Posts made in January 2023

Marvel's Planet of the Apes released new cover via 360 MAGAZINE.

PLANET OF THE APES

This April, Eisner-winning writer David F. Walker (Luke CageBitter Root) joins forces with artist Dave Wachter (Iron Fist: Heart of the DragonStar Wars: The High Republic – Trail of Shadows) in Marvel’s highly-anticipated new PLANET OF THE APES comic series! The all-new ongoing series will continue the thought-provoking and thrilling conflict over which species will dominate Earth.

This new era of apes kicks off with part 1 of “Devolution.” The ALZ-113 virus has rampaged across planet Earth, and humanity is crumbling. While well-meaning researchers hunt for a cure, a fanatical group of humans has their own solution: kill all apes. Peacekeeper Juliana Tobon is one of the few willing to stand against them, but the crisis is spreading, and soon apes will witness the true depths of human cruelty…

“Not only is PLANET OF THE APES my favorite film franchise, it was my favorite series of comics from Marvel when I was a kid,” Walker said. “Both the films and the comics ignited my imagination and helped me fall in love with the art of storytelling. To be part of Marvel’s return to the PLANET OF THE APES is more than an honor, it is a childhood dream come true.”

Earlier this year, Marvel Comics proudly announced that the PLANET OF THE APES franchise would be returning to Marvel with all-new stories, collections, and an exciting variant cover program. Marvel Comics and PLANET OF THE APES have a deep history that goes back over 40 years. Marvel first published PLANET OF THE APES stories in 1974, and in 1975, Marvel published ADVENTURES ON THE PLANET OF THE APES, full-color adaptations of the iconic Planet of the Apes films. The legendary science fiction franchise has spanned over five decades with media including comics, books, films, television series, video games, and toys and Marvel is thrilled to explore the storytelling limits of this groundbreaking saga once again!

Check out Joshua Cassara’s brand-new cover below and witness the start of a new revolution when PLANET OF THE APES #1 arrives in April! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

TIËSTO Remix released via 360 MAGAZINE.

TIËSTO REMIX

TIËSTO REMIXES DEAN LEWIS’ GLOBAL HIT ‘HOW DO I SAY GOODBYE’ OUT NOW

Dean To Play Dates In New York and Los Angeles

Global superstar DJ/Producer Tiësto has remixed Dean Lewis’ emotionally charged global hit ‘How Do I Say Goodbye’. The GRAMMY® Award-winning, platinum-certified, international icon sparks up the tempo, reworking Dean’s full-hearted vocals for an exhilarating electronic remix. 

On the remix, Dean says, Tiësto is one of the greatest DJ’s of all time and when I heard his remix I was blown away!”

“I was thrilled to pick up the tempo and put my spin on this track” said Tiësto“The message of the song as well as Dean’s vocals are very moving, and I hope this version can get people moving on the dance floor!”

“How Do I Say Goodbye” was written about the looming loss of Dean’s father, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2019. Fortunately, through treatment his father has regained his health and is now in remission. With his version, Tiësto has brought that feeling of elation with the euphoric build-up in the new remix. 

‘How Do I Say Goodbye” continues to resonate with fans across the globe with a growing 256 million total streams worldwide. “How Do I Say Goodbye” is now certified platinum in Australia, gold in Switzerland, Norway and Belgium. With over 21.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, ‘How Do I Say Goodbye” peaked at #68 on the Spotify Global Chart, #13 on Spotify US Viral Chart and UK Top 50 Spotify chart. On TikTok, it has had 150K+ unique creations, while at radio it has just broken into the Top 20 at Hot AC in the US. In his native country, the single has hit the Top 15 on ARIA Single Chart and #12 on the Hot 100 Airplay Chart.

Dean spent most of 2022 touring the world, playing over 80 shows throughout the US, Europe, UK + Australia. In Australia all 18 shows sold-out for his Sad Boi Summer Winter Tour and in March he will return to play Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, and Hordern Pavilion, Sydneyas part of his The Future Is Bright world tour. Before then Dean will come stateside to perform for audiences in New York and Los Angeles. See below for U.S. dates.

