Thu.Dec 22, 2011

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The Biggest Myths in Learning and Development

Absorb LMS

In the early 1960s, philosopher Abraham Kaplan and psychologist Abraham Maslow independently described the idea that being in possession of an instrument affects our perception. The idea, now commonly called the Law of the Instrument, is illustrated in the phrase ”if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” . It’s important to be aware of this law because it gives us a glimpse into how our perception of the world is shaped by our experiences and environments.

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Game Based Learning Showcase: Physicsgames.net

Upside Learning

After being hooked onto Angry Birds, I now find myself fascinated by a collection of games hosted on a website called [link]. As you must have already guessed, this website showcases numerous physics-based online games developed in Flash. The games have been classified into 7 broad categories. Block Removal. Construction. Demolition. Platform. Projectile.

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2012 Federal Consortium for Virtual Worlds Conference Announcement and Dates

Kapp Notes

The 2012 Federal Consortium for Virtual Worlds Conference will be held May 16 (workshops) and May 17-18 (main conference program) at the National Defense University in Washington DC. Registration will be available in January through pay.gov. Registration fees for onsite participation is $75 per day ($75 for workshops and $150 for main conference program).

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A Christmas Carol of e-learning development

Saffron Interactive

Chapter One. The Spirit of Christmas Plagiarism. I have endeavoured in this Ghostly little blog, to raise the Ghost of an Idea … *. As I’m sure you’ve noticed, 2012 is the year of Charles Dickens’ 200 th birthday. Part of his enduring celebrity is due to modern readers being able to relate to themes discussed almost two centuries ago.

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11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption

Elevate your member education initiatives This eBook will explore: Why measure content consumption rather than (or in addition to) completion rates and member satisfaction? What are some proven tactics to create quality learner content and raise your content consumption rates? You’ll discover why measuring content consumption is pivotal for program success and explore effective tactics to boost overall engagement.

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Want Attention? Talk to the Elephant.

Usable Learning

Do you want to capture and maintain your learners’ attention? You need to talk to the elephant. Peachpit (my publishers) just posted an article I wrote based on Chapter 5: Design for Attention. You can read the entire article here.

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Creating Passionate Learners 2005 = same in 2011

Corporate eLearning Strategies and Development

For those of you that were not into the blogosphere WAY back in.oh. say. 2005 or 2006, the name Kathy Sierra is probably new to you. It's about time we ALL start learning how to "Create Passionate Users", or in our case Create Passionate Learners.and I'd argue they're the same thing, but I digress. Let me start with why I am blogging on this topic. @moehlert tweeted a reminder of an IT Conversations recording of her keynote from the Tools of Change conference (2/16/2011).

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Want Attention? Talk to the Elephant.

Usable Learning

Do you want to capture and maintain your learners’ attention? You need to talk to the elephant. Peachpit (my publishers) just posted an article I wrote based on Chapter 5: Design for Attention. You can read the entire article here.

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December Newsletter & Holiday Greetings

OpenSesame

'From the OpenSesame family to yours: May you have the brightest of holiday seasons and a wonderful 2012.

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Going viral

Learning with e's

Many bloggers would give their right arm to be able to write posts that are widely read. In a painfully truthful Winston Churchill parody, Katie Hafner recently declared that 'never has so much been written by so many, to be read by so few.' For many, blogging is a little like whistling into the wind. It's quite a lonely existence when you write, and write and post your ideas. but no-one ever reads it.

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20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers

You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.

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Infographic: How To Give & Ask For a Raise

Mindflash

For many, the most nerve-wracking conversation for both the employer and employee is a discussion about a salary raise. Nationally, employees will receive an average 3 percent wage increase this year. With this in mind, employers must carefully decide who gets a raise and when, while employees must perfect the art of salary negotiation. Consult this guide to become fully versed in the ins and outs of the salary raise.