M2M™ University Case Study to be Highlighted at Training Magazine’s Training 2004 Conference and Exposition in Atlanta
INDIANAPOLIS, March 1, 2004—Made2Manage Systems Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive enterprise software for small and midsize manufacturers, today announced the delivery of a case study presentation on rapid e-learning via Made2Manage Systems’ prime source for customer/employee training and education, M2M University, at Training Magazine’s (VNU Business Media) Training 2004 Conference and Exposition in Atlanta. The case study presentation is one course offering within a rapid e-learning certificate program regularly offered by Bersin & Associates, a leading research and consulting firm focused on e-learning.
Blended learning, a relatively new term to the education vernacular, combines online and face-to-face approaches. Practitioners have defined the concept more specifically as long-distance education that uses either high-tech (e.g., television, Internet) or low-tech (e.g., teleconferencing) technologies combined with more traditional (i.e., live) education and training tactics. Training Magazine’s 2004 Conference focuses on four blended learning themes: training, online learning, presentation skills, and USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) practices.
“Made2Manage Systems’ role in the Training 2004 conference reinforces the company’s thought leadership and expertise within the blended learning community,” said Jeff Tognoni, CEO of Made2Manage Systems. “The ongoing improvement of our customer education programs supports our continued goal of providing award-winning, leading-edge, and comprehensive support and services offerings for our customers.”
The case study presentation, given by Made2Manage Systems’ Instructional Technologist Jason Strasser, focuses on recorded class production, its ability to provide just-in-time training needs for both new and veteran Made2Manage users, and its role in the application of blended learning tactics within M2M University. “With more than 1300 hours of live education offerings, of which 25 percent and counting are recorded, M2M University continues to increase the breadth and flexibility of learning opportunities to its customers,” said Strasser.
In his presentation, Strasser also will stress the continued growth in the use of streaming media for e-learning purposes. According to a recent report by Aberdeen Group and StreamingMedia.com, by the end of 2004, the use of streaming media for e-learning will increase by roughly 20 percent over 2003. In the same vein, M2M University has seen a 30 percent increase in virtual attendance every year since M2M University’s inception in 2001.
“Made2Manage Systems has been delivering blended learning training techniques since 1999,” said Todd Schulte, director of customer support and education. “By combining various technologies like TechSmith Camtasia, iLinc Communications Inc. iLinc, and Microsoft .NET with the live and recorded instruction of seasoned Made2Manage product experts, M2M University is able to deliver training and education to our customers that can be tailored to a user’s experience, job type, schedule and budget. Our ability to meet the unique training needs of our customers across numerous vertical manufacturing industries and help them maximize and accelerate their return on investment is second to none.”
About M2M University
Beginning in the early phases of the implementation process, more than 95 percent of new customers take advantage of M2M University to access both recorded and virtual courses focused on helping new system users extend the capabilities of their Made2Manage software and reach system payback faster. With more than 1300 hours of course offerings, M2M University is a comprehensive education program designed to help Made2Manage users, of all levels of sophistication, maximize their investment in the Made2Manage® Enterprise Business System. In order to meet the requirements of the company’s more than 1700-strong customer base throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, M2M University initiatives combine people and technologies to deliver virtual, live and recorded classes on synchronous, asynchronous and on-demand schedules. For more information about M2M University, call (317) 249-1200.
About Made2Manage Systems Inc.
Made2Manage Systems delivers a comprehensive enterprise business system designed specifically for the unique needs of small and midsize manufacturers. The company’s extensible, end-to-end solution and award-winning customer services are designed to evolve with a manufacturer’s individual business environment while protecting the original technology investment. The suite of Made2Manage products and services, driven by customer requirements and a focus on quality, are designed to help manufacturers improve customer service, maximize shop floor throughput and profitability, conduct e-business, and make better-informed business decisions. With more than 25,000 licensed users, Made2Manage works with discrete manufacturers servicing a variety of industries, yet specializing in delivering functionality that meets the vertical industry specifications of industrial and commercial machinery, electronics, and fabricated metals manufacturers. Visit the Made2Manage Systems Web site at www.made2manage.com. Made2Manage Systems may be reached via e-mail at info@made2manage.com or by calling (800) 626-0220.
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