e-Learning Academy

OCTOBER 27, 2011

A question from an organisational learning partner: What are some tips for implementing social media into the workplace? Here are my questions & tips – in no particular order: Analysis questions: 1. Who’s idea is it? Is it yours or the end users? If it’s your’s, then you need to check that the intended end [.].

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e-Learning Academy

OCTOBER 8, 2011

A question from a client in organisational learning. What’s the best e-learning authoring tool to get us out of trouble? In this scenario, the client had never done e-learning before. They are short staffed, they don’t have a dedicated e-learning team, and they need to get content developed pretty rapidly. They have the product training in a reasonable [.].

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e-Learning Academy

OCTOBER 7, 2011

A question from a client in organisational learning: How long will it take to develop an e-learning course with an external e-learning developer? Well, my first reaction to this question is “how long is a piece of string?”, but that’s not a very helpful response. So, let me try and put some certainty into this [.].

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e-Learning Academy

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

Often the idea to embark on an e-learning strategy comes from the top. The CEO wants to modernise training delivery. This is terrific! Executive sponsorship for such a strategy is always an imperative. Then it’s up to the learning and development (L&D) professional to action the idea. Our first job is to make sure the [.].

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e-Learning Academy

MAY 6, 2011

Hello. This post is for participants coming to the Web 2.0 and Blended Learning Design Workshop in Melbourne on June 9, 2011. I’m really looking forward to working with you. As part of the workshop pre-work, I invite you to share some of your favourite web 2.0 services, tools and platforms. I will incorporate your favourites [.].

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e-Learning Academy

OCTOBER 28, 2011

A question from an organisational learning partner: What are some tips for implementing social media into formal learning? Implementing social media for formal organisational learning is not easy. It’s success is very dependent on learner motivation. We can expect students to participate in online social learning activities as part of assessment for tertiary programs, because [.].

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e-Learning Academy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

We’d be interested in your organisation perspective. Your selection is anonymous. Results will be published in October. JavaScript needs to be enabled for polling to work. Online Surveys by Constant Contact. Thank you for your participation.

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e-Learning Academy

AUGUST 27, 2011

Developing e-learning courseware or other learning technology solutions is multidisciplinary. Roles include instructional designer, visual designer, author, online facilitator, project manager and change manager. Developing skills for these roles is difficult enough. For example, venturing into e-learning courseware design is often the first time a learning professional has needed to create instructionally sound objects.

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e-Learning Academy

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

I uunderstand how important it is for people to choose the right authoring tool for their needs. Frankly, you may require 2 or 3 different tools, based on different learning design needs and skill level. Earlier discussion about authoring tools can be easily located by clicking the “Authoring tools” from the category list of this [.].

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e-Learning Academy

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Results and commentary from October Poll: What is your greatest e-learning skill development challengs? a) Instructional design – 24% b) Visual design – 33% c) Authoring (using an authoring tool) - 14% d) Project management – 29% n = 21 Thanks to Richard who thought instructional design skills make or break an e-learning project. I agree. [.].

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e-Learning Academy

OCTOBER 14, 2011

A question from a client in organisational learning. How do I create m-learning? Well, the answer to this question is both simple and complex. There are 5 things you need: Appropriate content. This may be an expert opinion, 3 minute nugget of information, a process or a quiz. Remember, unless the m-learning is mandatory (i.e. being [.].

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e-Learning Academy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

This is part 2 of a three part series examining ways to determine the feasibility of e-learning for an organisation. These tips may help analyse the readiness and the effort likely to be needed to make a strategy succeed. Part 1 was about systems and is located here. Today we look at culture. Culture How does [.].

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e-Learning Academy

AUGUST 12, 2011

There is a methodology to creating e-learning courseware that is instructionally sound. The correct methodology is absolutely dependent upon the content being delivered. There is a useful article on this topic in July’s T&D Magazine. There is also a ‘hygiene factor’ to e-learning quality. The value of ensuring quality navigation, visual design, text layout etc is to [.].

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e-Learning Academy

APRIL 27, 2011

Episode 11 e-learning tutorial outlines some of the things to think about when implementing a learning management system. Why not download this free e-learning training from iTunes Or read the Transcript Or watch the entire free e-learning tutorial series on our YouTube channel (episode 11 is embedded below).

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e-Learning Academy

DECEMBER 10, 2011

Episode 19 e-learning tutorial is a small deviation from our usual e-learning topics, although it does involve social media. This episode explores the opportunity to leverage social media to manage and market our professional profile, and contribute to the learning fraternity. Why not download this free e-learning training from iTunes. Or read the transcript.

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e-Learning Academy

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

Just a quick post to say Colleen Kavanagh and I will be presenting at the National Simulation-Based Training and Virtual Learning Conference in Melbourne on Monday 28th November, 2011. Our topic: Virtual Classroom – It’s all about participation. For those who are unable to atttend, I will summarise our experience next week.

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e-Learning Academy

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Episode 18 e-learning tutorial examines some of the skills required of employees to effectively engaged in social media for learning and workplace performance. Why not download this free e-learning training from iTunes Or read the Transcript Or watch the entire free e-learning tutorial series on our YouTube channel (Episode 18 is embedded below).

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e-Learning Academy

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

Thank you to Kerry for posting a review on a Sydney Institute of TAFE blog of an e-learning instructional design workshop presented by myself and Duy Hyunh of Beyond Edge for the Australian Flexible Learning Framework. There was some discussion about the ADDIES model we presented – ADDIE with a “S. The “S” is really [.].

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e-Learning Academy

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Episode 17 e-learning tutorial looks at what social media is, technology trends that are or will influence our practice, and things we need to think about before implementing social media into our organisation. Why not download this free e-learning training from iTunes Or read the Transcript Or watch the entire free e-learning tutorial series on [.].

