Features
There are many great features of direct-ed which enhance the
learning process for both student and tutor:
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Learning Management System
direct-ed courses can be used as a valuable resource within
the classroom environment and the tutor is aided by the
proactive management system, which reviews progress and
helps them concentrate their efforts where most required.
Diagnostics
for all Key Skills
The key skills diagnostics has been
developed to make a swift assessment of each student's ability.
It identifies their strengths and weaknesses, highlighting
the appropriate level of key skill as well as the topics
or areas they should study. Read
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Customise
the coursesware A facility is provided to allow you to add your
own pages into existing direct-ed courses, create new topics within courses
and if required to create your own courses. Read
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Key
Skills tracker A tracker is provided to compliment
the assessment tool. Recording general progress, answers
to questions and the status of each student's portfolio,
this facility provides a clear and detailed report.
Discussion
Groups
Students can gain immediate access to up to date material
and have the opportunity to interact with tutors and other
students via online discussion groups.
Highly
Interactive Material
Innovative techniques are used to create a blend of interactive
multimedia elements to the material, bringing it to life
- enhancing and enriching the learning experience.
Interactive
calendar
This enables students to set appointments, tasks and deadlines.
Group leaders are able to add items for their group members.
Book
marking facility
Both automatic and manual book marking are provided which
facilitate the students' use of direct-ed courses online.
This great feature enables users to come and go without
losing their place whether from home, work or college.
