The application's robust
features empower trainers and learners to
maximize training resources and
create new business opportunities for training organizations.S. InSync
Training is committed to supporting the entire synchronous training community
by providing related
resources through the free online community, InSync
Center.insynctraining.
facilitators supplemental
* Variety of Visual
Representations: MarketingNOW provides pilot
participants with access to animated figures
and tables as a better way
of viewing and digesting subject material.
"As student
and educator needs continue to evolve, it is imperative to
provide cutting-edge learning tools to
cultivate a successful academic
experience," said Patricia Sabosik, vice president and general manager
of
Thomson Learning Labs, the organization overseeing the pilot program. "The new CSTP program is
designed to give
people the information, tools and training they need to help their businesses
experience
the benefits of live online learning.LearningTimes.
Business Editors/High-Tech Writers/Education
Writers
SAN JOSE, Calif. Slobodzian will be
responsible for all OneTouch activities, both
domestic and
international. They can be delivered to both individual PCs and
networked classrooms
via any broadband networking system.mentors ajc
"This pilot project has again confirmed the value of
integrating
technology solutions into course curriculum.
About Turning Technologies, LLC
Turning Technologies, LLC develops interactive response systems utilizing
the latest software
and hardware tools available and transforms them into
state of the art applications for audience
response.edu
WebEx InSync Training and LearningTimes to Offer Synchronous Training Professional
Certification Program
"
The Certified Synchronous Training Professional program is comprised
of
several tracks, including:
-- Synchronous Facilitation Certificate: Twelve hours of
live, online
instruction blended with self-directed exercises and assignments
designed
to help maximize the engagement of remote participants and
manage the logistics of facilitating
synchronous events.For more details, visit
www.error edin
* 64% of students report improvement in their
understanding and retention
of course material as a result of using resources available on
MarketingNOW.
For more information, please visit Turning Technologies at
http:
//www.net/insync . Please call toll free
877-509-3239 or visit http://www. These forward-looking
statements
may be identified by use of the terms anticipates, believes,
continue, could, estimates, expects
, intends, may, plans, potential, predicts,
should or will, or the negative of those terms or similar
expressions. "OneTouch continues to lead the way
in distance learning solutions by helping their
customers increase
their capacity to educate, train and communicate.edin comprehension
com), with 2004 revenues of
$8.business. Working with market experts
such as InSync is helping to extend the reach, specialization
and value of our
new consultative services. InSync combines
specialized instructional design,
internet broadcasting techniques, and media
development to deliver the most effective training for
the live online
environment.
About WebEx Communications
WebEx Communications, Inc
.facilitators tandon
Preliminary results of the two-semester pilot study illustrate an
'evolved' classroom experience
as technology helps better engage students,
improves in-class attendance and elevates participation
.webex.
About InSync Training, LLC
InSync Training offers a variety of consulting,
development and delivery
services to support synchronous training initiatives.
This press
release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Factors
which could
contribute to risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the
failure
of customers to utilize WebEx applications effectively in their
businesses or to reduce their other
expenses. With his background,
Kurt is the ideal person to propel OneTouch forward and expand on
that
legacy.seminar error
* Identify Student Weaknesses: Turning Technologies' TurningPoint
software and ResponseCard clickers also enable instructors to
specifically track students
who are having difficulty comprehending
classroom material.10 billion, is a global leader
in providing integrated information
solutions to business and professional customers. The
College
enrolls approximately 3,000 undergraduates and 775 graduate students
in MBA, master's, and doctoral
programs."
About WebEx Training Center
Built on the WebEx MediaTone platform, WebEx
Training Center allows
companies to extend the value and reach of online, in-person and self-paced
training. WebEx Training
Center is an open service platform, allowing partners and solutions providers
in the content management, training management and self-paced training markets
to integrate with
the service. WebEx Communications is based in Santa Clara, California and
has regional headquarters
in Europe, Asia and Australia.denco cdrom
The Corporation's common
shares are listed on the New York and Toronto
stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX:
TOC). The company's flagship
product, TurningPoint(R) Software
and Responsive Innovations ResponseCard(R)
(Keypads), integrate with Microsoft's PowerPoint(R) software
, providing the
most advanced combination of knowledge and technology currently available in
the
field of audience and student assessment.
Actual results may differ materially from those described
in such statements
as a result of these risks and uncertainties.com
kairos dmt
About
LearningTimes
LearningTimes, LLC, designs and produces online learning conferences,
communities
and events, and provides the platforms, applications and
promotional expertise that make them successful
.kairos conferencing
, Thomson has approximately 40,000 employees
and provides services in approximately 130 countries
.
http://www.uiuc."
"Live online learning is helping companies transform their training
programs
into efficient, strategic assets," said Walt Weisner, vice president,
global support services at
WebEx. To learn more about WebEx Training Center, go to,
http://www."
Many of the world's largest
and most progressive organizations
have adopted OneTouch distance-learning solutions for an increasing
variety of business initiatives, reaching more than 4 million
end-users around the globe.ajc restructure
com
About the University of Illinois College of Business
Internationally recognized as one
of the leading business schools, the
College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
has
outstanding programs in accountancy, business administration, and finance. SANTA CLARA, Calif
.
