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 »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , E-Learning , Global Workforce Development , Mobile Learning , Training and Development - General

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 »

Higher Education , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Simulations and Serious Games , Training and Development - General , Trends

Here's a closer look at the features of self-paced, technology-based training that adults say are useful and the relationship between those course features and the learning strategies adults consistently use. The two previous articles in this series, discuss how adults ... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Curriculum Alignment , Designing Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General

In 2005, E-Learning News, in conjunction with Learning Circuits, ran its first survey on learning management systems. We asked such questions as: Do you build or buy? What system do you use? What are the must-have features? E-Learning News asked the same questions this ... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

E-Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Mobile Learning , Training and Development - General

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 »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Engagement , Training and Development - General , Training for Multiple Cultures , Trends