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

June 13, 2007 - by 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 »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Engagement , Simulations and Serious Games , Training and Development - General

CASE STUDY: Maintaining Educational Records: The Move Away from Paper

June 13, 2007 - by Pam Edwards

Employee educational records have historically been captured on paper and kept in employee personnel files at the unit level. Some challenges presented by this method are the reliability of records, the challenge to produce official reports for regulatory agencies, and ... More »

Career Development , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Career Development , Human Performance Improvement , Integrated Talent Management , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

The Advantage of Interactivity

May 13, 2007 - by Helene Geiger

They say that content is king. But in the world of e-learning, it takes more than content to make a good training program. You must first have a way to get learners engaged and then keep them engaged. In other words, you need interactivity. Unfortunately, interactivity ... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

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

Chatting Up Your LMS

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April 13, 2007 - by 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 »

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

Success with E-Learning

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April 10, 2007 - by Lance Dublin

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

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

CASE STUDY: Maintaining Educational Records: The Move Away from Paper

The Advantage of Interactivity

Chatting Up Your LMS

Success with E-Learning

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