Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 14, 2009

Tips on how to streamline your virtual world classes and help your students learn how to use Second Life are featured in this session.&#. In case study or story, assign roles & identities. Just IM her (Lyr Lobo) and ask for I think Holiday Fun 2008. Also encourages them to check out other schools etc. Activities.

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Second Life Classes Environment Learning Environment 193

Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 14, 2009

Leave persistent comments (not just IM). How it will help learning outcomes. Case study with Ning. Social networks for distance learning. Evaluating social networks. Features of social networking (from Boyd & Ellison ). Connect with others. Personalize pages with widgets etc. Tools to collaborate. Student activities.

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Social Networks Social Network Distance Learning Network 171

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Im not looking for the obtuse theory books. Easy-readers (a term of praise, in this case). Im already feeling a bit overwhelmed. I hope you find these helpful. Im about halfway through Michael Allens new book, Designing Successful E-Learning. Friday, February 15, 2008 Essential Reading for Instructional Design?

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 236

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

Small scale, help demos. Im a convert. Yes, Im an English major who writes mostly text bullets instead of novels. So Im curious: what drove you to revisit theory? Cammy, Im glad to hear you so revved up. Jane -- In theory, Im not against theory. Im still of that mindset. Built six courses. Thankfully.

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IM IMS Authoring Tools Moodle 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 4, 2007

Wednesday, April 04, 2007 Off-the-Shelf Content: Help! Im trying to advise a client but I have little to no experience in this area. Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. I have some questions that I am hoping someone can answer for me.or By actual usage?

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SkillSoft eLearning Guild Content Help 100

Learning Visions

JULY 30, 2007

Monday, July 30, 2007 Looking for Good Examples Help! 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). Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff.

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Learning Visions

MAY 11, 2009

Delivering Quality at Speed - Articulate & Moodle This seminar will focus on getting the best out of Articulate and Moodle with case studies from Motorola, BP, Apple and McDonalds. In the meantime, Im looking forward to staying connected with you on your blog. Ill let you know when we head to SoCal. 9:19 PM Anonymoussaid.

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Moodle Articulate Case Study Free 100

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

Learning Visions

MAY 1, 2009

Friday, May 01, 2009 Name That Tool I just got a FaceBook query from someone and I thought you all could help: Im looking for a tool you might have come across, but I dont even know what product/programming group it belongs to. Im sure I could do a better job describing this, so let me know if Ive been clear.

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Tools Moodle ASTD Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2009

Me: Im an instructional designer. Im sort of distracted by the naked boy who just ran by (not mine). Im sort of distracted by the naked boy who just ran by (not mine). Ellen Wagner says, " I Ds help transform intangible information assets into things of great business or epistemological value." I create eLearning.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 218

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

MAY 6, 2008

Cammy: Although I like to think Im good-humored, I am leery of "humor" or "fun" (scare quotes are deliberate) injected into training like salt water into a frozen turkey. Your scenario-based questions should help allay the clients fears. Im glad youre on board with my ducks! Thank you thank you thank you for the case study.

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IM IMS Case Study Instructional Design 113

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

In fact, Ive had very little of interest to add to any conversation of late, mostly because Im much more focused on my personal life and the many transitions Im handling there. Hey Cammy--you know me, I think you can always apply the personal to the professional, so Im with Karl that you should blog about the Wii.

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Blogging Personal Personalization IM 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2008

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. She works with the content, chunks it out, and creates snappy rhymes to help learners remember the material. Other Ideas?

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eLearning Strategy Instructional Instruction Strategy 100

Learning Visions

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Mass Chapter ISPI November Meeting Im speaking at the next Mass Chapter ISPI Meeting, thanks to the always energetic Jean Marrapodi. jmarrapodi) If youre in the area, come along and help me out! Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff.

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ISPI Moodle Atlantic Link Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

DECEMBER 11, 2007

I learned that connecting with the blogging community has helped me get more passionate about my work as an instructional designer. And this is definitely not one of those things that Im learning for the first time, but here goes: Motivation is everything! Im primed and ready. Connecting with other people creates motivation.

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Big Question Authoring Tools IM IMS 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 29, 2007

To work out my thoughts and ideas (hey, Im an extrovert -- I need to talk about whats going on in my head in order to process it and take it to the next level). Im a new blogger -- not fully evolved). At least, I would hope thats what Im doing. Im excited to meet people whose blogs I have been reading.

Blogging 100

Blogging IM IMS Confidentiality 100

Learning Visions

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Amidst client projects and presentations I think Im actually writing more than ever. Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Kineo Top Tips Although my blogging volume may be down, my writing volume certainly is not. Online Chat with Charles Reigeluth (Instructional.

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Tips Moodle Write Blog Brandon Hall 100

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

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

Often I have two small kids in tow or Im trying to check ten things off a list during my lunch hour. A good aggregator (like Stephen Downes) will get me the info I need so Im not missing the really juicy stuff. Im sure many of you are the same. Im off looking at the new interesting thing in a heartbeat. Im too distracted.

