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Does synchronous training fit the modern workplace?

TalentLMS

With self-paced training starting to slump, could synchronous training (self-paced learning’s antithesis) be making a comeback? In this post, we ask: “ What is synchronous training? What is synchronous training? You’ll hear the terms synchronous and asynchronous used a lot in conjunction with employee training programs.

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3 LMS Must-Have’s to Support Synchronous eLearning

TalentLMS

With all of this flexibility and the ability to cater to each learner’s preferred learning style, most e-learning course strategies are divided into what is known as synchronous and asynchronous learning categories. What is Synchronous Learning? Which LMS Features are the Most Important for Supporting Synchronous eLearning?

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Synchronous vs asynchronous elearning

eFront

In today’s elearning environment the type of learning that takes place is generally divided into one of two categories: synchronous and asynchronous. What is synchronous learning? Examples of synchronous elearning are online chat and videoconferencing. So it may not be ideal for those who already have busy schedules.

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Face time

E-Learning Provocateur

My wife and I are studying Foundations of Business Strategy together. We have asynchronous tools such as online discussion forums, synchronous tools such as instant messaging, and semi-synchronous tools such as Twitter. Much more so than if either of us were studying alone.

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The Return of the (Digital) Native | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Textbooks, blackboards, and overhead projectors remain the tools of choice for many teachers, at a time when their students are geared to learn from iPads, PowerPoint, and instant messaging. The result is a lost message, and a lost opportunity. Accelerated Learning: Where Does It Fit In? Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Top 10 Virtual Learning Environments

Ed App

This virtual learning environment is especially adept with video learning, allowing you to synchronize transcripts, add quizzes, and other interactive elements. Through its virtual classroom and HD video conferencing features, learners can participate in synchronous online classes and collaborate with their peers on group assignments.

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10 Visual Learning Software

Ed App

To ensure that the effectiveness of training isn’t compromised even in distance learning, the virtual classroom feature allows businesses to operate remotely and connects even the most distant teams with a simple interface that is very flexible and user-friendly.