I’ve written previously on using mobile devices in class, and have made reference to quite a few excellent resources in my re-Tweets on Twitter. thought I’d bring some of the best together in one post as I often find myself forgetting where I put them. Screen-grab For those times when you want to display what is [.]. mLearning Echo360 eLearning iPod iTunes Presentation Technology Web 2.0 MORE >>

Jaron Lanier in  You Are Not a Gadget , wrote: The people who are perhaps the most screwed by open culture are the middle classes of intellectual and cultural creation.  They used to live off the trickle down effects of the old system, and like the middle class at large, they are precious. Will there be a middle class in the networked economy, or only heads & tails? think it will be possible to make a living in this digital economy and have what used to be a middle class life style but it will not be like the old middle class. Communities complexity Work MORE >>

I admit it. love when people seek my opinion. That happened a lot in Denver, at ASTD 2012. am soon entering or have recently entered the field. What do I do to make a success of it? Let’s pretend that somebody asked me to deliver a commencement speech in response to that question, preferably on a lush, ivy covered campus, near amiable watering holes. Thank you for inviting me to share this wonderful occasion with the workforce learning graduates of 2012. Let me begin by congratulating you on your career choice. What do I mean by right? think this is a bountiful time to be in our field. Mobile? MORE >>

Last night the class ventured into VirtualU for a tour hosted by Jim and Steve Parker who have created a virtual platform build on Active Worlds. Gathering in the lobby before class starts. Jim then showed the class how to conduct individual break out sessions by having private chat spaces where two or more avatars can carry on a conversation without the rest of the people in the area hearing what they are saying. Virtual immersive environments come in all shapes and sizes even though many people tend to only think of Second Life when they think of virtual worlds. MORE >>

Engagement engagement strategies online classes online programsBuilding engagement online is the key to success for your online business because an engaged client is more likely to: buy your product. complete the program. get great results. become your raving fan, and spread the word about you and your business. Watch this 6 min video to learn 3 engagement strategies to jumpstart your online programs and courses. Here are some main points for your convenience: When your learner or a customer is engaged online, he uses a variety of different cognitive/affective processes. problem solving. MORE >>