Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2009

Me: Im an instructional designer. Im sort of distracted by the naked boy who just ran by (not mine). I will use the term e-Learning Designer, but include that I provide interactive training accessed via my companys Intranet. billbrandon had this comment on Twitter: I usually just tell em Im a writer. I create eLearning.

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Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

Monday, May 21, 2007 Learning Styles as Fortune Telling My research into understanding the role of learning styles in e-Learning continues. Im struck by why I find this topic so interesting. Provide support and control mechanisms to help learners "stick with it." As a practical person, I tend to avoid theory. For the moment.

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Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 4, 2007

In September [2007] it launched a website that is a microcosm of everything evoked by the phrase "Web 2.0." This sounds similar to what Intel did with Intelpedia - which has been really great at providing support across a wide cross section of activities at Intel. Great way to find expertise and resources.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 10, 2007

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Second Life and Gaming Poll Results I dont claim to be a researcher, nor can I claim that the results of polls conducted on this site are in the least bit statistically significant. Im also interested in the results of the poll question I asked, " Are you a Gamer? Im checking out your polls ;).I

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

All I could discern is that it looks at whatever appears on the link you provide. Okay, Im stunned there are so many INTJs here since as a general rule, INTJs are only about 5% of population (Im guessing here). Im an INTJ and it says my blog is an ESTP. I think it provides more insight into how this tool works.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 12, 2007

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 My Personalized Personal Work Learning Environmental World Tony Karrer asked in the comments on my PLE post yesterday , Im curious if you distinguish your learning environment (tools, skills, etc.) Most of what Im doing outside of work these days involves the care and feeding of two small people, ages 2 and 4.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 Women, Gaming & the Guild Master Ceiling This post is an addendum to my first review of Karl Kapps book, Gadgets, Games, and Gizmos for Learning. Im concerned that women will be excluded if such a focus is put on gaming skills -- or at least the gamer label. Im just raising some questions.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 23, 2009

Monday, March 23, 2009 Market Differences in eLearning Im a fan of the number 42. I think Tonys Big Question of this month on being stuck, speaks about how people feel in such setups :) Im waiting to get more traffic in my blog before I throw questions on IDs into tech writing. Do watch out, Im very keen to know what people would say.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

I havent signed up anywhere, I havent taken part in any of the sessions, but Im like a moth drawn to the flame: as I peer in on all the conversation beginning to happen, I cant help but join in. The best self-paced eLearning does this well, providing scenario-based learning and demos with plenty of opportunity for reflection and practice.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Facebook for the Enterprise Im still mucking around in Facebook, trying to get it. Provides some real examples of how business-folk are using FB; compares Facebook (emotional attachment) to LinkedIn (static resume). Found this article, via Alec Saunders : Facebook for the Enterprise = Facebook.

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Learning Visions

MAY 10, 2007

Thursday, May 10, 2007 Learning Styles In 1996, when I first started working as an "instructional designer", I was taught about learning styles. I usually lunge for the mute button, but often I still have to wait for the now-silent narration to finish before Im allowed to move on. Im with you. 2:23 PM Cammy Bean said.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 20, 2007

As Michael Allen says in Michael Allens Guide to e-Learning : "Learners think, Im supposed to do my best to learn whatever is here, so I might as well spend all my time learning it rather than reading about learning it." (p. I called this one out as one of the top things I learned about learning in 2007. Pretty radical, isnt it?

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Learning Objects Learning Objectives Authoring Tools Instructional Design 150

Learning Visions

MAY 4, 2007

Friday, May 04, 2007 Rapid e-Learning, Templates, & SMEs Theres been a lot of good talk lately about rapid e-learning tools and templates and the roles of SMEs vs. instructional designers. From a rapid e-Learning perspective -- or just e-Learning in general -- templates and tools provide a starting point. They provide a mental model.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 1, 2008

This hasnt gotten onto my radar before -- Im not sure if there are any state-funded online programs in Massachusetts. Within higher ed, Im sure well continue to see growth in online, but it is starting to plateau a bit. 10 years ago I cut my elearning teeth in the K12 market, working on projects for two big US providers.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 26, 2007

Thursday, April 26, 2007 Memoirs of an "Instructional Designer" I dont have a masters degree in instructional design or education. My current business card says Im a "Manager of Instructional Design". And now Im here -- "Manager of Instructional Design." But at this point, Im here to stay. And yet here I am. Hi Cammy!!!

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 27, 2007

Tuesday, February 27, 2007 DIY vs. Formal Learning DIY Learning (Do-it-Yourself) is the term of the week, it seems. Im getting a Masters Degree in Instructional Design. But Ill have the knowledge and the confidence that I know what the hell Im talking about for once. Because its out there. And its free. Free range.

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Learning Visions

MAY 16, 2007

Wednesday, May 16, 2007 Debunking the Learning Styles Myth As you may know, Ive been on a focused mission to better understand so-called learning styles and their place -- or not -- in e-Learning. Im interested in your background -- it sounds like your experience is in the classroom. 1:32 PM Cammy Bean said.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning Welcome to stop #3 of The Karl Kapp Games, Gadgets, and Gizmos Virtual World Book Tour. Im a linear reader in recovery and have been actively learning how to skim books and not feel guilty about it. Im a Gen Xer and a Gamer 1.0er. Do They? ) I was born in 1968.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 20, 2007

Monday, August 20, 2007 Getting Started in Instructional Design Many readers find their way to this blog because they are interested in learning more about instructional design. Im a writer and a schmoozer. It would be great if you could provide some info on this. 12:23 AM Cammy Bean said.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

