Review: Interact Now

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Mary Keith Resseau

In the genus of synchronous tools, Interact Now is a different species. Formerly known as iLearning, and then Capstar, Interact Now joined the Thomson NETg fold in 2004. The product was initially developed as a synchronous learning platform in support of a satellite-bas... More »

Review: Morae

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Jon Aleckson

Product Information CD-ROM TechSmith Corporation 517.381.2300 www.techsmith.com $1298 Training departments often overlook an important component of e-learning development: usability testing, specifically, pre-release testing. Even though good design is user centered and... More »

Case Study: Structured Content Development Model at McMaster University

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Reuben Tozman

The Michael G Detroiter School of Medicine at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, offers major programs in undergraduate, postgraduate, and graduate medical education. The Undergraduate Medical Program for the MD degree has 148 students admitted each year. The thr... More »

Enhancing Fighter Pilot Training

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Jim Less

The F-35 pilot flies stealthily through the dark night sky over enemy territory en route to his assigned target. His wingmen are out there as well, though they aren't close enough for him to see. The pilot knows where they are and what they're doing through his intra-fl... More »

Synchronous Discussion in Online Courses: A Pedagogical Strategy for Taming the Chat Beast

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Craig W. Smith

I have always hated Internet chat rooms and studiously avoided them. To me, they are chaotic, confusing, and frustrating. I have also accepted the fact that on this question I am probably in the minority. The immediacy of chat can be a significant factor in building onl... More »