From July 7th – 9th, professionals representing over 11 different countries in the fields of business, education and public administration were in attendance for the 2010 Expo eLearning in Lima, Peru.
At the exposition, cae Computer Aided eLearning brought together content and technology providers, institutions of higher education and representatives from other sectors in Latin America and Europe to discuss the use of elearning for the creation of sustainable training programs. This event was a can’t – miss opportunity for universities and other institutions who wish to expand their educational offerings and stay informed on the latest trends in elearning.
During the 2010 Expo eLearning , cae presented their e-learning solutions lineup: verxact LMS (learning management system), voluxion Virtual Class, online courses, and dexway, a revolutionary method for teaching languages online. Attendees of the event were amazed at the versatility and flexibility of our software, which can be adapted to fit specific training needs and used in combination with other products.
At the presentation, a special focus was placed on cae’s latest creation, dexway. Its unique, fully online system teaches foreign language with the use of virtual classrooms, live native speaking language coaches and interactive exercises, creating a very personalized experience for learners.
For more information, please click 2010 Expo eLearning or visit www.dexway.com
From June 18th -20th, the China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) hosted the Bejing International Education Expo (BIEE), one of the most anticipated events of the year, which is widely regarded as the most successful high-impact international education expo in China.
At booth 2A10 (Hall 2) of the exposition, CAE Computer Aided USA Corp. presented dexway, a revolutionary eLearning method for teaching language which features virtual classrooms, live online teachers and some of the most innovative technology currently on the market today. Those in attendance had an opportunity to experience what was hailed as one of the greatest innovations of 2010 BIEE.
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Every year, the eLearning Conference (Madrid, Spain) highlights trends, innovations, and success stories throughout the world of online training. From June 17th, the Meliá Hotel Avenida América in Madrid (Spain) welcomed the 4th edition of this eLearning Conference. At this years event, one of the principal innovations on display was dexway, a revolutionary language learning method that has been heralded as a ground breaking innovation in language teaching.
During the eLearning Conference 2010, cae (Computer Aided eLearning) made a special presentation on the evolution of language learning through the use of virtual environments. This presentation focused on dexway and it’s unique technology, which enables unparalleled user interactivity through various facets of its program.
Attendees of the conference and presentation were amazed at dexway’s dynamic structure, which gave them insight into future possibilities and upcoming trends in online learning.
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cae (Computer Aided eLearning USA Corp.) is proud to announce that it will be in attendance for the 2010 ASTD Conference & Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, located at McCormick Place from May 16th – 19th
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The 2010 ASTD International Conference and Exposition is a world class industry-essential event for workplace learning and performance professionals which features educational sessions with industry experts and the latest products & services from top suppliers around the globe. The event promises to play host to the latest in cutting-edge technology while focusing on educational innovation & prevailing trends.
At booth 336 of the conference, cae will be making a very special presentation of dexway, an elearning method for teaching language which integrates some of the latest technological applications into one unique system. The presentation promises to create a platform for one of the most groundbreaking educational innovations of the ASTD 2010 Conference.
“dexway is the most innovative technology for learning language“
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Find out how dexway is revolutionizing training techniques and changing the face of language education. By harnessing technological developments like VOIP (voice chat), file sharing, multimedia and voice recognition systems, dexway’s language teaching method reaches students in ways never imagined possible. Whether you plan to educate large groups of students or multiple employees, dexway provides tremendous flexibility, round the clock assistance 365 days of the year and solutions for every need.
For more information about the ASTD Conference and Exposition, please visit: http://www.astdconference.org/
About cae: Since 1981, cae has been a leading producer and supplier of comprehensive solutions for elearning training. Located in Valencia, Miami and Shanghai, cae offers the most complete eLearning solutions and focuses on helping organizations to achieve effective online training by combining the use of advanced systems, processes and tools.
The art of blended learning combines face-to face teaching with computer-mediated instruction, not only improving the efficiency of classroom use and cutting down on-campus traffic, but also increasing student learning outcomes and reducing instructional delivery costs as a whole. Its structure allows it to retain all of the elements of live instruction, making it- in the opinion of many- a combination of “the best of both worlds” when it comes to teaching. Although it remains fairly novel in respects to its use in higher education, it has the potential to combine and apply science or IT activities with the assistance of educational technologies which utilize computer, cellular, video conferencing and other emerging electronic media – key word being “potential”.
