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    SHIFT Automates Scenario-Based Learning.

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

    Toronto, Canada , November 10, 2010 Scenario based learning allows educators to engage students in the eLearning environment creating an enriched and ingrained learning experience.

    Aura Interactiva and MindMuze announced the release of the Scenario Builder as part of their award-winning SHIFT eLearning authoring technology. Aura Interactiva, based in San Jose, Costa Rica and MindMuze, based in Toronto, Canada have partnered in the distribution of SHIFT in North America.

    "We continue to listen to global educators and instructional design professionals, so that we can help deliver unprecedented efficiencies in eLearning authoring. The Scenario Builder is a whole new way of creating eLearning that boosts engagement and retention with animation, image and sound", said Rick Beaudry, CEO, MindMuze. "Our goal is to provide corporations, governments and schools with the most efficient platform in the building of complex eLearning interactions", Beaudry added.

    Randolf Kissling, CEO, Aura Interactiva, commented, "With the Scenario Builder, trainers and educators with zero graphic design or programming skills can create complex learning scenarios that can be delivered to students in minutes".

    Traditionally, producing eLearning programs has been a time-consuming, expensive task that involves a team of instructional designers, graphic designers and developers. SHIFT has removed the need to be technical and transferred the power of creating rich eLearning content to the educator. Now, anyone is able create the ultimate eLearning environment.

    About SHIFT
    SHIFT (www.shiftelearning.com) is more than an eLearning authoring tool, it is an eLearning ecosystem. SHIFT allows you to create eLearning courses collaboratively. Browser-based, SHIFT's development team continues to work toward building optimum efficiency in the design and build of complex eLearning interactions for today's learner.

    In 2009, Aura Interactiva (www.aurainteractiva.com) formed a North American distribution partnership with MindMuze (www.mindmuze.com), one of the most innovative eLearning companies in the world. MindMuze used its own unique training processes to create the best of breed mentoring and training for SHIFT users. Together, Aura Interactiva and MindMuze are continuing to develop and improve SHIFT. Both feel that SHIFT is exactly what the market needs right now, and are thrilled to be a part of it.

    CONTACT:

    Rick Beaudry, CEO
    SHIFT Distibution North America
    Rick.beaudry@mindmuze.com
    1.416.910.3457
    Karla Gutierrez
    Karla Gutierrez
    Karla is an Inbound Marketer @Aura Interactiva, the developers of SHIFT. ES:Karla is an Inbound Marketer @Aura Interactiva, the developers of SHIFT.

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