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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | GEORGE SIEMENS APRIL 6, 2012 Blackboard’s identity crisis, Desire2Learn’s optimism, and Instructure’s coolness see two primary companies: Desire2Learn and (based on momentum) Instructure. Desire2Learn. I’ve met John Baker (CEO) on several occasions and was a keynote at their annual conference in Memphis (disclaimer: Desire2Learn is a sponsor of the LAK11 and LAK12 conference) and have had numerous interactions with company over the past six years. Desire2Learn and Instructure don’t generate the confusion in end users that Bb does today. In particular, Michael Fieldstein (as usual) has a wide ranging and thoughtful response: What the heck happened? Microsoft). | BRAVE NEW ORG APRIL 18, 2012  16 Months of Social Learning Platform Insanity: A Recap And what is going on at Blackboard and Desire2Learn? Not to be outdone, Desire2Learn not only completely updated its platform to become a true social learning engine (including integration with Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn), but it also recently hired Dennis Kavelman as COO to complement visionary CEO John Baker. Everybody wants some. Cloud-based LMS with social features? | | | | | |
| GEORGE SIEMENS OCTOBER 2, 2012 Future of Higher Education We’re using Desire2Learn as a platform, in addition to the gRSSHopper software (developed by Stephen Downes and used in our open courses since 2008). On Monday, Oct 8, we kick of the Current State/Future of Higher Education open online course. This course will run for six weeks, covering these topics. If you want to join, registration is open: [link | TONY KARRER SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 Rapid eLearning Tools This list includes a host of additional tools that eLearning Guild members consider rapid eLearning development tools including Apple Keynote, Microsoft Word, Trivantis Lectora, Respondus StudyMate, Brainshark Presentations, Vuepoint Content Creator, WebEx Presentation Studio, KnowledgePlanet Firefly, Xstream RapidBuilder, ReadyGo Web Course Builder, BrainVisa RapideL, OnDemand Presenter, Desire2Learn Learning Environment, Corel Wordperfect Office, SkillSoft Course Customization, Toolbook Instructor, Learn.com LearnCenter, IBM Simulation Producer, Toolbook Assistant, and Cornerstone OnDemand. | GEORGE SIEMENS JULY 8, 2010 Well Played, Blackboard Desire2Learn – the object of a failed Blackboard lawsuit (new t-shirt slogan for BB “all I got from this lawsuit was this lousy reputation&# ) – continues to be an active player (a reasonable argument could be made that Blackboard is largely responsible for the rapid uptake of Moodle following the announcement of its lawsuit…has anyone done a market share analysis that traces adoption of Moodle in relation to the lawsuit? This puts companies like Desire2Learn in a bind. I’ve met John Baker – CEO of Desire2Learn – numerous times. | GEORGE SIEMENS SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 Light-weight learning analytics tools This is a good example of a fairly simple, light-weight tool to analyze social interactions in an LMS like Moodle, Blackboard, or Desire2Learn. I’ve heard of SNAPP before – &# software tool that allows users to visualize the network of interactions resulting from discussion forum posts and replies&# – but decided to play around with it today. The process is simple: install a simple bookmarklet in your browser, go to your LMS, select the discussion forum that you want to analyze, and then activate the SNAPP plugin. Greater analysis of the nature of interaction (i.e | | | | | | | |
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GEORGE SIEMENS | THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2012  Instructure: we know. we learn.
After their presentation, I mentioned that I was considering using Instructure for a MOOC in fall – future of education (starting Oct 8, sponsored by Gates Foundation and, now, Desire2Learn) – but wanted to know if they could do some customizing to incorporate Stephen Downes’ grsshopper model. I’ve been using Instructure for several weeks for a course that I’m teaching with Tecnológico de Monterrey on networked and connected learning. It took me about two hours to setup and organize my first course in the platform. My only complaint is the odd downtime. MORE >> -
JAY CROSS | MONDAY, JULY 2, 2012  50 best articles on Working Smarter for the first half of 2012
Blackboard’s identity crisis, Desire2Learn’s optimism, and Instructure’s coolness GEORGE SIEMENS | FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2012. Curation saves your bacon. If you haven’t had time to keep up with what’s going on in learning, design, social business, and intellectual capital this year, here’s a reprieve: the top 50 articles from the last six months. Today’s round-up is here.). January 1 – June 30, 2012. DOC SEARLS. MAY 23, 2012. After Facebook fails. Making the rounds is The Facebook Fallacy , a killer essay by Michael Wolff in MIT Technology Review. My God! MORE >> -
BRAVE NEW ORG | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012  16 Months of Social Learning Platform Insanity: A Recap
And what is going on at Blackboard and Desire2Learn? Not to be outdone, Desire2Learn not only completely updated its platform to become a true social learning engine (including integration with Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn), but it also recently hired Dennis Kavelman as COO to complement visionary CEO John Baker. LMS social social learning social media technology training vendors blackboard desire2learn human capital jambok learn.com learning management systems lms oracle saba sap success factors taleoMy, how times have changed. Two Everybody wants some. MORE >> -
GEORGE SIEMENS | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2010 Announcing Open Course: Learning & Knowledge Analytics
huge thanks to our sponsors , including Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, EDUCAUSE, Desire2Learn, Kaplan Ventures, CEIT, and TEKRI A number of open courses will be offered early 2011 (CCK11, PLEs, Digital Storytelling). Which is great! and, my new maxim for open online courses is “never teach alone – grow network competence by co-teaching&# ). Adding to the mix, we’re (Jon Dron, Dave Cormier, Tanya Elias, and I) happy to announce an open course on Learning & Knowledge Analytics. If you’re interested, please join this group LAK11. As is registration. MORE >> -
ELEARNING 24-7 | TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2012  The grades are in for Education focused LMSs
Bonus: Why some systems such as Desire2Learn not included – Please read my post on Linkedin. I might as well get this out quickly to avoid the suspense. The best system for the education market is Moodle. Nah, just kidding. Moodle can be a worthwhile system but it requires heavy customization, dedicated IT person who has Moodle skill sets (ideal), in-house support (because when end users can’t figure it out – they will come calling YOU) and costs that many folks fail to realize. In a nutshell, Moodle is not an out of the box system. Education Rocks! Grades. Frog Trade. MORE >>
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