The impact that cutting edge media can have on blended learning courses is exponential, especially in the PDA cluttered internet society the world has rapidly transformed into. These outlets have the power to reach a new generation of students in ways never imagined, instantaneously and interactively, adding to the depth of learning outside of the classroom. However, one of the reasons that these emerging technologies have yet to be incorporated into programs is because of apprehension and reluctance on the part of institutions that focus on ways technology can benefit them from an economic standpoint, rather than its effect on the quality of education being offered. It’s true; an injection of these technologies into blended learning programs brings new operational challenges to the table, but overcoming these obstacles can open doors to another level of enlightenment. What better way to truly impact the teaching process other than adapting it to the normality’s which persist today. We live in an information-hungry tech-savvy instant-access culture, so shouldn’t education be tailored to these emerging themes? Sending a recording of a virtual class lecture to your students web mail inbox for review, encouraging and mediating a discussion between multiple students via web cam and VOIP capability, allowing technology to impact both profit and production; it’s the future of blended learning and online teaching and its all within reach.
POSTED BY cae ON January 13th, 2010.
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Online education has provided some of the most reputable institutions in the world the ability to enlighten students with flexibility and convenience, but interestingly enough, its use and applied tactic has remained fairly conventional since its inception. As if its sole purpose was to ease the burden of travel, eliminate overcrowded classrooms and absolve professors of their mounds of would be paper work, it has failed to evolve and deliver where it counts the most – to the students.
Supplying learners with computer access to documents, slide shows and videos while supporting their progression with text chat is no longer enough. It’s time for institutions to start thinking out of the box and evaluate outlets which can help them achieve the most enriched learning experience possible. This assessment should place major emphasis on creative ways to deliver educational material interactively and in some cases, in combination with face to face instruction. Like a finely sharpened sword relegated to dicing tomatoes, online education has been effectively under used and will continue to be until new approaches are taken.
By incorporating software that offers VOIP (voice chat), web cam and application sharing, another dimension of depth could be added to fully online or blended learning courses. These types of software capabilities allow a shift from lecture – to student-centered instruction in which students become active and interactive learners. In effect, increasing information literacy and enhancing abilities that will benefit students throughout their entire academic and employment careers. Imagine the added educational value and effectiveness of software capabilities that can create a full scale virtual classroom in collaboration with coursework fed through dynamic multimedia.
Computer technology has already revolutionized the world, isn’t it about time that it does the same for higher education?
POSTED BY cae ON January 7th, 2010.
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Solutions directed at energy saving are demanded more and more by all types of companies and organizations worldwide, solutions that play a decisive role in achieving environmental sustainability.
This December the long awaited Summit of the Climate of Copenhagen will take place, in hopes of moving toward a new plan to replace the Kyoto protocol which expires in 2013. 12 years have passed since Kyoto’s global agreement changed our way of life and we’ve only partially fulfilled its intentions and objectives, proving that creating structural changes in global economic activities is a great challenge. Moving forward in that pursuit, the substitution of certain services and the transfer of economic activities to the internet will be more important than ever before. Without a doubt, a good part of the solution to reduce environmental impact happens through intensive use of technology, but much more could be accomplished if emphasis was placed on its utilization globally. For example, studies show that if 20% of the citizens in the European Union used videoconferencing instead of traveling to a designated destination for a meeting, the release of 22 million tons of CO2 would be avoided.
The fact is, normality’s which have persisted until the present time have made environmental initiatives unattainable, and alternatives presented in the form of computer technology must be put to use if we ever hope to enhance our environment. By utilizing software like Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Virtual Classrooms , we can all benefit from their positive effects both ecologically and economically.
POSTED BY cae ON December 21st, 2009.
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To reap the advantages that eLearning can bring to a company or organization, large steps must be taken in determining a proper implementation strategy. Experts say that corporations increasingly find that online learning is a key tool for effective training, but the secret is knowing how to deploy it properly in order to achieve optimal results. There are many eLearning solutions on the market, but few are able to offer the necessary features required by certain companies to implement an online training system effectively.
Studies are performed annually in the eLearning sector showing that in large companies’, eLearning has become a major cog of training programs and continues to be applied progressively. However, there are still many companies that have avoided taking the plunge. A major reason for this is the relative lack of maturity in certain markets. In those sectors, companies base their training initiatives on cost savings and not on the competitive advantages that can be accrued over time – a short sighted perspective to say the least.
