New Audiographic Software adds Interaction to Red Deer College’s Online Education Programs

(I-Newswire) December 27, 2004 - Red Deer College in Alberta has found a way to differentiate itself in the ever-expanding e-learning market. It's new Virtual Assistant Certificate Program taps into the trend of telecommuting. This online program provides opportunities for students to gain entrepreneurial skills, attitudes, technology skills, and related knowledge to adapt to providing office services virtually from their homes.

The program utilizes the audiographic software Elluminate Live! Academic Edition, which takes the essence of face-to-face learning and applies it to distance learning. Students enjoy real-time two-way audio, direct messaging, live webcam, interactive whiteboards, and breakout rooms. Instructors can create content, conduct presentations, as well as track and control participation.

"At Red Deer College, our instructors are devoted to teaching with a student-centred approach", says Joyce Fox, Coordinator, Marketing and Communications. "With this technology we can provide a customized online experience for every distance learning student."

Students can participate in the program wherever they are located, regardless of their connection speed. Elluminate Live! can also be tailored to students with special needs.

"There are even emotion and activity indicators so that we can see how our teaching is being received", adds John Howie, Coordinator, Distance Learning. "Students can put up their hand, share a PowerPoint presentation, or visit an Internet link – all at the same time."

The Virtual Assistant program begins twice yearly in January and September, runs for 14 weeks and costs $3751.25.

Live media demo of The Virtual Assistant Program using Elluminate's Audiographic Software on December 30th at 5:00pm Alberta time (3:00pm EST). Send an email to e-mail protected from spam bots to sign up.

About Red Deer College
Situated halfway between Edmonton and Calgary, Red Deer College provides up-to-date technology and state-of-the art facilities to serve learners in certificate and diploma programs, university transfer, degree completion, credit-free courses, and high school upgrading. Visit http://www.rdc.ab.ca.

About Elluminate, Inc.
Elluminate, Inc. provides live eLearning and Web conferencing solutions for the real-time organization. Its No User Left Behind™ technology design ensures the best user experience for all using superior quality VoIP over the Internet. Additionally, Elluminate Inc. offers communications that are in-sync regardless of connection speed, broad cross-platform support, and advanced yet easy-to-use ESP Moderator Tools. For more information, visit: www.elluminate.com.

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