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New Heights With Remote-Learner's Altitude ThemeDENVER, Dec. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Remote-Learner, a leading provider of e-Learning solutions for the corporate, education and government markets, has released their new Altitude theme to the Moodle™ Community (M2.7-3.1). Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161205/445635 Altitude was created to improve the user experience at both the course and the site levels by adding features that make navigation simple, intuitive, and accessible. It significantly updates the appearance and functionality of a base Moodle™ installation, bringing it in line with current standards of mobile access and user expectations. Page Chen, PhD, Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) at Remote-Learner, said Altitude was both a significant update to the way users interact with Moodle™ and an expression of Remote-Learner's philosophy of training. "At the core of Altitude is the desire to improve the Learner Experience (LX) throughout the site. Our approach is based in proven Persuasive Design Strategies (PDS) that reduce cognitive overload and increase engagement by placing triggers in the path of motivated learners. We accomplish this through the use of customizable settings that are built to optimize many aspects of the user interface," said Chen. The release and the dedication to this philosophy of instructional design have already garnered praise from the e-Learning industry. "Denver's Remote-Learner is showcasing its visual customization for Moodle. Dubbed Altitude, is part of their quest on the importance of user experience in learning," reads an early review on MoodleNews. "It is refreshing to witness such a clearly defined mission that is also evidence-based." Wilson Community College successfully introduced Altitude on their site to their entire student body of approximately 2,100 students in August 2016. Staff say the experience has been uniformly positive. "I love the Altitude theme, and so do our faculty and students. It was easy to setup and customize and is exactly the look I wanted our Moodle site to have," said Angela Herring, Director of Distance Learning at Wilson. Altitude's most anticipated feature is the addition of a sliding block area panel. This hidden panel feature makes navigation easier and allows users to focus on the important content on the page or course. New feature benefits include:
"I'm proud to release a quality offering like Altitude to the Moodle™ and Totara™ communities, with the opportunity to improve the overall effectiveness of all learning environments built on these platforms," said Ron Olsen, Remote-Learner CEO. "Altitude is the product of strong collaborations between our exceptional internal teams and our clients, and its open release demonstrates our continued commitment to the members of these communities." Remote-Learner has begun testing Altitude for Moodle™ 3.2 and will also have Altitude ready for Totara™ 2.9 and Totara 9 in coming weeks. Learn more about Altitude: About Remote-Learner Moodle™ is a registered trademark of the Moodle Trust. Media Contact: To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-heights-with-remote-learners-altitude-theme-300372971.html SOURCE Remote-Learner 
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