Independent supplier and developer of bespoke learning, Trainer1, has developed
a revolutionary server-based enterprise wide knowledge management tool that
by-passes many of the problems involved in using a learning management system
(LMS) to manage e-learning materials
Neil Lasher, Trainer1’s managing director, explained: “If you put
e-learning materials on a server you need an LMS to manage and report on the
usage of these materials. Yet, in order to do that, you have to create courseware
in a format with which the LMS can cope – that is, it has to be SCORM
compatible.
“In reality, organisations have a great deal of material – both
specific learning materials as well as ‘information’ – that
is in a variety of formats. Learning materials that are available online are
often found in pdf, Word document, HTML, e-book and other formats,” he
continued.
Trainer1’s new knowledge management tool is a ‘front end tool’
that enables users to access any piece of existing learning or information within
their organisation.
Users ‘sign in’ to the system – either as pre-registered
users or as ‘guests’ – and meet a screen containing a number
of ‘categories’. They progress to view, for every piece of learning
or information in that category, its title, an overview, a description of it,
its size and a link to the actual material.
“They will also be told which related materials previous users have also
viewed – to help them with their continuing professional development (CPD),”
said Lasher. “The system also contains reports on each user and, as each
material is accessed, the system adds that to the individual user’s profile
– which provides accurate, on-going and regularly up-dated proof of their
CPD record.”
Each page contained on the system contains two search tools. One – a
‘quick search’ tool – enables users to search the system’s
database while the other, advanced, search tool allows users to find what they
need by searching the database via parameters including category and phrase.
Trainer1’s new knowledge management tool does not import or store any
information or learning materials. It merely lists what is available and tracks
which of this its users read.
The product, currently in ‘beta’ stage, is scheduled for launch
in September this year.
According to Lasher: “This product is relevant for anyone dealing with
compliance issues; for law firms needing access to a wealth of case histories;
those wanting to store and retrieve articles and press clippings, and professional
institutes that need to track their members’ CPD activities. IT provides
a viable alternative for those who want to manage and provide access to information
and learning materials that exist in a variety of formats and who don’t
want to – or can’t – access these through an LMS.”
About Trainer1
Trainer1 is an independent supplier and developer of bespoke learning with
a long experience in computer delivered learning. In particular, Trainer1 supplies
and supports:
Authoring tools - for the creation of content, meeting SCORM, AICC, LRN, XML,
and QTI standards.
Learning Management tools - for the management and distribution of content,
including accreditation and reporting of data within existing databases.
Tools and libraries to create multimedia content, including image editors, easy
to use Flash production tools, libraries of sound, graphics and animation.
Specialist training events to assist trainers become self sufficient in e-learning
design and production.
Development services in the creation and maintenance of learning content.
The full range of Peter Honey Online Publications including the world famous
and industry recognised Honey and Mumford Learning Styles Questionnaire.
Trainer1 is privately owned and remains a small, friendly company providing
high quality product combined with personal service to Blue Chip Companies,
as well as small and medium sized enterprises. Trainer1 is a member of many
e-learning organisations and works with standards bodies to ensure technology
is meeting the needs of users worldwide, as well as the guidelines determined
by the governing groups in the e-learning industry.
Further information from:
Neil Lasher, Trainer1, 020 8958 8959
Bob Little, Bob Little Press & PR, 01727 860405
www.trainer1.com
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