CSTP courses are taught in a unique LearningTimes online community
environment, which
fosters collaboration, learning and professional networking
among participants.webex.supplemental cinar
Highlights of the classroom technology benefits to students and
instructors include:
* Instant Feedback: Interactive capabilities of Turning Technologies'
TurningPoint software
and ResponseCard clickers allow instructors to
get an immediate read on student comprehension
. Specifically designed to meet the needs of the training
professional, WebEx Training Center supports
real-time application sharing,
on-demand presentation delivery, breakout sessions, virtual hands
-on labs, and
automated assessment and e-commerce capabilities. These
forward-looking statements
are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. WebEx Communications, Inc.dmt restructure
The marketing students
were given access to Thomson's
MarketingNOW, an online learning supplemental resource featuring quizzes
,
self-diagnostic tools, and a personalized learning plan for use outside of the
lecture hall and
radio frequency ResponseCards (i.
"By participating in the Thomson Learning pilot program, we
are learning
how to create an environment that promotes students' active participation and
fosters
academic success," said Zvi Ritz, director, Office for Information
Management, at the University
of Illinois College of Business."
Preliminary research was conducted by the ReedGroup throughout
the fall
semester including faculty interviews, student surveys, focus groups, in-class
observations
and student and faculty end-of-course evaluations. is the world's leading provider of web meeting
applications
.Kurt Slobodzian to Lead OneTouch Systems; Global Distance Learning Leader Names Educational Technology
Visionary as President and CEO
Slobodzian comes to OneTouch after a decade with Apollo Group
,
Inc., a global leader in technology-based postsecondary education. I've always been impressed how
OneTouch technologies
are used by millions of people every year, helping organizations in
many
sectors increase the return on their training dollars as well as
to increase their revenues through
improved communication," said
Slobodzian.comprehension ajc
The study was designed to test the effectiveness
of online supplemental
resources and student response systems in engaging students in high enrollment
classes. The pilot course consisted of 650 marketing students at the
University of Illinois.
thomson. In conjunction with LearningTimes, InSync offers a series of
certification programs dealing
with synchronous training topics.com
and InSync Center at http://home.
NOTE: MediaTone
is a trademark of WebEx Communications, Inc
"I've worked closely with OneTouch for over
six years during my
tenure at Apollo.dmt ajc
* Enhanced Learning + Comprehension: Improved understanding
and retention
of course material as a result of using MarketingNOW resources,
including
the pre- and post-test results page, which directs students
to specific areas of the text
to explain test answers and content. OneTouch enables these organizations to
communicate, collaborate
, and train their organization's dispersed
workforce using high quality video, two way audio and measurement
tools, resulting in more competitive and focused employees. "OneTouch has the most impressive customer
and partner
list in the industry and our goal moving forward will be to deepen and
enrich the
impact we have among every one of those organizations.inhouse seminar
TurningPoint allows an instructor to engage students
and
assess comprehension through questions presented via PowerPoint slides.
The Certified Synchronous
Training Professional (CSTP) program is an
industry-recognized certification course designed to enhance
the ability of
training professionals to design, deliver, and implement effective live online
training
. The LearningTimes Network of
over 70 Communities and 130,000 members connects individuals and institutions
with unique opportunities for collaboration, learning and networking.org, the fastest growing
online
community of training and education professionals. A fuller discussion of the risks
and uncertainties
that could affect WebEx Communications, Inc. Award-winning OneTouch e-Learning solutions are easy to
implement and use.com.tandon restructure
Thomson Learning and Turning Technologies Pilot Reveals College Students More
Likely to Attend Class and Interact with Instructor as a Result of Added Technolo
learningtimes. Visit
http://www. WebEx applications improve collaboration and increase
productivity in sales, support
, training, marketing, engineering and product
design.com for more information.
"I've known and
worked with Kurt for years and have tremendous
respect for his capabilities and accomplishments,
" said John Sperling,
legendary founder of Apollo Group. I'm confident he'll be a great success.This
category contains commercial sites that focus on training those who educate.
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"The student
participants
are a highly discerning group of learners, who have been better
served through the use of technologically
advanced resources that support and
elevate their academic experience.
-- Capstone Certificate:
The overall certification course pulls all
aspects of the program together, combining the
Synchronous Facilitation
and Design certificates with topics such as blending and creating
successful online learning environments, together with an
individualized practicum
. In particular, these forward
looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that
WebEx
applications help businesses accelerate the sales cycle, increase revenue,
improve employee
productivity, speed products to market, enhance customer
satisfaction and decrease training and travel
costs.overton inhouse
Confirming the
value of providing a more compelling and effective learning environment, the
pilot results include the following key findings:
* 87% of students reported that they
are more likely to attend class as a
result of ResponseCard clickers being used to take attendance
.
Research for the pilot, including student questionnaires, focus groups and
analysis, was
conducted by the ReedGroup, a full service marketing research
and consulting firm headquartered in
Philadelphia.
