The Role of Avatars in E-Learning: An Interview with Timothy A. Freriks

Premium Content
George Hall

Drawing from his several decades of experience, e-learning expert Timothy Freriks examines the critical issues involved in understanding the role of avatars in e-learning and their growing capabilities. In this interview, Freriks shares his views on e-learning and avata... More »

Chatting Up Your LMS

Catherine King

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 »

Game-Based Learning Attracts Corporate Trainers

Paul Harris

Gaming technologies are capturing the imagination of training managers just as they always have the "Nintendo generation" now entering the workforce. But how does one determine if game-based learning is appropriate for their organization, and whether it’s worth th... More »

Walk this Way: Healthcare Leads the Way in Mobile Learning

Jill Parsons Burger

In the healthcare industry, mobile computing has a long history, a large number of users, and mobile devices are often integrated with both the education and the daily workflow of healthcare professionals.  It is the one place where mobile learning can be researche... More »