Q2Learning Integrates Knowledge Harvesting into Threaded Discussions
While previous versions of the eCampus have upped the ante for online collaboration by integrating blogs, wikis, and threaded discussions; eCampus 4.3 now solves a problem that has plagued collaboration platform users - how to harvest the knowledge nuggets buried in their discussion boards.
Falls Church, VA, (June 2006) - Q2Learning has released Version 4.3 of its award winning eCampus platform, and integrated knowledge harvesting functionality into the platform. Designated participants can now tag posts (individually or en masse) using an interface made popular by social bookmarking systems like del.icio.us. This enables them to quickly identify substantive questions and answers, information on specific topics, or reference information that previously was hidden among thousands of posts. Users can search by tags, filter discussions to only show tagged posts, or create web pages containing only information of interest.
"This is a revolutionary approach to discussion boards," says Bill Bruck, lead solutions architect and founding partner of Q2Learning. "Threaded discussions are great for in depth dialog and generating new knowledge, but until now, the results are almost impossible to find and use."
Version 4.3 also offers a series of features that extend the ability of the eCampus to be used with global and high security enterprises, including:
- Localization - allowing system administrators to define and create multiple dictionaries from which participants can choose to display eCampus commands.
- Moderated discussions - allowing facilitators to approve discussion posts before they become public
- Enhanced security options - providing customers with the option to purchase an enhanced security package that includes sign-on via SSL and password configuration requirements.
- WebEx integration - extending Web meeting functionality from its during to customers who use Microsoft Live Meeting to those with WebEx licenses.
With native blog and wiki technology, RSS feeds, and the only online blended learning engine that automatically tracks participant and coach workflow, the xPERT eCampus already provides cutting-edge functionality unparalleled in the industry.
Q2Learning is the leading provider of enterprise software for collaborative learning and knowledge sharing. The company's xPERT eCampus, winner of the 2004 gold Brandon Hall award for innovative technology, drives mastery learning by creating blended learning programs that weave electronic content, web meetings, practice assignments and coached OJT into integrated programs of study, while the xPERT eCommunity is the premier platform of choice for communities of practice and informal learning.
Dianne Miller
(877) 751-2200 x401
http://www.q2learning.com
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