Learning Visions

MARCH 6, 2007

But there seem to be some similarities between that and informal learning/DIY learning -- all this adult stuff weve been talking about lately. A brief description of the Montessori Method from the Montessori.edu website: It is a revolutionary method of observing and supporting the natural development of children.

Informal 157

Informal Moodle Instructional Design ASTD 157

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2007

When time permits, my favorite lunchtime activity is to escape out to the woods and go for a walk. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

Community 100

Community Moodle eLearning Guild Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 8, 2008

Courses are divided into weekly modules, and students mostly complete the activities at the same time (although they have control over when in the week they do work). We started adding self-paced activities as part of courses last year. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Market 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 28, 2007

Instructional designers can take the tools and create a good learning experience or not. Self-direct learning experience == a standard course prepared and available on a web site. Learning objects: standard small chunks put together and done in a rapid e-learning experience. People dont learn in chunks.

Emergent 176

Emergent Brandon Hall CD-ROM Authoring Tools 176

Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 5, 2007

I like what he says about Learning Objectives : Dont List Em. Dont bother listing them out on a text bullet page; learners have learned to skip over that stuff -- theyre going to learn it anyway. Instead, try creating some drama -- write a scenario -- showing the learner what they will learn.

Instructional Design 125

Instructional Design Custom eLearning Development Instructional Instruction 125

Learning Visions

OCTOBER 10, 2007

"Wii Fit, which uses an innovative floor-based sensor to register body movement, takes players through a daily regimen of yoga, balancing exercises and other fat-fighting activities." Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Photocredit: "Eva" by milopeng from Flickr.

Moodle 100

Moodle eLearning Guild Instructional Design ASTD 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 23, 2007

They provide some fabulous (free) resources to the e-Learning community and have just been nominated the "Best New Kids on the Block" by the Brighton and Hove Business Awards. Although its geared towards "rapid e-Learning" efforts, these guidelines can be applied to any type of training. This months newsletter is no exception.

Rapid eLearning 100

Rapid eLearning Newsletter Cognitive Second Life 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 30, 2007

Anxious about the mental cost of aging, older people are turning to games that rely on quick thinking to stimulate brain activity. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

Games 100

Games Video Moodle Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 24, 2007

This has sparked a little exchange in the comments between myself and one of the active members of the of Renaissance Island community. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

Second Life 100

Second Life Community Moodle eLearning Guild 100

Learning Visions

JULY 26, 2007

For the most part, I like tools that are easy to use, easy to learn, look good, and create good-looking output. Here goes: 1) The Google Brand iGoogle My starting point for just about every online activity. 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 29, 2007

Content that helps people perform their tasks better. Great examples of m-learning (55%) How to integrate m-learning with LMS (60%) -- included in the report as a Case Study. Small packets (learning objects): repackaged to provide just-in-time. Reusing your content in flexible ways. Business Drivers -- Why Do This?

Mobile Learning 100

Mobile Learning Report Mobile eLearning Guild 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 20, 2007

The more people who actively participate in the conversation, the more we can all learn from each other. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

IM 100

IM IMS Second Life Moodle 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 13, 2007

He cites a USA Today article which says, Students "dont like it for activities that can be done in a real classroom, such as lectures or slide shows. But they do like to use it to visit new places or do group activities." Ive been exploring the use of Second Life for a client for whom Im developing an e-Learning strategy.

Second Life 100

Second Life IM IMS Gartner 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

My mission statement will have to include some key words on e-Learning, instructional design, web 2.0 technology and learning from community. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

IM 100

IM IMS Ning Moodle 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 17, 2009

Had I not encouraged and required early interest in those activities it would have been a lot easier for him to just want to play SPORE all day long. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

Games 100

Games Video Moodle Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

MAY 9, 2007

The point is to provide more than one way to initially get it, more ways to trigger activation when its seen in practice, and more frameworks to apply to solving the problem. Way back in May when I first posted this I was coming at the concept of using multiple representations as a way to address different "learning styles."

Cognitive 100

Cognitive Theory Case Study Rapid eLearning 100

Learning Visions

DECEMBER 1, 2008

Shes justifying it by arguing that playing word games will keep her brain active. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. I might be a little devious. Whatever works, right?

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Facebook Tips IM 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 2, 2007

Havent done that yet, but I was inspired to make sure I am actively commenting on commenters comments. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. Im already behind. Day 1: Email a new reader.

Blogging 100

Blogging Authoring Tools IM IMS 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. ASTD Keynote: “People Lie&# Richard Hilleman Electr.

