import/ Export from other e-learning tools (SCORM compatible)
- Communication tools
- Messaging
- Forums
- Chats
- Calendars
- Various Notifications
- Admin tools
- User Management
- Lesson/ Course/ category Management with pricing
- Backup and restore
- Parameterized user profile
- System security
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