Kapp Notes

APRIL 16, 2012

TODAY”S TOUR STOP: April 17: Gamification Facebook Page The stop includes a link to the first chapter of the book. The book is available at the ASTD Book Store. The tour includes stops at several ASTD chapter web sites including Philadelphia, New York and Houston, Texas as well as some great colleagues.

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Gamification Blogging ASTD Instructional 133

eFront

APRIL 13, 2010

The content the first exclusive offer is the following: " The first exclusive offer for the members of the eFront facebook community is a flat 25% discount for any on-line eFront purchase! Visit the eFront price-list for hosted and non-hosted versions: - [link] - [link] Exclusive facebook discount to be applied on these prices.

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Social Networks Facebook Open Source Text-to-Speech 78

Kapp Notes

APRIL 16, 2012

We have just started an exciting blog book tour as ASTD and I venture on a 25 stop blog book tour for the ASTD co-published book The Gamification of Learning and Instruction: Game-based Methods and Strategies for Training and Education. The book is available at the ASTD Book Store. April 17: Gamification Facebook Page.

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Gamification Blogging ASTD Instructional 113

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

These are my live blogged notes from Thursday’s keynote at ASTD TK11 with Karen Wickre (Global Communications Team) and Ann Farmer from Google. Facebook – a consumer marketing platform – great for promotions, contest, activities, feedback on naming things, civic and community involvement Communicate with an educational mindset.

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FAQ Write Blog ASTD Social Media 200

mLearning Revolution

MAY 14, 2012

Among the management capabilities BlackBerry Mobile Fusion will provide, security is one of the highlights. c- Big companies start to think about their mobile strategy: The Financial Times moves away from its native app over HTML5, Facebook doesn’t know what to do with mobile users and LinkedIn makes use of a hybrid app.

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Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting Articulate 156

The Learning Circuits

APRIL 16, 2012

TODAY"S TOUR STOP: April 17: Gamification Facebook Page The stop includes a link to the first chapter of the book. The blog book tour has started as ASTD and I kick-off a 25 stop blog book tour for the ASTD co-published book The Gamification of Learning and Instruction: Game-based Methods and Strategies for Training and Education.

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Gamification Blogging ASTD Write Blog 82

eFront

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Leaning Circuits - ASTD Everyone has something to say about e-learning, but are we communicating in the same language? Ecampus Ecampus glossary provides definitions of e-Learning. WSU have provided the glossary to assist new users joining their eLearning community. In my opinion the BEST e-Learning Glossary is the ASTDs.

Social Networks 109

Social Networks Open Source Text-to-Speech Storyboard 109

Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2013

These are my live blogged notes from the opening session at the ASTD International Conference and Expo (ICE) -- happening this week in Dallas, TX. Consider Facebook. This has helped to create a deep learning community within Facebook. 10,000 or so training and development people here to extend their practice. Hackathons.

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Google Docs Stock Google Blended Learning 188

Absorb LMS

JANUARY 6, 2015

This often quoted ASTD article states that it typically takes 127 to 184 hours (16 to 23 days) to create, using authoring tools, one hour of self-paced online learning containing moderate interactivity. External discussion forums in the form of Facebook or LinkedIn groups, Reddit discussions, etc. YouTube Statistics.

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Social Networks Association Learning Management System Cost LMS 111

Mindflash

JUNE 14, 2012

It’s fairly common nowadays for organizations to review a job candidate’s Facebook page as part of their process for vetting them. It’s not good enough any more to just say, “I use Facebook for personal stuff, and LinkedIn for professional stuff.” And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Be selective.

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Social Networks Social Media Media Social 92

Absorb LMS

JANUARY 6, 2015

This often quoted ASTD article states that it typically takes 127 to 184 hours (16 to 23 days) to create, using authoring tools, one hour of self-paced online learning containing moderate interactivity. External discussion forums in the form of Facebook or LinkedIn groups, Reddit discussions, etc. YouTube Statistics.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Association Learning Management System Cost LMS 100

Absorb LMS

JANUARY 6, 2015

This often quoted ASTD article states that it typically takes 127 to 184 hours (16 to 23 days) to create, using authoring tools, one hour of self-paced online learning containing moderate interactivity. External discussion forums in the form of Facebook or LinkedIn groups, Reddit discussions, etc. YouTube Statistics.

