New SofTutor Training for MicroStation Reduces Learning Time, Increases Retention & Saves Money

April 14, 2010 - PRLog -- Barrington, Illinois — New Vision Software, Incorporated (NVSI), announces for SofTutor for MicroStation 2D training for versions XM & 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 search and display functions. In addition, learners can consult specific “how to” information without leaving MicroStation using SofTutor’s unique, resizable overlay windows. With six hours of instruction covering 109 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, using 2D Labs, 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 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.

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 how SofTutor compares to typical e-Learning watch the short youtube video below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW4mZZJphtk



Corporate or Educational SofTutor Learning System users with authoring tools can update, modify or add this training to their network.

A demo can be downloaded from download.com (currently 5 out of 5 stars):
http://download.cnet.com/SofTutor-for-MicroStation-XM-/30...

Ideally you should have MicroStation XM or V8i loaded on your computer so you can follow along with the SofTutor instructor and learn faster.

Pricing and Availability

SofTutor for MicroStation 2D for versions XM / v8i is available now at http://www.nvsi.com/mstn.html, special pricing starting at $319 (save $80) until 5/15/2010. Site and Concurrent user licenses are available as are authoring tools to modify and create content.

System Requirements

Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista  or Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit)
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 99.976 percent since 1995. With the new SofTutor Learning System, subject matter experts can create customized training programs with their own content while users can find and display specific training information without leaving their current application.

For more information, please visit http://www.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 anytime without prior notice.

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SofTutor learning products for LAN, intranet, web & stand alone are the Fastest Way to Learn, Teach, Collaborate and support others; 100% Follow Along, Learn by Doing is Fast, Easy & Fun. Preferred Over Classroom, e-learning, and Web Based Video Training.