从网站的说明上没有看出有什么和其他类似SNS程序的不同之处，但是一个网站的真正的好处也不并不在于功能的多少，而在于应用性如何。

网站里提供了两个可供试用的帐号，但是无法使用。自己注册以后的帐号也是没法使用。验证码始终显示输入错误。

网站链接：http://www.isocial.in/

链接：http://www.kejian.ngx.net.cn/zhaoqi/index.html

以下，是网络培训公司dupont learning所提供的倾听技巧的网络课程的样本。课程采用了虚拟人物的方式进行。

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知识库：尽管这种类型并不能被看作是真正的培训，但是仍然可算为elearning的基本形式。你可能曾经在软件公司的网站上看到分类的关于软件产品的解释说明和各种问题的解答。这些内容附带了一步一步详细的操作说明。

知识库在一定程度上具有互动性。因为你可以用关键字来搜索数据库，或者在列表中选择你要的内容。

在线支持：在线支持可算是另一种形式的elearning，他的功能有比较像前面提到的知识库。在线支持可以有多种形式，比如论坛，聊天室，电子邮件或者在线聊天软件等。相比知识库，在线支持的互动性要更强一些，他可以提供对更加详细的问题的解答，以及更快的回复速度。

异步培训：这是一种更加靠近传统培训方式的elearning，他可以是基于光盘的，网络的，局域网的和互联网的。他可以通过网上聊天群组，电邮邮件等方式向指导老师寻求帮助。也可以通过内置网络链接的参考资料来替代知道老师的作用。

同步培训：与异步培训不同的是，同步培训在网络上由一位老师实时进行学习的协助。学习者可以在规定的时间登入网络，直接与老师交流，也可以和其他任何学习者交流。你可以举手提问，发言，甚至还可以查看网上的电子白板。课程的时间可以是一堂课，也可以延续几周，几个月或者延续数年。同步培训可以通过网站，音视频会议，网络通话，甚至在教室里以双向的以话筒对话的形式进行。

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elearning可以是基于光盘的，可以是基于局域网的，也可以是基于互联网的。他可以包括文字，视频，音频，动画和虚拟现实。他能够提供的学习的丰富性将超过我们在拥挤的课堂中能够体会到的。

就像任何其他形式的培训一样，elearning课程的质量，在于他的内容和传达方式。elearning也有和传统课程授课一样的很多缺点，比如说乏味的幻灯片，单调的解说，和很少的互动的机会。而elearning的美正是在于当前的很多新型的elearning制作软件可以创造出有效的学习环境来将学习者包围在学习材料中。（原文链接）

elearning的概念：

The delivery of a learning, training or education program by electronic means. E-learning involves the use of a computer or electronic device (e.g. a mobile phone) in some way to provide training, educational or learning material. (Derek Stockley 2003) （link）

"... the effective teaching and learning process created by combining e-digital content with local community and tutor support along with global community engagement."

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纽约时报的网络课程站点，以blog的形式表现出来，还有小测试。也算是很好的形式了。界面很清新，值得学习。

May 22, 2009 , 12:00 am
Critical Lenses
By Amanda Christy Brown AND Kristin McGinn Mahoney AND Holly Epstein Ojalvo

Note: This lesson was originally published on an older version of The Learning Network; the link to the related Times article will take you to a page on the old site.

Overview of Lesson Plan: In this lesson, students examine several iconic photographs and those featured in the Times Lens blog to generate criteria for what makes for a great photograph. They then use a selected Lens post as a model to create their own photo essays for exhibition in a classroom show. Click here for a companion lesson for Grades 3-5.

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"Parla italiano?", "¿Hablas Espanol¿" or "Do you speak English?" - Knowledge of a foreign language is advantageous, both professionally and when on vacation. The writer Frank Harris once said: "Every new language is like an open window that shows a new view of the world and expands your attitude towards life." German mobile learning expert, mobilinga, offers modern applications for the iPhone and iPod touch, which make it possible to learn a new language with ease. For as little as $2.99, the programs from the "mobilinga travel" line can be downloaded in the US and Canadian App Store.

The mobilinga learning applications each contain approximately 1001 sentences from different areas of life such as shopping, hotels or restaurants. The selection includes lessons in Latin-American Spanish,French, German and Italian.

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Mobilinga Homepage

WHO: The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) is a professional, scientific society of approximately 12,000 members employed in industry, academia, government and other research institutes worldwide. Founded in 1986, AAPS provides a dynamic international forum for the exchange of knowledge among scientists to enhance their contributions to public health. AAPS offers timely scientific programs, on-going education, information resources, opportunities for networking, and professional development.

WHAT: AAPS is pleased to present the complimentary eLearning Webinar on Nanotechnology in Drug Design and Development. This module is funded by a grant from AstraZeneca, and is organized by the AAPS Physical Pharmacy and Biopharmaceutics Section. This Webinar will be conducted by Roy Haskell, Ph.D.

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AAPS Homepage

Brent Schlenker is the Emerging Technologies Analyst for The eLearning Guild. His past experiences include helping companies transition from old school instructor-led models to eLearning. And now he is leading the instructional design community from eLearning to Learning 2.0 by taking advantage of Web 2.0 technologies, social community models, and interactive 3D gaming environments. He helps learning organizations recognize the untapped value of informal conversations and collaborative learning environments.

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Kineo Homepage