Semantics becomes part of the e-learning process

The digital educational sector tends to use interactive and adaptative learning tools that guarantee that students will learn up to the expected level at the lowest possible cost. Avanzo and Dixio have therefore joined forces to facilitate learning by using semantic processes for responding to queries.

Dixio Desktop, developed by Semantix, is a computer program that is becoming a student ally on all levels. It responds to their queries about what they are studying so that they improve their comprehension and save time.

Avanzo, a leader in the distance courses sector, has enhanced its training platforms with Dixio Desktop, one of the versions of the smart dictionary by Semantix. Avanzo thus meets is objective of always providing its users with the best possible solutions.

Dixio is a smart dictionary because it enables students to instantly look up a word’s meaning by merely clicking on it, and because it is the only dictionary technology capable of analyzing the context to immediately provide the best definition or translation.

In all its versions, Dixio technology has a large number of first-class, up-to-datereference sources that provide the best search results. It has a large variety of both general and specific dictionaries, together with multi-language content and encyclopedic references. Dixio also enables the inclusion of multimedia content to clarify course material concepts.

Avanzo will provide access to Dixio Desktop from its three training services: Blackboard, aimed at universities, for which it is the exclusive distributor in Spain, Connecto, a social network for professionals and also in its own courses for professionals.

About Semantix. Established by Mikel Urizarbarrena. After 7 years of research and development in language technology, Semantix has created a large variety of computer tools for reading and writing better, such as: Dixio Desktop, a context-specific dictionary for PC, and Dixio ForWeb, a dictionary for websites. Semantix also supplies semantic solutions for manufacturers of electronic devices, and reading applications such as eDix (dictionary digitization and sale service), DixioeReader Solution (dictionary management technology for electronic devices) and Semantix Enhanced Book (semi-automatic language enhancement service for epubs).

About Avanzo. Avanzo is a consultancy firm specializing in the development of global solutions in the e-Learning, training and human resources fields. It provides a wide, innovative range of e-Learning and website development services and audio visual solutions.