Raptivity 4.0 : e-Learning Software

Want to make monotonous training sessions interactive and effective? The

e-Learning software, Raptivity, is one such solution. it provides much-needed

relief to trainers whose major concern is to present their courses in an

interactive and enriching manner and to hold onto their audience. It helps you

transform the content rich in technical information to a highly interactive and

effective course. It has a pre-built library of 150 plus customized-interaction

models, so there is no dearth of options for the trainer to choose from.

Raptivity's interface has a single flash file which can be used with authoring

tools such as LMS (Learning Management System), LCMS (Learning Content

Management system), live collaboration tools and Web design tools. Its library

consists of many interaction models that let you build brainteasers, visuals and

presentation elements. The key advantage of Raptivity is that a user need not be

tech savvy. With support for Unicode, trainers can create interactivity in

non-English languages as well. Another key feature of this software is its

ability to track completion status, score and response of the learner. At the

same time, for tracking SCORM (Shareable Content Object Reference Model), it

provides all the information to LMS. SCORM is a collection of standards and

specificatons for Web-based learning. So, it allows a trainer to keep a close

eye on a learner's learning ability.

We tried out some modules of Raptivity. First we used a predefined

interaction model 'bloom's taxonomy'. It includes several options: 'knowledge'

that helps a learner recall past learning; 'comprehension' that tests the

learner's understanding; followed by 'application', 'analysis', 'synthesis' and

'evaluation'. We customized 'application', which is a simulation-based exercise

where learners are provided with a series of questions and have to pick the

right answers. It allows you to customize the parameters, background, edit the

clue that the learner will see when he clicks on the image, and even edit the

feedback settings. Once done with customization you can allow the learner to

proceed with his learning. Customization is very easy and enhanced color schemes

make sure that the entire interactivity model is a treat to the eye of a

learner. There are other models like Gagne's Nine Event with nine instructional

events that activate processes needed for effective learning. We also used

Keller's ACRS model and Experiential Learning. The process of customization is

almost same for all models.

BottomLine: A comprehensive e-Learning software that makes learning

interactive as well as fruitful.