Global productivity enhancement specialists, Drake Learning Solutions has created an innovative multimedia education tool designed to enhance the productivity of desktop users by providing them with a broader more extensive skill set. Called DiscoverWare, Drake''s stand-alone e-learning product is an engaging desktop teaching aid that enables users to learn more about the functions of the computer systems they use on a day to day basis.
Currently being offered directly to UK organisations to serve as a key aspect of their human capital management portfolio, DiscoverWare offers a complete education-in-one product from introductory through to advanced level, that enables training departments to deliver tailored learning solutions. According to Drake, DiscoverWare minimizes the time lost to learning new software, provides superior skill retention, complements and augments classroom learning and can be deployed directly and instantaneously to the desktop.
The learning subjects in the DiscoverWare package include the latest and most used as well as older systems. Database, Internet, Scheduling, Email, Spreadsheets, Word Processing, General IT, Operating Systems, Migration, Presentation Graphics, Workgroup Management and new Office XP titles are just some of the learning areas available.
DiscoverWare lets you learn what you want, when you want, where you want and critically how you want to. It is ideal for any education environment where businesses need to roll out measurably more effective training, commented Drake Learning Solutions marketing manager, Lin Winter. It is just like having a permanent private tutor by your side for a fraction of the cost and is almost as engaging, she added.
With DiscoverWare, effective desktop education is supported by sound instructional design. By employing explanations, examples, exercises and evaluations in the courseware, DiscoverWare is using the ''four E''s of education'' advocated by top educators. From the desktop user''s point of view it is easy to use, the content is presented in a logical engaging style using a man''s voice for explanations and a woman''s voice for instructions. The colour scheme can be personalized and positions bookmarked. The simulated software environment helps the user to learn quickly. DiscoverWare also gives appropriate feedback on progress and accommodates different learning styles, targeting weak spots and saving time.
DiscoverWare is featured as a top Authorware developer on Macromedia site. It is also in the list of the Top 500 North American fastest growing technical companies. The learning solution can be installed on a local area network Intranet or Internet network and can sit on multiple platforms making it easy to install.
DRAKE LEARNING SOLUTIONS ENHANCES DESKTOP PRODUCTIVITY WITH INNOVATIVE MULTIMEDIA EDUCATION TOOL
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