Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 17, 2008

Used a wiki for the course –most content went through the wiki, not through Moodle. She had not used a chat room, IM, Facebook, or MySpace before joining a site called OurPrayer.org. Second Life focused his attention–unprogrammed worship requires that focus, not multitasking. Amy Dee: Wiki-Mania. Jeanette Eggert.

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Wiki Community MySpace Phillips 170

Learning Visions

JANUARY 7, 2009

Wednesday, January 07, 2009 When the Content is Really Boring. So youve got some great ideas on how to make your content more engaging , how to get the learner into the flow. But what do you do when the content itself is just plain boring? Admit to the learner upfront that the content may be dry. wait, Im getting verbose.

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Content Instructional Design Moodle eLearning Guild 100

The Learning Circuits

OCTOBER 11, 2005

A recent CNET article noted that the typical office worker is interrupted every three minutes by an e-mail, IM, phone call, etc. Attention Management I have written a lot about what I call "attention management" and what everyone else calls "Continuous Partial Attention (term coined by Linda Stone)."

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Attention Social Networks Lotus Authoring Tools 70

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." She raised the question about e-Learning content and how well companies keep track of content updates. Can you prove when and how your e-Learning content has changed?

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Version Content Second Life Rapid eLearning 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 4, 2007

Wednesday, April 04, 2007 Off-the-Shelf Content: Help! Ive always been about custom content. So -- how does off-the-shelf content work? If so, is the vendor able to track usage or do they just sell the content for a flat fee based on LMS seat size? Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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SkillSoft eLearning Guild Content Help 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.

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Instructional Design Custom eLearning Development Instructional Instruction 125

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.

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eLearning Guild IM IMS Corporate eLearning 100

Clark Quinn

JULY 20, 2009

While IMS & IEEE held meetings to get learning content standards nailed down, ADL just put their foot down with SCORM (and US Defense is a big foot), and it pretty much got everyone’s attention. Are you paying attention to standards you should be using, and what you should standardize yourself?

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Standards Linden ADL IM 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

Tony Karrer

APRIL 15, 2009

In this, Eric suggests the following minimum measures: Networking patterns - the relationship between people and content categories, the network make up or profile (business unit, job, level, etc), key brokers and influencers by content category, and the degree of networking across silos. eLearning Solutions Enterprise 2.0

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Blended Learning Social Learning Social Technology 105

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!

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Examples Wiki IM IMS 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 14, 2009

Im curious, have you had a chance to listen to yours or any of the others? Im happy with how they turned out. Currently Im playing the role of a learning consultant, taking care of solutions and operations for learning services. Im new to blogging and had done a RSS feed on your blogs last year. Curry said. Thanks again!

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 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.

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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. Microsoft in India, just hires content development managers, whose core skill sets is ID, but their role turns out to be that of a vendor manager and content reviewer, as Microsoft (in India) outsources elearning work to 3rd parties.

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Market Corporate eLearning eLearning Consultant eLearning Strategy 100

Enyota Learning

JUNE 20, 2019

They can create and distribute eLearning content that is customized for each department within the organization. They can encourage the use of different communication modes including IMs, Newsletters, and forums. How can such a crucial function get the management attention it deserves? Well, it may already be on that path!

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Metrics Organization IM IMS 40

Mindflash

MARCH 7, 2011

Whether you come down on the side of iPad as hype or iPad as harbinger of our computing future, one thing is clear: there’s a shift underway and it’s in our best interest to pay attention! Case in point: my mother-in-law. She’s a pretty solid, if unsophisticated, PC user (sorry, mom!)

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iPad Tutorial Templates Free 83

Learning Visions

MAY 9, 2007

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. Even though Ive been doing this ("instructional design") for over ten years, Im starting over.

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Informal IM IMS Cognitive 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 25, 2008

[In the comments of this post, Karl clarifies: hes not suggesting pre-test questions, but rather a series of thought-provoking questions to get the learner to THINK about the content at hand]. Belatedly, Im thinking that there are relatively easy ways to enable learners to have cake or to eat it as they see fit.

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Learning Objects Learning Objectives IM IMS 124

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?

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Market 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 22, 2007

Im no Facebook super-user and I havent experienced a huge time suck from it, but I suppose its possible. Cammy, Im just a "lite" Facebook user, but I have seen profile pages that list their workplaces with commentary about how horrible their company is, or how much they hate their job. And Im in complete agreement.

