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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING NOVEMBER 29, 2011 Twelve Ways to Add Value to Open Source LMS Systems I've been too wrapped up thinking about interactivity to pay attention to the pains learning managers must go through for making their Moodle implementations effective. So, when I sat down to talk with Dr Asheesh Choksi, technology consultant and architect, about Moodle, he gave me a 12-point program to add value to Moodle - which was quite an eye opener. User Management User management is the starting point in making Moodle successful. Catalog Management What does the learner see on logging in? This is the province of content display and catalog management. well-customized Moodle can do that. | VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING APRIL 15, 2011  Avatars in eLearning: Best Practices Avatars are interactive animated pedagogical agents. Avatars personalize a course, add variety to learning, especially in long modules on complex subjects. life-like ‘human’ interface makes the learning experience more ‘real’. Research has shown improvement in learning outcomes when avatars are used. One should expect to find them everywhere. Those are the pros and cons. What tools do you use? | | | | | |
| VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING NOVEMBER 14, 2011  Getting a Head Start with Mobile Interactions When Raptivity released its first collection of mobile interactions for iPad and iPhone based eLearning, the path-breaking HTML5 Pack received several accolades. While it was a very useful collection of interactions, it mainly featured a bunch of memory aids such as flash cards. Clearly, there was a need for adding more interactions to make it instructionally more useful and complete. | | VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING AUGUST 25, 2011 Mobile Learning and Interactivity Does mobile learning need interactivity? Even more so, says Janhavi Padture, one of the invited speakers at Washington Interactive Technologies Conference, hosted by SALT (Society of Applied Learning Technologies). talked to her to get her take on the subject. Mobile content is short-duration, small-screen. Why bother making it interactive? JP: There is inherently a greater chance of distraction since the learner is on the move. So the need for delivering engaging content is even greater. Give us examples of interactivity on mobile devices. JP: Real time polling, games, interactive diagrams. | VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING APRIL 22, 2010 Explore Bloom's Taxonomy Using this Interactive Resource! Here is a useful interactive resource for course designers to review key ideas in Bloom's Taxonomy. Just hover your mouse pointer on any accordion panel to start viewing key verbs related to a level in the taxonomy. Click on icon at the bottom of each panel to explore the level further. Using Raptivity Presenter accordion interactivity, it took about fifteen minutes to build this interactivity and to insert it in this blog | | | | | | | |
| - Recent Research on Interactive Learning
This list of existing research and articles on interactivity in learning was put together by Janhavi Padture, Director of Research, Analysis and Strategy at Harbinger Knowledge Products. Guidelines for Establishing Interactivity in Online Courses ’ (Mark Mabrito, InnovateOnline.com) ‘ The Role of Interactivity in Web Based Educational Material ’ (Laurie Brady, University of Wichita) ‘ Online Learning: Ways to make tasks Interactive ’, (Denis Lander, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) ‘Interactivity in Distance Learning ” - USDLA Distance Learning Magazine (Vol 4 No. MORE >> -
 Building Your E-Learning Course Design Tool Kit
If the title of this post makes you think I will list a whole bunch of tools here, let me first set the expectations right. It is my endeavor to take a look at the e-learning course design process here, so that you can decide how to build a tool kit that addresses all process components. learning course creation is all about having a design process in place to build the right course in time. Every instructional designer follows some sort of an e-learning course design process. As you may have noticed in the figure shown above, the graphic image of the doughnut has been divided into two parts. MORE >> - Top Five Budget Breakers in eLearning Course Development
I recentntly spoke at a webinar on “ Interactive Courses on a Shoestring Budget ”. This webinar, conducted on Novermber 11, 2011 in three different time zones, was attended by hundreds of instructional designers and e-learning producers worldwide. One topic discussed during the webinar was the top five e-learning budget breakers. It generated a lot of interest and discussion. Just like a balanced diet is crucial to our well-being, likewise a good budget plan is pivotal to any eLearning course. One usually selects a combination of free and paid tools to create courses within budgets. MORE >> - mLearning - What Works? What Doesn't?