Wednesday, June 27, 2007 The Rise of Rapid e-Learning Mike Alcock, MD of Atlantic Link Ltd has written an article over at Trainingzone.co.uk: The Rise of Rapid e-Learning. Im going to quote heavily from the article here, inserting my own thoughts along the way. Next, the author provides a short case-study. Thats interesting.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 8, 2007

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 Welcome to Tom Kuhlman Welcome to Tom Kuhlmann from Articulate, who adds The Rapid e-Learning Blog into the mix. Tom provides "practical real-world tips for rapid e-Learning success" with enticing blog entry titles such as How Can Baking Cookies Improve Your E-learning Course? A useful service indeed.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 7, 2007

Tuesday, August 07, 2007 Welcoming Cathy Moore to the Blogosphere Many of you may already be familiar with Cathy Moore. See the intense comment thread on The Real World, Second Life and Facebook/MySpace where Cathy provides some interesting commentary on women in Second Life. And shes been a great contributer here at Learning Visions.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

Hit Us Hard 31% Hurt A Little 33% Not Much Effect 33% Helped Us 3% (Is "it hasnt hurt us yet, but Im nervous" an answer?) Level 4 Eval traditionally done during Learning Outcomes (there were a lot more things on his chart, but Im not that fast and it was somewhat complicated.) Most of us are doing Level 1 completion and smile sheets.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2008

Im not just thinking about the gadgets and the gizmos that you use or the instructional design "method" behind the process (e.g., Im excellent at creating ridiculous rhymes and ditties for my kids; I think I could come up with something interesting for a course. Im delighted that youre finding value in all of my ramblings.

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Learning Visions

JULY 2, 2007

Monday, July 02, 2007 The Gin System As Ive been trying to sort out the role of FaceBook lately, I cant help but wonder "wheres the content?" Then again, perhaps Im missing something. Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Membership driven; password protected.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 3, 2008

Now Im not saying that SMEs are rats, or instructional designers are rats. Im thinking of Chestertons remark that theres a big difference between a man who wants to read a book and a man who wants a book to read. Sometimes you need a five star chef. Even a rat. So what are you cooking up these days? Great post! 8:50 AM Cammy Bean said.

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Learning Visions

MAY 12, 2009

As Im ramping up in my new job, Im talking with my new Kineo colleagues about everything under the sun. Is there some historical background here that Im missing, like computers in the UK didnt have speakers until 2002 so they never bothered? We know to avoid narrating text word for word, for instance. You do know that, right?)

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 19, 2009

Blog link not provided to protect the innocent]. And by asking this, Im not suggesting that design isnt important, for it is - its seen by some as part of the pedagogy. What most trainers/teachers dont understand is exactly how the information they are providing will impact a organizations bottom line. 1:38 PM Nicole said.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 11, 2007

Monday, June 11, 2007 Personalization does not equal Personal Ive been catching up this morning on all the recent PLE posts, particularly Tom Haskins recent entries. Im curious if you distinguish your learning environment (tools, skills, etc.) This got me thinking more about the words "personal" and "personalization".

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Learning Visions

MAY 4, 2007

Friday, May 04, 2007 New Rapid e-Learning Tool from Epic Another new rapid e-Learning tool, this from Epic (UK). Im going to spend some time looking into this product more. Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. 1:31 PM Cammy Bean said. Thanks for the input, Dan.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 1, 2007

Wednesday, August 01, 2007 e-Learning Content & Version Control Earlier this week, Janet Clarey wrote about the " Preservation of e-Learning Content." Well need to provide our clients with some guidelines for updating content and version control. Im sure it matters to them. Is that true?) This is a good point.

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Version Content Second Life Rapid eLearning 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 29, 2007

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 e-Learning Guild Mobile Learning Report The e-Learning Guild presentation of the most recent 360 Research Report on Mobile Learning. Could you provide reference charts available for reference out in the field? Small packets (learning objects): repackaged to provide just-in-time. Many thanks!

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Mobile Learning Report Mobile eLearning Guild 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

Thursday, September 27, 2007 Messy Learning OK. But Im learning. Im just back from two this week, and presented yesterday at USQs Pedagogies and Learning Conference in Brisbane. Boy have I seen some good content messed up in this way by the content provider! Messy Training Not OK. I admit that this post is a bit messy.

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Mark Oehlert

JULY 20, 2007

e-Clippings (Learning As Art) Home Archives Subscribe About My Social Networks « Slow Week.Goin Campin | Main | PSP in the Classroom (UK style) » July 20, 2007 Wanna new job? Ross is the founder of Social Text , "the first wiki company and leading provider of Enterprise 2.0 How about CEO at SocialText? for Socialtext."

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Learning Visions

MAY 5, 2007

Saturday, May 05, 2007 Humble Learning Moment File this one under the challenging of outdated theories and assumptions. Cut a trail through the virgin forest; beat a path through the woods; create better connections in the brain by providing more opportunities for the learner to connect with the content. 7:38 PM Cammy Bean said.

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Mark Oehlert

AUGUST 28, 2007

e-Clippings (Learning As Art) Home Archives Subscribe About My Social Networks « Reflections from Adaptive Paths UX Week 2007 | Main | Quote of the Day: Jenkins on Convergence » August 28, 2007 Facebook on iPhone (Inside Facebook) This story from Inside Facebook hippedme to what has to be one of the slickest apps on the iPhone.

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Social Networks Facebook iPhone Social Bookmarking 32

Mark Oehlert

JUNE 28, 2007

e-Clippings (Learning As Art) Home Archives Subscribe About My Social Networks « Passively Multiplayer Online Game (PMOG) | Main | "New study examines how online games can teach business skills" (Red Herring) » June 28, 2007 Thousands of people at IBM are already doing it. Comments This is so cool.

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