LearnX The eXtreme learning environment

LearnX The Simulated learning environmentETEC 522(Fictional) Venture PitchVenturo Bryan

Company Website:http://learnx.wordpress.com/

LearnXThe learning platform for the net generation, where simulation, interaction and plagiarism detection converge in one dynamic learning environment.

Design for K-12 and Tertiary Education

An integrated learning environment driven by the tenets of constructivism and situated cognition.

VisionEducational learning platforms in the twenty first century should be reflective of the vast array of tools that are available, while maintaining pedagogical soundness. Educators are looking for learning environments that improve the teaching learning process.

Our vision is to become the leading provider of learning platforms that moves beyond functionalities of the common LMS to provide simulations that reflect real world contexts for K-12 and tertiary students and teachers.

Market ProblemContext is important in learning, many subjects are taught in isolation, and many students find the content to be abstract.Existing learning management systems are not equipped with features to replicate real world contexts.After extensive schooling, graduates still have to spend several hours in on the job training in order to truly understand the working environment and context.

The Solution - LearnXAn integration learning platform that combines the best features of Moodle and Second Life with build in plagiarism detection features.

Low cost and ideal for learning

Learning will never be the same.

SolutionOne Integrated Learning Environment

Interaction and Collaborative FeaturesWikis, blogs, discussion forums and chartrooms

Grading and Assessment FeaturesQuizzes, E-portfolios, Plagiarism Detection feature

Simulation Features Virtual Labs, Museums, Offices, Court Rooms, Farms etc.

All in one learning environment

How Does It WorkLearnX on an online Learning PlatformEducational institutions that subscribe to LearnX are given a LearnX learning space on the LearnX server.All configurations and maintenance are done by the technical team at LearnX. This significantly reduces the expenditure that participating institutions will incur. Teachers are then carried through a training session which can be conducted live or through the simulation environment of LearnX learning platform.

How Does it workTeacher will then be required to set up their classes and enroll students.Students will then be able to:Interact with peers and teachersUpload assignmentsUse the simulated environmentsDownload notes and lessonsWork on E-portfoliosView Grades and monitor progress.

LearnX ModelLearnX Learning Platform

TeacherStudents

SupportTechnical SupportTechnical Support

Technical support team Configures LearnX environment for school.Create teacher accounts.Train teachers in use of the environment.Offer ongoing support for teachers and students in use of the learning platform.Maintain and backup information on the LearnX learning platform.

Teacher Configure online coursesAdd and Enroll student users in their classesUses the various collaborative and interactive features in the teaching and learning process.Use simulated learning environments with students to add the appropriate context to learning.Perform assessments and grading. Return Grades to administrations and studentsRecord simulation videos for future use.

Students Access course material from anywhereInteract with peers and teachersUpload assignmentsUse the simulated environments which include museums, labs, farms etc.Download notes and lessonsWork on E-portfoliosUpload papers through plagiarism detection interfaceView Grades and monitor progress.

Advantages of LearnXThe LearnX environment offers educators a low cost secure integrated learning platform with the best features of a LMS, simulations software and plagiarism detection.Ideal for a blended approach to learning.Participating institutions will not need additional staff.The costs associated with the maintenance and support of the learning platform are absorbed by LearnX.Teacher and students have access to simulation environments such as labs, museums, hospitals, courtrooms, farms etc.Content that is produced on the LearnX learning space is owned by the creator (teacher and students).

Advantages of LearnXInformation is secured and can only be accessed by users with a secure login. Learning platform can work on computers, smart phones and other hand-held devicesEnsure integrity with the built in plagiarism detection feature.

Disadvantages of LearnXMay be costly for some schools due to economic constraintsRequired very good internet connection with high bandwidth to function effectively.Teachers will have to undergo extensive training in order to use the learning platform.

Target MarketLearnX Learning platform is designed to initially target secondary and tertiary institutions in the Caribbean.Many secondary and tertiary institutions are acquiring LMS, plagiarism detection and simulated environments separately to satisfy learner needs. LearnX offers an integrated environment that meet all these needs.Successful implementation in the Caribbean will see the learning platform being offered in north and south America and eventually the world.

CompetitorsLearnX is the first Learning platform of its kind to offer the mix of LMS features, simulated environment and plagiarism detection.If educational institutions need these features they would have to purchase two or three applications that are not integrated.SLOODLE is a free and open source project which integrates the multi-user virtual environment of Second Life with the Moodle learning-management system.Other LMSs Moodle, Blackboard etc

Organizational TeamCEO Venturo Bryan Dip. Ed, B.Ed and M.E.T10 years experience in education.7 years experience in software development.

Software development TeamAssembled a team of three (3) highly experienced software developers, with over 25 years in software development.

Technical Support TeamWe have assembled a group of five (5) highly skilled and competent system administrators and support staff.

Expected Revenue GenerationLearnX can be acquired on a per student basis. Each student license will cost US $3.49 per annum.If a school with 1000 students purchase LearnX they would spend $3490 per annum. In our first year we expect to sell 25,000 student licenses. Generating income of US $87,250.00This would see the company making a profit in the first year as projected expenditure in would be $65,000.00At LearnX we are poised for success as we pioneer this break through integrated environment for learning.