Archive for the ‘Marketplace Live’ Category

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ILS Will Be at ICSB Conference in Cincinnati, OH

May 19, 2010

ILS will be an exhibitor at the 55th World Conference of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB).  This conference will be held at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 24-27, 2010.  The ICSB conference theme is “Entrepreneurship: Bridging Global Boundaries”.  For more information on the conference, please visit their website.

ILS will proudly be displaying the newest member of their family of simulations – Marketplace Live.  Marketplace Live is a visually rich, realistic online business simulation. It is the successor of the popular award winning Marketplace simulation.  Built on the robust simulation model and proven teaching methodology of its predecessor, Marketplace Live introduces a new interface with a realistic 3D environment, multimedia content and built-in tools for real-time team collaboration.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Marketplace Live Wins Silver Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Technology Award

May 4, 2010

Brandon Hall Research Silver Award for Excellence in Technology
The Marketplace Live Business Simulation received a Silver Award for Excellence in Learning Technology in the Best Advance in 3-D or Immersive Learning Technology category.

The Marketplace Live Business Simulation’s win was announced on Thursday, April 29. The winners are listed at the Brandon Hall website.

The Marketplace Live Business Simulation is not one simulation, but a family of visually rich, realistic online business simulations in marketing, entrepreneurship and corporate strategy. Several hundred universities and colleges around the world use Marketplace Live as an experiential learning tool to make the learning process more effective, and to help their students better understand key business concepts, principles and ways of thinking. Marketplace Live features a realistic 3D environment, multimedia content and built-in tools for real-time team collaboration. The simulation is made available through Innovative Learning Solutions, Inc. of Knoxville, TN.  More information about Marketplace Live can be found at the Marketplace Live website.

“We are excited about winning the Silver Excellence award,” said Ernie Cadotte, creator of Marketplace Live and Professor of Marketing at the University of Tennessee. “It is great to be recognized for our excellent design by an independent and world-renowned e-learning and research organization.”

The Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Technology Awards are presented by Brandon Hall Research, one of the leading research firms in training and development. The Learning Technology Awards program showcases innovations in the products in the marketplace for creating and managing learning, talent and performance.

“These outstanding tools and systems propel the learning profession forward,” said Brandon Hall, Ph.D., chairman of the Awards program. “These innovative products let customers make learning faster, better and easier.”

The entries were evaluated by independent judges around the world.

About Innovative Learning Solutions, Inc. (ILS)
Innovative Learning Solutions, Inc. is a leading publisher of online learning solutions for business students and professionals around the world. Ernie Cadotte, creator of Marketplace Live, has been developing its simulation model for more than 20 years. In 2001, ILS released the first fully web-based business simulation that required no downloads or installation, which were then the norm. In January 2009, ILS released the first fully web-based business simulation with multimedia content and a realistic 3D environment.

About Brandon Hall Research
Brandon Hall, Ph.D. is the CEO of Brandon Hall Research and author of the ground-breaking “Web-Based Training Cookbook.” Since 1992, Brandon Hall Research has been providing independent research reports and expert advice on using technology in learning. Brandon Hall Research conducts Awards programs each year to recognize the best in innovative learning.

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International Corporate Management Live Now Available

March 24, 2010

ILS has released International Corporate Management Live in beta version.   ICM Live will be available in beta version through the summer of 2010.

The International Corporate Management level challenges students to make tough decisions in Accounting, Finance, Advanced Marketing, Advanced Manufacturing, Quality Control, Human Resource Management, E-Commerce, Business Partner Negotiations and Financial Analysis.  The students also deal with changes in the economic and political situation, which are reflected in shifting demand, exchange rates and tariffs between regions.

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International Corporate Management Live Beta – Available Soon

January 21, 2010

ILS will soon release International Corporate Management Live in beta version.  The scheduled release date is set for March 22, 2010.   ICM Live will be available in beta version through the summer of 2010.

The International Corporate Management level challenges students to make tough decisions in Accounting, Finance, Advanced Marketing, Advanced Manufacturing, Quality Control, Human Resource Management, E-Commerce, Business Partner Negotiations and Financial Analysis.  The students also deal with changes in the economic and political situation, which are reflected in shifting demand, exchange rates and tariffs between regions.

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USASBE Conference Nashville

January 19, 2010

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The United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) conference was held in downtown Nashville, 2010.  500+ entrepreneurship scholars and educators from around the globe gathered for this important occurrence.  ILS was an exhibitor for this event featuring our Venture Strategy business simulation.

The Venture Strategy simulation is designed for the New Ventures, Business Policy, and Capstone business courses. It exposes the participants to all the aspects of business including:  Marketing, Product Development, Accounting, Finance and Manufacturing Fundamentals, Financial Analysis, Business Partner Negotiations, Human Resource Management and e-Commerce.  It was great to see Entrepreneurship enthusiasts truly excited to take a look at our Venture Strategy simulation offered in the 3D animated Marketplace Live format.  Current and prospective users of Marketplace Live are genuinely inspired by how the simulation engages participants.

This conference will be held at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina next year.  Be sure to mark this in your planner and get ready for some fun in the sun!

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Venture Strategy Live – “Play Against Computer” Now Available

January 6, 2010

ILS has released the “Play Against Computer” version of its Venture Strategy  Live simulation. This new version will be available in beta through Summer 2010.

The Venture Strategy level targets new ventures, business policy and capstone business courses.   Participants deal with Marketing, Product Development, Accounting, Finance and Manufacturing Fundamentals, Financial Analysis, Business Partner Negotiations, Human Resource Management and e-Commerce.

The “play against computer” version allows each student to work at his or her own pace.

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