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1726 Stonebridge Dr. South
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Site Access |
CADE Learning Management Web | Other LMS |
| Individual Logon & Password | ||
| Password Encrypted in Database | ||
| Force Password Change on 1st Logon | ||
| Individual Privileges Based on Logon | ||
| Multiple Company Logon | ||
| Same Logon Used for Different Companies | ||
| Company Based Look & Feel | ||
| Functions Customized for Individual | ||
| Functions Dependent on Privileges | ||
| Site Coordinator Self-Identification | ||
| Site Administrator Special Logon | ||
| Personalized Welcome Message | ||
| Page Specific On-Line Help | ||
| Generic Help Page
System contains a system overview / how-to-use
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Database Access |
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| Choice of MS SQL Server or MS Access | ||
| Standard database reports | ||
| Works with 3rd party report writers | ||
| Accessible over the internet | ||
| Results from all sources stored in one database | ||
| Access protected by logon and password | ||
| Data export into any standard format for incorporation into other system | ||
Communication |
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Messaging |
Messaging is supported to provide communication access to the people without e-mail | |
| All People Have Message Box | ||
| New Message Banner | ||
| Notification of new Audio messages | ||
| Audio answers from topic experts and instructors | ||
| Unlimited Individual Address Books | ||
| Group Address Books | ||
| Company Wide Address Books | ||
| Address Book Maintenance | ||
| E-mail Not Required | ||
| Create Messages to Any Number of People | ||
| Reply to Messages | ||
| Cross Company Messaging | ||
| Instructor's student list | ||
| Administrator's employee list | ||
Interface and functions customized by user privileges
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| Seamless integration with non-email learners | ||
| Participants can choose e-mail or messaging | ||
| Send and receive between e-mail and messages | ||
Discussion Groups |
A discussion group provides a forum for participants to asynchronously communicate about a specific area of interest. | |
| Automatic Creation for Each Course | ||
| General Discussion Group Creation & Maintenance on non-course topics | ||
| Password Protected Groups | ||
| Post & Reply Threads | ||
| Text Search | ||
| Private Reply | ||
| Moderated Groups | ||
| Posts Approved by Moderator | ||
| Automatic Message to Moderator Upon Post | ||
| Automatic removal after specified time period | ||
Real-Time Chat |
A real time chat allows participants to synchronously communicate with each other through the CADE system. This may be used as part of a course or general communication | |
| Chat for each course | ||
| General topic chats | ||
| Nickname | ||
| Moderated control | ||
| Sounds & Expressions | ||
| Always available | ||
| Multiple chat room creation | ||
| Real-time Newsfeeds | ||
Course/Schedule Information |
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Course/Lesson Information |
All course information, schedules, and materials are available in the LMW | |
| Course list of all courses in the database | ||
| Lesson list expands course list to include lessons | ||
| List selection by keyword | ||
| Sequence by Title or course ID | ||
| Course/Lesson description with hyperlinks to schedules and materials | ||
| Course/Lesson materials on-line in workbook directory or description | ||
| Course Catalog | ||
| Catalog selection by keyword | ||
| Full catalog print | ||
| Browseable directory of course materials, schedules, or other information | ||
| Recommended Program of Study defines suggested courses for job title | ||
| Graphical view of Course/Lesson Path | ||
Schedule Information |
Schedules not only provide information on course times, but control automated pre-recorded programs | |
| Monthly Schedule Views | ||
| Weekly Schedule Views | ||
| Daily Views | ||
| Schedule times automatically adjusted to local site time | ||
| Linked Course/Lesson description | ||
| Schedules linked to materials | ||
| Other broadcast dates for selected Course/Lesson | ||
| Printable schedules | ||
| Course Duration View | ||
SCORM Run-Time Support |
Supports SCORM 1.2 compliant courses and maintains information in CADE database | |
| SCORM Compliant API | ||
| Supports all mandatory and optional API calls | ||
| Launch courses in sequence | ||
| Normalize results into common database | ||
| Based on MS Web Services and .Net technology | ||
| Internal XML support controls operation |
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Import SCORM Courses |
Creates course records and leaves the SCORM course in place. No need to physically move to LMW | |
| Import Content Aggregation Model | ||
| Import Content Packaging Specification | ||
| Integrated with all other courses in database | ||
| Import from file or web location | ||
| Import from internal or external web location | ||
Course Creation |
All courses, lessons, test, and questions created over the web | |
| Course List | ||
| Course selection by keyword | ||
| Course creation via the web | ||
| Edit or Delete selected courses | ||
| Enter course information
Title, ID, Description, Outline, type, instructor, language, objectives, prerequisites, target audience, etc. |
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| CEU Indicator | ||
| Web link to more information | ||
| Access to on-line materials | ||
| Credit | ||
| Authorization required | ||
| Cost | ||
Course Certificate Creation |
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| Multiple certificate types | ||
| Restricted creation | ||
| Plain print | ||
| Fancy print | ||
| Test display and print | ||
Course Path Maintenance |
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| Course Path List | ||
| Select courses for inclusion in path | ||
| Create/Modify/Delete Paths via the web | ||
| Select colors for flow diagrams | ||
Lesson Creation |
Lessons created for each on-line broadcast with their own quizzes and exams | |
| Lesson List by course | ||
| Lesson selection by keyword | ||
| Lesson creation via the web | ||
| Edit or Delete selected lessons | ||
| Enter course information | Title, ID, Description, Outline, type, instructor, language, etc. | |
| First aired date | ||
| CEU available | ||
| Web link to material | ||
| Duration controls schedule | ||
| Archive | ||
Exam Creation |
Same program to create Exams for courses and lessons | |
| Multiple exams for courses and lessons | ||
| Create, Modify, Delete exams | ||
| Copy/Move existing exams | ||
| Build exam information over the web Title, description, etc. |
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Exam Question Creation |
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Create/Modify/Delete questions via the web
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| Provide potential answers | ||
| Correct answer indicator | ||
| Descriptions why wrong or right | ||
| Copy questions from one exam to another | ||
| Resequence exam questions | ||
Presentation Broadcasting |
