The Course Developer's domain: the Knowledge Assembler is our course creation
tool. Nothing else like it exists in the Content Management market. Assembler's
colorful graphical user interface and "drag and drop" design makes
course assembly and modification a breeze. Powerful Object Sharing and Versioning
tools eliminate duplicitous work. Knowledge Objects can be created, used,
shared, re-used, updated, and modified in numerous ways. All of this takes
place in a web-based Flash interface.
| Feature |
Benefit |
| Web-based client-server configuration. |
Allows on- and off-site developers to work on the same course from any
location in real time. |
| Universal Knowledge Objects: our next-generation, patent-pending learning
objects. |
Creates re-usable "nuggets" of information that can be assembled and re-assembled
rapidly to meet multiple learner needs. When a Universal Knowledge Object
is updated, all courses linked to it are changed-instantly-the very next
time they are published. |
| Easy to use Graphical User Interface. Knowledge Objects are represented
as colorful balls connected with lines in a tree-structured hierarchy.
The flash-driven workspace enables developers to construct a course by
dragging and dropping knowledge objects onto the on-screen workspace and
manipulating them from there.
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Organizes content visually. The ease of moving objects and the visual
representation of the course as it is being developed ensure that there is a very
short learning curve for using Generation21 Enterprise's course development
tool. This approach encourages contributions to course design from subject
matter experts, not just programmers. |
| Form-based learning objects. Course Developers fill-in the title, description
and content in a standard form for each learning object, measurement and
media item. |
No html coding or programming experience is necessary to produce on-line
courses. However, developers can use xhtml in the content of their learning
objects if they so desire. |
| Object library. All learning objects, media, measurements and externals
are stored in a common library. |
Speeds development by enabling searches-by knowledge object, by media
type, or by keyword-to determine what content is available to be re-used
in another course. |
| Universal Knowledge Objects and their forms were based on the Instructional
Systems Design theory. |
Guides developers to focus on performance and to use task analysis and
learning hierarchies when creating training materials to ensure the creation
of instructionally sound courses. |
| The Assembler is not a graphics editor. Use Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash
or whatever you want to create your graphics. Then import the ready-made
graphics into the Assembler for use and re-use. |
Provides easy access to media enabling re-purposing and sharing of media
objects. Eliminates the need to learn a new graphics manipulation program.
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| Object sharing. Objects can be used in multiple courses. Updating the
object will effect all courses using that object. |
Eliminates the need to change information in multiple courses or documents.
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| Object duplicating. If a developer needs to create an object similar to
an existing object, they can duplicate the object then modify it. |
Eliminates the need to create similar objects from scratch. |
| Versioning -- courses are versioned and archived, corresponding to updated
content, tests or translations. |
Allows developers to create "snapshots" of course development and revert
back to a previous version of an object if necessary. Developers can deploy
an updated version to a production site, allowing new learners to enroll
in it while current enrollees continue through the earlier version.
Prevents loss of information by supporting automatic backups and mirroring
of data. Enables disaster recovery.
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| Multi-language capability. Supports content creation in Spanish, French,
German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Brazilian Portuguese. |
Developers can create content in a "master" language, export it for translation
purposes, re-import translated versions and deploy translated courses as
different iterations of the master course. |
| Patent-pending "shadow objects" mirror original course content and
structure. |
Ensure that foreign language versions of course object remain in synchronization
with the original course objects. |
| Flexible media objects. We support virtually all media formats that
can be utilized on the web. |
Lessens boredom and engages learners by supporting pictures, animations,
video clips, audio clips, flash simulations and other media. |
| Measurement objects. Scores and tracks learner performance on a range
of test formats, including multiple choice, true/false, yes/no, and short
answer. Permits the inclusion of media in test questions. |
Allows developer a great deal of freedom and creativity in designing effective measurements. |
| Test questions are randomly generated from the bank of test questions, and distracters
are randomized each time a trainee opens a course. |
Reduces guessing and cheating on tests. Each time a learner logs on to
a course, Generation21 generates a new test so that that learner will not
see the same test twice, nor will that learner receive the same test as
another learner. |
| Tailored Learning. The Generation21 systems enables attachment of measurements
directly to the knowledge objects they pertain to. Pre-tests and post-tests
measure what the learner knows and adjusts the course material that is displayed
for each learner based on the test results. |
Reduces learner time spent studying material they already know. Increases
learner focus on topics that they have not yet mastered. Reduces guessing
on test questions through negative reinforcement by re-delivering all of
the content to students who take multiple tests without progressing in their
mastery of the material. |
| Performance Support. All terminal Universal Knowledge Objects are
automatically made available for performance support. (See Performance
Support section below.) |
Delivers knowledge objects as searchable reference items. Enables
learners to quickly access just the right information at just the
right time. |
| Imports existing content. The XML editor imports and parses existing content
that is in Word, and it easily converts existing XML content for use in
the Generation21 Enterprise system. |
Allows re-use of pre-existing courseware. It also enables developers to
use any third-party XML editor to create content that conforms to Generation21
Enterprise's object structure. |
| Allows for the integration of third-party software/content. |
Allows for flexible use of the Generation21 LMS for delivery and tracking
of most common varieties of third-party course content--most notably SCORM
and AICC compliant courses. |
| Cirriculum development tool |
Allows for the creation and enforcement of course curricula. Includes
required courses, elective courses, pre-requisites, course order enforcement
and most other common curriculum requirements. |
| Assessments can be created and linked to Universal Knowledge Objects. |
Ensures that the information will serve its purpose and be relevant to
the employee's knowledge position. You can also use the system's customized
competency skills models. Employees can assess their job skill levels and
then compare them to the organization's expectations. Skill gaps and a list
of learning events for remedying them are identified. |
| Password-protected access to all three components of the Generation21
LMS (Knowledge Assembler, Knowledge Navigator, and Knowledge Manager). |
Protects against unauthorized manipulation of data by requiring a user
ID and password authentication for access. Generation21 Enterprise also
supports external authorization of users by means of NT, LDAP, or Cookies.
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| Feature |
Benefit |
| Publishes web based courses in multiple formats. |
Allows course developer to publish a course for a variety of platforms
while only developing the course once. Publishes to Gen21, SCORM, and Downloadable
Course formats. |
| Customizable, template-based course design. |
Maintains a consistent look and feel with templates that can be modified
to reflect branding and corporate identity. Ensures standardized presentation
of all published content, regardless of format. |
| Publishes both web-based and print materials. |
Enables the publishing of content in a variety of delivery formats, including
manuals, Web-based course work, and CD-ROM-ready files. |
| Publishes materials specifically designed for instructor-led training,
including full textbooks, student manuals, instructor guides, lesson plans,
and tests. |
Enables the automated production of most class materials saving time and
reducing duplicitous effort. |
| Publishes all materials relevant to a course from the same course objects. |
Guarantees consistent content since paper-based, electronic, and Web-based
training materials all originate from the same knowledge objects. |
| Publishes courses from the current, up-to-date course objects. |
Ensures that all published materials contain the most accurate and current
information available in the database since the system incorporates updated
and new data each time output is requested. |
| Create Preview Iteration feature |
Allows course reviewers to preview content. Enables developers to create
a "preview iteration" that allows their course reviewer/approver to view
the content before it is moved to a production environment. |
| XML-based templates |
Accommodates significant design flexibility with XML templates that enable
developers to design custom templates featuring the applications and the
layout that best suit an organization's needs. |
Knowledge Assembler Interface
UKO Details Page
Publish Tab
Performance Support