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User RolesThe CADE Learning Management Web recognizes that different people have
different needs so it customizes its displays based on the user’s role.
When a user logs on to the system, they are presented with their own
personalized web page that welcomes them and a unique set of functions based on
whom they are. The Learning Management Web recognizes the following user
roles:
All ParticipantsThere are a number of functions that are available to all participants that log on to the CADE Learning Management Web regardless of their role. These functions include:
Student FunctionsEveryone in the CADE Learning Management Web is considered a student and has access to all the student functions. For more detail on the following functions, click the title above or the navigation button at the top of the page.
Site Coordinators FunctionsTypically one or two individuals are identified at each site who are responsible for the operation of the CADE system. These "Site Coordinators" provide an important function in its operation by acting as the focal point with a site for information about the system and its operation. For more detail on the following functions, click the title above or the navigation button at the top of the page.
Instructor/Developer FunctionsThe CADE Learning Management Web allows courses, lessons, and exams to be created by instructors or other interactive program developers over the web. Development teams may be located any where in the world. CADE also includes functions to identify and track a student's progress in courses taken at institutions outside the CADE system like those offered by colleges or universities. For more detail on the following functions, click the title above or the navigation button at the top of the page.
Supervisor FunctionsCertain individuals may be identified as supervisors with authority over their employees. A number of functions have been developed to help the supervisor manage the CADE system's interaction with those people. For more detail on the following functions, click the title above or the navigation button at the top of the page.
Administrator FunctionsWithin the CADE system are certain individuals who have the responsibility for managing a limited number of administrative functions in the operation of the system. For more detail on the following functions, click the title above or the navigation button at the top of the page.
Learning Management AdministratorsLearning Management Administrators are responsible for the operation of the CADE system. In addition to the Administrator's functions, these individuals have access to even more functions that control the operation of the network. For more detail on the following functions, click the title above or the navigation button at the top of the page.
Unlimited User Defined RolesIn addition to the standard user categories, the CADE Learning Management Web allows for the customization of job codes. Each employee may be assigned a job code or codes. Administrators can create a "Plan of Study", enroll a specific group in a course(s), communicate, or track participants by job code group. Application Service Provider (ASP) OptionTypically, the CADE Learning Management Web is hosted on a company's own servers. However, the CADE applications may be hosted in whole or in part on an Application Service Provider's (ASP) system as well. In-House and External TrackingThe CADE Learning Management Web naturally tracks a learner's progress within company programs, but it is also capable of tracking their progress in training or education programs with outside institutions. Web Based Training Support
SCORM SupportThe CADE Learning Management Web has implemented the SCORM run-time environment directly into its operation.
SCORM compliance provides an answer to the question of how you acquire web-based training from a wide variety of vendors and have them all work together in a common environment. If you are new to SCORM we encourage you to visit www.adlnet.org for more information. Microsoft .Net XML Web ServicesThe CADE Learning Management Web has based its SCORM support with the latest technologies from Microsoft. It is based on the new .Net architecture, XML Web Services, and XML (eXtensible Markup Language) communication. By using these technologies, the CADE Learning Management Web takes advantage of Microsoft's (and the world's) huge investment in their products to improve the speed and capability of web based applications while retaining the simplicity of a browser based interface. Integration with Database
Discussion Groups
Threaded DiscussionsDiscussion threads maintained from post the initial posting of a question to the various replies that question may have so a person can follow a flow of logic from question to answer to question, etc. Courses or LessonsA Discussion Group may be associated with each Course, Lesson, or general topic. Course/Lesson Discussion Groups are accessed by entering the course area through Take Course and selecting the lesson. They are automatically created when a course or lesson is added to the database by the course developer. General TopicsGeneral Topic Discussion Groups can be created by an Administrator with the Create Discussion Group function. General Discussion Groups are entered through the Discussion link on the menu. There Administrators can define the following information for their Discussion Group:
Discussion Group ModeratorsIdentifying Discussion Group Moderators is optional. A moderator will be sent a message each time someone posts to their Discussion Group. They can reply privately to the person posting the message or reply to the Discussion Group itself. Maintained in the DatabaseDiscussion Group records are kept in the SQL Server database and can be accessed and manipulated like any other database table. Messaging and E-mail
Course Authorization
Recorded Audio Questions & AnswersDuring the course of a broadcast it is not always possible or feasible to answer all questions that might arise. The CADE Virtual Classroom program will allow learners to record questions through the PC microphone which are reviewed at a later time by topic experts, who may be located anywhere in the world, via the internet. Learners may ask questions that are then stored by a central server. Authorized topic experts may then review the questions in their area of expertise and record an answer for the learner to hear at their own leisure. When a learner logs on to the the web site, a notification message will alert them that an answer has been recorded for them. The learner can then hear their original question and then the topic expert's answer as many time as they like until they choose to delete the recordings. eBroadcast Presentations
