Learning Visions

APRIL 15, 2009

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 My Top Ten Tools for 2009 Cammys Top 10 Tools of 2009 These are my favorite tools in support of my own learning adventures. Google Reader Its how I stay informed on the latest blog posts and news. Tweetdeck Im officially hooked to Twitter and use Tweetdeck to organize and group those I follow.

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Tools Evernote iPod Yammer 100

Tony Karrer

JANUARY 2, 2009

All the information below was obtained from Internet sources and announcements in educational journals. If possible, please do not remove the contact information when you re-distribute the list as that is how I receive updates and corrections. link] conferences_events/presidents/ 2009.asp. Thanks for your cooperation.

Conference 121

Conference eLearning Conferences Blended Learning Diversity Training 121

Learning Visions

AUGUST 1, 2007

Wednesday, August 01, 2007 Learning Visions Im Cammy Bean and this is my little corner of the world where I talk about instructional design and topics somewhat related to eLearning. Im @cammybean. Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. I talk about some of the tools I use.

Second Life 100

Second Life Instructional Design Moodle eLearning Guild 100

Learning Visions

MAY 9, 2007

Wednesday, May 09, 2007 Getting an Informal M.Ed For various reasons, Im not going to go back to school to get a Masters Degree in instructional design. But I firmly believe that this journey Im on is giving me the experience and educational equivalent (if not better) than a formal M.Ed. Getting an Informal M.Ed

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Informal IM IMS Cognitive 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 17, 2009

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 The Scrambled Egg Mind of a Beginner Apparently, when Tom Kuhlman links to your blog, crazy things happen. Im in that beginner-mind zone. Although Ive been doing this work for 15ish years, the ground beneath me is shaky and I feel like Im in new waters, navigating new people, new processes, new tools.

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Beginner IM IMS Moodle 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

Friday, February 13, 2009 Currently Working On. Im a convert. Yes, Im an English major who writes mostly text bullets instead of novels. So Im curious: what drove you to revisit theory? Cammy, Im glad to hear you so revved up. Jane -- In theory, Im not against theory. Im still of that mindset.

IM 100

IM IMS Authoring Tools Moodle 100

Tony Karrer

AUGUST 25, 2010

Learning Performance Business Talent Focus - eLearning Technology , July 15, 2009 Performance – Responsible for ensuring that behavior change occurs in a way that improves performance. What’s an instructional designer doing attending sales training? Illustrate a concept. As oddly as it may sound.I As oddly as it may sound.I Refer to Figure 3.0

Blended Learning 173

Blended Learning Sales Case Study Diversity Training 173

Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2009

Wednesday, May 06, 2009 Describing What You Do: Instructional Design Youre at a playground and you start talking to the mom sitting on the bench next to you. Me: Im an instructional designer. Im sort of distracted by the naked boy who just ran by (not mine). Eventually, she asks you what you do for work. What do you say?

Instructional Design 218

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 218

Tony Karrer

APRIL 15, 2009

Learning efficiency - time lag between posting content and when content is viewed, amount of time spent producing content for others to view, amount of redundant or significantly overlapping content, the degree to which “informal” content is reused in “formal” content (and perhaps reducing formal content development costs and effort).

Blended Learning 105

Blended Learning Social Learning Social Technology 105

Learning Visions

DECEMBER 29, 2008

I think Im an inherently lazy person. Im supposed to tag seven other people, which Im feeling really lazy about. So Im just doing six. can you tell that Im re-reading Lord of the Rings? Cammy--Im preferring to think of it as not "lazy" but "balanced." Check it out. Its all still true.

IM 100

IM IMS Authoring Tools Moodle 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 14, 2009

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Interviews on Instructional Design Last night, Dr. John Curry interviewed me for his Introduction to Instructional Design class. Im curious, have you had a chance to listen to yours or any of the others? Im happy with how they turned out. Curry said. Thanks again! 10:51 AM Sameer Lele said.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 25, 2008

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Jott This Blog I havent had so much time lately to blog, as this project Im working on has been quite grueling. I find my best time for thinking up excellent blog entries is late at night when Im lying in bed. That is, of course, if Im even awake after the kids have finally fallen asleep.

