Click2learn Launches ToolBook 2004.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 3, 2003 Industry's most powerful simulation solution adds rich new functionality for advanced software simulations and greater flexibility in creating effective interactive content Marking a major milestone in the evolution of its ToolBook product offering, Click2learn (Nasdaq:CLKS) today launched ToolBook Instructor 2004, the most robust, easy-to-use version yet of its award-winning authoring solution for simulations and interactive learning content. Reinforcing Click2learn's continuing commitment to this popular product, this latest version of ToolBook includes powerful new features developed to meet evolving learning industry demands and to respond to feedback from many of Click2learn's hundreds of thousands of ToolBook users worldwide. ToolBook helps organizations create the compelling content and simulations that are a critical success factor in any organizational learning Organizational learning is an area of knowledge within organizational theory that studies models and theories about the way an organization learns and adapts. In Organizational development (OD), learning is a characteristic of an adaptive organization, i.e. initiative. Using its powerful features, companies can create professional, standards-based simulations, tutorials, courseware and other interactive learning content without in-depth programming skills. Based on AICC AICC anti-inhibitor coagulant complex. and SCORM SCORM Shareable Content Object Reference Model (web-based e-learning standard) SCORM Shared Courseware Object Reference Model SCORM Shareable Courseware Object Reference Model standards, ToolBook also makes it easy to launch and track ToolBook content through a standards-compliant learning management system (LMS). ToolBook 2004 features significantly enhanced capabilities, which enable: -- Easier and faster creation of rich, realistic software application simulations -- Greater flexibility in creating highly interactive Web content -- Advanced support for e-learning standards -- More versatile deployment with support for new Web browsers The following is a list of web browsers. Historical Historically important browsers In order of release:
-- Greater assessment capabilities to ensure learners' mastery of subject matter Strong Simulations Focus ToolBook -- already the industry's most powerful simulation tool -- expands on this strength through significant enhancements in ToolBook 2004. The latest edition boasts deep new functionalities for creating more dynamic, effective simulations. These simulations are an essential element in increasing workforce productivity, particularly in readying employees to use mission-critical enterprise software applications. Leading analyst firm, Gartner, has called simulations the "killer application Killer Application Killer application or "killer app" is a buzzword that describes a software application that surpasses all of its competitors. Notes: The term is sometimes used to describe a type of software. " for e-learning because they give workers near-real experience on the task or technology they're being trained for; can reach a big, widely dispersed workforce quickly; speeds product rollout and cost less than other approaches(1). "Delivering content in a variety of ways helps people with different learning styles absorb knowledge more effectively," said Brad Crain, VP, ToolBook at Click2learn. "Providing realistic content that incorporates 'show me, try me, test me' options helps learners accomplish more and allows them to more easily and immediately apply the learning to their day-to-day jobs to increase their competence and productivity." ToolBook 2004 allows content authors to easily create effective simulations with little or no training. Enhanced simulation capabilities in this version allow content authors to: -- More quickly develop simulations to deploy as demonstrations -- Automatically repurpose To change the media format; for example, to go from print to online. recorded simulations into three delivery modes -- demonstration, practice and test, saving development time and more quickly providing the most training options to the enterprise -- More rapidly create and modify complex enterprise caliber software application simulations designed for demonstration, practice and assessment -- More easily edit actions, transition steps and application features within software simulations with improved, built-in editing capabilities -- Accurately, record, capture and create software application simulations -- including all user activities, application logic and on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. controls -- with just a few mouse clicks Canadian telecommunications giant, TELUS TELUS Telemetric Universal Sensor , has made ToolBook the standard content authoring tool across its enterprise, as well as requiring content vendors to use ToolBook when creating custom content for the company. The company uses ToolBook to create and deliver a wide variety of learning content, from corporate ethics training, to critical information supporting new product launches to training on new system enhancements. "ToolBook is very easy to learn and allows our organization to quickly transport mission critical knowledge and training to our employees across the nation," said Duane DeJager, manager of national e-learning solutions at TELUS. "We're looking forward to using ToolBook 2004, particularly its enhanced simulation capabilities. Our employees are becoming more sophisticated in their usage of courseware and they're looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. more than just a simple presentation. They want something that is going to hold their interest, deliver the knowledge they require and enable them to immediately apply it in the workplace. With enhanced authoring and simulation capabilities, ToolBook 2004 will allow our content authors to effortlessly step into the next generation of e-learning development." "The telecommunications industry is in transition and employees are under more pressure to quickly absorb business information pertinent to their jobs," said DeJager. "We believe the organizations that will flourish will be those that can obtain, manage, distribute and uptake knowledge faster and cheaper than their competitors. ToolBook helps us address this rapid learning environment. We can deliver just-in-time information to our employees in a fraction of the time it would take using conventional training methods." Significant Usability Enhancements Other new and enhanced features in ToolBook 2004 significantly increase the flexibility and usability of the product. Among them are: -- Support for JavaScript, enabling dynamic content and a richer user experience -- Broadened support for SCORM, allowing users to easily create standards-based content and now access SCORM API for even greater options in content creation -- Menu Editor, which enables users to create unique navigation mechanisms in courseware and content -- Updated documentation and training curriculum, helping users more quickly become productive on ToolBook 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, a Click2learn reselling partner in the U.S., chose to make ToolBook part of its software offering because of its powerful, in-depth functionalities and its flexibility and ease-of-use for both beginners and advanced users. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Chris Bell Chris Bell can refer to:
