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Preliminary Research Validates MindMeld SME Collaboration Model

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In 2011, Penny Ralston-Berg and I published our book, MindMeld: Micro-Collaboration Between eLearning Designers and Instructor Experts. A few days ago, I was delighted to learn that my model for micro-collaboration has been applied and evaluated by researchers at Texas A&M University. Learn more at www.mindmeldbook.com.

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Collaboration Between eLearning Designers and Subject Matter Experts - Part 2, Explicit vs. Tacit Knowledge

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I will be hosting a breakout session called Micro-Collaboration: Team Sharing Between Instructor and Web Developers on Tuesday, May 31st from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Explicit knowledge may come through readings, videos, audio clips or other direct information delivery devices which are a standard of online learning.

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Introduction to MindMeld: Micro-Collaboration Between eLearning Designers and Instructor Experts - Part 1, the Foreword

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I am very excited to announce that my new book, “ MindMeld: Micro-Collaboration between eLearning Designers and Instructor Experts ,” is in the final publishing stages (including pre-order status)… So for the next few weeks I will be posting a series of blog entries regarding my new book and its contents.

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Promoting the use of Information Visualization

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One of my goals as an eLearning manager is to facilitate collaboration and efficient communication between my staff members, our clients, and their subject matter experts (SME). Is the use of visual representation or information visualization really common sense, or do we need new tools and standards to help guide us in communicating?

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Managing eLearning: Fall Webinar Series

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What’s it about: Dr. Schneider and Dr. Aleckson will walk through the benefits of cloud authoring and how tools like dominknow make collaboration seamless and create engaging distributed authoring solutions. Who’s talking: Paul Schneider and Jon Aleckson. Crash Course in Visual Design. Who’s talking: Connie Malamed, eLearning Coach.

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Virtual Events are Creating a Paradigm Change in eLearning

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Let’s look at what has been impacted by the virtual event phenomenon: Associations have used conferences budget to invest in online events that promote more formal (continuing ed) and informal (non-credit) learning.

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5 Ways Managers Can Encourage Staff To Do Professional Development Online

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How To Encourage Informal Professional Development At Work. So here’s the question: What can you do as a manager to encourage staff members to engage in free, informal, and useful professional development activities during work hours? Cultivate a culture of collaboration and sharing. Make it an agenda item at staff meetings.