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Omnium Features
The Omnium Software combines numerous synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded) features to assist users in creating effective online group collaboration environments – especially for e-learning purposes.
The Omnium Software features are divided into two main categories - Individual User Features and Team Features. All the features have been designed with you, the user in mind, and are very simple and easy to navigate. The following is a basic overview of what each of the features include.
Individual User Features
The Individual User Features of the Omnium Software allow for the personalisation of the interface, giving users options to upload Profile information about themselves; showcase their work in the Portfolio areas; and see at a glance who is also part of the online community by looking at the Members List.
Member Lists
This is an area where users can find a list of other members in the online community.
Profiles
The Profile areas are where users can display and image to represent them and text information about themselves and functions as a simple way for members to get to know each other individually.
Portfolios
The Portfolio area within each Profile space acts as a personal gallery where users can display and show their personal work to the public.
Team Features
The Team Features focus on creating a structure for a group, or groups, of people working together online. This is a separate space, away from the main thoroughfare of the communal features, and exists so that team members have a space to communicate, work, and analyse their ideas and output in a more secluded area.
Team Lists
This is where users will find a list of teams and their members in the online community.
Team Notices
This is an area where coordinators can post notices and announcements to all or specific teams.
Other Member's Profiles
This is a place to view individual personal profiles. It enables Team members to get to know each other on a more personal level.
Team Pin-Up Walls
This space is used for works in progress and final works produced by a team to be displayed and reviewed.
Team File Sharing
This is a team feature that allows the storage of large files of works-in-progress that the entire team can access. This area also allows for versions of the same file to be saved.
Team Talk and Feedback
These team-based features give team members an area to review, analyse and discuss outcomes of specific teamwork and other related issues.
Communal Features
Communal Features are the main core of the Omnium Software, where all users in the online community (including visitors and guests if appropriate) can interact and engage with each other, building a strong sense of community. Users can communicate via the contributing to topics (threads) in the Discussion Forum, and also via viewing news and announcements. These communal features are also where members can find readings, lectures, downloads, briefs or useful links.
Login
Omnium Software is protected with a secure Login/Logout protocol. Users can choose to enter as either a visitor or a participant
Welcome
The Welcome page provides a brief explanatory statement about the project or course to any visitor or user.
News & Announcements
This area shows news and announcements posted by the coordinators which are related to the communities day to day activities. These can also be auto-emailed to users as well as including RSS feeds.
Galleries
This is a public viewing area where selected works are showcased from the online community.
Downloads
This is and area where users will find information posted for download in relation to projects, briefs, activities, and associated lessons.
Discussion Forums
Perhaps the core of online interaction, These are places where any user can create and engage in topics of discussion. These can also be subscribed to individually by users as well as include RSS feeds.
Readings
This is where project coordinators post lectures or readings relevant to the understanding of a new concept or project.
Project Briefs/Activities
This is where users can find a guide/outline in relation to a specific task for a project or course.
Useful Links
Useful Links is where useful URL’s can be posted. Suggested links can be offered by any member of the community although need to be approved by the administration to avoid repetition of a URL.
Live Features
These features explore the exciting potential of the Internet and its possibilities to promote interaction and engagement at an immediate and live nature.
Time Information
As users may be spread worldwide, this feature enables members to pinpoint the local time of others in the community.
Users Online
The Users Online indicator simply allows users know at a glance who else is currently online within the online community.
Chat Information and Invitations
Using these features, users can engage with other members in real-time, synchronous text-based conversations.
Live Chat Rooms
Users can check the chat status of other members and access an option to invite others for a live-chat session.
Standard and Custom Interface Colours and Layouts
A new and exciting feature of Omnium Software is that you can now customise your interface by choosing from our range of standard or custom colours and layouts. We have been working hard to develop this feature so that you as the user have more choices and freedom in the aesthetic of your Omnium interface.
Coalface
Atlantis
Daintree
Stratus
