Learning Visions

AUGUST 2, 2007

Im not looking for a job right now, so theres no urgent need. Im blogging the progress at [link] Best 2:59 AM jmaddrell said. Our class began with several weeks of review and reflective writing to establish desired goals for the portfolio and to contemplate key skills and accomplishments. Your presence to the world?

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Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

But not only is it the way they can express themselves (non-verbally and verbally) and communicate outward, but being able to "read" their class and have a sense of whos paying attention. I’ve had some interesting shocks from the people in the class; one person in the class was 32 but looked and sounded like she was 23.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 4, 2008

Im wondering if we should be talking about tiers of instructional design. Work with 3D tools like Second Life. Theres the old joke about medical school, "What do you call someone whos last in his class at medical school? Today Im feeling more like a hazy purple. Look at my own path to instructional design.

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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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Learning Visions

JANUARY 8, 2008

Im guessing youre designing online distance learning courses. Classes for college credit that are taught online. Im in the weird place of for-profit education, which really has characteristics of both market sectors. If "distance learning" means instructor-led online courses to you though, then yes, thats what Im doing.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 11, 2007

And this is definitely not one of those things that Im learning for the first time, but here goes: Motivation is everything! I am reminded of that college econ class that my father pressured me into taking. Im primed and ready. I agree--totally cool and Im not even the proud mama! Which brings me to my next point.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

I dropped out of that class halfway through the semester and decided I just didnt have the math/technical/scientific nature. Im still a really hands-on person. Or maybe Im just too lazy and poor. Now, Im not linking to John just because he is full of praise of me (which is nice and somewhat embarrassing, I must admit.),

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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., I missed Class and Order. In class, she has the learners walk around the classroom, chanting the rhyme and snapping it out. Im delighted that youre finding value in all of my ramblings.

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Learning Visions

MAY 16, 2007

If youve ever taught a software class, you know you will have explorers in your class who will wander off the track being presented in class following the "I wonder what happens if you do x" train of thought then get lost from where you are going. The rest of the class tracks along with you. Getting an Informal M.Ed

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Learning Visions

JUNE 15, 2007

Friday, June 15, 2007 ADDIE: Its a Process This is probably an argument made in any Instructional Design 101 class; I dont think Im saying anything new here. I dont think ADDIE and Gagne are really in the same class. Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff.

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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. Im glad youre on board with my ducks! I would enjoy a class that involved rubber ducks! Im particularly thrilled with using scenarios (naturally :).

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Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

Im curious what other folks experiences has been. Im so happy to see you post this up. Im struggling with this right now. Im not on to trying to source another college or university to try out. I fill a support role and bide my time trying to finish a degree Im not really interested in. 12:20 PM she said. ".bide

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Learning Visions

APRIL 26, 2007

I have never taken a class in pedagogy. My current business card says Im a "Manager of Instructional Design". And now Im here -- "Manager of Instructional Design." But at this point, Im here to stay. If youd like to learn more about what Im doing these days, check out my current job description. And yet here I am.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 27, 2007

Im getting a Masters Degree in Instructional Design. But Ill have the knowledge and the confidence that I know what the hell Im talking about for once. On the other hand I guess you could be speaking metaphorically - Im learning more, and faster, interacting with the blogs than I got in my actual degree! Because its out there.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 25, 2008

Chris suggests that a reasonable alternative to the “At the end of this class you will be able to&# list is a series of questions. Belatedly, Im thinking that there are relatively easy ways to enable learners to have cake or to eat it as they see fit. Chris is also a big fan of Michael Allen. 11:51 PM Dave Ferguson said.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 3, 2008

Now Im not saying that SMEs are rats, or instructional designers are rats. Im thinking of Chestertons remark that theres a big difference between a man who wants to read a book and a man who wants a book to read. Sometimes you need a five star chef. Even a rat. So what are you cooking up these days? Great post!

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Learning Visions

MAY 10, 2007

When I was in trade school a few years ago, all of us student were brought through a three-day class session on learning styles. I usually lunge for the mute button, but often I still have to wait for the now-silent narration to finish before Im allowed to move on. Im with you. 2:23 PM Cammy Bean said. 10:13 PM jmarrapodi said.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Classes in school were big. The Connected Worker 21st century knowledge worker/learner "Im only as good as my network." Next topic will be on Second Life/virtual worlds. Learning -- like structure, risk free environment, lack tech skills but open to learning on computer. 1946-1964 Baby Boomers "Show me what to do."

