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

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

Learning 2.0 has officially arrived. However, there's debate over whether it's a legitimate evolution of existing e-learning paradigms, a convenient way to group learning-enabling technologies together under one umbrella, or a cynical attempt to distance ourselves from ... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Curriculum Alignment , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Informal Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Managing the Learning Function , Mobile Learning , Social Learning , Trends

The Audience Response System (ARS) is a computerized system by which an audience is able to enter responses to questions on a hand-held keypad. At Duke University Health System, we have found that the ARS provides useful, informative, and instant feedback from participa... More »

Learning Technologies

E-Learning , Measuring and Evaluating , Mobile Learning , Simulations and Serious Games