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| Recorded course/lesson broadcasts in streaming format | ||
| Create general information for web access Title, broadcast date, description, requirements, etc. |
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| Automatic archiving of web broadcasts | ||
| Broadcasts available 24x7 | ||
Record Audio Answers |
Audio questions can be recorded and sent to instructors or topic experts | |
| List Audio questions for specific course or topic area | ||
| Listen to recorded audio questions from students | ||
| Record audio answer through web browser | ||
| Listen to recorded answers before sending to student | ||
| Remove audio questions from your audio inbox | ||
Registered Student List |
Instructor can see all students registered in their courses | |
| List all students enrolled in an instructor's class | ||
| Automatic selection based on instructor's logon | ||
| Message any one or all enrolled participants | ||
Check Essay Questions |
Essay questions graded on-line with red-line and comments | |
| List all ungraded essay questions for a specific instructor | ||
| Review question | ||
| Review student's response | ||
| Apply comments | ||
| Assign numeric and alphabetic grade | ||
| Selectively leave open or close exam | ||
Reset Exam Scores |
Authorized personnel can reset exam scores | |
| Select student by name or number | ||
| Review exams by course | ||
| Remove exam from database | ||
Course/Lesson Participation Reports |
Standard reports of site/student participation and history of course activity | |
| Course participation by student or site | ||
| Review a specific student's participation in all courses | ||
| Review all results by exam | ||
| Review results by specific exam | ||
Instructor Lists |
List and communicate with all instructors in system | |
| Instructor list by course | ||
| Instructor contact information | ||
| Instructor history and credentials | ||
| Link to instructor information from course or lesson display | ||
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Course Registration |
Courses can be open to everyone, restricted, or open with supervisor approval | |
| List courses available to enroll | ||
| Display more information on selected courses | ||
| Register for a broadcast or web based course | ||
| Register for SCORM courses same as all others | ||
| Take web based courses | ||
| Join course related discussion groups | ||
| List courses currently enrolled | ||
| Drop selected courses | ||
| Automatically send message to instructor on enroll or drop | ||
Take on-line exams |
Exams may be taken during on-air broadcasts or on-line via the web | |
| List exams student is eligible to take | ||
Display exam questions
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| Immediate display of grades on completion | ||
| Essay questions graded on-line with instructor's comments/red-lines | ||
| Automated explanation of wrong answers | ||
Maintain Personal Information |
Student may choose to maintain information to be shared with others | |
| Change personal password | ||
| Automatically force password change on 1st logon | ||
| Maintain personal information in database | ||
Student Portfolio |
Student can maintain a portfolio of learning activity and personal achievements | |
| Review results of tests and exams - Live, web, and SCORM | ||
| Create portfolio of personal information | ||
Create on-line resume
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| Upload pictures (.gif/.jpg) | ||
eBroadcast - On Demand |
Courses may be archived for review on demand | |
| View archived broadcast presentations and courses | ||
| View automated PowerPoint presentations |
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Course Materials |
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| Selectively download course materials from course displays | ||
| Browse directory of course materials | ||
Student Maintenance |
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| List all students enrolled at a specific site | ||
| Add new students to the database | ||
| Store student information Name, address, phone, fax, e-mail, etc. |
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| Select existing students from student list | ||
| Modify student information in the database | ||
| Print "Certificates of Achievement or Attendance" | ||
| Print certificates for non-registered attendees | ||
| Reset student exam scores | ||
Site Maintenance |
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| Manage site information in CADE database | ||
| Maintain site coordinator information | ||
| Set site's password | ||
| Control internet provider logon and password (dial-up only) | ||
| Order new and replacement CADE equipment | ||
| List equipment on order | ||
| Site coordinator help page | ||
| Video help for site coordinator functions |
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| Approve course registration | Courses coded this way require a supervisor's approval before the student can take the course | |
| Review "Program of Study" | Supervisors can review the progress of a direct report | |
| Send messages to direct reports | Supervisors can send messages to all direct reports or select specific ones | |
| Assign employees to a supervisor | New employees can be assigned to a supervisor |
Site Administrator |
CADE Learning Management Web | Other LMS |
| Student search by first or last name | ||
| Enter and display comments on students | ||
| Change assigned site | ||
| List discussion groups | ||
| Add new discussion group | ||
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Public Course Administration |
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Public Course Maintenance |
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| List public courses | ||
| Add new public course to database | ||
| Modify course information | ||
| Delete public courses | ||
Course Path Maintenance |
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| List public course paths | ||
| Add new public paths to database | ||
| Modify course path information | ||
| Delete public course path | ||
Student Participation Maintenance |
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| Select students from CADE database by first or last name | ||
| List currently tracked students | ||
| Resequence list by name or student id | ||
| Send message to selected students or all | ||
| Display full student information | ||
| Enter or review comments | ||
| Identify status of credit applications | ||
| List courses student is participating in | ||
| Record date when student will enroll in a course | ||
| Record status on each course | ||
| List dates then courses are completed or changed | ||
Learning Management Administrator |
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| Identify and apply privileges to people | ||
| Move lessons and questions to other courses | ||
| Send broadcast messages |
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| Reset passwords |
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The following table is provided as a checklist that can be used to review the
various capabilities of the CADE Learning Management Web and compare them to
other Learning Management Systems (LMS).