Asymetrix Learning Systems and Platte Canyon Multimedia Software Corporation Offer New Breed of Learning for Toolbook II Authoring Software.BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 30, 1999-- Asymetrix Learning Systems, Inc., the leader in online learning (Nasdaq:ASYM), and Platte Canyon The Platte Canyon is a deep narrow scenic gorge on the South Platte River in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The canyon is southwest of Denver on the border between Jefferson and Douglas counties. Multimedia Software Corporation today announced the immediate availability of Learning & Mastering ToolBook II, a 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). based training course for Asymetrix ToolBook II Instructor 6.5 online learning authoring software. The CD-ROM is designed to supplement Asymetrix' existing 4-day classroom course as a follow-up follow-up, n the process of monitoring the progress of a patient after a period of active treatment. follow-up subsequent. follow-up plan refresher, or act as a stand-alone tutorial An instructional book or program that takes the user through a prescribed sequence of steps in order to learn a product. Contrast with documentation, which, although instructional, tends to group features and functions by category. See tutorials in this publication. . It sells for $695.00, and for a limited time it is also available bundled with ToolBook II Instructor 6.5 at the discounted price of $2,699 (regularly $3,190). The CD is available exclusively from Asymetrix. Designed for all levels of learner, the Learning & Mastering ToolBook II CD-ROM, developed by Platte Canyon, offers approximately 20 hours of instruction. The training is organized into multiple sections covering all parts of the ToolBook II Instructor development process, including the programming language, installation routines, and deployment of user's applications over the Internet. In addition to hundreds of interactive training and review questions pages, Learning & Mastering ToolBook II contains numerous "Expert Tips", "Show Me" demonstrations, and "Let Me Try" simulations. Users can take a "Certification Exam" that tests their knowledge on dozens of questions randomly drawn from a question pool. Options include providing users with a print out of a "Completion Certificate" showing their score as well as the content areas they have completed. Art Jackson Arthur Morris "Art" Jackson (December 15, 1915 – May 15, 1971) was a National Hockey League (NHL) player and the brother of Hockey Hall of Famer Harvey 'Busher' Jackson. He won 2 Stanley Cups in his Career. , Lead of the Advanced Learning and Presentation Systems Studio, at Lockheed Martin For the former company, see . Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a leading multinational aerospace manufacturer and advanced technology company formed in 1995 by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta. stated, "We just had a new hire with no exposure with authoring tools go through the Learning & Mastering ToolBook II course for Instructor. After completion of the course, they were able to make valuable contributions in Instructor course development. I will recommend Learning & Mastering ToolBook II to other Lockheed Martin organizations." Chris Bell Chris Bell can refer to:
"The ToolBook II suite is the industry's leading courseware Educational software. See CBT and OpenCourseWare. (application) courseware - Programs and data used in Computer-Based Training. authoring software, and is designed to help our customers achieve all of their courseware development objectives," said Steve Martino, Vice President and General Manager of Asymetrix Learning Services. "We are pleased to work with Platte Canyon Multimedia Software Corporation to offer our customers this well designed and developed tutorial that will help them to take full advantage of the power of ToolBook II." Versions of Learning & Mastering ToolBook II for Assistant 7 and Instructor 7 are planned for the fourth quarter of 1999. About ToolBook II ToolBook II Assistant and Instructor are innovative authoring software products that enable knowledge owners to develop and deploy quality, interactive lessons. These lessons can be delivered via CD-ROM, an organization's intranet, and the Internet so that their audience (regardless of size or location) can learn what they need when they need it -- conveniently at their computer. ToolBook II Assistant is a powerful yet easy-to-use authoring product geared for non-programmers and subject-matter experts. ToolBook II Instructor is a high performance authoring product that leverages programming via OpenScript and other programming languages for the creation of robust learning courses. About Asymetrix Learning Systems, Inc. Asymetrix Learning Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASYM) is a leading provider of online enterprise learning solutions that enable organizations to author, deploy and manage Internet-based training and education. Asymetrix offers a single source training solution incorporating learning management and authoring software products with professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. , including custom development, strategic consulting and integration services. For more information on Asymetrix solutions, call 800/448-6543 or 425/462-0501. Asymetrix Learning Systems Inc. is located on the World Wide Web at http://www.asymetrix.com Asymetrix and ToolBook are registered trademarks and ToolBook II Instructor, ToolBook II Assistant, Librarian (1) A person who works in the data library and keeps track of the tapes and disks that are stored and logged out for use. Also known as a "file librarian" or "media librarian." See data library. (2) See CA-Librarian. and Ingenium are trademarks of Asymetrix Learning Systems, Inc. Asymetrix and ToolBook are registered in the USA and in certain other countries. All other company and/or product names are the property of their respective owners. About Platte Canyon Multimedia Software Corporation Platte Canyon Multimedia Software Corporation is focused on "Improving the Lives of ToolBook(R) Developers"(tm). They develop and sell leading add-on products to ToolBook(R) such as the TBK Tracker(tm), Progress Tracker(tm), Plug-In Pro(tm), and Answer Key(tm). They also are a leading Gold Value-Added Reseller A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. of Asymetrix products in 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 Canada. For more information on Platte Canyon, call 888-TOOLBK-1 (888/866-5251) or 719/548-1110. Platte Canyon Multimedia Software Corporation is located on the web at http://www.plattecanyon.com. (c) 1999 Asymetrix Learning Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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