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Partial Client List

Portfolio Descriptions:

Courseware Examples

 

Multimedia Computer-Based Training

Computer Based Curriculum for University
This is a CD-ROM version of an online series of courses. The CD-ROM version was created for individuals that did not have Internet access. This program was developed for the Continuing Education Center at a University. The courseware contains text and graphics along with worksheet and testing. The individual courses can be accessed through the University’s distance education registration system.

 

MSDS Safety Training
This program was developed to train employees and clients of a chemical manufacture how to properly read and apply the information found in MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets). This courseware utilized screen text and graphics, audio narration, Flash animation, and Video. Tracking included employee test scores and lessons successfully completed.

 

Pre-Convention/Tradeshow Training
This program was developed to inform the individuals of a major electronics corporation that were going to staff the tradeshow booth at a major convention. The training introduces a variety of new products and gave the staff the information they needed to present the new products properly and to be able to answer perspective customers’ questions. The courseware was browser-based but was built to run from a CD-ROM due to the use of audio and video.

 

Survey for Junior & Senior High School
This program was developed as an additional activity for science classes in Water and Energy Conservation. Funded by a State Board of Education, this survey program ask approximately 35 questions about water and energy usage at home and in school. When the students competed each of the 4 surveys, recommendations for additional conservation measures were displayed and could be printed out.

 

Antitrust
This program was developed to present various issues concerning Antitrust regulations and how they can influence business relationships. The course uses both presentation and case-study scenario instructional methods. The learner is presented with a situation – they have to select the best course of action. Whichever course of action they select, the user will be presented with the results and implications of that course of action.

 

Caustic Properties, Safety, and Handling *
The purpose of this courseware is to present information on the chemical properties, safety concerns, and handling procedures for Caustic Soda, a hazardous chemical used in manufacturing processes. The courseware uses a presentation instructional strategy, screen text, audio narration, and instructional graphics. The course also includes a multiple-choice posttest.

 

Chemical Transportation *
The purpose of this course is to train employees and customers on the procedures for inspecting and unloading chemical railroad tankcars and highway trucks. The program contains multiple views for component inspection descriptions and a procedural instructional method for delivering the unloading process content.

 

Chlorine Properties, Safety, and Handling *
The purpose of this courseware is to present information on the chemical properties, safety concerns, and handling procedures for Chlorine gas and liquid. The courseware uses a presentation instructional strategy (screen text, audio narration, and instructional graphics) along with a multiple-choice posttest.

 

Chemical Process Equipment *
This program describes and details the various components in a manufacturing line – storage system. The program contains an interactive graphic where the learner can select (mouse-click) various equipment components and can hear and see presentations on each of the process equipment items.

 

Procedure/Process Method *
This is an instructional strategy for teaching a process or procedure. The learner is presented with an overview of the process, then they can select each of the steps (in the proper order or in an order of their choosing) by clicking on the step buttons. Each step contains instructional text, graphics and audio narration.

 

Chlorine Tankcar *
This program was developed for training employees on the components, inspection, and transportation of liquid Chlorine railroad tankcars. The course uses interactive menus, presentation methods, and quizzes to deliver the instructional content.

 

Chlorine Town Meeting *
The client needed a speaker support presentation tool for use at town hall, PTA, and other types of community meetings. Instead of just producing a linear slide show, we divided the content into topics and used a question and answer format. The program can be run from a CD/hard drive or from the company’s intranet server. The program also contains a pretest and final test.

 

Cybergolf *
The CyberGolf Entertaining Survey began as a multiple-choice survey to identify the financial literacy knowledge levels of executives and managers of a major oil company. In the design stage of the development process, a plain computer-based survey instrument quickly transformed into a golf game where the player’s ability to answer financial literacy questions equated to performance on one hole of golf.

 

Business Processes *
The courseware was developed to train a company’s business process, procedures and the forms/computer systems that support the business processes. The 58-hour courseware uses overviews, guided practice and self-directed exercises and testing instructional strategies. The courseware is delivered through the company’s intranet network.

 

Products and Services
This course was developed to train the customer service representatives of a major computer manufacturer. It was designed to train entry-level employees on the various products and services offered by the company. The course is divided into 13 sections so the learner can view each individual section of the courseware when they have available time while on the job.

 

Question and Answer
This instructional method uses a question and answer method to deliver the instructional information. The learner is presented with a question or statement at the top of the screen. After the learner has thought about the question/statement, they can click on the screen for a reply. The reply can take on the form of the answer to the question, an explanation of the statement, or definition of the terms, or the situation.
Deployment Manual *
This course was developed as a guide for the implementation of policies and procedures for the military. The course supports the paper-based manual but focuses on the specifics of implementing the various policies and procedures. In addition, the course also contains an electronic version of the complete manual for use as a reference.

 

Product Stewardship
This program was developed for a hazardous material manufacturer for both their employees and their customers. Based on government mandates for Product Stewardship policies, this course used presentation, case study scenario, and question and answer methods. The course is in three formats: CD-ROM, Intranet, and paper-based manual.

 

Financial Literacy *
This program was developed as a learning tool to teach financial literacy in the classroom without the benefit of a trained instructor. The facilitator’s role is to manage the classroom activities while the instruction is presented through the computer-based multimedia program. The CD-ROM based program is part of a set of instructional tools including facilitator and participant guidebooks, worksheets, a gameboard, posters, and other instructional materials.

 

Problem Solving *
This instructional strategy uses a six step problem-solving model to deliver the content. The learner is guided through the description, identification, testing, and solutions to various problems. Each step includes interactive exercises and quiz questions.

 

Information Resource Center *
The Information Resource Center is a traditional multimedia computer-based training presentation approach for delivering factual and technical information. The various topics are organized and accessed through a menu system. The presentation method uses screen text, instructional graphics, audio narration, and animation.

 

Safety *
The safety courses (currently 25 topics) were developed to provide compliance training supporting OSHA 1910 and 1926 regulations. The courseware uses instructional strategies including presentation, interactive exercises and multiple-choice quizzes. Each topic is divided into sub topics that are individually addressable through various training management systems. The courseware also includes features to add in company or plant specific content.

 

Editor *
The Editor program works in conjunction with the Safety courseware. The Editor allows the company/plant to add in their specific procedures (implementation of the OSHA regulations) into the courseware. The Editor includes functions for adding instructional screens (text and graphics), quiz questions, and scoring criteria.

 

Hazardous Waste Procedures (Europe)
This program was developed for the military and government installations in Europe to inform their employees about Hazardous Waste Procedures. The program is tailored for three different audiences. Each audience has a different path through the program, viewing specific topics based on audience needs. The program also contains three different final tests.