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

This is the first volume of six in Michael Allen's e-Learning Library, a comprehensive collection of proven techniques for creating e-learning applications that achieve targeted behavioral outcomes through meaningful, memorable, and motivational learning experiences. Th... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , E-Learning , Training and Development - General , Trends

Challenge: VERTEX needed a solution that would allow them to create learning content objects that could be repurposed for a variety of uses and formats quickly and effectively while simultaneously also cutting production time and cost. Solution: Implementing a SCORM-com... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General

There's no question that collecting data is an essential part of any evaluation effort. But how can you ensure that you collect accurate data? And in today's electronic age, what is the most effective and efficient electronic data collection method? More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Assessment , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General