February 13     New York, NY    Mercury Lounge

February 15  Los Angeles, CA  Masonic Lounge at Hollywood Forever

About Dean Lewis

Australian singer-songwriter, Dean Lewis has sold 4.4M+ albums and EPs worldwide and his music has attracted 8.2+ billion streams to date. He was welcomed into the Spotify Billions club for his hit ‘Be Alright’ which now has 3.8 billion streams + has grown 22M Spotify monthly followers.  ‘Be Alright’ has been certified 11x platinum in Australia, triple platinum in the U.S.A, platinum in the UK and platinum+ in 23 other countries. Dean has 2.7M Tik Tok followers and 1.4M YouTube followers. Lewis was an Apple Up Next artist in 2019 and played over 200 shows that year, including sold-out U.S. and Australian tours plus many shows and festival slots around Europe. That same year, Dean collaborated with Dutch superstar DJ/producer Martin Garrix on their hit single ‘Used To Love’ and kicked another bucket-list career goal when he performed at the AFL Grand Final.

Off the back of his # 1 Debut album release – 2019’s chart-topping, multiple-award-winning, multiple-Platinum-certified ‘A Place We Knew’ – Dean has cultivated and captivated a huge global fanbase. After ‘Half A Man’ was performed by a contestant on X Factor in Denmark earlier this year, this track from his debut album received a second life when it flew to the top of the Danish charts.

In 2022, Dean released his second album ‘The Hardest Love’ which hit the ARIA Top 5 and featured singles ‘How Do I Say Goodbye’, ‘Hurtless’ + ‘Looks Like Me’.  Dean performed ‘Hurtless’ on X Factor Denmark’s finale, this impassioned breakup song climbed to #8 on the Danish charts and topped the Swedish Heatseeker chart, the song now has 116M+ streams + is platinum in Australia.  Looks Like Me’ has hit 84M+.   Dean’s most recent collab with Norwegian DJ/Producer Kygo (2022) has also had over 70M+ streams.  

Dean wrapped up 2022, winning the Tik Tok award in Australia for AU Artists with Most New Followers + AU Most Viewed Artists.

About Tiësto

Tiësto is a Grammy® Award-winning, platinum-certified, international icon. The DJ and producer is the only artist to ever hold the titles of “The Greatest DJ of All Time” courtesy of Mixmag, and “#1 DJ” according to Rolling Stone. From his underground dance floor bangers to his high-profile Las Vegas residency and crossover success, Tiësto created the blueprint that defines what it means to be a success in today’s dance music world. In Tiësto’s true fashion, he continues to expand across genres, always evolving his craft. With over 36 million albums sold, 10+ billion cumulative streams, and a social platform with an audience exceeding 30 million fans spanning the globe, he continues to revolutionize the dance music landscape. Tiësto’s first release since signing with Atlantic Records, “The Business” has dominated airplay and charts worldwide since its September 2020 release, garnering over 1.7 billion streams to date, and was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Recording at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards. It also held a steady position on Apple & Spotify’s “Today’s Top Hits” & “Today’s  Hits” playlists, and hit #1 at US Dance Radio. “The Business” is certified Platinum in 15 countries and gold in 8 countries and held a place on the Top 10 official singles chart in 10 countries as well as Top 50 on Spotify in 31 countries. Tiësto made history with single “Don’t Be Shy” with Karol G, which marked the first English song ever for Karol G, and the first Latin Artist collaboration for Tiësto, and currently has 968M streams, over 1.2 million TikTok creates, and over 326 million views on the official music video. “The Motto” with Ava Max is sitting at 1.1B streams, “Hot in It” with Charli XCX at 175M streams, and most recently released “10:35” feat. Tate McRae is at 152M streams.  

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Valentine’s Day sneakers from Reebok via 360 MAGAZINE.

V DAY GIFT

Reebok has officially laid out it’s Valentine’s Day ‘food & bev’ sneaker pack, available Feb. 1 from Reebok.com and select retailers. 

  • BB 4000 II “Red Wine (IE4102, $90): Reebok’s revamped retro hoops model is draped in suede flavors of red, with vanilla and oak notes, sealed by touches of cork.
  • Pump Omni Zone II “Chocolate (IE9342, $180): The Classic high-top Pump basketball shoe gets dipped in chocolate and red. 
  • Classic Leather “Cherry” (IE4100, $100): This archival running sneaker adds deep cherry overlays across a nostalgic off-white leather upper.

