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Synchronous Discussion in Online Courses: A Pedagogical Strategy for Taming the Chat Beast

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June 15, 2006 - by Craig W. Smith

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

Book Review: Creating Successful e-Learning: A Rapid System for Getting It Right First Time, Every Time

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June 15, 2006 - by Ryann K. Ellis

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

Case Study: VERTEX Delivers Blended Learning Solutions with OutStart Evolution LCMS

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June 15, 2006 - by ASTD Staff

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

Training Outsourcing: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

June 14, 2006 - by Roger Blair

Over the years, providing high-quality training to employees has been somewhat problematic to many companies. While the need for well-trained people is obvious, many companies don't do a consistently good job of creating training internally. Others, however, have built ... More »

Learning & Development

Business Impact , Curriculum Alignment , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General , Trends

Getting a Seat at the Table: Interview with Theresa Hummel-Krallinger and Jim Yoacham

June 14, 2006 - by George Hall

Training expert, Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, and former senior executive, Jim Yoakum, draw from several decades of experience to define just what skills are needed to "get-a-seat-at-the table," and how these skills can be developed. Hummel-Krallinger and Yoakum sound a c... More »

Career Development , Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Career Development , Curriculum Alignment , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General , Trends

Synchronous Discussion in Online Courses: A Pedagogical Strategy for Taming the Chat Beast

Book Review: Creating Successful e-Learning: A Rapid System for Getting It Right First Time, Every Time

Case Study: VERTEX Delivers Blended Learning Solutions with OutStart Evolution LCMS

Training Outsourcing: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Getting a Seat at the Table: Interview with Theresa Hummel-Krallinger and Jim Yoacham

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