Presentation ArchiveseBroadcast Presentations may also be archived so you may view them again at a later time. These presentations can be made available as part of a course or to the general population. SecurityInformation throughout the system is maintained in a SQL Server database. Access to this information over the internet is managed exclusively through Active Server Pages (.asp). Only people with an authorized logon and password have access to the web site itself. The individual's logon and password are encrypted and stored in the CADE database. Based on the identification of a specific individual and the rights associated with that individual, they are provided access to only that information they are authorized to have and nothing else. No hacker can "open" an asp and get access to information that is not there. Site AppearanceCADE Learning Management Web was designed to be used by a variety of different companies or organizations at the same time. As such it is aware of who is using its functions and changes itself accordingly. Colors and GraphicsThis web site uses cascading style sheets to control these visual attributes, allowing "looks" to be easily changed or new ones added depending on the rules that have been established by the various companies involved in the operation of CADE Web Access. It can change its color, images, fonts, and overall style depending on who logs on to it and where they come from. Local Help
Common FunctionsThe most commonly used functions are always located in a menu on the left side of the screen so that no matter where a participant is, those functions are easily accessible. IntegrationCADE Learning Management Web is designed to integrate both the interactive satellite based training and web based training into a common database. Any web based training program can be used in the system and the data captured in the database provided that the test questions are asked through the web integration system. Bandwidth RequirementsThe site uses very little network communication resources under normal use. Only the streaming audio/video presentations that may be included in web based training courses will require more than a 56kb connection. There is no requirement to use these applications and it is the choice of the companies involved in the operation of CADE Web Access whether to incorporate streaming audio/video into their web based training programs. Learning Management Web HostThe CADE Learning Management Web runs on Microsoft NT or 2000 Server running the Internet Information Server and FTP Server. It incorporates an industry standard database, giving users a choice of either Microsoft SQL Server or Microsoft Access database to manage and store the training information. LicensingThe CADE Learning Management Web is a software package that provides learning management functions to companies of all sizes. The licensing structure is very simple... there is a one-time license fee no matter how many seats or users there are in the system. A support license is optional depending on the other CADE products purchased. If a company is also a user of the CADE Studio Control and Virtual Classrooms, the support license is built into their support contract and there is no additional license for the Learning Management Web. If the Learning Management Web is used stand-alone, the support license is based on the customer's hardware and configuration and any additional customization requested. Technical SupportVelocedge provides web development services to organizations involved with interactive satellite and web based distance learning. Support is available for any aspect of the CADE Learning Management Web's operation with a toll-free HelpDesk 877-694-HELP (4357). LMS - Like a RockThere is no definitive definition of a Learning Management System. They are like a rock... no, that's a pebble... no, that's a stone... So, the CADE Learning Management Web was designed to change easily to accommodate the needs of each customer. Velocedge will work with each customer to add or remove functionality to meet their specific requirements for an LMS. Comparing LMS Functionality?If you have looked at other Learning Management Systems and want to compare functionality, take a look at our LMS Checklist and see how it measures up. |
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The
CADE Learning Management Web provides the ability to manage and track information on
sites, students, instructors, courses, lessons, exams, questions, schedules,
results, materials, and much more through a standard web browser. The CADE Learning Management Web provides a
forum for both synchronous and asynchronous interactive learning and
communication programs.
CADE
Learning Management Web
recognizes the need to bring a variety of synchronous and asynchronous training tools and corporate
communication networks together into one learning system. 
The
CADE Learning Management Web
accommodates web based training and provides "hooks" into the database
so the results of web courses can be captured and stored in the same database as
the interactive satellite system uses. Web courses developed internally or
purchased from 3rd party suppliers can be integrated with the system to capture
the results in a common repository.
There
are a number of different Discussion Groups in the CADE Learning Management Web
to provide a forum for persistent information about a course, lesson, or topic
of general interest. These provide a history of questions and answers that
can be browsed or searched to help people find answers to questions that may
have been asked by someone earlier.
The
CADE Learning Management Web gives users the choice of using messaging or e-mail to
communicate among participants to simplify its use by both
experienced and inexperienced users. Not all participants have access to
e-mail so the messaging system has been implemented to enable Administrators,
Supervisors, Course Developers, and Participants to communicate among
themselves within the system. The message system is completely integrated
with standard e-mail systems so users of messaging can easily communicate with
e-mail users.
Courses can be flagged
to require authorization by a Supervisor. When a student enrolls in a
course, their Supervisor receives a message indicating that student's desire to
enroll. The Supervisor may approve or deny the request and send a message
indicating such to the student by replying to that message. Until a course
is authorized, the student will see the course in their course list but will be
unable to enter until the approval is given.
Any course, as
well as for general information, may include an eBroadcast
Presentation. An eBroadcast Presentation is a web based
presentation that allows an instructor to issue slides in real-time to many
different participants over the internet. As the instructor changes
slides, the page on each participant's browser automatically changes at the same
time. Audio is heard over the internet at each participant's site through
multi-media computers. Optionally, video can also be sent with the audio
but this requires significantly more bandwidth. 
Whenever you see this symbol on the upper right corner of the page (or the
[Help] button if you are using Netscape) it means additional help available to
you for that specific application. Click on it and a window will open with
additional information that will help you understand the various functions of
the page.