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The Multimedia-Based curriculum is delivered via CD-ROM and requires the use of a personal computer (but not access to the Internet). All of the same course materials as contained in the Workbook-Based curriculum are available through Multimedia-Based curriculum. However, because the Multimedia-Based curriculum is delivered via CD-ROM, all courses incorporate graphic-rich multimedia (e.g., movies, maps, timelines, learning games, interactive projects, et cetera) to captivate students’ interest and increase learning. The Multimedia-Based curriculum makes use of multimedia content to engage students to learn while reinforcing the skills needed within todays’ highly technological society.

Like the Workbook-Based curriculum, the Multimedia-Based curriculum makes use of the time tested and proven principle of “Mastery Learning.” Mastery Learning is the process by which a student “masters” pre-defined content and skills before moving on to the next level. Also, like the Workbook-Based curriculum, the Multimedia-Based curriculum is self-paced, allowing students to progress at their individual learning speed. The sense of accomplishment experienced by students after “mastering” a module motivates them to actively master the next module. Each module contains graphic-rich materials, as well as review questions and exams.  The included diagnostic tools afford for measuring students’ learning progress and outcomes.

Internet-Based curriculum is much like Multimedia-Based curriculum, in that Internet-Based curriculum affords education providers the ability to incorporate graphic-rich multimedia into their courses. However, just as Multimedia-Based curriculum takes Workbook-Based curriculum to the next level, Internet-Based curriculum takes Multimedia-Based curriculum to a more advanced level.

Unlike Workbook-Based and Multimedia-Based curriculum, which are by nature, restricted to being asynchronous delivery methods, the Internet-Based curriculum affords education providers the ability to offer both asynchronous and synchronous course materials.

Internet-Based curriculum is a true multi-dimensional learning experience. Students are engaged with leading-edge, media rich lessons infused with movie clips, animations, learning games, audio clips, and web related links. Whether a student is at home, on vacation, or halfway around the world, class is only an Internet connection away.

The Workbook-Based Curriculum delivery method uses the time tested and proven principle of “Mastery Learning.”  Mastery Learning is the process by which a student “masters” pre-defined content and skills before moving on to the next level.

The Workbook-Based Curriculum delivery method is designed to be self-paced, allowing students to progress at their individual learning speeds. The sense of accomplishment experienced by the student after “mastering” a workbook motivates them to actively master the next workbook. Each workbook contains lessons, activities, lab activities, independent hands-on projects, review questions, and written exams. The labs and independent hands-on activities enhance creativity and tangibly reinforce learning. The incorporated diagnostic tools, e.g., self-tests and check points afford the ability to measure the progress of the student in learning the required curriculum.