For more info and to purchase product, consumers can visit HERE.

Reebok, HP, and and Botter 3d printed sneakers for PFW via 360 MAGAZINE.

Reebok × Botter

Reebok x Botter Concept Sneaker Engineered by HP Serves as a Sign of Innovation to Come

Coming out of Paris Fashion Week, Reebok, HP and the New Guards Group revealed a new concept sneaker with luxury brand, Botter that debuted on the runway at its FW23 presentation.

Fusing the ethos of both brands, the Reebok x Botter concept sneaker combines Botter’s love and commitment to the ocean through the unique look of a Murex seashell, an object that in legend, was used by the Greek Goddess Venus to comb her hair, with an iconic vintage Reebok football silhouette, a style that Botter is famed for reinventing with its Botter “Banker” that debuted in 2017.

The unusual and unique new form encapsulating the core shoe has been created and engineered with the HP 3D Printing team based in Barcelona using a technology called HP Multi Jet Fusion. Once printed, the gray sneakers were then hand-painted to complement the Caribbean Sea tones featured throughout Botter’s FW23 collection.

The end result is not just an innovative luxury piece, but a sustainable alternative to traditional sneaker production. The HP Multi Jet Fusion is a function created to reinvent design and manufacturing by unlocking the full potential of 3D printing and exploring techniques that are more energy efficient and sustainable. The process revolves around having no waste, uses a material called TPU that is highly-reusable once recycled, and is nimble enough to make products post-sale that can solve excessive production.

“HP has built a team of footwear industry specialists, under the lead of Don Albert, a 25-year footwear veteran. This team has developed an end-to-end solution to help large and small footwear companies in fashion and performance to reach their goals using HP Multi Jet Fusion Technology,” shared François Minec, Global Head of Polymers at HP Personalization & 3D Printing. “We enable new levels of design freedom, fast and agile product development, and a more sustainable local manufacturing process. This collaboration with Reebok and Botter is a perfect introduction of the HP solution to the footwear world.”

Speaking to the multi-brand collaboration, Nathan Jobe, Head of Footwear at NGG++ commented, “NGG and Reebok have a rich history in Street and Fashion culture. It is important to find like-minded souls in the world to partner with. Botter is very much part of our community. We were happy to be able to support their show and showcase the incredible technology of HP while doing it. This partnership really outlines a journey that thrives through design and celebrates culture and heritage to envision the future. We can’t wait to build more with them.”

“We are very excited to join forces with Reebok and envision a new future of footwear and apparel together. We aim to push the boundaries of technology and sustainability while embracing the legacy of Reebok,” added Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh, Botter.

The Reebok x Botter Concept Sneaker Engineered by HP is a project that represents the first leap into innovation, sustainability, and fashion Reebok is taking with the New Guards Group since the company’s acquisition by the Authentic Brands Group (Authentic). This debut at PFW serves as an exciting sign of things to come.

“We knew partnering with New Guards Group would allow us to push the needle, bringing consumers fresh new concepts and unexpected collaborations,” said Todd Krinsky, CEO & President of Reebok. “I’m incredibly energized by what we’ve been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time and this latest release with Botter and HP gives a small taste of what’s to come in this long-term partnership.”

Reebok, HP, and and Botter 3d printed sneakers for PFW via 360 MAGAZINE.
Reebok, HP, and and Botter 3d printed sneakers for PFW via 360 MAGAZINE.

What are the Most Desired Cars from the 1960s?

The 1960s remain iconic and imprinted upon our collective memory. It was a decade of constant change, but the styles are both retro and strangely timeless.

People are fascinated by 1960s fashion and culture and one area where that continuing interest is particularly strong is that of cars. The best cars of the decade are still regarded as beautiful and good to drive.

Classic Decade in Car Design

The 1960s was an era of optimism and that is reflected in its cars. People had money to spend and they wanted cars that were aesthetically pleasing.

A combination of design quality and beauty has made the finest ones sought after classics. Of course, in some ways things have progressed in vehicle design since then.

For example, tire design has advanced. A typical 1960s car was designed to run with bias-ply tires that have overlapping diagonal layers of cords known as ‘plies’ within their rubber.

