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Myths about online learning

Janet Clarey

I'm thinking here about a vodcast with group communication around its content. I think many of these myths can be applied to corporate e-learning. blue is mine]. Myth : Videocasting lectures/presentations works. [As As part of a blended experience OK, but not alone. Or, a video in a classroom with active discussion.].

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Self-service education

Janet Clarey

In corporate training we’re talking a lot about wikis, blogs, RSS, podcasts, vodcasts, bookmarking, etc. Imagine all these people in little rooms with their scalpels being overseen by one person like the self-service checkouts at the Home Depot. Isn’t this just more work for the learner? create your own content.

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Google-Assisted “Search� Learning…but pls don’t say “according to Google�

Janet Clarey

Google Reader is a Web feed aggregator that allows learners and instructors to collect updates content (blogs, news feeds, podcasts, vodcasts, multimedia, etc.). On iGoogle, learners can create their own start-age; their own customized, personal learning environment. Google Gears allows learners to view content from Google Reader offline.

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