Clive on Learning

APRIL 13, 2012

Clearly, you do not need to be a naturally gifted artist to perform effectively as a designer of learning experiences. Graphic design and instructional design are quite separate, but they are related. It's because I've just finished reading a great new book on visual design. Why am I going on about this?

Design 68

Design Beginner iPad Instructional Design 68

Clive on Learning

AUGUST 18, 2011

Thanks to Cammy Bean for alerting me to two more apps for learning technologists. First up is Connie Malamed 's eLearning Coach app, which is essentially a glossary of instructional design terms. It's never too late to learn about Gagne's nine events. Kineo has come up with its own e-learning top tips app.

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iPhone iPad Instructional Design Coaching 84

Clive on Learning

DECEMBER 22, 2010

In the unlikely event that you’re bored over the holidays, here’s a quick index to 104 posts and 35000+ words of Clive on Learning in 2010. January Learning in 3D: a stop on the world blog book tour (review) Is it time for Learning Technologies to use learning technologies? So how are people really using the iPad?

Case Study 65

Case Study Big Question iPad Enterprise 2.0 65

Clive on Learning

MARCH 10, 2011

Well, it’s designed and works best for text-heavy books that are designed to be read linearly, from start to finish – like a novel or a work of non-fiction with a strong narrative. Here, the larger, higher resolution and full-colour iPad display is the obvious candidate. In this respect the Kindle doesn’t really compete.

Photography 90

Photography iPhone iPad PDF 90

Clive on Learning

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

I've been trying to figure out for years now why sitting on a train is such a productive environment when it comes to designing and writing. Of course, the same argument works for learning. Obviously this doesn't work if the train's so crowded you have to stand. Something about the motion of the train. It just works.

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iPad Training Train Classes 71

Clive on Learning

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

It borrows much of the Microsoft Office look and feel, including the ribbon interface, so it's easy to learn, but inherits none of the limitations. This is a big deal, because iPads and iPhones don't support Flash. Apart from games, e-learning is one of its last remaining niches. So what's special?

Authoring Tools 73

Authoring Tools CD-ROM Authorware Macromedia 73

Clive on Learning

JANUARY 12, 2011

For many of us who have been involved in e-learning for quite some time, the ‘big LMS’ has disappeared off the radar to some extent, particularly with the increased focus on informal and collaborative learning. Addressing this tall order takes a new breed of Learning Management System (LMS).” The company is debt-free.

Saba 69

Saba LMS Blended Learning Compliance Training 69