By contrast modern car tires are radial ones. The cords are steel instead of nylon and set at an angle of 90 degrees, with belts of steel fitted between them and the rubber.

This makes the state-of-the-art tires from brands like Mastercraft more flexible and better able to grip road surfaces.

The top 1960s cars are still very desirable though, such as these models.

  • E-Type Jaguar

This is a legend and that is largely down to its appealing design. It was launched in 1961 and its sleek aerodynamic body looked like something from another planet.

There are faster 1960s cars but few that look better.

  • Ford Mustang

This 1964 car combined a unique straight body, with an open-top for cruising. The original V4 engine meant it was not the fastest, but it was reliable, and later models with the V8 improved its speed.

  • Chevy Corvette

The C3 model has the Apollo astronaut connections, but the C2 is the real classic. It boasts a slinky design, while the independent rear suspension makes it a stable and reliable drive.

  • Mini Cooper

This became an iconic 1960s vehicle following the the 1969 film The Italian Job and it summed up the classless ideals of the decade. It is reliable to drive and attractive to look at.

  • Jaguar Mk II

The Mk II is probably the defining 1960s saloon car. It was an aesthetic upgrade on the Mk I and oozes class, but is also fast and dependable thanks to its XK 3.9-litre engine.

  • VW Beetle

The Beetle was the main small car rival to the Mini and is as famous. It was actually launched in 1938 but achieved widespread popularity in the 1960s and it offers unique design coupled with reliability.

  • Lincoln Continental

Another car instantly recognizable by name alone, this giant vehicle boasts an unusual ‘slab’ shape. It also has opulent interiors and a reliable engine, which ensured major sales.

  • Renault 4

Unlike the other cars featured here, the Renault 4 was never glamorous. However it was dependable on the road and had a striking look plus rear seats that could be taken out to increase space.

  • Aston Martin DB5

Famous as the James Bond car, this is sleek and elegant, with a fast and consistent six-cylinder 4.0-litre engine, ensuring class all the way.

  • Pontiac GTO

This achieved 1960s-star car status thanks to its ultra-potent V8 engine that provided over 100 greater hp than rival cars. It also looks great, with a streamlined sloping body.

  • Lotus Elan

Considered one of the finest sports cars ever designed, this 1962 model has a small and lightweight body that counteracts the relatively low hp engine. It is remembered as the car Emma Peel drove in The Avengers.

These are the greatest cars of the 1960s and have never gone out of fashion even if they cannot accommodate state-of-the-art tires.

Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin via 360 MAGAZINE.

Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin

Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, the city’s grande dame hotel located just opposite the Brandenburg Gate, has launched an innovative augmented reality (AR) smartphone app.

Developed in collaboration with the Berlin start-up company ZAUBAR, the new Adlon AR app gives viewers virtual access to a total of four extraordinary places throughout the historic hotel. After a trip through the hotel’s 116-year history, the app user walks through Pariser Platz, strolls down the hotel’s red carpet, is greeted by a bellboy and enters the elegant lobby, which can be viewed in 360° mode.

The virtual entry into the hotel’s legendary Royal Suite – which has been the home away from home in Berlin for countless heads of state, royals and celebrities – offers more than just a keyhole view. Here, the guest interacts with the butler Ricardo, who attends to the needs of the hotel’s three presidential suites.

For the culinary finale to the AR tour, the hotel’s two-Michelin-starred Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer restaurant, opens its virtual doors and menus. At each of the AR stations throughout the hotel visit, app users can take photos and videos of the interactive 3D scenery with their smartphones; these are then saved and stamped with the Adlon watermark for sharing on social media.

“The illusion is perfect,” says Karina Ansos, the Adlon’s managing director. “It’s a bit like the Starship Enterprise on the holodeck – visitors check in with us wherever they are in real life and let themselves be enchanted by the unique atmosphere of our hotel.”

The individual stations are also accompanied by audio guides, voiced by Ranja Bonalana and Tom Vogt, the German dubbing voices of Oscar-winning actors Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth.

For more information about the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, please visit HERE.

2022 Range Rover P530 First Edition activation in meatpacking district via 360 MAGAZINE.

CA DMV + CRYPTO

The American Blockchain PAC (CryptoPAC) congratulates Tezos and Oxhead Alpha on their recent partnership with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and their continued commitment to improving the lives of people through technology.

