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Collecting Free e-Learning Courses

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[caption id="attachment_279" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Free e-Learning Courses"] [/caption] I have started collecting links to free e-learning courses. Please feel free to access these via the link in the blog's menu bar. As I come across courses I will add their links to the page. FYI: I will only add courses that are free and have open access.

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Video Studio Design - Equipment is on its Way

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If you have not been following prior posts, I am building a small video studio. It will be used for creating videos that will be incorporated into e-learning (WBT) courses and for online, stand-alone, instructional videos. The equipment has been ordered, and here's what we will be using: 2 Kino Flo Diva fluorescent lights (each has 2 tubes a nd include a dimmer).

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Can Linked In Help My Team and Boost the Training "Experience" We Deliver?

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I am "Linked In," but I do not consider myself a power user. In fact, it took a while for me to see much value in it. However, The more I add to my profile and make connections, the more it grows on me. Please note, I use it judiciously, adding only professional information and only make connections to people with whom I have worked, studied, networked or have a common professional interest.

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Video Studio - Figuring Out What I Need

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I have done my research on the equipment I will need to set up the video studio. FYI: I already have a digital video camera, microphone, and tripod. So, they are not included in my lists of equipment needed. Here is my very "tight budget" option: 2-Fluorescent lights on stand - each with two 40 watt, 48" 5000k fluorescent tubes Light reflector Muslin backdrop - 10'X12' Hair light - 30 Watt GE Reveal True Color Flood If I buy the above equipment new from a reputable vendor I can stay under $1, 5

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Building a Studio for Instructional Videos on a Tight Budget

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More and more I have been using video in my e-learning courses. These are not high level productions, but they have been effective, bite-size pieces of instruction that add value to my courses. Very recently I have been asked to expand our use of online videos. The simple setup I have been using is just not going to suffice for longer, more complex instructional videos.

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So, What I Have Learned About Learning?

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December's Big Questions from the Learning Circuits Blog is "What I have learned About Learning in 2008?" The beauty, and challenge, of working in the e-learning field is the constantly changing environment. To deliver the most effective online training we must continually be willing to learn, and apply new approaches to instructional design and new technologies.

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Working With IT

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It seems universal for e-learning staff - working with IT is a challenge. It certainly has been for me at the organizations I have worked. I do want to note that my current IT department has very talented and supportive staff. However, as with most IT departments, they are in big demand and dedicating the resources that are asked of them is challenging.