The product guides users through planning and producing curricula, administering and delivering courses, and reporting on student progress. Pathware 4 is accessible through a browser, even over low-bandwidth connections. Easy Enterprise Access makes Pathware 4 accessible to all users via Netscape and Internet Explorer browsers without the need for additional software or plug-ins. Questions are delivered with standard Internet browsers. Use Perception to organize multiple question banks, deliver interactive tests, view results, export and store answers, scores.
Users can also add graphics, maps, logos and diagrams.
Faculty can easily construct courses that include traditional course management tools such as syllabus, readings, assignments, quizzes, calendar and discussion groups, as well as innovative tools such as journals, data collection, and surveys. New server-side development and distributed debugging capabilities allow leveraging of existing legacy systems and developer skills. Its Web4M 2.5 product, a distributed toolkit for online collaboration and learning, transforms traditional chat rooms into collaborative multimedia forums with audio conferencing, slides shows, whiteboards, e-mail, news, Web documents, and a distributed file system. Using the latest Java technology, Web4M eliminates software distribution, provides platform independence, and reduces administration. The completely configurable multiplatform server and client support streaming audio, room-based conferencing, testing and grading, decision support, and Web browsing.