Kevin Mehrabi, an advisor of the American Blockchain PAC (CryptoPAC) and founder of StableTech (Tezos Stable Technologies), played a role in this major milestone.

The California DMV, long-stuck in the past with paper-based technology, will now be able to take advantage of the benefits of blockchain technology thanks to this partnership. Digitizing car titles for California drivers will improve the efficiency and security of title transfers, while also streamlining the process.

Kevin Mehrabi, who serves on the advisory board of the American Blockchain PAC (CryptoPAC) and launched critical DeFi infrastructure for the growing Tezos DeFi ecosystem, said, “With this one act, the California DMV is defying the stereotype of bureaucratic inertia—the idea that government agencies are resistant to innovation. Blockchain technologies—and those based on Tezos blockchain, in particular—enable a transformative level of security and efficiency that traditional technologies fundamentally cannot, let alone at a tiny fraction of the operational cost. This will be a great demonstration of blockchain-based innovation for other US government agencies at state, local, and federal levels.”

Todd White, Founder of the American Blockchain PAC, said, “A significant blockchain use case private-public blockchain partnership has been achieved in the State of California.” 

Adelle Nazarian, CEO Of the American Blockchain PAC (CryptoPAC) said, “This partnership between Tezos, Oxhead Alpha, and the California DMV is a victory for the blockchain industry and a step towards mass adoption. Tezos’ ability to bring cutting-edge solutions to traditional industries is impressive and I am proud to be associated with such an innovative and forward-thinking company through the American Blockchain PAC (CryptoPAC).”

Sirha Lyon 2023 daily contest winners in France via 360 MAGAZINE.

Sirha Lyon Daily Winners

Below are today’s winners and last day schedule for Sirha Lyon 2023

January 22nd contest results:

  • Flexitarian Contest  Gold medal: Tanguy Escandel and Guy Barbin ; Silver medal: Damien Pinot and Stéphane Fonlupt ; Bronze medal: Thomas Cosse and Flavien Carucci
  • Barista French ChampionshipGold medal: Brice Robin ; Silver medal:  Tom Balerin ; Bronze medal: Marie Picoche
  • European Butcher CompetitionGold medal: Nolwenn Coureau and Paolo Desbois ; Silver medal: Alban Fillion and Patrick Larbi ; Bronze medal: Monia Andreoni and Madji Youri
  • Coffee in Good Spirits France Championship:  Gold medal: Charlène Cabioche ; Silver medal: Alexis Figini ; Bronze medal: Imad Hachad
  • France Cezve/Ibrik ChampionshipGold medal: Pierre de Chantérac ; Silver medal: Louai Zaidan ; Bronze medal: Elias Sfeir
     

Sirha Food Forum – Theme: Increased human creativity

Competitions:

  • Bocuse d’Orlast day of competition. This year, the candidates will compete on monkfish for the platter test and on the theme “Feed the Kids” for education on eating well. This year, the jury is chaired by Davy Tissot, Bocuse d’Or 2021 and the honorary president Dominique Crenn.
    Schedule: 9am to 6pm – Sirha Chefs Area. Awards ceremony at 6pm.
     
  • European Sugar Art ChampionshipThe last day of competition for the candidates who will have to create an artistic work of art in pulled sugar, blown sugar, ribbon and other original techniques. This year they will have to impress the honorary president Stéphane Glacier, M.O.F., on the theme of Salvador Dalí.
    > Schedule: 9am to 5pm – Sirha Bake & Pastry. Awards ceremony at 5pm.
     
  • French National Cheesemongers’ contest : final and awards ceremony. For the 14th edition of the competition, 8 candidates will put forward their knowledge and know-how during 5 practical and theoretical tests. Who will win the title of French champion?
    > Schedule: 9am to 12pm – Sirha Food Trade. Awards ceremony at 5pm.
     
  • Cheese & Chef : This competition features 8 pairs of chefs and cheesemongers who will have two hours to prepare a cheese and a basket of goodies on a plate. The candidates will have to compose under the watchful eye of Hervé Mons, M.O.F. and president of the competition.
    > Schedule: 12:30pm to 4:30pm – Sirha Food Trade. Awards ceremony at 5pm.

