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MARCH 24, 2011

ASTD - Best of T+D: BluePrints for Success: [link] The Bestof T+D: Blueprints for Success offers some of the most searchedfor articles from the highly popular Fundamentals and Learning Blueprintcolumns. Includes an article on Scenario-Based Learning.

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MAY 5, 2010

Free for ASTD members: Article: [link] Not an ASTD member? Buy the article: [link] Free Podcast: [link] May 2010 T+D This simple but often forgotten step in the development process can maximize the course shelf life of your e-learning programs.

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DECEMBER 15, 2010

This month's issue features an article by Michael Hyatt - "How to shave 10 hours off your work week". The best productivity bloggers send tips to Productive Magazine. You can download the magazine as a PDF or get each issue downloaded to your iPAD. Of course, you can also view the magazine online. A must read! Check it out: [link]

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MAY 13, 2010

Garin Hess, CEO of Rapid Intake posted a very comprehensive article on the Apple vs. Adobe Flash discussion. Check it out: [link]

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AUGUST 24, 2009

These databases currently contain videos specializing in all areas of Six Sigma methodology training, as well as general business articles their readers, and now viewers, will find interesting. While the video database will be updated on a weekly basis, the article database is updated on a daily basis.

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JULY 9, 2009

The Rapid e-Learning Blog has a great article about making charts and data more memorable. Check it out: [link] Also, check out the presentation mentioned in the article at [link].

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JANUARY 26, 2009

We have more than 300,000 articles that are professionally written with clear and concise directions on how to do things. We also have a rapidly growing library of articles created by eHow's members. Came across an interesting site that allows people to share and learn information - eHOW. Here's an interesting example: [link]

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Read a good blog article reviewing a fun learning game. Check it out: Blog article - [link] The game - https://members.kaiserpermanente.org/redirects/landingpages/afd/ The game emphasizes on the importance of healthy eating habits for youngsters. Interesting.

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MARCH 5, 2009

Articles are written by "experts" and organized by categories. With 12 years online, over 150,000 articles and more than 2,000 professional, paid contract writers, Suite101.com com is dedicated to delivering great articles by skilled writers. com is dedicated to delivering great articles by skilled writers.

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OCTOBER 29, 2009

Check it out: [link] : Information about Stories Trainers Tell and free stories, articles, and a monthly e-zine. link] : Information about Wake Me Up When the Data is Over: How Organizations Use Stories to Drive Results: Book reviews, articles, and examples of story use in organizations

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Link articles, presentations, video etc. A friend showed me her resume today on Visual CV. Nice product - your should check it out. that directly highly your skills and abilities. Here's Kathleen's resume - [link]. Notice how items that relate specifically to her position show side-by-side.

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JUNE 29, 2009

Through my research, I have collected a series of programs, videos and articles to share. The author of this blog has another article on when to storyboard. I've been searching for a new tool or template to use - something easy enough for SMEs to review with enough features for developers. Hope they help you!

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APRIL 9, 2013

Here’s a list of articles and resources I gathered from the conference: Video series on the future of energy and current energy issues : [link] What Is Fracking? Keynote Speaker for Friday was Lynn Elsenhans - Former CEO & Chairperson – Sunoco and EVP Global Manufacturing, President Shell Oil Company, President Shell Oil Products.

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JANUARY 5, 2012

Articles from several dozen “30 Under 30” learning professionals, with their views on the changing nature of our field. Go to [link] for the videos from Learning 2011. eBook Released: Learning Perspectives 2011: This year’s Learning Perspectives 2011 e-Book was just released in open source for your download and reading.

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JUNE 16, 2009

Bob Goldschneider , Director of Business Development at SyberWorks discusses his latest article, “Hosted ( SaaS ) Vs. Licensed Cost Analysis of a Learning Management System/Learning Content Management System.”

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JANUARY 13, 2009

This article discusses finding the best free images etc. Check out this article: [link] for your blog but I think it's appropriate for e-learning as well. It also discusses Creative Commons Images - a set of free licenses that allow artists to share their work, while still retaining some of their rights.

