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Communication and Leadership Skills Development with LMS

Gyrus

Communication and Leadership Skills Development with LMS Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Effective Communication Training (ECT) is an approach focused on improving an individual’s ability to convey and understand information from others.

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Face time

E-Learning Provocateur

Of course, peer-to-peer interaction isn’t a novel concept in e-learning. 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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Emerging Asynchronous Conversation Models

Tony Karrer

There's obvious value in bringing the classroom collaboration dynamic to online learning. We also see it in twitter (see Twitter for Learning ). The standard model for asynchronous conversations is discussion forum software like vBulletin. We see some of this dynamic when we run webinars and have chat.

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Creating a Sense of Community in Virtual Classrooms

Gyrus

Creating a Sense of Community in Virtual Classrooms Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems About 70% of students prefer online learning over traditional classroom methods. Online learning is even said to enhance information retention by 25% to 60%.

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Creating a Sense of Community in Virtual Classrooms

Gyrus

About 70% of students prefer online learning over traditional classroom methods. Online learning is even said to enhance information retention by 25% to 60%. When students feel like they are part of a supportive and collaborative learning environment, they are more likely to stay committed to their academics.

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Online learning is more efficient than face to face training – discuss

Clive on Learning

Today I took part in the inaugural live online session run by the British Institute for Learning and Development (BILD). The session debated the following motion: ‘Online learning is more efficient than face to face training – discuss’ I happily presented the case for the motion. These were my arguments: 1.

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The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Classrooms: Benefits and Beyond

Gyrus

The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Classrooms: Benefits and Beyond GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - About 70% of students prefer online learning over traditional classroom methods. Online learning is even said to enhance information retention by 25% to 60%. What Is Virtual Learning?