Connect Thinking

APRIL 6, 2012

I recently reviewed a 2010 Ted Talk by Sir Ken Robinson where he argues for change in education. He warns us against the industrialisation, systematisation and standardisation of education – how this linear, ‘one size fits all’ treatment of education stifles the organic nature of learning.

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Virtual Classroom Courseware Social Media Simulations 166

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 11, 2013

From a business perspective, there are arguably five (5) main drivers for implementing e-learning (learning technologies): 1. Much of this is an internal motivation which, arguably, e-learning cannot address. No longer can most organisations afford staff to attend 3 day classroom training programs. E-Learning options -.

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Blended Learning Social Networks Streaming Performance Support 119

Connect Thinking

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Over the last couple of months I’ve blogged about change management when introducing technology (e-learning) into a learning strategy (see part 1 – setting the context , and part 2 – organisational perspective ). The term ‘learning technology’ has an onerous word associated with it – technology.

Change 168

Change Management Association Learning Management System LMS 168

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 16, 2013

As an independent e-learning consultant, I’m often asked how to develop e-learning courses as a viable revenue stream for their business - to sell to clients. Educate yourself on the development process. Developing e-learning courses is multidisciplinary. Educate yourself on what ‘quality’ looks like.

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