[February 22, 2012] For Dummies Introduces New eLearning Center and eLearning Kits Tweet Feb 22, 2012 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- For Dummies, introduced the new eLearning Center and eLearning Kits to reflect the increasing interconnectedness of traditional learning materials with interactive online components, the company announced. According to a release, the eLearning Kits feature a full-color printed book and an interactive eLearning course on CD that corresponds with the book. Together these components offer readers a new learning experience to master programs such as Windows 7, Office 2010, Excel 2010 and more. The CD also offers the reader the opportunity to take the course online for free for up to 6 months at the For Dummies eLearning Center. "Dummies eLearning is designed to be an easy and convenient way to develop new skills and learn how to get things done with technology," says Andy Cummings, Publisher, For Dummies Technology. "The eLearning Kits allow our readers to follow the material sequentially or choose separate sections and learn at their own pace through the book, eLearning course or both. You can access your training via the For Dummies eLearning Center at dummieselearning.com anytime and anywhere using only a web browser and an internet connection, and return to your training as often as you like throughout your subscription." The For Dummies eLearning Kit book features: -Full color illustrations, screenshots, pictures, and more to help guide the reader through each chapter. -Descriptive learning goals that clearly define chapter content and help learners determine whether the coverage matches the instruction they are seeking. -Directed learning paths that enable learners to follow a linear learning path or jump to selected material. -Tutorial pedagogy gives readers hands-on involvement and a learn-by-doing interactive experience. -Assessment mechanisms, including chapter summaries that offer additional practice exercises, descriptions of key concepts, and definitions of essential terms. The For Dummies eLearning Kit CD features: -A complete multi-hour online course with lessons and tasks within each lesson. Each course includes: a topic map, objectives and overview, tabs for notes, an alphabetical glossary, additional reading material, self-assessment questions, and numerous practice exercises. -Interactivity that offers immediate reinforcement of applied hands-on learning. -Integrated audio and video instruction the narrator goes through everything that is happening on the screen, including screencasts, illustrations, animations, and video. -Simple-to-use controls that allow the learner to navigate the course content. -Closed captioning available for learners that want to read what the narrator is saying. -Progress tracking that allows learners the ability to track which lessons/tasks have been completed so they can learn at their own pace. Current eLearning Kits that are now available include: - Windows 7 eLearning Kit For Dummies A complete Microsoft Windows 7 course, Windows 7 eLearning Kit For Dummies is a guide to a learning experience for this operating system. - Office 2010 eLearning Kit For Dummies Office 2012 eLearning Kit For Dummies is a complete Microsoft Office 2010 course offering detailed instructions for working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to get the most out of all the applications from the Office 2010 suite. - Excel 2010 eLearning Kit For Dummies Featuring both written and animated step-by-step how-to's, practice labs, helpful videos, numerous examples, and a host of Dummies hints and tips. - Digital SLR Photography eLearning Kit For This complete dSLR photography course includes a wealth of information on such topics as how to set your camera's exposure controls, composition do's and don'ts, and how to apply what you're learning. More Information: http://Dummies.com. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]