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JULY 7, 2010

Article by Brandon Hall: these LMS applications include social media functionality. Check it out: [link]

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OCTOBER 8, 2009

Interesting article about how gaming can be used in all aspects of health. Check it out: [link] Humana has a health game beta site: [link]

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

I came across a couple of good articles that consolidate music website information - music recommendations, independent music, creating playlists , search engines, mix and share. Not exactly on topic, but interesting. check it out: [link] [link]

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Take Five - Brandon Hall (current issue of Chief Learning Officer ) has a great article about creating engaging videos for e-Learning. Check it out: [link] I featured the PricewaterhouseCoopers training videos in a previous blog - in case you missed it: [link]

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AUGUST 14, 2009

The Buzzle web portal contains stories, articles and lots of general information. Click on the "Escape Hatch" for creativity - poems, stories etc. You can become a Buzzle author and contribute to the portal. Check it out: [link]

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

Interesting article about online learning and budgets - for example, according to the ASTD's latest Learning Executives Confidence Index , released in July, nearly 60 percent of professionals within the learning industry expect an increased shift toward online learning and virtual delivery of lessons in the near future. Check it out: [link]

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JUNE 30, 2009

ASTD presentation - tips from the front lines Check it out: [link] Creating Scripts and Storyboards for e-Learning - article from Kevin Kruse Check it out: [link] Storyboards tailored to you Check it out: [link] Storyboards for eLearning Check it out: [link]

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

WonderHowTo hand-selects & curates the best How-To Videos & How-To Articles from thousands of websites. Check it out: [link]

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FEBRUARY 6, 2009

PC World has a good article with product details. Interested in the latest version of Internet Explorer? Should you care - or have your users upgrade? Check it out: [link] Microsoft website: [link]

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JANUARY 25, 2010

After struggling for a couple of days trying to get an old copy of Macromedia Dreamweaver Extension Manager to install an old version of CourseBuilder on a Windows 7 machine, I came across this article in the Microsoft help system.

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APRIL 22, 2009

The current issue of ASTD's T+D publication contains an article on the importance of cultural analysis in the development of effective global e-learning efforts. Check it out: [link] Also. good white paper Using Linguistically, Culturally, and Situationally Appropriate Scenarios to Support Real-World Remembering Check it out: [link]

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Just read a great article that has tips on working with subject matter experts ( SMEs ). In my experience, making sure that SMEs understand the time commitment they need to devote to the project is essential to your project's success. Check it out: [link]

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FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Good article in the Jan T&D mag: 7 disastrous decisions sure to sink any e-learning implementation My two-cents: Off-the-shelf courses published in the LMS should be tested just like custom courses. Never assume that they will automatically work. Check it out: [link]

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MARCH 3, 2009

However, this article in ASTD Trends does have some good points - and some great resources for futher review. I'm still not convinced that "twittering" is a viable e-learning format. One good point: "Think before you tweet. Each tweet is a webpage. It can be Googled. It’s forever." Check it out: [link] Southwest Airlines Twitters: [link]

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JULY 21, 2009

I came across this article in eLearn magazine. Has some good points about delivering a webinar. Check it out: [link]

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JULY 8, 2009

This article contains tips - along with suggestions for audio equipment purchases. Check it out: [link]

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JANUARY 5, 2009

Check it out: [link] and a sneak peek article: [link]. Came across a blog that has info on the yet-to-be released Adobe Captivate 4.

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MARCH 24, 2009

Find articles that you want to put into your book - click the link from the favorites - and build a "collection" in Pediapress. Add this web page to your favorites or drag the bookmarklet to your bookmark bar. Go to Wikipedia. You can convert your collection to a PDF or have Pediapress turn it into a printed book for you.

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JULY 13, 2009

I came across this good article that has lots of helpful tips. I am doing a 3-day online instructor-leading training class this week.

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MARCH 4, 2009

This is a pretty good article on what a student should expect from online courses - delivered from a college student's perspective. One statement I liked - "In simplest terms, technology should be chosen according to how it will help meet the specific learning objectives of a course."

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MARCH 18, 2009

Interesting blog article - interactivity vs. "user-controlled" content. Check it out: [link]

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