Sat.Dec 03, 2011 - Fri.Dec 09, 2011

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Freelance Instructional Design: More Tips from the Trenches

Experiencing eLearning

I’ve gotten some great tips from others working as independent consultants or freelance instructional designers in comments on my Getting Started as a Freelance Instructional Designer and Tips for Starting to Freelance posts. I love having so many brilliant and generous people in my network who freely share the wealth of their knowledge. Networking.

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5 Stages of Workplace Learning (Revisited)

Jane Hart

Back in May 2010 I posted a diagram that I had created that showed what I considered to be the 5 stages of Workplace Learning. My ITA colleague, Jay Cross, re-worked it so that I looked like this. Back in May 2010 I also wrote: ” In my opinion most organisations are in Stage 3, but as the L&D conversation circles around the concepts of social and informal learning, I’m getting the impression that many … Read the rest.

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20 Signs of Employee Disengagement

The Performance Improvement Blog

Employee engagement seems to be the current hot topic of survey organizations. Gallup , Mercer , BlessingWhite , and others are regularly conducting national and international studies of engagement. It’s interesting to discover from these surveys that roughly 30% of employees indicate that they are engaged in their work. However, the more important question for you is, “Do I have an employee engagement problem in my organization?

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E-learning In Automobile Industry – New Report

Upside Learning

Last week Towards Maturity published its latest report on e-learning adoption, utilization & effects in the European automobile industry. I worked in the automobile industry for a few years in the early part of my professional life. I remember attending a large number of classroom training sessions and video based training using VHS players which at the time were the only technology assisted learning at that time –between 1997 & 2000.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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Two Software Tools for Creating Simulations

Kapp Notes

Here are two tools that can be used for creating effective and engaging simulations. Let me know of other tools. SimWriter. Screen Capture from SimWriter simulation creation software. What started as a tool for internal simulation development is now a patented authoring tool available to license and use for your own e-learning simulation development.

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Camtasia Studio: Speech to Text

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

Camtasia Studio 7.1 can convert (transcribe) speech to text. an awesome feature that will help make quick work out of creating closed captions. Review  this video  to learn how to use the speech to text feature.

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Hazard: Learning at the Moment of Need

Dashe & Thomson

Last week I discovered that “learning at the moment of need” is not the most effective way to learn. In fact, it’s downright risky business and very unpleasant. On a recent trip to New York, my job was to provide on-the-fly navigational instructions using Google Maps. Two huge problems: I didn’t know how to use my mobile Google Maps app well – at all.

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Associations’ Mission to Teach: Social Media vs. Formal Education

Web Courseworks

In the midst of the Digital Age, we have instant access to knowledge that was once difficult or impossible to find. “Just Google it”: a modern day mantra. Social media discussions have become a common way to obtain information. Relying on listservs to share information among a community of practitioners has evolved into launching social media networks.

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Christmas Flash Mob at Carlson School of Management

Jane Hart

The Carlson School of Management received a surprise visit from a saxophonist…and nearly 300 of his friends from the University of Minnesota’s School of Music this November. Credits. “Deck the Halls” arr. Francisco J. Núñez and Jim Papoulis from “Coolside of Yuletide” Special Thanks To: Greg Wrenn (saxophone), Campus Singers Maroon, Gold, and Mosaic; Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, University Singers, Kathy S.

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!

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Adobe Captivate: Export Audio

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

by Kevin Siegel    You can import or record audio to just about anything in Adobe Captivate. Right-click a slide object and you'll find you can select Audio > Import to  (or  Record to ). Right-click a slide and you'll find the exact same menu items. And if you want to import or record background audio, you'll find that you can do so by choosing  Audio > Import to  (or  Record to )  Background.

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Initial reflections on Slow Learning #change11

Clark Quinn

I have to say that I found the comments on my initial post very interesting and challenging. A couple of themes have emerged that partly I want to elaborate on, and partly want to reflect upon. I believe in, and do try, ‘learning out loud’, so I’ll both try to elaborate and draw myself up short. One of the themes that emerged is the rejection of the GPS idea, and extolling a preference for getting lost (I did explicitly mention that GPS’s do not help you learn the ter

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An Open LMS: CourseKit

Kapp Notes

A while back I posted on Facebook that LMSs were prisons for content because they tended to keep content inaccessible and unavailable for quick easy access. Well now their is a new kind of LMS that uses a Facebook type interface to conduct academic business. It’s called CourseKit. CourseKit instructor page. The concept is radical on two levels.

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Key social learning resources: Part 13 #sociallearning #SoLoMoLearning

Jane Hart

Here is this week’s round-up of articles and other resources looking at social media for learning and social learning. 1 – Firstly, this week, here is a preview of Harrison College’s new approach to online learning, KnowU: Where Social Meets Learning. For more about this new approach, visit [link] more information. (I expect we’ll be going to see quite a few more examples of learning in education that look like this in… Read the rest.

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HIA Technologies Turns a New Chapter in Interactive Learning

HIA Technologies announces the launch of Qvio™️ interactive video platform for learner-driven, AI-enabled, education. Viewers get instant answers to their questions directly from videos, interrupting when needed, and getting an author-validated answer!

