EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY - Consulting, Software, Professional Education, Multimedia, Distance Learning, Intranets, Intelligent Tutoring

IPLI has the ability to assist with selection and development of educational technology at appropriate levels of sophistication ranging from simple tutorials to intelligent intranet-based simulations including sound educational and technology design strategies as fundamental important parts of the overall solution.

Efforts to select and develop educational technology may

be met with a bewildering number of possibilities. Common pitfalls in the process include shifting too much focus to technology, over-sophistication, and neglecting important educational and audience factors resulting in less effective solutions. When more sophistication is appropriate, organizations that are technically weak may offer solutions which amount to little more than electronic "page turners," weak in effectiveness and value.

IPLI makes use of a rational need-driven approach to strategize and develop educational solutions. In this approach, goals and objectives are set. The target audience and other presentation constraints are then taken into account in selection of appropriate cognitive strategies and a learning paradigm that may achieve target objectives.

Where more advanced developments are desirable, IPLI has the expertise, resources, and relationships to develop cutting-edge software. We have broad yet deep skills and experience ranging from interactive multimedia and simulation to "intelligent" tutoring systems. PC-Based, CD-ROM, or internet/intranet platforms may be used to deploy such solutions for distance learning, edutainment, gaming, and individual tutorials.

Examples of IPLI experience applied to needs in educational technology include:

Consulting	Educational Software Development
Needs Assessment Strategic Planning Usability Testing Project Management	Instructional Technology Distance Learning Gaming / Edutainment Educational Simulation	Hybrid Multimedia - Client/Server Solutions Intelligent Tutoring Systems
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