Blogging 100

Blogging IM IMS Brandon Hall 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Im not looking for the obtuse theory books. Im already feeling a bit overwhelmed. Im about halfway through Michael Allens new book, Designing Successful E-Learning. Between you and John Im going to need to ask for a visit to Ikea for a new bookshelf too! I prefer the get-down-and-dirty variety. These are my current faves.

Instructional Design 236

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 236

Learning Visions

MAY 1, 2007

Im not a big theory person. Im much more into practical application. Im not saying that these theories are right or wrong -- but they get tossed about and referred to with great relish by some in the industry. Im not a big theory person. Im much more into practical application." Getting an Informal M.Ed

Instructional Design 154

Instructional Design Toolkit Instructional Instruction 154

Learning Visions

DECEMBER 1, 2008

Im not talking about the quantity of my friends, but rather the breadth and depth. Im not sure if there was a specific tipping point for me, but I was certainly amused when one of my friends informed me that Im personally responsible for making her waste more time on Facebook than she ever thought possible. Think Uggs.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Facebook Tips IM 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 3, 2007

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 eLearning Guild Event -- My Sessions As Ive mentioned here before, Im extremely excited about attending the upcoming eLearning Guild event here in Boston. Im excited to go to as many sessions as I can. Im excited to pick peoples brains. And Im wondering if Im missing something really cool.

eLearning Guild 100

eLearning Guild IM IMS Corporate eLearning 100

Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 5, 2007

Monday, November 05, 2007 Instructional Design Inspiration As I mentioned last week , Im in the midst of designing my first custom eLearning course in quite awhile. Now that Ive been actually doing some writing, Im having to put it all to work. Ideally, Im trying to figure out how to make this a bit interactive.

Instructional Design 125

Instructional Design Custom eLearning Development Instructional Instruction 125

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

Often I have two small kids in tow or Im trying to check ten things off a list during my lunch hour. I rely on my feed reader to get me the information I need and want. A good aggregator (like Stephen Downes) will get me the info I need so Im not missing the really juicy stuff. Im sure many of you are the same.

IM 100

IM IMS Moodle Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 22, 2007

This August 21 article posted by Sharon Gaudin in Information Week reports that Half of Companies are Blocking Facebook: "Employers are increasingly blocking access to Facebook because theyre concerned about the time wasted and the information leaked when workers use social networks on company time." And Im in complete agreement.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Facebook Companies IM 124

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

In fact, Ive had very little of interest to add to any conversation of late, mostly because Im much more focused on my personal life and the many transitions Im handling there. Hey Cammy--you know me, I think you can always apply the personal to the professional, so Im with Karl that you should blog about the Wii.

Blogging 100

Blogging Personal Personalization IM 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 29, 2007

To work out my thoughts and ideas (hey, Im an extrovert -- I need to talk about whats going on in my head in order to process it and take it to the next level). Im a new blogger -- not fully evolved). At least, I would hope thats what Im doing. Im excited to meet people whose blogs I have been reading. Games for Girls.

Blogging 100

Blogging IM IMS Confidentiality 100

Learning Visions

JULY 30, 2007

Im looking for some input: good examples of software product training. Im working on a pitch to a software company -- technical audience (think database guys). Im not looking to work with another vendor, Im just looking to see good examples of software training to make sure Im not behind the times!

Examples 100

Examples Wiki IM IMS 100

Learning Visions

OCTOBER 29, 2008

" This adage works for me most of the time as Im designing eLearning courses. Right now, Im feeling like just getting to good would be an achievement. Right now, Im proofing a storyboard thats full of endless text bullets and boring software demos with no interactivity -- and theres really nothing I can do about it.

IM 100

IM IMS Moodle Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

Thursday, February 12, 2009 My Blogs Personality Type Well, it isnt very glamorous or creative sounding. 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. Daisy 5:32 PM Cammy Bean said.