2. (theory) embedding - (domain theory) A complete partial order F in [X -> Y] is an embedding if JavaScript support into the core product enables end-user experience to be extended in new and creative ways. We are very excited about the potential of this functionality to empower instructional designers to create even more effective course content," said Bell. Additionally, ToolBook's unique underlying architectural design This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since September 2007. allows authors to tailor and extend the product to meet their organization's specific content needs using built-in customization capabilities, Active X support and an open scripting environment. "ToolBook 2004 represents the culmination of countless conversations with users, substantial research and development and in-depth market analysis," said Kevin Oakes, Click2learn chairman 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. . "The result is a simulation and content authoring solution that meets the specific technical needs of content authors and the unique business needs of their organizations better than any other product of its type. We continue to make it our first priority to understand how our customers use our products and what their needs are going forward, and that has paid off. Early reaction to ToolBook 2004 from our customers has been phenomenal." For more information on ToolBook 2004 or to pre-order, visit www.click2learn.com, call 1-800-448-6543 or e-mail sales@click2learn.com. About ToolBook Click2learn's ToolBook has been named one of the best authoring software packages on the market today by learning analysts, training and human resource publications and thought leaders. Thousands of companies and organizations representing more than 120,000 licensed users rely upon ToolBook for their creation of SCORM- and AICC-compliant content. This long-term user base includes 13,000 major global corporations, hundreds of military and government organizations, and more than 500 colleges, universities and K-12 schools. ToolBook Instructor(TM) also acts as the Simulation Editor module in Click2learn's Aspen Enterprise Productivity Suite(TM). About TELUS TELUS (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension : T, T.A)(NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :TU) is the largest telecommunications company See telecom company. in Western Canada
Western Canada, commonly referred to as the West and the second largest in the country, with 25,000 team members. The company provides subscribers with a full range of telecommunications products and services including data, voice and TELUS Mobility wireless services across Canada Across Canada was an afternoon program that formerly aired on The Weather Network. The segment ran from early 1999 until mid 2002. The show ran from 3:00PM ET until 7:00 PM ET. , utilizing next generation Internet-protocol-based network technologies. TELUS was a premier founding supporter of the successful bid to bring the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games Par·a·lym·pic Games pl.n. An international competition for athletes with disabilities. [para-1 + (O)lympic. to Canada. About Platte Canyon Multimedia Software Corporation Platte Canyon Multimedia Software Corporation is focused on "Improving the Lives of Training Developers"(TM). The company develops and sells leading training and add-on products to ToolBook(R) such as Learning & Mastering ToolBook Instructor, TBK Tracker(TM), Progress Tracker(TM), Plug-In Pro(TM), and Answer Key(TM). The company is also the 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 ToolBook(R) for Click2learn 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. About Click2learn Click2learn (Nasdaq:CLKS) is the recognized leader in enterprise productivity solutions for Global 2000 organizations and government agencies seeking to improve business performance and workforce productivity. Using Click2learn's Aspen Enterprise Productivity Suite(TM) and ToolBook authoring solution, many of the world's best-known corporations improve sales force readiness, achieve and demonstrate regulatory compliance, improve speed and quality of customer service, and educate customers and partners, while at the same time realizing significant cost savings. Click2learn's clients include such industry leaders as Accenture, American Airlines American Airlines Major U.S. airline. American was created through a merger of several smaller U.S. airlines and incorporated in 1934. It continued to buy the routes of other airlines, becoming an international carrier in the 1970s; its routes include South America, the , AstraZeneca, Century 21, Fujitsu, Microsoft, Pfizer and Symantec. Based in Bellevue, Wash., with offices throughout the U.S., Click2learn (www.click2learn.com, 800-448-6543) also is represented in, Europe, Australia, Japan and India. This announcement contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. that involve risks and uncertainties, including information contained in this document where statements are preceded by, followed by or include the words "believes," "plans," "intends," "expects," "anticipates" or similar expressions. For such statements, The Company claims the protection of the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements include, market acceptance of Click2learn's e-learning solutions and competing e-learning offerings, the ability to successfully implement Click2learn's solutions and increase revenues, the ability to successfully address technological developments and standards and the risk factors set forth in filings the Company has made with the SEC. Click2learn, Aspen and ToolBook are trademarks of Click2learn. All other company and product names are the trademarks of their respective owners. (1)"Macromedia to Buy Into Simulation Market with eHelp Purchase," James Lundy, October 28, 2003, Gartner. |
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