Brandon Hall 100

Brandon Hall Wiki Social Networks Moodle 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 29, 2007

To share thoughts, to learn, to grow: professional development (for free!) To create credibility and market value for myself -- on a professional level as an active member of the e-Learning industry. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point?

Blogging 100

Blogging IM IMS Confidentiality 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2008

Reflective Learning I learned this one from Clive Shepherds 60 Minute Masters : insert moments of reflection into the course. Create pauses in the activity to get the learner to stop and think; apply the content to their own world; make their own connections. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

Instructional 100

Instructional Instruction eLearning Strategy Strategy 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 8, 2008

Consider this part two of my response to the Learning Circuits Big Question for February: Instructional Design - If, When and How Much? See part one: Instructional Design as a Spectrum ) In eLearning Magazines predictions for 2008 , Patti Shank said this: Learning content, activity, and assessment authoring tools continue to improve.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design eLearning Consultant Consulting Blended Learning 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 21, 2008

Marcus Buckingham (a guy worth looking into for learning and training) proposes a new definition of strengths that does not restrict a person to the things that they are good at. He proposes that a strength is, “An activity that makes you feel strong.&# Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Moodle Lesson ASTD 100

Learning Visions

MAY 12, 2009

Follow that up with some activities and let me go my merry way. And, interestingly, we're designing more and more e-learning to support this trend. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

Audio 100

Audio Culture Corporate eLearning Authoring Tools 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 16, 2007

Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. Well see what I see.

IM 100

IM IMS Second Life Moodle 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 22, 2007

An active FaceBook user -- she logs on in the morning when she gets to work and leaves it open all day. "I Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. I probably check it about 5 times a day."

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Learner Moodle Social Networks 100

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. Came across this post on Guy Wallaces Pursing Performance Blog, Debunking the Myth -- There Is No Such Thing as "Learning Styles".

Learning Styles 100

Learning Styles Authoring Tools PENS IM 100

Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2009

Maybe it’s the marbles I have in my mouth but I have had people (using unconscious Active Listening) ask? "So, I direct the designing of an interesting and engaging e-learning program. Learning and Performance Strategist.might work pretty well for the layman. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

Instructional Design 218

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 218

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

But very few of them were/are active game players and, as a rule, did not consider themselves gamers. I would expect that we will find people who dont actively participate in social media to hit a ceiling before non-gamers do though. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. 6:37 PM Karl Kapp said.

Games 100

Games Diversity Training eLearning Guild Social Networks 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 17, 2007

So I stopped briefly at a station to learn how to see better. I obviously need to do more of that basic SL 101 activity). Dell could do more by adding notes and descriptions along the way to make it an actual learning experience. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. The graphics are ok.

Second Life 100

Second Life Instructional Design Moodle eLearning Guild 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

activity and one that really has educational implications.so Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des.

IM 100

IM IMS eLearning Guild Second Life 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 9, 2009

We used a real gunnery instructor to narrate all of the exercises, presentation sequences, and activities. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. Did it sound likea pro narrator?

Audio 100

Audio Moodle Corporate eLearning Authoring Tools 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 26, 2007

After a few years, I got involved in an IT initiative (then it was called MIS) -- designing a new software application to support our call center business. Ive got a lot to learn about instructional/learning/experience design. This is how I support my family. That led into training. And Ive created some really good stuff.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Im a linear reader in recovery and have been actively learning how to skim books and not feel guilty about it. Lots of practical ideas and examples for turning basic teaching points into learning games -- from casual games to teach facts and concepts, to detailed simulations that teach procedures and problem solving.

Games 100

Games Wiki IM IMS 100

Learning Visions

DECEMBER 19, 2008

The next project Im about to take on is going to be more of a just-in-time performance support tool. Help learners see the model, show some examples of how the model explains the steps, then have them perform some tasks by predicting, from the model, how to do things. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

Authoring Tools 100

Authoring Tools Software Moodle Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Julie Dirksen also provided some great ideas on how to create a campaign, including before, during and after activities. So is it a learning campaign or a max strategy? by junkmonkey Posted by Cammy Bean at 1:04 PM Labels: learning campaign , marketing , max strategy 3comments: @siibo said. Its a campaign. Photo credit: Risk!

eLearning Strategy 100

eLearning Strategy Learning Strategy Strategy Moodle 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 18, 2007

Mixed visual-auditory stimuli have an underadditive effect, so that if you have to do both at the same time, total brain activation goes down. In Ruth Clarks book e-Learning and the Science of Instruction , we learned not to ask a channel to multi-task. I dont know if this has been supported by research.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design IM IMS Cognitive 100