About The Thomson Corporation
The Thomson Corporation (http://www.
With operational
headquarters in Stamford, Conn.
"CSTP program graduates are setting new standards
across every industry
for quality and creativity in live online training," said Jennifer Hofmann
,
president of InSync Training and author of The Synchronous Trainer's Survival
Guide.
-- Synchronous Training Primer: Six hours of live, online instruction,
blended with self-directed
exercises and assignments, designed to help
participants become familiar with the learner
experience, e-learning
terminology, and the basics of synchronous design and facilitation
."
About OneTouch
OneTouch distance learning products and service help organizations
increase
the effectiveness and reach of their training and education
initiatives.onetouch.mentors tandon
, Thomson Learning
, a part of the
Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) and Turning Technologies, LLC,
announced
today that their pilot program with the University of Illinois
College of Business has yielded significant
results in student learning and
positive student feedback regarding the use of innovative technology
in the
classroom.
"This has allowed a wonderful community of CSTPs to grow, with professional
relationships that last long after class is over. WebEx Training Center does not require hardware
or software investments or IT resources and requires only a browser for
trainers and attendees
.OneTouch.supplemental cdrom
* 72% of students reported that they are more likely to participate in
class
using ResponseCard clicker technology to respond to instructor
questions, while 61% said use
of the devices made them more focused on
the lecture.
* 70% of students reported that
ResponseCard clickers helped them improve
their understanding of how to apply specific concepts
."
Thomson Learning continues to work closely with professors and students to
better understand
their teaching and learning requirements as new products and
services are tested in different learning
environments. Its learning businesses and brands serve the needs of individuals,
learning institutions
, corporations and government agencies with products and
services for both traditional and distributed
learning.turningtechnologies. and BRANFORD, Conn.
-- Synchronous Design Certificate: Fourteen
hours of live, online
instruction blended with self-directed exercises and assignments
designed to help trainers and facilitators create collaborative
exercises using synchronous
tools and to design instructional materials
to support their programs. WebEx Training Center
has been recognized for excellence by numerous
leading industry organizations, including APX Award
's Best Product in the
Distance Learning and Collaboration categories by Training Magazine; 4 Star
Rating by Training Media Review; and Top Training Product by HR Executive
Magazine. InSync's training
team is led by Jennifer Hofmann and supported by an
established network of trainers, instructional
designers, community producers,
and education experts.'s filings with the Securities and
Exchange
Commission, including WebEx's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March
16, 2005. At
Apollo, Slobodzian
held a variety of executive positions, including
Vice President of Instructional Technology, focused
on the development
of learning resources that increase access to learning and enhance
learning
success through technological innovation. Slobodzian holds a
Doctor of Education from the University
of Arizona.ajc error
* 96% of students reported MarketingNOW was helpful for test preparation,
and 92% appreciated the tool's alternate options for viewing subject
material. A growing
repository of critical
data is clearly stating that the effective use of a student response system
offers increased efficiency for both the students and the professor -- a
direct alignment to one
of our goals which is to provide tools that increase
student achievement," said Todd Pinney, Turning
Technologies' Higher Education
Business Unit Manager. "Through our work with InSync, we have developed
an
effective blended teaching model," said John Walber, CEO of LearningTimes.-based Training Top
100 Leadership
Alliance.error kairos
handheld clickers,) to
submit real-time responses to TurningPoint, Turning
Technologies' student
response system.,
WebEx Communications (Nasdaq: WEBX), the leading provider
of web meeting
applications, has partnered with InSync Training, and LearningTimes to offer a
web
training certification course designed to help customers optimize their
online training programs
and maximize their WebEx Training Center investment. With more
than 350,000 licensed seats installed
around the world, OneTouch is
used by millions of individuals around the world for education,
training
and real-time instructor interaction.courseware restructure
e.
By offering certification services in conjunction with
the WebEx Training
Center application, the partners are equipping training professionals with the
skills needed to effectively increase the success and value of their training
programs through
synchronous online learning. "We are excited about the opportunity to work with training
professionals
from around the globe to improve the overall quality and outcome
of live online training.
WebEx is a proud member of the U. WebEx delivers its suite of web meeting applications over the global
WebEx MediaTone Network, a network specifically designed for secure web
collaboration. are more
fully
set forth in WebEx Communications, Inc. assumes no obligation to update
forward-looking
information contained in this press release.----OneTouch
Systems(TM), whose interactive distance
learning (IDL) solutions
enhance measurable employee performance, participation and
accountability
across an organization, today announced that it has
named Kurt Slobodzian as President and CEO.supplemental actv
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Survey results prove students are showing up, participating and paying more
attention
in new technology-enriched classrooms -
STAMFORD, Conn.
* 63% of students reported
that attending class seems more fun as a
result of the instructor using the ResponseCard clickers
. "As
these tools consistently improve students' performance and enhance faculty
productivity
, we have a responsibility to design and offer a more compelling
and effective learning environment
.com/go/insyncpr . Visit InSync Training at http://www. For more information,
please visit http:
//www.
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