Implementing online training is fairly simple if approached properly. The key is developing a concrete plan. One that assesses the technical means available or required, and devotes time to developing new methodologies, indicating what changes will be made to the current training system. Furthermore, companies should detail these prospective investments, marking targets for the short, medium and long term as well as assessing the costs, return on investment and satisfaction of employees along the way. After completing this analysis, a company should be prepared to implement its e-learning training model, taking into account a couple of key elements, as stated in studies conducted by auditors from the prestigious Price Waterhouse:
• Customization and Content: Content is available through catalogs of online courses, but it can also be originated by the organization with use of preexisting materials. This is why it is important to have a tool for creating courses. It allows for the adaptation of company specific information.
• Tools and Pliability: It is essential to have tools which will allow you to work with multiple formats, including images, videos, etc. This is important when it comes to adding depth to your training program.
• Platform Selection: Choosing the right Learning Management System (LMS) is of the utmost importance. Deciding on a platform can make or break the synergy of your business or institution. That is why proper analysis is a must. A good LMS should be adaptable, easy to use and extensively scalable. It’s critical to have a capacity for integration that is standardized, allowing for the smooth exchange of content developed on other platforms. It’s also imperative that the platform define user roles, controlling and customizing access privileges and other vital functions.
If emphasis is placed on these recommendations, any business that desires to incorporate eLearning into its organizational training will manage to do so with minimal risks and prosper from the competitive advantages it can offer.
POSTED BY cae ON December 17th, 2009.
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The thought of a customized online training program gives most business owners a warm and fuzzy feeling shortly followed by a parade of “what if’s”. As simple as it is to imagine the positive effects online training could have on company culture and employee effectiveness, it’s three times as easy to visualize the immediate repercussions – especially monetarily. Amidst current economic turmoil, decision makers need to know that their investment will pay dividends before reaching into their pockets, something the US Department of Education(ED) may have taken a step toward providing.
According to a meta-analysis released in June 2009 by the ED, online training has distinct and definite advantages over face-to face instruction when it comes to teaching and learning in higher education. The US Education Department examined all types of instruction and found that positive results appeared consistent for all types of higher education across a wide range of disciplines. The department also noted that this meta-analysis differs from earlier studies which generally found that online education and face-to-face teaching were similarly effective on issues of learning.
The report attributes much of online learning’s success (blended or entirely) to time factors, which allow students to go at their own pace instead of a predetermined set time for a classroom group. The report went on to say: “Studies in which learners in the online condition spent more time on tasks than students in the face-to-face condition found a greater benefit for online learning” (xv). This might seem to be an obvious conclusion, but a great deal of importance must be placed on the way online learning allows the learner flexibility. In short, students respond positively when they are allowed to spend more time going over certain data and less time on other material at their own discretion.
Another pattern the analysis revealed was that video and quizzes in online learning did not appear to increase learning effectiveness, yet, interactive media which placed students in the driver seat did. The study went on to say: “Online learning can be enhanced by giving learners control of their interactions with media and prompting learner reflection.” (xvi) This places a premium value on software that utilizes multimedia to engage students and tests their knowledge retention interactively.
Although much of this surveys results are directed toward higher learning, the valuable variable that provides insight for business owners is the student’s level of education. These findings coupled with the time and travel benefits derived of instituting elearning translates into enormous cost savings and more effective training for companies, something business owners can hardly afford to overlook.
For more information about how elearning can work for your company or institution, check out the cae website.
POSTED BY cae ON December 15th, 2009.
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Learning a complex program is a challenge for almost anyone, especially when it involves tedious reading in order to understand vital processes and tools. Furthermore, even if a process is digested and understood, it must be applied. After all, just because you can explain something, that doesn’t mean you can perform it. It is for this reason that interactive learning is the most effective approach to teaching, and when combined with the Internets ability to break the limitations of time and space, a truly flexible and efficient platform for educating is attained.
At cae, our online courses are designed to be fully interactive and feature traits such as VOIP (voice chat) to further the educational depth and involvement that can be offered to your employee’s or students. cae’s online courses are identical program simulations, which helps to illustrate the use of the knowledge that is being acquired and test execution proficiency. Whether it’s a course on one of Microsoft Windows many applications, foreign language, AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max or much more, cae’s got the most intuitively-designed interactive online courses to get students involved and applying the knowledge they need to improve their skills and performance.
For more information about cae’s online courses, check out the cae website at www.cae.net
POSTED BY cae ON December 11th, 2009.
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