To discover the exhibition of the 81 Sirha Innovations products, including the twelve winning products of the Sirha Innovation Awards, go to the Place des Lumières until 23rd January.

For additional info click here.

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PRADA – 9TH NFT

PRADA DROPS ITS NINTH EXCLUSIVE TIMECAPSULE NFT, ALONG WITH RETROACTIVELY OFFERING UNRELEASED NFTS.

  • On February 2nd, 2023, Prada drops its ninth limited-edition Timecapsule Collection paired with a corresponding gifted NFT 
  • For the first time, owners of the Prada Timecapsule collections launched before NFT-linked drops began in June 2022, can now also claim a Timecapsule NFT in sync with their existing physical product.
  • The February edition Timecapsule shirt features prints designed by Italian photographer Enzo Ragazzini from his archive from the 70s’
  • Once again, Prada is giving the opportunity of a full “Prada Journey in Milan” experience as this drop comes with an exclusive invitation to the brand’s Womenswear Fall/Winter 2023 fashion show in February

Milan, 26 January 2023 — Prada announces the ninth installment of their Timecapsule NFT Collection. The drop on February 2nd continues to expand Prada’s reach to the Web3 community, allowing for unique experiences for NFT holders. 

The latest NFT drop is #38 in the Timecapsule collection. This is the second, in a three-part series of shirts featuring special prints by Italian photographer Enzo Ragazzini from his archive from the 70s’.

Titled INTERFERENZA OTTICA ART PRINT BY ENZO RAGAZZINI 1975, the February shirt will feature a design made in 1975 from Enzo Ragazzini with the optical interference technique, using mechanical devices of his own invention (the “rotating plane” for the circular patterns and the “rotating drum” for horizontal patterns). This work was then digitized in 2017.

The shirt is in popeline, featuring the Prada enameled triangle logo with “FEBRUARY” transferred on the back of the shirt. Each shirt comes accompanied by its own gifted NFT, which serves as an invitation to join Prada’s exclusive Crypted NFT community. 

As an extension to this month’s announcement, Prada is extending their Web3 community to those who have purchased a Prada Timecapsule before the NFT initiative launched back in June 2022. First launched in December 2019, these Timecapsule collection holders can now claim their own Timecapsule NFT, in sync with their existing physical product. More details can be found on the Prada Crypted Community on Discord.

Prada continues to give behind-the-scenes opportunities as they offer ‘Prada Crypted’ Discord community members access to unique events and experiences. For last month’s drop, one Prada Timecapsule NFT Holder and guest were hosted in Milan for a Prada exclusive experience which included an invitation to the Prada Menswear Fall/Winter 2023 fashion show. Once again, Prada is offering one NFT holder the chance to enjoy an unparalleled experience for its upcoming Prada Womenswear Fall/Winter 2023 fashion show on February 23rd. 

Details: 

  • The Prada Timecapsule drop is open to customers in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China Mainland, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong S.A.R., Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxemburg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Estonia, Republic of Korea, Romanian, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan (China), United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States for 24 hours only, starting from February 2nd, 2023 at 3pm CET. 
  • Each drop is limited to 50 items. 

To be eligible, you must:

  • All information on the RSVP process is shared with community members on the Prada Discord Channel and you must:
    • Hold a Prada Timecapsule NFT in your wallet (purchased from Prada directly or secondary market)
    • Be part of the Prada Crypted discord
    • Be verified as a holder via and have the green tick to prove verification in the Prada Crypted Discord

www.prada.com/prada-crypted

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What Is Synchronous eLearning, And What Are Its Benefits?

If you are planning eLearning corporate training for your employees, you are probably struggling to choose between synchronous and asynchronous learning. The battle between synchronous and asynchronous learning is never-ending. Even though there is a preference for anytime-anywhere learning, we cannot disregard the importance of learning in the presence of an instructor. This post lets us fully understand the synchronous eLearning model and its potential benefits. 

What is Synchronous eLearning?

Synchronous learning refers to a learning model where all learners learn at the same time in the presence of an instructor. Instructor-led offline sessions are an example of synchronous learning. 