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e-Learning Academy

OCTOBER 10, 2011

A question from a client in organisational learning: Do we need a LMS? This is an interesting question. Which comes first? The e-learning course or the LMS? Of course, the ideal is that your e-learning strategy encompasses the purchase, development and implementation of both. However, there are a couple of variables: If you are a [.].

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e-Learning Academy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

Episode 16 e-learning tutorial provides an overview of my doctoral research. In my ‘spare time’ I’m a Doctor or Education candidate at the University of Technology, Sydney. My thesis title is: Examination of virtual learning environments within a corporate context: Design and practice implications. It’s about our experience introducing four asynchronous spaces in a consulting [.].

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e-Learning Academy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

The Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy has launched it’s 5th online course: Choosing and Implementing a LMS. Description: This course will help you to ensure that implementing a LMS into your organisation is the right thing to do. It will also enable you to develop strategies to help mitigate four common risks to LMS implementation: Requirements [.].

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e-Learning Academy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

This is part 3 of a three part series examining ways to determine the feasibility of e-learning for an organisation. These tips may help analyse the readiness and the effort likely to be needed to make a strategy succeed. Part 1 was about systems and is located here. Part 2 was about culture and is located [.].

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e-Learning Academy

AUGUST 20, 2011

Episode 15 e-learning tutorial asks why many Australian organisations are failing to invetigate new technologies to support strategic capability development. Alison suggests seven possible reasons. Why not download this free e-learning training from iTunes Or read the Transcript Or watch the entire free e-learning tutorial series on our YouTube channel (Episode 15 is embedded below).

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e-Learning Academy

JULY 1, 2011

I noticed the 2011 National Learning and Development Index report was cited in BRW last week (Training decisions made on the run, June 23-29, pp51). The point being made was that training decisions appeared to be largely based on reactive responses to performance reviews rather than a conscious building of strategic capabilities linked to long-term [.].

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e-Learning Academy

MAY 20, 2011

For some small organisations, the processes required to plan, implement and embed e-learning is new to them. I often see evidence of this at the start; the strategy document appears more like a wish list than a thought out statement of how e-learning will compliment the business strategy. If the organisation is unable to make the alignment clear [.].

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e-Learning Academy

MAY 14, 2011

A number of smaller organisations (400-1800 employees or so) talk to me about beginning an e-learning strategy for their employees, and I’m excited for them. Three aspects to technology for learning are what enables e-learning to be viable for smaller organisations today. 1. Enablement. This is about prioritising e-learning effort towards enabling employees to do what [.].

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e-Learning Academy

APRIL 17, 2011

This week I attended the 2011 AITD Conference in Melbourne. It seemed well attended, and there were some very interesting presenters. I will highlight two: Roland Deiser was the opening keynote. He is author of Designing for the Smart Organisation: How breakthrough corporate learning initiatives drive strategic change and innovation. Roland was generous with the [.].

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e-Learning Academy

APRIL 3, 2011

Episode 10 e-learning tutorial explores the role of project management when developing e-learning projects. It highlights the development lifecycle and change management plan. Why not download this free e-learning training from iTunes Or read the Transcript Or watch the entire free e-learning tutorial series on our YouTube channel (episode 10 is embedded below).

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e-Learning Academy

MARCH 28, 2011

Workshop day of Global Learn conference, I was privileged to attend Design & Develop and Innovative Online Learning Environment, instructed by Abtar Kaur and Zoraini Abas, Open University Malaysia. My interest was to hear how their approach to online instruction and design may inform my own research. Some of the take home points I gleaned [.].

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e-Learning Academy

MARCH 19, 2011

I had the opportunity this week to be a participant in a ‘think tank’ discussion on the role of e-learning in compliance training (e.g. Code of Conduct, Privacy Policy etc). This was especially timing, as a client and I have been investigating how successful e-learning is in informing staff about their rights and responsibilities. I [.].

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e-Learning Academy

MARCH 4, 2011

Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy has launched two new courses: E-Learning Project Management E-Learning Instructional Design This is in addition to existing courses, E-Learning Strategy and Webinar Design and Facilitation. To learn more, visit the course demos on the membership page.

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e-Learning Academy

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

I am a fan of James Clay; a UK-based learning technology specialist working in tertiary education, helping staff to adopt technology for teaching and learning. He has a terrific podcast – E-Learning Stuff – where he and his colleagues provide pragmatic insights into how learning and technology interact with each other. This week I listened [.].

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e-Learning Academy

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

I’m delighted to be presenting with Colleen Kavanagh at the upcoming AITD Conference in Melbourne on April 13-14. Our topic: Ten things that make e-learning work. Watch the video for an introduction to how the session came about and what participants should expect to get out of the session. Why not start the conversation by [.].

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e-Learning Academy

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The intranet plays a valuable role in enabling employees and managers do what they need to do. In e-learning design, it’s important to link to the intranet for further information, as it is the intranet (or other enterprise platform, such as a wiki) that is available to employees long after the course has been closed. [.].

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e-Learning Academy

JANUARY 28, 2011

(This post is a continuance from The value of explanation videos) There are 2 aspects to developing explanation videos; Visual design and Instructional design. 1. Visual design: Animation (such as that used by Common Craft) is a great choice for explanation videos. It’s simplicity and accessibility can help get the message across easily. Animation is particularly useful to demonstrate [.].

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e-Learning Academy

JANUARY 13, 2011

Common Craft and other members of the Explainer Network do a wonderful job creating short videos to explain concepts and processes. See Borrowing Money in Plain English as an example of a high production video (animation can be expensive). Providing short explanations in video format on your organisation’s intranet or media platform can be a very powerful learning strategy for your organisation, in [.].

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