By leveraging the thinking and approaches, as well as the tools and technologies, of the Web 2.0 They provide us new ways to tell our very own stories, where we are globally involved and connected as both teachers and students. Participants will learn the methods that have worked, those that have not worked, the tools used, the hurdles they overcame, and those they are still overcoming. WordPress allows nearly anyone to author and share information with minimal effort and minimal technical expertise.  The natives are taking control. Learning is mobile. Lance Dublin. MORE >>

· Proficiency using scheduling, productivity, and communication tools including GANNT charts, spreadsheets, and conferencing technologies. Designs and develops supporting aides for print, classroom and on-the-job training materials. · Participates in beta deliveries of new courses; occasional travel overseas for pilot support · Develops course descriptions and related course-specific marketing documents and tools. · Contributes to storyboarding, authoring, and development of e-learning content and blended learning solutions. MAIN DUTIES: 1. MORE >>

One of the first definitions for e-learning is ASTD's , who define it as covering a wide set of applications and processes, such as Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms, and digital collaboration. Just-in-time and asynchronous learning, such as virtual labs, virtual classrooms and collaborative work spaces. Tools for prescribing learning, managing development pathways and goals and handling e-commerce and financial transactions related to learning. Simulations, document repositories and publishing programs. Comments welcomed MORE >>

I wrote this article for Innovate magazine a few months ago, to coincide with the release of Learning Online with Games, Simulations, and Virtual Worlds. They sense an overlap between virtual worlds, games, and simulations, and yet they know that one is not synonymous with the other. Figure 1: ProtoSphere Virtual World Yet as I have argued elsewhere ( Aldrich 2009 ), the differences are profound. Games are fun, engaging activities usually used purely for entertainment, but they may also allow people to gain exposure to a particular set of tools, motions, or ideas. MORE >>

How many are in the driver seat though, building global initiatives from the epicenter of the learning team, rather taking direction from other groups (engineering, marketing, sales) and executing to support their plan? eLearning, virtual classrooms and remote labs have nothing on what is happening right now in front of our eyes, changing the very nature of our profession with lasting effects. Best-selling authors and recording superstars build a rabid fan base that look for new ‘product’ to consume. Strategic Planning. catching up. doesn't have to be that way. MORE >>