CIMES Develops Web-based Training and Portal for Textbook Adoption - 9/22/2009
The CIMES instructional design team recently created interactive multimedia learning modules for on-demand, virtual training. These modules include research-based content, self assessments, and simulations for practice.

To deliver the training to statewide users, CIMES developed REALM (Review & Evaluation for Adoption of Learning Materials) a role-based Web portal for the Florida Department of Education. REALM trains members of the Florida State Instructional Materials Committees to review and evaluate materials proposed by publishers for adoption.

REALM provides not only online training but also other tools and features. These include announcements, a glossary, notes, a calendar, e-forums, FAQs, and resources. REALM enables the Florida Department of Education to manage content, training, and users.

If you would like to view the portal go to http://realm.cimes.fsu.edu and register as a Guest.

Brochure Wins Award - 7/07/2009
The CIMES brochure won an award for publication excellence from Communication Concepts in the area of Corporate Capability & Identity Materials. APEX 2009 -- the 21st Annual Awards for Publication Excellence -- is an international competition that recognizes outstanding publications from newsletters and magazines to annual reports, brochures and Web sites.

According to the APEX 2009 judges, "The awards were based on excellence in graphic design, quality of editorial content and the success of the entry in conveying the message and achieving overall communications effectiveness."

http://cimes.fsu.edu/brochure/