Raptivity 4.0 : e-Learning Software

An e-Learning software to keep track of a learner's understanding ability and at the same time ensuring a better and interactive way of learning

Thursday, August 09, 2007

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Want to make monotonous training sessions interactive and effective? The e-Learning software, Raptivity, is one such solution. it provides much-needed relief to trainers whose major concern is to present their courses in an interactive and enriching manner and to hold onto their audience. It helps you transform the content rich in technical information to a highly interactive and effective course. It has a pre-built library of 150 plus customized-interaction models, so there is no dearth of options for the trainer to choose from. Raptivity's interface has a single flash file which can be used with authoring tools such as LMS (Learning Management System), LCMS (Learning Content Management system), live collaboration tools and Web design tools. Its library consists of many interaction models that let you build brainteasers, visuals and presentation elements. The key advantage of Raptivity is that a user need not be tech savvy. With support for Unicode, trainers can create interactivity in non-English languages as well. Another key feature of this software is its ability to track completion status, score and response of the learner. At the same time, for tracking SCORM (Shareable Content Object Reference Model), it provides all the information to LMS. SCORM is a collection of standards and specificatons for Web-based learning. So, it allows a trainer to keep a close eye on a learner's learning ability.

We tried out some modules of Raptivity. First we used a predefined interaction model 'bloom's taxonomy'. It includes several options: 'knowledge' that helps a learner recall past learning; 'comprehension' that tests the learner's understanding; followed by 'application', 'analysis', 'synthesis' and 'evaluation'. We customized 'application', which is a simulation-based exercise where learners are provided with a series of questions and have to pick the right answers. It allows you to customize the parameters, background, edit the clue that the learner will see when he clicks on the image, and even edit the feedback settings. Once done with customization you can allow the learner to proceed with his learning. Customization is very easy and enhanced color schemes make sure that the entire interactivity model is a treat to the eye of a learner. There are other models like Gagne's Nine Event with nine instructional events that activate processes needed for effective learning. We also used Keller's ACRS model and Experiential Learning. The process of customization is almost same for all models.

BottomLine: A comprehensive e-Learning software that makes learning interactive as well as fruitful.

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