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Social Networks Facebook Companies IM 124

Learning Visions

OCTOBER 22, 2007

Over the past year, Ive been focused on sales and marketing activities, project management, and content conversions -- "No ID needed, thank you." I havent worked with a SME and thought about appropriate learning activities and chunked out the content. Im excited. Im nervous. Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 100

Learning Visions

DECEMBER 18, 2007

That SME wants more content, wants more explanation, wants more jargon. 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. Can I, um, have your attention, please? But here it is.

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IM IMS Instructional Design Moodle 100

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.

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IM IMS Second Life Moodle 100

Learning Visions

MAY 31, 2007

So, what do I do if Im not doing that? The content, not the graphics. 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 on the fence if I want to get into Instructional Design or be an Eduction Advisor. The website copy.

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Job IM IMS Cognitive 113

CourseArc

JANUARY 10, 2017

For context, the delivery of web-based eLearning content is governed by accessibility requirements that are specified in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In fact, failure to make your media fully accessible may earn you some unwanted attention from the Department of Justice, like this recent issue at the University of California, Berkeley.).

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Hosting Video Tools YouTube 100

Marcia Conner

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

A decade ago the hot app on everyone’s desktop was PointCast , a personalized headline service of content emblazoned across your screensaver through a pre- RSS feed. Before overloading corporate servers and attention spans, it catalyzed an international conversation about new ways to deliver information and help people learn.

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Twitter Social Networks IM IMS 61

Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2008

What instructional strategies do you use to make your content more memorable and engaging? Im not just thinking about the gadgets and the gizmos that you use or the instructional design "method" behind the process (e.g., Strategies that help learners connect with and remember the content. I dont know if Ive ever done that.

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Instructional Instruction eLearning Strategy Strategy 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.

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Blogging Authoring Tools IM IMS 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Im still a really hands-on person. Or maybe Im just too lazy and poor. Now, Im not linking to John just because he is full of praise of me (which is nice and somewhat embarrassing, I must admit.), If one were to construct an informal, self-paced, DIY instructional design curriculum, what content would you include?

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Theory Instructional Instruction 100

Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2008

This manufacturing process training course was originally delivered as a four hour plus death-by-PowerPoint classroom session (if you could see the original PPT source content, youd begin glazing over within a few slides). SMEs felt a bit threatened by this fun take on their sacred content. Im glad youre on board with my ducks!

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IM IMS Case Study Instructional Design 113

Learning Visions

APRIL 3, 2009

Friday, April 03, 2009 On Reflective Learning I clipped this a year ago, with the intention (I suppose) of writing more on the subject in order to become more engaged with the content and thus more capable. I didnt do it anything with it then and Im not going to do much with it now, except share it with all of you: Steve Hargadon Web 2.0

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Moodle Brandon Hall Case Study Wiki 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 4, 2008

Im wondering if we should be talking about tiers of instructional design. Today Im feeling more like a hazy purple. Im wondering if in the carpentry example if a master carpenter would agree with you? Im sure a master carpenter wouldnt think so highly of the table I were to make should I take on such a project.

Big Question 100

Big Question Instructional Design Instructional Instruction 100

OpenSesame

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

She found that each worker went an average of 11 minutes on any given task before being interrupted by a coworker, email, IM or other demand for their attention. You need to design content to fit in the short chunks of attention that your learners are likely to have available to them. Tips for mobile content.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Tips 52

Learning Visions

AUGUST 20, 2007

Nevertheless, Im trying to keep up. Then again, Im not trying to stay on top of hundreds of comments a day. Im not going to bother with a full-blown survey. Most bloggers have much more interesting things to say than I do, and Im always happy to point that out. Can I, um, have your attention, please?

IM 100

IM IMS Second Life Moodle 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 13, 2007

And Im not implying that Im a Second Life naysayer. Ive been exploring the use of Second Life for a client for whom Im developing an e-Learning strategy. Theirs is an audience comprised only of women and Im not convinced Second Life will feel appropriate to them. Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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Second Life IM IMS Gartner 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 9, 2007

Im a touchy-feely-people-kind-of-person. Making the time to engage in conversations online does seem to move towards greater abundancy thinking and Im really enjoying the opportunities it is presenting. Can I, um, have your attention, please? Ive reached out to more people and more people are reaching out to me. Its awesome.

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Community IM IMS Second Life 100

Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

Im curious what other folks experiences has been. Im so happy to see you post this up. Im struggling with this right now. Im not on to trying to source another college or university to try out. I fill a support role and bide my time trying to finish a degree Im not really interested in. 12:20 PM she said. ".bide

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Diversity Training 133