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eLearning and PowerPoint: Usage Survey

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

by AJ George  I've heard from several eLearning developers expressing their frustration over being given lackluster PowerPoint presentations and asked to magically transform them into effective and engaging eLearning lessons and courses. Are you in the same boat? Perhaps you are creating the PowerPoint presentations as well? Maybe (gasp) you're the one creating the lackluster presentations?

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Making Slow Learning Concrete #change11

Clark Quinn

It occurs to me that I’ve probably not conveyed in any concrete terms what I think the ‘slow learning’ experience might be like. And I admit that I’m talking a technology environment in the concrete instance (because I like toys). So here are some instances: Say you’ve a meeting with a potential client. You’ve been working on how to more clearly articulate the solutions you offer and listening to the customer to establish whether there’s a match or no

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Games Article Published in Online Training Magazine

Kapp Notes

Here is a link to an article by Margery Weinstein with an interview from me and great additional pieces and interviews with James Sharpe, senior vice president, Strategic Solutions, PDI Ninth House and Chris Musselwhite, Sue Kennedy, and Sue Probst of Discovery Learning Inc. In the article, Get Your Head in the Game, I discuss how there are two expectations of games for learning these days.

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Kineo eLearning Design Webinar December 8

Learning Visions

The most impressive learning designs draw from best principles of adult learning theory, take a card from marketing and advertising, and ultimately result in effective programs that inform, instruct, and perhaps even change behaviours. But how do you get there?… Come join our webinar this Thursday, December 8 at 11:00 eastern and download the free Learning Models guide.

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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Writing and Grammar: List Lovers Unite!

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

by Jennie Ruby    After reading AJ's  Tips for Better Data Representation article , fellow Skills and Drills reader  Nancy Elliott  sent the following question/comment: " Edward Tufte  may think that the correct number of items that belong in a list is  zero , but does Jennie Ruby agree?

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Online Educa Berlin 2011 recap

Challenge to Learn

Last week I visited the Online Educa in Berlin. I’m sorry to say that I’m not a big fan. When you compare it to conferences like Learning Solutions and DevLearn it really comes out bad. In Berlin I met with Christopher Benz (he is in charge of online events of the ELearning guild) and we spoke about the differences of an eLearning guild conference (like Learning Solutions and DevLearn) and the online Educa.

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Further (slow) thoughts on learning #change11

Clark Quinn

I’ve been monitoring the comments on my #change11 posts, and rather than address them individually, I’m posting responses. So, a couple of questions have recurred about the slow learning concept. One is how the notion of quick small bites reflects a slower learning process. Another is how it might play out in the organization. And a final one is about the overall pedagogy.

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2011: A writer’s odyssey

E-Learning Provocateur

Wow! 2011 was a big year of writing for me, with 2 self-published books and over 40 blog posts. My books are available on Amazon , and I have listed the year’s blog posts below for your convenience. Thanks for reading! Social media. • Social media extremism. • Smash your wall. • My Twitter hero. • Who owns the photocopiers?

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Understanding Scope Creep

Project managers are now spending more time managing strategic projects where the scope is susceptible to changes as the projects progress. Scope change control is now becoming a critical component of project management requiring project teams to become more active in solving problems and making decisions. Scope change control will require collaboration with stakeholders and possibly government agencies.

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Writing and Grammar: Responses from United List Lovers

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

by Jennie Ruby    This week a number of our readers have joined me in finding some good  uses for lists and bullet points. However, that does not mean they reject Tufte's criticisms of bullet overkill (pardon the pun) in PowerPoint use. For example,  Josie Chaney  writes: I agree with you whole-heartedly. I think Tufte is an anachronism.

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T&D and the Relentless ROI Dilemma

Living in Learning

C-suite's addiction leads to relentless pursuit of ROI. There's a headline for you! I recognize this affliction is common these days and any attempts to pry fingers off traditions are often seen as more of an assault than an effort to evolve beyond current paradigms. Methinks we ultimately must drive transformational change in the perceived role Training & Development (T&D) plays in the organization.

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Great TED Video by David Perry: Are Games Better Than Life

Kapp Notes

Take a look at this interesting video about games and see if you agree. The points raised are interesting.

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The Best 100 of 2011

KnowledgeStar

Jane Hart is one of my great “go-to” resources for all things learning. Every year she posts a great review of the Top 100 Tools. Here it is and Thanks, Jane! “Yesterday, I finalised the Top 100 Tools for Learning 2011 list. In the last few days of voting there was a surge of contributions [.].

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Adobe RoboHelp: How to Create Adobe AIR Layouts

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

Adobe's  Thomas Aldous  has created a  video  demonstrating the process of creating an Adobe AIR layout that includes Commenting, Moderation of the Comments and Topic Ratings.

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What’s the matter with Learning Management Systems? They’re not disposible

Connect Thinking

A couple of weeks ago I responded to some questions by clients on learning management systems. LMS frustrations continue, and so I feel compelled to write some more. Yesterday I was listening to the podcast Duct Tape Marketing , episode entitled If you still think the customer is king (Nov 16, 2011). John Jantsch was interviewing Aaron Shapiro. The argument was that users are the new decision makers.

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Storyboarding

eLearning Brothers

Why is it important to create a course outline or storyboard before building an eLearning course? A course outline or storyboard will help you to organize both the course content and your thoughts on interactivity (audio, video, graphics, interactions, etc.). Here are a few things to consider when building your storyboard: On-Screen text. What information is best presented as on-screen text?