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Social Networks Association Learning Management System Cost LMS 100

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

The tour has really brought the subject of gamification to light and provided both pros of gamification and highlighted the cons of gamification. In this last posting, I’ll provide a recap of the tour and links to the stops I could find related to the tour. That’s the great thing about social media, it provides an open forum.

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Gamification Instructional Instruction Blogging 192

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?" It seems to me that FaceBook is a great networking tool. ASTD Keynote: “People Lie&# Richard Hilleman Electr. Then again, perhaps Im missing something. Have you heard of it?

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Social Networks System Wiki Facebook 100

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 26, 2014

On the expo side, and I know ASTD Events are going to disagree with me (err, they already have via Linkedin), I wasn’t overly impressed on the number of vendors’ booths. Assessments, provide feedback too. Tagged: ASTD , ASTDTK14 , e-learning vendors. But overall, feedback was a plus. I can’t remember.next.

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ADL ASTD vendor Social Networks 66

eFront

JANUARY 5, 2011

It provides teachers with a highly intuitive visual authoring environment for creating sequences of learning activities. Xerte - (Authoring Tool) The Xerte Project provides a full suite of open source tools for e-Learning developers and content authors producing interactive learning materials.

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Authoring Tools Xerte eXe Corporate eLearning 111

Learning Rebels

MAY 2, 2018

Besides the conference-provided materials, what types of things do you carry in your conference bag? Even if your company does not provide you with business cards, buy some for yourself. This year I’ll use the Learning Rebels Facebook account to organize the photos and share. anyone from NASCAR listening?). Seriously people.

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Conference Google Docs Evernote Doc 157

Mindflash

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Whether you are someone that prefers LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or some other service, there are groups you can connect with to listen to what others in the industry are doing and to share best practices. Many organizations like ASTD , Training Magazine , and others offer free webinars you can participate in.

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Training Train Social Networks ASTD 89

Mindflash

OCTOBER 15, 2010

The American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) has recently updated its competency model to include the use of social media. It is remarkable how fast ASTD updated its model; it’s a testament for how quickly things are moving. Nothing could be further from the truth.

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Skills Wiki Social Media ASTD 111

Association eLearning

MAY 26, 2011

Social learning integration with the web’s most popular networking sites including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Digitec representatives will be demonstrating the Knowledge Direct suite of software and answering questions at the following upcoming conferences: ASTD International, Orlando, Florida, May 23-25, 2011. Tweet This!

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Association Learning Management System Brandon Hall LMS Association LMS 100

Learning Rebels

MAY 14, 2015

Besides the conference-provided materials, what do I carry in my conference bag? For example: 2 years ago at the ASTD ICE expo it was about finding translators who could translate the LMS into multiple languages, the year before it was simulation developers. ASTD ICE in particular is HUGE! It doesn’t have to be technology).

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Conference Evernote eLearning Guild Scanning 100

Corporate eLearning Strategies and Development

DECEMBER 2, 2011

trishuhl Shocked and sad about the news that @TerrenceWing passed away - met him IRL on #DevLearn #ASTD I immediately sent her a DM asking for clarification. I've been following the twitter stream and just checked out his Facebook page. And to my shock and disbelief I saw a tweet from @lilybiri. And that's when I knew it was real.

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Community Social Media Streaming Twitter 64

eFront

DECEMBER 26, 2010

Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Google Buzz Labels: alearning , e-learning curve , e-learning queen , elearning coach , making change , pinched head blog , rapid e-learning blog , tagoras , top 10 e-learning posts , top e-learning blog posts Reactions: 6comments: Connie Malamed said.

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Blogging Social Networks Open Source Storyboard 101

Learning Visions

JUNE 21, 2007

We’re providing the writer with a work environment, and we want it to be a compelling, enjoyable place to be. Reflecting on #ASTD10 Recommended: "In Defense of the LMS" Chicago Bound: Kineo at ASTD ICE #astd10 One Year on at Kineo #yam Now that’s an Enterprise Moodle! -- Kineo Moodle f.