Synchronous eLearning uses web conferences and virtual classrooms for in-person training sessions. Synchronous eLearning applies the same model in an online interface. Many institutions have been using the model to provide degrees to oversee students; however, COVID-19 caused the increased use of this model. 

Now that we know what synchronous eLearning means, let’s understand its benefits.  

Benefits of Synchronous eLearning 

While synchronous learning in an offline environment has many advantages, the digitization of this method has made it more effective and convenient for employees. Here are some benefits of Synchronous eLearning

Cheaper than offline sessions 

One disadvantage that offline synchronous training sessions had was the cost of conducting the training. To name a few, we had the cost of the venue, refreshments, stationery, electricity bills, instructor fees, and travel expenses for the employees. Moreover, a part of your workforce was getting paid while they weren’t contributing to the production. 

eLearning reduces your learning and development budget considerably. Except for the instructor fees and salaries, you can save the rest of the money. The results that eLearning can produce are commendable; hence you are getting an improved return on your investment with synchronous eLearning. 

It still maintains the human element.

Many argue that online eLearning is robotic and lacks the human touch. Training with on-demand videos seems very impersonal. Moreover, because everyone learns at their preferred time, the interaction between the learners is also close to zero. 

The synchronous eLearning method, however, retains the human element among all the digital stuff. Instructors and learners can interact in real-time, ask questions, give and receive feedback, etc. 

Can complete training from anywhere 

The digital elements in the synchronous learning environment make the learning process more flexible. Your employees don’t have to force themselves to travel from their home to the training venue and sit for long hours to get the training. eLearning allows its learners to attend sessions from anywhere. They can train in their room or the hotel room if they are traveling and complete the training. 

Reduces cognitive load

Have you heard of cognitive load? It is the capacity of your short-term memory to process and retain information. Your short-term or working memory can only retain a little information if you overload it with too much work and pressure. A better completion rate is certainly one of your objectives, but only completing the course won’t help. You want your employees to remember and apply what they learned while working. The flexibility that synchronous eLearning offer reduces your employee’s stress, allowing them to grasp new information better. 

Immediate feedback 

Since both the instructor and the employees are present in the session at the same time, they can exchange feedback. The instructor can get feedback from employees regarding their teaching style and pace. This allows the instructor to understand the employees’ learning behaviors and requirements. Similarly, the employees can also receive feedback from the instructor regarding their performance in training. 

Feedbacks are also possible with the asynchronous method, but immediate feedback is always better. You can resolve any doubts your employees may have then and there. 

Promotes interaction among employees 

In the asynchronous model, employees have the freedom to choose when and how much of the training portion they want to complete at a time. This makes it difficult for the learners to initiate conversations with each other. 

Good teamwork is necessary for any company; synchronous eLearning is one way to bring all your employees together. The situation changes in the synchronous model as it allows all learners to interact with each other. This makes the whole session interactive and engaging. When your employees interact and know each other better, they become friends, which helps you develop a team that can carry out collaborative projects easily. 

Simulations and gamification to increase engagement

If you use a Learning Management System for training, you can use advanced features like simulations and gamification. 

Simulations help your employees get an essence of real-life scenarios and get acquainted with them. 

Gamification is a feature that makes your training more interesting. If you think this is about adding games to the training course, you are greatly mistaken here. Gamification doesn’t mean including games; it makes the interface appear to be that of a game. It may have leaderboards, music, fun graphics, etc. 

It makes your course fun, unlike other training programs that look bland most of the time. 

Social Learning 

We may not know it, but we all do it- learning from others. In a learning environment where learners and instructors are continuously interacting with each other, all employees get to learn from each other. It isn’t really about technical knowledge but about mannerisms, experiences, and more. A lot of LMSs also have features that support social learning. Social learning doesn’t require a book and notes. It happens on its own. We just need an environment where employees get to interact and learn from each other, and the synchronous learning method gives you that environment. 

Bottom line 

Synchronous eLearning is a fairly good learning method you can use for your employee training. But it goes without saying that the model has some drawbacks. For example, it does allow your employees to learn from anywhere, but it doesn’t allow them to learn at any time. This is why many organizations are now switching to a blended learning approach that uses synchronous and asynchronous learning methods. It combines the benefits of both methods and is one of our best learning models.