Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We spent most of our time talking about tools for drafting and building branching scenarios: Twine Google Forms Miro BranchTrack ChatMapper. Each of those tools has advantages and disadvantages for different situations. We discussed the pros and cons and when each tool would make sense.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on AI image and video tools and tips, pricing elearning and ILT development, and how to grab the attention of learners. Tools like Midjourney just aren’t ready to do that kind of consistency across a series of images yet. AI Image generation tool.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on AI tools, games, freelancing, top learning influencers, copyright, and more. ElevenLabs || Prime Voice AI This is another provider of an AI voice over tool (besides the more well-known WellSaid Labs and Murf.AI).

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Five years ago today, I published my first two posts on this blog. As I noted in my first post, five years ago I was developing a course on social media tools for K-12 teachers called Building Collaborative Online Environments. I have done better in 2011, with 52 posts, but one of my goals for 2012 is to blog more regularly.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 6, 2010

Back when I wrote my instructional design careers series in 2007, I was only aware of a few blogs by instructional designers. Since then, I’ve discovered a wealth of blogs by instructional designers, e-learning developers, and workplace learning specialists. E-Learning Tyro highlights blogs and posts of the week.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 3, 2016

I recently gave a presentation to the Online Network of Independent Learning Professionals about blogging to build your business. This is specifically about what I have learned about blogging to build your reputation as a learning consultant over my 9+ years of blogging. Blogging Platforms. Mistakes I Made.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 27, 2015

When I attend webinars or participate in online courses and conferences, I usually live blog my notes. Because I have done so much live blogging, I was able to provide proof of my ongoing professional development efforts. LMSs and Other Tools. Wikis and Blogs and Tags: Oh Why? Why Do We Need A Second Life? Other Topics.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 9, 2024

These are my top blog posts from 2023 plus a review of a few other accomplishments and my goals for 2024. Top new blog posts of 2023 I would never have guessed that a post on learning objectives would be my top post for the year, but this turned out to be a surprisingly controversial topic. Let’s review the research. hours reading.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Blogging, presenting, and other forms of sharing expertise I spend a lot of time writing and speaking about scenario-based learning, instructional design, and other topics. Last year, I spent about 10 hours each month on my blog. 75% of those found me via my blog; the rest found me on LinkedIn. Thursday, April 25, 10:00 EDT.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 24, 2022

I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on UX, accessibility, branching scenarios, Twine, instructional design blogs, free/freemium tools, and systems thinking. This hasn’t been updated in 2 years, but it’s a tool for adding Google Analytics tracking to Twine games.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on story design, visual design and usability, tools, and templates. Tools and templates. Top 100 Tools for Learning 2022 – Results of the 16th Annual Survey. Jane Hart’s report on the top 100 tools for learning in her annual survey.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 9, 2024

When I talk to people about starting a blog, newsletter, LinkedIn posts, or other content marketing, they often confess that they’re worried they don’t have anything to write about. They ask how I come up with ideas, especially when I’ve been blogging so long. I also bookmark articles for my posts of curated links.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 12, 2022

I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on writing branching scenarios, free tools, content curation, xAPI, and getting started in Storyline. Free tools. This is a paid tool, but it’s cheaper than Typeform for a similar style. Writing branching scenarios. Miranda Verswijvelen.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

One of the features of Sakai that our team was looking for in a new LMS is a blogging tool. I admit some significant improvements in usability are possible in this tool. However, it does give us the option of blogging within the system. So how do you use a blog effectively when it’s housed within a walled garden?

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 5, 2022

I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes workshop pricing, useful tools and resources for L&D professionals, volunteering and internship guidelines, scenarios, games, and diverse stock images. Useful tools and resources for L&D professionals. Workshop pricing. Will training help?

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

I share these links periodically here on my blog. Free tool for managing audio files with Twine and Harlowe. Free tools for VR stories and other multimedia. Free tools for creating VR stories, timelines, annotated maps and charts, image comparisons, and more. Scenario-based learning (SBL) research. .” Knight Lab.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 24, 2019

2019 was a big year for my blog. I started this blog in 2006 as a free wordpress.com blog. I was using my blog primarily as a tool for my own reflection and learning. This is post #1,115 on my blog. According to my time tracking, I spent about 132 hours on my blog in 2019. Starting out in 2006.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 8, 2023

I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on character images and other illustrations, AI image editing tools and tips, Twine, scenario examples and tools, and instructional design skills. As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 10, 2021

