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VirtualClassrooms
Seamlessly
integrated into IMC
Learning Suiteimc A G – Online classroom training – live and in real-time

Virtual Classrooms – wherelearning happens
Numerous companies now focus on blended learning as part of theircorporate training strategy. Blended learning combines typical classroom
training and e- learning. This allows us to better design the training ina more efficient and diversified manner, and, to achieve stated training
goals quickly. Travel expenses are typically incurred for both participants,
as well as for the trainer, for conducting physical classroom training.
The companies must frequently bear accommodation and additional
expenses, making this form of training expensive. A virtual classroom
offers the perfect alternative in order to avoid these costs, whilst alsooffering many other benefits.
Virtual classrooms have found their way into vocational training as astand-alone solution. Several companies benefit from the advantages ofcommunication in real- time, for example through text chat, file sharing,audio and video broadcasts.
As a leading full service provider for digital training, IMC AG has soundknowledge and experience regarding the significance of integrated
training solutions, and now offers seamless integration of the following
four virtual classrooms into IMCs Learning Management System (LMS),
IMC Learning Suite:» Adobe Connect» GoToMeeting» GoToWebinar» OpenMeetings2imc A G – Online classroom training – live and in real-time

How does a virtual classroom
work in LMS?
Whether a time-critical compliance training, a descriptive productdemonstration, or a coordination requiring a lot of interaction – a virtualclassroom integrated into the IMC Learning Suite enables targeted
allocation of online sessions to relevant users.
Regardless of where the learners are, or which device they have athand, they can directly connect to a live session in the integrated
virtual classroom with a mouse click in the IMC Learning Suite. Online
classroom training is also supported through text chat in addition toaudio, and video broadcast by means of a webcam, microphone andheadphone. Training materials using this approach appears lively andprovides various options to the trainer to design interactive collaboration
with learners. Product innovations can be shown live and in real-time,
plus, queries can be addressed immediately; documents and content canbe shared, collaborative work can be performed on virtual whiteboard oron screen, live surveys can be conducted with immediate voting options,and much more. For language training, for example, nothing beats having
a face-to-face lesson with a native speaker. Virtual classrooms now
make this possible without you having to leave the comfort of your own
home. Furthermore, training can be recorded conveniently and easily inthe virtual classroom, thus participants who could not participate in aparticular training session can access the recording at their convenienceto catch-up.

3imc A G – Online classroom training – live and in real-timeYour integrated VirtualClassroom (VC)
What you can do with Adobe Connect Meeting, OpenMeetings,
Citrix GoToMeeting or Citrix GoToWebinar?
» Video conferencing» Audio conferencing» Chat» Instantly change presenters» Transfer keyboard and mouse control» Screen sharing» Mobile access» Recording» Drawing (not available for Mac)4

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Advantages of virtual classroomintegrationFrom a large number of virtual classrooms available on the market, IMC
has selected four leading systems that have proved to be successful withour customers. Regardless of which system you select, you benefit fromall the advantages of seamless integration with Europe’s leading Learning
Management System, IMC Learning Suite.

» Training in virtual classrooms becomes a fixed integral part ofconsistent training concepts within IMC Learning Suite» You define which target group should be directly addressed withclassroom training, or with a meeting in a virtual classroom, both canbe didactically integrated into a course’s training syllabus.

» Live sessions can be followed up via WBT or assessment» Your learners benefit from more interaction and cooperation intraining and from increased efficiency

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How do Virtual Classrooms compare?
Adobe Connect Meeting

OpenMeetings

GoToMeeting

GoToWebinar

LicenceYes, can be purchased directly via
IMCFree of charge; free software

Yes, can be obtained from Citrix

Yes, can be obtained from Citrix

Possible numberof attendees per session

Up to 25 (up to 100 on request)

Up to 125

Up to 25

Up to 2000

Provision

On-premise / SaaS by Adobe

SaaS / On- premise by IMC

SaaS by Citrix

SaaS by Citrix

Support/maintenance

Adobe Connect

OpenMeetings community

CitrixCitrixCreation and managementof live session

Directly in IMC Learning Suite

Directly in IMC Learning Suite

Directly in IMC Learning Suite

Directly in IMC Learning Suite

Scheduling and planning

Instant webinars

Planning and invitation
management

Instant webinars

Elaborated planning, schedulingand invitation

Participation in livesession

Directly in IMC Learning Suite,
via IMC Mobile App

Directly in IMC Learning Suite

Directly in IMC Learning Suite

Directly in IMC Learning Suite

Reportingn/an/aAttendee report

Registration, attendee andperformance reports

Examples ofhighlight features

Comprehensive branding; Filetransfer; Advanced security andprivacy control; Integrated API, SDKFree of charge; Integrated calendar;
Back-up of user- generated dataand re-import

Very simple to use;
Custom logo

Extensive polls; Practice sessions;File transfer

Via mobile app of the provider iniOS, Android, Windows Phone

Via mobile app of the provider iniOS, Android, Windows Phone

Yes, for all roles (moderator,participant..)

Yes, for all roles (moderator,participant..)

Availability on mobiledevices
Central user
management via IMC
Learning SuiteVia IMC mobile app in iOS, Android,
Adobe Connect App is necessaryYes, for all roles (moderator,participant..)

Via mobile app of the provider inAndroid

Yes, for all roles (moderator,participant..)

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About IMCInternationally renowned for ourlearning technologies we arepassionate about creating innovativeand reliable learning solutions thatput our clients at the forefront oflearning and developmentFor 20 years we have been helping organisations to plan, develop andimplement professional learning strategies. Our multi-award winning
products and services portfolio includes the Learning and TalentManagement System, IMC Learning Suite, the innovative Electronic
Performance Support System (EPSS), IMC Process Guide, and theintuitively usable authoring software, IMC Content Studio. For creatorsof digital content IMC now offers the free cloud service IMC Teach.
Additionally, customised and standardised learning contents for subjects
such as compliance learning are part of the IMC portfolio.
Worldwide more than 1,000 customers with over 5 million users inbusinesses, public institutions and educational institutions of all sectors
and sizes trust in IMC.

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