New Vision Software, Incorporated (NVSI), announces for SofTutor® for MicroStation® 2D & 3D training for version V8i. SofTutor reduces learning time on drawing and designing by up to 70 percent with its easy to use 100% follow along, learn-by-doing method and Just-In-Time Learning search and display functions. In addition, learners can consult specific “how to” information without leaving MicroStation using SofTutor’s unique, resizable overlay windows. With ten hours of instruction covering 207 specific topics, learners quickly become skilled at controlling views, using levels, placing and grouping elements, manipulating and modifying elements, using text and text nodes, using cells, patterning, measuring, dimensioning, using reference files, surfaces, solids and AutoCAD® interoperability.
Originally created due to frustration with e-Learning that requires a lot of reading or listening to lectures, SofTutor uses performance-based learning to reduce training time and increase retention. Tech support costs decrease as well since searching for a topic automatically fast forwards to the section of the tutorial where that topic is discussed. After playing the relevant material, SofTutor will pause without user intervention.
Unlike typical e-learning products that reproduce the classroom training environment online, SofTutor reproduces instruction to provide a one-on-one mentor training experience. "Our goal was simple. We wanted to reduce the time it takes to learn, increase retention and help our customers be more competitive by saving training costs and getting trainees back to work faster.", says founder Randy Hilgers.
Typical e-learning teaches in three steps: 1) Lecture, 2) Remember, 3) Try or be Tested Later. SofTutor teaches in one step: 1) Try it Now! e-Learning products lecture or "tell you what to do". SofTutor "shows you what to do" and allows you to follow along with the instruction at the same time, saving you time and eliminating the frustration associated with other methods.
SofTutor uses a performance-based learning technology which reduces the learning time, increases retention and engages the learner in the learning process, which makes learning more enjoyable. See our "Increase ROI with Performance Based Training" whitepaper presented to the Society of Advanced Learning Technologies, Fall 2010 conference in Washington, DC.
See how SofTutor compares to typical e-Learning:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW4mZZJphtk
Click to try a demo of SofTutor for MicroStation 2D & 3D from download.com (currently 5 out of 5 stars).
Ideally you should have MicroStation loaded on your computer so you can follow along with the SofTutor instructor and learn faster. A free 30 day trial of MicroStation is available from Bentley.com, which is more than enough time to learn MicroStation 2D & 3D with SofTutor’s MicroStation Training, making this an ideal method to pick up new skills or help with a new career.
Pricing and Availability
SofTutor for MicroStation 2D, 3D or 2D & 3D for versions XM / v8i are available in two versions corporate licenses (1 – 2,500+ concurrent users) and personal license (training per person) at http://www.nvsi.com/mstn.html . Special pricing (until 7/15/2013) (save up to $9995 for enterprise licenses or up to $50 on personal licenses).
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (logo compliant) or Windows 8 on either 32 or 64 bit operating systems
Microsoft .Net 2.0 or higher
Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 (or higher)
About New Vision Software, Incorporated
New Vision Software, Incorporated, revolutionizes software training by combining overlaid hands-on video learning with easy to follow examples. Since 1995, over 250,000 users — from major universities to Fortune 500 companies to those learning at home — have reduced their learning time by at least 50 percent while increasing their retention of the material. Customer satisfaction has remained at 99.8 percent since 1995.
SofTutor corporate author and support tools were released to select customers in 2010 with general release to enterprise license customers in 2011. SofTutor authoring & support tools are used by major engineering, utility, government and Fortune 500 customers to reduce training and technical support learning times while increasing retention and workforce efficiencies.
For more information, please visit nvsi.com.
SofTutor is a registered trademark of New Vision Software, Incorporated. MicroStation is a registered trademark of Bentley Systems. AutoCAD is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc., Windows, Windows Media Player and Microsoft .Net are registered trademarks of Microsoft. Prices, features and options are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
