Anderson Soft-Teach and International Learning Systems Merge.CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 1998--TEACH.COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. , parent company of Anderson Anderson, river, Canada Anderson, river, c.465 mi (750 km) long, rising in several lakes in N central Northwest Territories, Canada. It meanders north and west before receiving the Carnwath River and flowing north to Liverpool Bay, an arm of the Arctic Soft-Teach, today announced that it has acquired International Learning Systems, Inc. (ILS ILS In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Israeli Shekel. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ), a custom developer of human performance training solutions. Golden, Colorado-based, International Learning Systems, Inc works extensively with Fortune 500 companies worldwide to develop training systems and learning programs which focus on business skills and management skills content. Anderson Soft-Teach and ILS will operate as merged entity of the parent company, Anderson Holdings, Inc. Additional terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "The acquisition of ILS enhances our strategy of becoming the premiere provider of end-user training in the world. The proven business skills content that ILS has developed over the past ten years will be used to develop a technology-based business skills curricula that will complement our existing line of PC skills products." stated Elizabeth E. Tomaszewicz, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of teach.com. "Additionally, the custom-development capabilities of ILS will allow us to provide our customers with solutions that encompass all phases of training delivery from generic, to tailored, to custom-developed training." "There are many dynamic synergies that exist between the two organizations from which the new organization will benefit. In addition to being thought leaders in areas of training content management and adult learning, ILS has expertise in research-based performance systems and measurement and evaluation of training, while Anderson Soft-Teach is armed with a state of the art development engine and a seasoned staff of business development personnel." said Peggy Peggy may refer to:
TEACH.COM will merge the technology of Anderson Soft-Teach with the business skills content of ILS into Anderson Soft-Teach's proprietary development engine in order to produce a complete line of technology-based, business skills training courses which can be delivered in a scalable multimedia format, including web delivery. About TEACH.COM (http://www.teach.com) In November 1997, Anderson Soft-Teach was acquired by TEACH.COM, a Chicago, IL based investor group headed by Elizabeth Tomaszewicz. Anderson Soft-Teach has designs and produces its SmartTrainer multimedia CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , CBT (Computer-Based Training) Using the computer for training and instruction. CBT programs are called "courseware" and provide interactive training sessions for all disciplines. , network-delivered and videotape-based training courseware Educational software. See CBT and OpenCourseWare. (application) courseware - Programs and data used in Computer-Based Training. for personal computers. Today the TEACH.COM executive management team brings over 140 years of training industry experience to Anderson Soft-Teach. This level of experience, coupled with the unmistakable talents and skills of the entire Anderson Soft-Teach staff and its award-winning products, positions Anderson Soft-Teach to become the premiere provider of End-User training in the world. The Anderson Soft-Teach products have been rated no. 1 among all computer-based training See CBT. (application) Computer-Based Training - (CBT) Training (of humans) done by interaction with a computer. The programs and data used in CBT are known as "courseware." vendors in the CBT Report published by SB Communications. The company's SmartTrainer products have received many awards, most recently receiving the highest possible "four-star" ratings in Training Media Review and the Multimedia and Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the Training Awards program coordinated by industry analyst Brandon Hall. The company's products are sold worldwide, with corporate offices in the Silicon Valley, executive headquarters in Chicago, a host of regional sales locations throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and an international network of distributors. About ILS (http://www.ilsinc.com) Founded in 1987, International Learning Systems, Inc. (ILS) leads in designing human performance and training systems for Fortune 500 companies worldwide. ILS' areas of expertise include organizational research, assessment and evaluation, and business skills training such as sales, management, customer service, and leadership. During the last decade ILS has developed proprietary learning tools such as its Learning Segmentation Audit, High Impact Sales and Learning Simulations, and the It's Your Business! product line. In addition, ILS offers alternative learning systems including electronic delivery, games, and case studies. ILS' learning and training programs range from high impact instructor-led training to self-directed learning, computer-based training (CBT), knowledge sharing systems and web-based training systems. The ILS leading edge learning and instructional design Instructional design is the practice of arranging media (communication technology) and content to help learners and teachers transfer knowledge most effectively. The process consists broadly of determining the current state of learner understanding, defining the end goal of technologies distinguish ILS' learning programs within the marketplace and are integrated into all learning systems. ILS has among its clients an impressive number of Fortune 500 companies. All companies and products mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies. |
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