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IM IMS Moodle Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

MAY 31, 2007

So, what do I do if Im not doing that? Im not such an anal person, so this isnt my favorite thing in the world. Product Vision: This is a key area where blogging has really helped me lately. How can I help our clients better use our tools? What strategies are helping other vendors succeed? The website copy.

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Job IM IMS Cognitive 113

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

I havent signed up anywhere, I havent taken part in any of the sessions, but Im like a moth drawn to the flame: as I peer in on all the conversation beginning to happen, I cant help but join in. Cammy, Im glad youre doing the auditing. In my own lazy way, at the very least. Am I creating a new pattern? More on this later?

IM 100

IM IMS Moodle Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 19, 2007

Tuesday, June 19, 2007 Using FaceBook Im trying to expand my horizons a bit these days and have been taking a closer look at a whole bunch of tools out there, including SecondLife and FaceBook. Im interested in how we could leverage that existing community for better communication, learning opportunities, networking, etc.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Facebook Ning Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

DECEMBER 23, 2008

A collaborative enterprise-based, just-in-time learning solution created on Twitter with help from: @ jzurovchak @ bschlenker @ moehlert @ bjschone @ Quinnovator with peanut gallery comments from @ Dave_Ferguson. if i ever start a blog, im stealing that title. delivered on a portal for your iPhone. Merry Christmas everyone!

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Blended Learning Social Networks Productivity Product 100

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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Im literally not a gamer. Im not sure how I got into games.but I think it had something to do with PONG. am always asking them for help. am always asking them for help. But Im so lost at sea for the most part in these environments. But Im no gamer. I dont do the online social games, so Im not a Gamer 4.0,

IM 100

IM IMS eLearning Guild Second Life 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 15, 2009

Tweetdeck Im officially hooked to Twitter and use Tweetdeck to organize and group those I follow. But Gcal helps me keep myself organized, and now that Ive discovered CalenGoo for the iPod Im all synched up. Im ready for the iPhone. Google Reader Its how I stay informed on the latest blog posts and news.

Tools 100

Tools Evernote iPod Yammer 100

Learning Visions

OCTOBER 9, 2008

tags: education women ) Im humbled (in that "feeling like a fraud" sort of way) and also inspired to be included with some really great bloggers -- some known to me, and some brand new. Janet Clarey and Michele Martin helped start the conversation that led to Zaids new list. Thanks, Zaid !

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Moodle Brandon Hall Case Study Wiki 100

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. Day 20: Survey Your Readers Ask em what they want to read from you or what would be more helpful. Im not going to bother with a full-blown survey. Where have the challenges been and what has helped?

IM 100

IM IMS Second Life Moodle 100

Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

Im struck by why I find this topic so interesting. Provide support and control mechanisms to help learners "stick with it." And on that note, I think Im pretty much done now with my learning styles assignment. Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. For the moment.

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Learning Styles Wiki Cognitive Rapid eLearning 186

Learning Visions

AUGUST 9, 2007

Im a touchy-feely-people-kind-of-person. CoComment is another commenting tool out there to help you manage all those conversations. 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. Its awesome.

Community 100

Community IM IMS Second Life 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 1, 2008

This hasnt gotten onto my radar before -- Im not sure if there are any state-funded online programs in Massachusetts. Within higher ed, Im sure well continue to see growth in online, but it is starting to plateau a bit. Im with Stephen that we need different kinds of learning options for different kids and different needs.

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Online IM IMS Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

OCTOBER 10, 2007

Im also interested in the results of the poll question I asked, " Are you a Gamer? Again, not statistically significant Im sure. The most laughing was when I decided to multi task -- was in conference call on skype with 2 friends -- one needed someone to help his new friend who was in Second Life out quickly so I offered to go in.

Second Life 100

Second Life Poll Games IM 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 8, 2009

If I were in charge (but sadly, Im not), Id put her in the Whos Who of eLearning. Thanks for all YOU do to help IDs raise the bar!! The former Senior Director of Worldwide eLearning at Adobe (plus a whole bunch of other impressive sounding gigs), Ellen recently formed Sage Road Solutions. 1:45 PM Cammy Bean said.

Corporate eLearning 100

Corporate eLearning Authoring Tools Instructional Design Moodle 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

Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 17, 2008

The teacher now serves as mentor to help us create the best thing together. This is my first mind mapping experience so Im mostly learning how to use a mind mapping tool. The end of the content God. So now were going to edit a mind map together using mindmeister. Lots happening all over the place.

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Collaboration Tools Moodle Online 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 29, 2007

Loves any new technologies that helps us achieve our goals. Mobile helps us meet needs that we havent been able to touch before. Content that helps people perform their tasks better. Great examples of m-learning (55%) How to integrate m-learning with LMS (60%) -- included in the report as a Case Study. Many thanks!

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Mobile Learning Report Mobile eLearning Guild 100