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Virtual Classroom Key Features
Single Student, Classroom, or Mix of Both
The Virtual Classroom can operate in a classroom with hundreds of
participants interacting with the instructor using a wireless remote
control. Individual participants can interact in the same program by
using a PC mouse and keyboard. Even in the same installation there
can be a mix of remotes and PC participants.
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Wireless Remote Controls and Microphone
The CADE remote controls are simple to use, inexpensive to purchase, and have
virtually no limit to the number that can exist at a single site. A site can
choose to use remotes with a built-in microphone or without and use a PC
microphone. There is no configuration necessary when changing the number of
remotes at a site, the are automatically incorporated into the system as they are
detected.
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Audio over IP - No Telephone
CADE uses an advanced Voice over IP technology to transmit the participant's
voice to the studio. No need for a $40-50 a month telephone line that is dedicated
to the few hours of training other systems require. CADE's technology is
optimized so even a 28kb dial-up link sounds as good as a telephone.
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Active Directory Authentication & Database Update
The CADE system can optionally communicate with Active Directory to
authenticate users rather than using validation from the CADE database. In
addition to authentication, the CADE database can be automatically populated
with the required information from Active Directory. This means personnel
in the CADE database are automatically maintained.
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Streaming Video
In an individual student mode, CADE can be configured to open a video window
in the Virtual Classroom software rather than displaying it on a TV. Learn.Net
has incorporated the Windows Media Player and Helius StreamRider into
CADE. Other players can just as easily be integrated into the system.
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Client Branding
Customer created graphics can be used to replace the standard background
graphics in the Virtual Classroom, even on a site by site basis. These
graphics or watermarks allow customers to put their own unique look or message
on the classroom software.
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Off-Air Text Messaging
Should the instructor or presenter be too busy to answer all the questions
on-air, participants still have the option of text messaging the instructor or
subject matter experts (SME) with their questions. Such a question
will show up in the instructor's in-box. The instructor's or SME's
response will be placed in the participant's in-box to be read the next time
they sign on to the LMW.
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Audio Question & Answer System
A subject matter expert (SME) system is an integral part of CADE. Students
can record questions which can be heard by the instructor or other SMEs
anywhere in the network. An answer is recorded and sent back to the student's
personal web page in the LMW. The student can listen to their original
question and then the recroded answer. SMEs can also send the question to
the instructor during a broadcast if they feel it would add to the program.
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PocketPC Support
PocketPCs connected to a wireless network can be used in place of the
wireless remote controls as student response devices. The PocketPC can also be
used for messaging, downloading, chat, and taking off-line tests.
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AT Products Microphone Integration
Want a solution that uses wired microphones at each workstation or remote
location? CADE has incorporated AT
Products' microphones into it's operation. Any broadcast participant
can use the push-to-talk button their microphone and speak with the instructor.
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Automated Software Upgrades
CADE automatically keeps the software updated to the latest levels. A
regularly scheduled process makes sure systems are up to date and running well.
Since the software is loaded on a customer's computer, the software is virtually
bought once and used forever... drastically reducing the total cost of
ownership. The customer decides when to replace or upgrade the hardware, not the
IDL vendor.
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Software Only
CADE is primarily software and can be easily purchased and installed over the
web or from CD. Hardware based systems are difficult to upgrade and
rapidly become obsolete. CADE protects your investment in distance
learning and communication technology.
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Two-Way Video
Should the remote site be configured with a webcam, not only can an audio
connection be made to the site, but the video from the remote site can be
displayed on the Studio Control screen and uplinked for all to see.
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Text-to-Speech Generation
CADE's built-in text-to-speech engine can help new participants through the
process of log on and answering questions.
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Multiple Languages
The CADE Virtual Classroom can be configured for any language. The
language mode controls both the text on the screen and is text-to-speech engine
matched to provide audio feedback in the chosen language.
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Digital Audio Recording
Should the instructor or presenter be unable to speak with a participant
during a broadcast, participants have the option to record a message that is
sent to the instructor or subject matter expert to answer. They will
record an answer and the participant will be able to hear their question and the
answer over the web.
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Text Chat - Individuals, Groups, or Sites
Participants in a CADE system have the option to type a question to the
instructor, presenter, or moderator during a broadcast. Additionally, the
instructor may choose to let multiple groups of remote sites to chat among
themselves. With this feature, assignments can be given to groups of
physically dispersed sites.
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Application Sharing/Peek
Instructors can share computer applications with the viewing audience
on Windows, Linux, Unix, or Macs. Conversely, the instructor can
electronically peek over the participant's shoulders by taking control
over the remote computer display, keyboard, and mouse.
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Automatic Redirection to Multiple Studios
Each time the Virtual Classroom software is run, it will connect to a special
server that tells it which studio to connect with or gives the participant the
choice if multiple programs are running concurrently. This allows
interactive broadcasts to be originated from multiple locations while hiding the
complexity of all these different connections from the remote sites.
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