This summer's thought leadership webinar from Harbinger Group attracted over 1000 registrants. Perhaps it was the powerful and relevant theme that drew such crowd: Interactions on Mobile. What works? What Doesn’t? The Raptivity-sponsored event provided several insights in interactive mLearning. The webinar speakers were Janhavi Padture, Vice President at Harbinger Group and Robert Gadd, President and Chief Mobile Officer of OnPoint Digital. As always, we hosted the webinar three times in the day to cater to Asia-Pacific, Europe and Americas', added Jamaica Bracken, chief anchor MORE >> - Changing Landscape in E-Learning
During the Thought Leadership Webinar on “ Interactive Courses on a ShoeString Budget ” in November, 2011, I had a good discussion with Jim Hanlin, President and Founder of Best Training Resources. Jim shared his views on the changing landscape in e-learning. Vikas: What are clients looking for in eLearning programs? Jim: What strikes me is that there is a phenomenal change in the eLearning industry in comparison to when eLearning was first introduced. As eLearning is ever growing and getting interactive likewise the clients' demands have also grown over the years. Jim:You are welcome MORE >>
- Flash in eLearning - Seven Traps to Avoid VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2011
- The Future of e-Learning Content after Adobe Kills Flash on Mobile Devices VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2011
- A Learning Interaction Look-up Table VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2011
- Five Types of Interactive Elements for Next Generation Learning VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2011
- Building m-learning : Eliminating Redundant Effort VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2011
- Better Productivity with Raptivity: A Story of Customer Centricity VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2011
- mLearning in Africa VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011
- Enhancing Interactions with Media Elements VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2011
- Power vs Ease of Use: Do We Need to Choose One? VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
- Next Generation Content Authoring - From LearnX, Sydney VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011
- mLearning marches ahead: new trends in mobile learning VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011
- Using Raptivity with Captivate VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011
- Raptivity 6.6 Enhanced Element Collection Management VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2011
- Content Authoring with Video Interactions VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2011
- Next Generation Audience Response Systems for Teachers and Trainers VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011
- Celebrating 5 years of Raptivity : Form is Temporary, Class is Timeless VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2011
- Google Buzz and Social Learning: Connect the Dots VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010
- iPad: Is this the beginning of handheld education? VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010
- Global Poll Reveals Key Trends in e-Learning Design VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012
- Which is the Best Rapid eLearning Tool? VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2010
- Five Ways to Make Online Learning Engaging VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2012
- Korea's Gigabit Internet to boost eLearning and mLearning VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2011
- One Interactivity Builder for Many Authoring Tools VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013
- HTML5 and Flash: Two Ways to Create Interactivity in Mobile Learning VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010
- Infusing Assessments with Advanced Interactivity VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012
- Innovative Customers in Action VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2013
- Using eLearning Tools - It's Like a Relationship VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2012
- New Milestones for LearningHarbinger Blog VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011
- Ad-hoc Social Learning Environment - How a Blog Drives Learning VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2010
- Keeping Interactivity at the Center of Rapid Development VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2007
- Job Aids Come to Help VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2013
- Raptivity Essential : Now Build HTML5 and Flash Interactions Simultaneously VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2012
- Interesting Business Scenarios Found while Going Down the e-learning Path VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011
- Ad-hoc Social Learning Environment Version 2: BaseCamp 2011 VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011
- Mobile Learning Goes Interactive VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2010
- Celebrating the iPad Anniversary : Are You Migrating e-Learning to iPad? VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011
- 4 Must-haves for a m-Learning Tool VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012
- Interactivity-Centric Blended Learning VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008
- Implementing Learning Interactions Using 3D Metaphors and Ideas from Virtual Worlds VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2007
- eLearning Shows the Way! VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2009
- Are Your e-Learning Courses Future-Ready? VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012
- Emerging Trends in Interactivity that Training Professionals Cannot Ignore VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010
- A Common Platform for Several Interactions: Good Idea? VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009
- Delivering an Interactive Webinar VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2007
- eSchool Media Award for Raptivity VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012
- Using Computer Programming to Develop Thinking Skills VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2010
- How Will the iPad Change Interactive Learning? VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2010
- A Podcast for Training Magazine VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2010
- See You at Olympia 2, London VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2010
- Creating Reusable Interactions VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009
- What is Rapid Interactivity? VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2006
- Microsoft Mouse Mischief: Having Fun While Learning in the Classroom VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010
- Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy: Examples from the Online World VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010
- Saving Time and Money on Developing Product Training VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2010
- Active Learning - Unleashing the Power of Scenarios and Activities VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010
- e-Learning Authoring Tools: Industry Research Reveals New Insights VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 2010
- More Teachers Trading in Textbooks and Lectures For Interactive E-Learning Software to Engage Students VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009
- Computer-based Games in Classrooms: Leveraging the Instructor VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2009
- Template Based Rapid Interactions: Overcome the Myths VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2009
- Learning Events vs Environments: A Case for Putting the Learner in the Center VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
- Where Did YawnBuster Come from? VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2009
- Speaking Engagements in London and Paris VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2008
- Stop Hovering over Learners VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009
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