Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Selects InterWise; Nationally Recognized Multimedia Center Utilizes Single-Product eLearning Platform to Launch New Certificate Program.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2001 InterWise(R), Inc., the leading source of live eLearning and business communications, today announced that Bloomsburg Bloomsburg, industrial town (1990 pop. 12,439), seat of Columbia co., E Pa., on the Susquehanna River; settled 1772, inc. 1870. Textiles, furniture, and greenhouses are manufactured. It is the only incorporated town in the state. Bloomsburg Univ. University has chosen the InterWise Millennium(TM) platform. Bloomsburg's Institute for Interactive Technologies (IIT IIT - Integrated Information Technology ), a center of excellence in multimedia development, plans to roll out the InterWise single-product platform both to create a new eLearning certification program in 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 and to extend ongoing virtual consulting efforts. IIT expects to introduce InterWise to students and corporate clients during the spring of 2001. The need for a superior live eLearning infrastructure that delivers virtual classrooms, eMentoring and collaboration Working together on a project. See collaborative software. demanded one reliable platform. Beyond industry leaders and IIT graduates recommending InterWise, Bloomsburg administrators cite the technology as a key factor in the decision. "After careful analysis of the market, it is clear that the InterWise single-product platform is the best live eLearning technology available today," said Dr. Karl M. Kapp, Assistant Director, IIT. "The robust flexibility of one platform means fewer technical obstacles, which allows us to focus more time on instruction and student achievement." "Bloomsburg is moving their learning process to the next level by implementing broader functionality for better results," said Joe DiDonato, chief executive officer at InterWise, Inc. "Bloomsburg is sending a clear message to other universities on what the new live eLearning standard will be from here on out." In addition to helping IIT offer international students the opportunity to complete studies from their home country, InterWise Millennium enables IIT to expand efforts in the corporate sector. Reduced class time and travel costs advances "virtual" consulting programs for clients such as AT&T, Bell Atlantic and CIGNA CIGNA CG (Connecticut General Life Insurance Company) INA (Insurance Company of North America) HealthCare. About Institute The Institute for Interactive Technologies was established in 1985 as a research and development group focusing on emerging interactive learning technologies. Its primary purpose is to conduct original technology-based development and research projects providing graduate students with an opportunity to work on "real-world" projects. The IIT is a consortium of faculty, staff, and graduate students in Bloomsburg University's Department of Instructional Technology There are two types of instructional technology: those with a systems approach, and those focusing on sensory technologies. The definition of instructional technology prepared by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Definitions and Terminology . This strategic alliance offers students practical hands-on experiences as they apply theoretical knowledge to real-life projects and, at the same time, fosters the development of effective and innovative instructional solutions. The Institute also assists corporations in their efforts to achieve business goals through technology and eLearning interventions. About InterWise The global leader for business-to-business live eLearning solutions, InterWise provides Fortune 1000(R) companies with a superior platform for fee-based training and collaboration over the 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 . As the first company to offer a single-product solution, InterWise delivers virtually all the software needed to become a successful eLearning business. With global headquarters in Santa Clara, California Santa Clara, California (IPA: /ˌsæntəˈklærə/) , founded in 1777 and incorporated in 1852, is a city in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California. , InterWise maintains 16 offices in 12 countries around the world. Visit us at (URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. ) http://www.interwise.com/. Trademarks InterWise is a registered trademark of InterWise, Ltd., and InterWise Millennium, InterWise ExpressWay, "Driving the knowledge economy" and the InterWise logo are trademarks of InterWise, Inc. All other brands and products referenced herein are the property of their respective holders. |
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