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 3, 2008

Brent Schlenker of the eLearning Guild, commented on my post Memoirs of an Instructional Designer : Im one of the unfortunate ones with a actual honest to goodness Masters Degree in EdTech. My graduate program had ONE class that formed my thinking and understanding of actually DOING an eLearning project. 6:42 PM Brent Schlenker said.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 15, 2007

Wednesday, August 15, 2007 My Second Second Life Experience Yesterday I posted about the Second Life Backlash and Controversy , with corporations supposedly abandoning SL and moving on. And Karl Kapp talks about the inevitable hype curve in which Second Life is now in the midst. It was a lovely space.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 19, 2009

And by asking this, Im not suggesting that design isnt important, for it is - its seen by some as part of the pedagogy. What I am learning in class, and what I see in the real world point to a disconnect. Karl, Of course Im trying to bait you! A major learning experience that Im sure to never forget. 1:38 PM Nicole said.

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Mark Oehlert

MARCH 21, 2008

I think Im going to go read the full article and then probably look at this again. typekey e-Clippings (a division of blogoehlert) Me in Second Life Blog powered by TypePad Member since 08/2003 How does that impact us from a design standpoint? The Lewin Links This link should take you to the page I have on del.icio.us

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Mark Oehlert

JUNE 28, 2007

Each tag is linked back to the tagger’s BluePagesprofile, and clicking on the tagger’s name lets a user send the personan IM o IBM owns more than 50 islands in Second Life. Orientations, classes, and meetings are often held in Second Life. Comments This is so cool.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 20, 2007

As Michael Allen says in Michael Allens Guide to e-Learning : "Learners think, Im supposed to do my best to learn whatever is here, so I might as well spend all my time learning it rather than reading about learning it." (p. And yet one could argue that most learners dont even bother reading them. 11:34 AM Chris said.

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Tony Karrer

MARCH 3, 2008

Ranking, tagging, top stories Tags link back to the tagger's BluePages profile IBM owns more than 50 islands in Second Life. Orientations, classes, and meetings are often held in Second Life. Barriers I then asked everyone to call out what they saw as their biggest barriers to getting adoption. is discoverable.

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Mark Oehlert

JUNE 5, 2008

The conference folks made an announcement from the stage and Im thinking largely due to Karls presence, we had an impromptu session with a packed house! Great for keeping a class engaged. typekey e-Clippings (a division of blogoehlert) Me in Second Life Blog powered by TypePad Member since 08/2003

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Learning Visions

JULY 10, 2007

A few trends: Not ONE person has even heard of Second Life. Im not sure how this relates to danah boyds recent blog article on Viewing American class divisions through FaceBook and MySpace. I had read Danahs article before starting my interviews and was listening for any judgment based on class. Its not safe."

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Mark Oehlert

JULY 16, 2008

Im surprised this hasnt happened sooner and isnt bigger. Im struck also by the announcement that the new version of the Kindle from Amazon.com is coming soon. That will likely change by Labor Day, as students begin to return to classes. Thats awesome. Really Mr McCoyd.youre surprised?

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Mark Oehlert

AUGUST 28, 2007

Im glad you think so. typekey e-Clippings (a division of blogoehlert) Me in Second Life Blog powered by TypePad Member since 08/2003 Bythat I mean that while not exactly the same, the designers clearlylooked at the user experience they wanted to provide and then lookedfor ways to do that within the confines of this technology.

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Mark Oehlert

AUGUST 17, 2007

Back in August I probably blew right by this but recently I started my doctoral studies and one of my classes is in qualitative research so your comments are very timely. typekey e-Clippings (a division of blogoehlert) Me in Second Life Blog powered by TypePad Member since 08/2003

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 16, 2008

I have a lot of issues with the whole "seat time" model (and Im thinking about sit and click style eLearning here of the self-paced variety): My seat time may be different than yours Is there supplemental material, like reading, that is optional -- or that might vary per user? 10:56 AM jadekaz said. 12:19 PM Cammy Bean said.

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Mark Oehlert

JULY 3, 2007

An OpenLaszlo application can be asshort as a single source file, or factored into multiple files thatdefine reusable classes and libraries." " Im just wondering about the viability of this platform to compete against something like Netvibes and Pageflakes. Just ran across it and am starting to investigate.

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