Training CDs provide near-classroom experience.
Press Release Summary:
Using self-paced CD-ROM format, Digital Video Library includes instructor lectures captured live on digital video, and class manuals in softcopy format for most courses. Web access enables students to submit questions to
instructor, engage in online discussions with other students, access frequently asked questions, and
participate in pre-tests, post-tests, and unit tests. Multifunctional viewing interface facilitates
navigation to specific sections of course.
Original Press Release:
Digital Video Library
Overview
Digital Video Library brings training to your desktop
Digital Video Library brings expert instructors and world-class IBM training right to your desktop. Delivered in an easy-to-use CD-ROM format, these video CDs are convenient and portable. They
enable many students to be trained for a fraction of the cost of sending them to class. Each course includes:
o Instructor lectures captured live on digital video
o Class manuals in softcopy format for most courses
o Access to a rich Internet Web site for interacting with the instructor, and taking pre-tests, post-tests, and unit tests
With Digital Video Library, you can choose many of IBM's top product courses.
Key prerequisites
This product currently runs only on a PC. Other requirements for
hardware and software may be found in the Technical information section of this announcement.
Planned availability dates
o October 1, 2004: Electronic software delivery
o October 15, 2004: Media and documentation
At a glance
Digital Video Library:
o Offers recorded classroom courses in a convenient CD format combined with Web-based interactive functions
o Is designed to provide a familiar, near-classroom experience and maximizes learner control
o Delivers course videos, a syllabus, presentation slides, and student manuals, all on CD
o Via Web access, enables students to submit questions to
an instructor, engage in online discussion with other students, participate in testing and access to frequently asked questions
o Uses a self-paced CD format that is perfect for travel
o Employs a multifunctional viewing interface that provides
simple navigation to specific sections of a course and makes each CD an outstanding reference tool