Blogging 100

Blogging Personal Personalization IM 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 25, 2007

Monday, June 25, 2007 Getting Pysched for FaceBook Im definitely feeling out-of-my element in this whole FaceBook thing. Im trying to get into it and discover its potential professional uses. Im just scratching the surface, I suppose. Im feeling lonely and really nerdy. Id like to push this somehow, but Im not sure.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Facebook Blended Learning Instructional Design 100

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. Thanks so much for creating a post on my comments.

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Market Corporate eLearning eLearning Consultant eLearning Strategy 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Im literally not a gamer. Im not sure how I got into games.but I think it had something to do with PONG. But Im so lost at sea for the most part in these environments. But Im no gamer. I dont do the online social games, so Im not a Gamer 4.0, but Im definitely a gamer. 12:21 PM Clive Shepherd said.

IM 100

IM IMS eLearning Guild Second Life 100

Learning Visions

MAY 31, 2007

So, what do I do if Im not doing that? Im not such an anal person, so this isnt my favorite thing in the world. And Im really excited about the project Im working on. Im sure its not an insult, but I just dont think Id be so comfortable having that on my business card :) 9:03 AM ahsigmon said. The website copy.

Job 113

Job IM IMS Cognitive 113

Learning Visions

AUGUST 16, 2007

Im losing my steam, but trying to stay somewhat on target. So go ahead and "Email or IM another blogger in your niche to introduce yourself and your blog". I want to share as much as I can about projects Im working on. Im not sure Ill bother with that. Im not sure if it does much for a site with minimal traffic.

IM 100

IM IMS Second Life Moodle 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

So Im going to try to mix it up a bit. Im still smiling. But Im wearing a different purple shirt. I should also show you pictures of me where Im not smiling. Although Im professional, I do have many faces. Usually, Im the one with the camera. I do, indeed, often look like that. But thats just one view.

IM 100

IM IMS Online Picture 100

Learning Visions

DECEMBER 18, 2007

You ARE a geek! :-) Whats lighting up my life this week is "Beyond Bullet Points" which Im using to structure the PPT that Im going to use for my webinar on time management next month. Im having fun taking more of a story-telling/visual approach to the topic, which frankly bores me to tears, but is what the client wants.

IM 100

IM IMS Instructional Design Moodle 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 19, 2007

Tuesday, June 19, 2007 Using FaceBook Im trying to expand my horizons a bit these days and have been taking a closer look at a whole bunch of tools out there, including SecondLife and FaceBook. Im interested in how we could leverage that existing community for better communication, learning opportunities, networking, etc.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Facebook Ning Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

MAY 1, 2009

Friday, May 01, 2009 Name That Tool I just got a FaceBook query from someone and I thought you all could help: Im looking for a tool you might have come across, but I dont even know what product/programming group it belongs to. Im sure I could do a better job describing this, so let me know if Ive been clear.

Tools 100

Tools Moodle ASTD Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 8, 2008

Im guessing youre designing online distance learning courses. Im in the weird place of for-profit education, which really has characteristics of both market sectors. Having just a bachelors degree seems to be fine as long as you arent working directly for the universities (Im not sure about K-12 online). What do you do?

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Market 100

Learning Visions

JULY 26, 2007

Im not a techie -- far from it. Im an instructional designer with an emphasis on writing and schmoozing. Google Alerts A nice adjunct to Google Reader; Im always discovering something new via my "instructional design" alert. Im #34 on the list. Google Reader All the news I need to know about e-Learning in one place.

Wiki 100

Wiki Tools IM IMS 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 2, 2007

Im not blogging for the money or the fame, but I am in it for the community, networking and learning opportunities. Im already behind. So Im thinking Ill finally join Jay Crosss Internet Time Community. Dont worry--Im sure Ill be falling behind soon, as I have a grant due at the end of the month. Ill take the leap.

Blogging 100

Blogging Authoring Tools IM IMS 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 16, 2009

Monday, March 16, 2009 Learning to Work, Working to Learn This post is my contribution to this months Work/Learning Blog Carnival hosted by the venerable Dave Ferguson. This go-round, Im at the other end of things: in a much-needed lull between projects, taking a breather. The last time I posted for this carnival (almost a year ago!)

eLearning Guild 100

eLearning Guild Instructional Design Evernote Moodle 100