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Instructional Design Google Docs Moodle ASTD 100

eFront

JANUARY 16, 2011

The MBROLA Project The aim of the MBROLA project, initiated by the TCTS Lab of the Faculté Polytechnique de Mons (Belgium), is to obtain a set of speech synthesizers for as many languages as possible, and provide them free for non-commercial applications. This allows many languages to be provided in a small size.

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Text-to-Speech Open Source Open Authoring Tools 102

eFront

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Google Buzz Labels: bschlenker , c4lpt , cammybean , elearningcoach , elearningtyo , jenisecook , joaomattar , JudithELS , learninganorak , minutebio , pgsimoes , rjacquez , tomkuhlmann Reactions: 14comments: Gisele Brugger said. Hi Ed, could you please provide me with a link to his Twitter account?

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Twitter Community Informal Social Networks 108

Learning Visions

AUGUST 7, 2007

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. ASTD Keynote: “People Lie&# Richard Hilleman Electr. Shes the author of that fabulous presentation Dump the Drone , which we all got so excited about a few months ago.

Second Life 100

Second Life Moodle eLearning Guild Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 16, 2007

This site provides free resources to the eLearning development community, including news, discussion forums, job postings, and more. Reflecting on #ASTD10 Recommended: "In Defense of the LMS" Chicago Bound: Kineo at ASTD ICE #astd10 One Year on at Kineo #yam Now that’s an Enterprise Moodle! -- Kineo Moodle f.

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Second Life eLearning Guild Moodle Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

MAY 23, 2009

It opens things up in some very cool ways, providing flexibility and accessibility, which is great. my wife just got one and i am watching her go through the same thing i went through when i got mine in november -- obsession: facebook, twitter, new york times, and generally apps apps apps. Dangerous ground. 11:56 AM wheeedle said.

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iPhone Moodle ASTD Instructional Design 100

eFront

OCTOBER 24, 2010

SXC (stock.xhng) The SXC is a website providing free-to use stock photography and illustrations. They can be used either for private or commercial purposes. In exchange, we only ask you to use the images according to our Licensing. Guys, do not forget to leave a comment if you know any other FREE stock photo sites.

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Stock Photo Site Social Networks 111

Learning Visions

JUNE 11, 2007

He reveals the thinking about PLEs inside the financial services industry: (A PLE/Education Portfolio owned by the learner) also requires a means for the learner to accept updates to their PLE, made by people providing training, so the student has a verified training record, verified qualifications and ce points/hours or other measurement."

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Personal Personalization PLE Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 5, 2007

And -- maybe -- also providing them with tools. So institutional providers can give their students something - a place to go - when they arrive on day one that will provide them with access to tools and information services that they are likely to find useful over the course of their studies. And why would I want to do that?

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Personal Learning PLE Personal Personalization 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. ASTD Keynote: “People Lie&# Richard Hilleman Electr. This months newsletter is no exception. The eLearning Salary Gender Gap Phew!

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Rapid eLearning Newsletter Cognitive Second Life 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

Either these companies wont have the time or the resources to do it internally, or they will be looking for that extra-edge that a focused e-Learning company can provide: instructional design expertise, graphic design, interaction design. Next, the author provides a short case-study. I think this is definitely the wave of the future.

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Rapid eLearning Instructional Design Atlantic Link Case Study 100

eFront

OCTOBER 31, 2010

note : Epignosis has created a module that provides integration of BigBlueButton conferencing in eFront Open Source Learning Management System. note : Epignosis has created a module that provides integration of Dimdim conferencing in eFront Open Source Learning Management System. The project is hosted at Google Code.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 13, 2007

1) Donald Taylor provides a little summary of some of the recent talk in Second Life Backlash: After all the hype Second Life has had, there is bound to be some push back. Donald does a great job recapping various articles and provides some useful links, including the following: 2) Second Thoughts on Second Life by Sylvia Martinez.

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Second Life IM IMS Gartner 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 8, 2007

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? ASTD Keynote: “People Lie&# Richard Hilleman Electr. Tom is the author of 5 Myths About Rapid e-Learning which made the rounds a while back.

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Rapid eLearning Second Life Moodle eLearning Guild 100