Among the many features that an LMS contains, chats and forums are perhaps the most underused and under appreciated. Yet, academia has long used discussion as the best way to build community and promote learning. So can you, by leveraging the power of chat in your LMS. ... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Informal Learning , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Measuring and Evaluating , Mobile Learning , Students , Training and Development - General

A2001 study by ASTD and Elliott Masie, E-Learning: If We Build It, Will They Come? explored this common myth. Contrary to many opinions, the study found that many people just didn't participate in the e-learning options offered in their organizations. The study also fou... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Change Management , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Training and Development - General

Training Media Review asked a panel of 33 training and education professionals to rate the authoring tools they have used regularly. The review summarizes the comments of the panelists who have used ViewletBuilder. Best uses ViewletBuilder is part of a series of integra... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Simulations and Serious Games , Training and Development - General

Virtual worlds just might be the future of e-learning. It is enough to make a learning professional's head spin. Every day there is a new story about online worlds providing new learning environments. Articles and books are describing how a generation raised on video ga... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Simulations and Serious Games , Social Learning , Training and Development - General