I share these links periodically here on my blog. Tool for creating 2D and 3D animated videos. The post Instructional Design Research, Tools, & More: ID Links 8/10/21 appeared first on Experiencing eLearning. As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. Instructional design research and principles.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 19, 2024

I share these links about once a month here on my blog. I’m experimenting with AI image tools to create images for my blog posts. Generating Plausible Choices and Consequences for Scenarios Using AI Tools. This is a hands-on session to learn to use AI tools to generate draft scenario questions, choices, and consequences.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Tools for Building Branching Scenarios : When would you use Twine, Storyline, Rise, or other tools for building branching scenarios? My Top 10 Tools for Learning 2021 : These are my top 10 tools for learning, both professionally creating learning for others and personally for my own learning. Evergreen blog posts.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 25, 2021

I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on what hiring managers want, storytelling, and tools from outside of L&D that can be useful for instructional designers. Tools from outside L&D. As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. What ID hiring managers want.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 26, 2021

I share these links periodically here on my blog. In this post, I share links on creating certificates in Storyline, the benefits of sharing your work, and tools for visuals and videos. Share everything you know Chris Lema writes about the benefits of blogging and sharing your knowledge generously. Visuals and video tools.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I share these links about once a month here on my blog. This post includes links on L&D salaries, portfolio examples, AI tools, and AI-generated character images. AI tools AI Tool Directory | Navigate the AI Landscape A searchable directory of AI tools in different categories. Pika Labs Text to video tool.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 29, 2020

I have written over 1100 blog posts since I started this blog in 2006. This was the top post on my blog for many years, and still ranks highest of my instructional design careers series. The free open source tool Twine makes planning, writing, and creating branching scenarios easier. These are my top 10 posts for 2020.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 23, 2024

Many of my blog posts are based on questions I get from readers. I may answer it in a future blog post. Generating Plausible Choices and Consequences for Scenarios Using AI Tools. Learn to use AI tools to generate draft scenario questions, choices, and consequences. February 5 – March 10.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 11, 2020

Someone asked me in last week’s eLearning Freelancer Bootcamp Q&A about how I maintain my blogging momentum. I’ve been blogging since late 2006, and I’m still publishing every week. Many people start blogging but struggle to get past the first handful of posts. That’s a lot of writing.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The links below are usually to my blog posts with notes on the questions asked, what we discussed, and additional resources. Tools for Drafting and Building Branching Scenarios. Tools for Drafting and Building Branching Scenarios Podcast. Each of those tools has advantages and disadvantages for different situations.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 17, 2023

The biggest shift for me is that more of my work now comes from networking and referrals rather than from my blog and portfolio. If your examples demonstrate specific tools or skills, mention that in your description. In 2015, the primary way prospective clients found me was via my blog. Watch the recording.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 23, 2021

While I often share those recordings on my blog as they happen, this is the first time I have compiled a complete list like this. I’m linking to blog posts about the presentations rather than directly to the recordings because I often include links to resources or further information in my posts. Blogging to Build Your Business.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 17, 2008

New tools pop up all the time. If it is text, a blog is good. In chat, Alan Selig pointed out that using tools outside the LMS is important b/c they’ll have them after they graduate. Add “real world&# content by bringing things in from outside (podcasts, blogs, etc.). Social Connection Tools.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 7, 2021

This will pull together content from my blog and past presentations , as well as new content and activities that will only be available in the course. Multimedia options Pros and cons of different tools Activity: Format your scenario in Twine and add images or start developing in another tool. Branching scenario course outline.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 28, 2020

We started with blogging as a way to “show your work” and reflect on your practice. We discussed a range of topics related to online and digital learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 26, 2014

Jane Hart is collecting her eighth annual list of top tools for learning. You can vote for your top tools until September 19, 2014. WordPress is my blog host. Even when I’m sporadic in posting, WordPress is a great tool for personal reflection. Skype is one of my primary tools for keeping in touch with clients.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 11, 2022

Some of these resources are exclusive to the course and won’t be available on my blog or through other sources. You don’t need any technical expertise to get started in Twine , the free tool we will use in this course. When you complete the form, tell me which tool you primarily use. What additional resources are included?

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 28, 2020

While tailor-made tools like Twine may be easier for building branching scenarios, it’s possible to use a survey tool like Google Forms. Most survey tools have the option to jump to different questions or sections based on responses. Using that ability, you can create a simple branching scenario in Google Forms.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

I share these links periodically here on my blog. In this post, I share links on writing better dialogue, sample projects for inspiration, and useful tools for different kinds of learning. Alan’s blog post explains how he built the random events (which were originally a card draw in the physical version). Useful tools.

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