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B ONLINE LEARNING OCTOBER 28, 2012 3 Key Elements of eLearning Storytelling Everyone loves a good story. We are surrounded by stories in social media, movies, advertising and the news. People love to share anecdotes and jokes as a way to connect with each other. The best presenters use stories to capture the audience’s attention at the start. What about eLearning designers? Do we need to be [.]. Articulate eLearning Design eLearning Development adult learning principles eLearning content eLearning course design instructional design Master elearning Course storyline | LEARNING ON THE LEADING EDGE OCTOBER 28, 2012  Update from Masie Learning Conference and HR Tech Europe I just finished a marathon travel-week which included a few days at Elliot Masie's Learning 2012 conference and several days at the HR Tech Europe show in Amsterdam. Slightly long blog post, but filled with information I hope.). Masie Learning 2012 Conference : Energizing and Informative as Ever. think the whiteboard below pretty much sums it up. A "persona" is a powerful tool. | B ONLINE LEARNING OCTOBER 28, 2012 Finding the Right Words: 3 Tips for eLearning Scriptwriting One of the many skills that eLearning designers need is the ability to write clear and engaging audio scripts. Good narration should complement what the learner sees on the screen. At its best, the narration draws the attention of the learner to the key learning points, while at the same time making the learning experience [.]. eLearning Design eLearning Development adult learning principles eLearning course design instructional design | E-LEARNING PROVOCATEUR OCTOBER 28, 2012  Porn, weed and fireworks Last weekend I was privileged to contribute to the Human Brochure – a world first initiative by Australian Capital Tourism to promote the nation’s capital city, Canberra. When I told my friends that I was going down to Canberra for the weekend, they invariably asked: “Why.?” ” You see, Canberra has a reputation among Australians as being boring. | | | | | | | |
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 From observation to breakthrough
From multiple observations come ideas. From multiple ideas can come new insights. From multiple insights we can create stories. From our stories, we can change beliefs. In a nutshell [my interpretation], this is what Gunther Sonnenfeld discusses in much greater detail in The Great Planning Paradigm. Sonnenfeld’s post is focused on marketing, an area where I have little experience. find The Great Planning Paradigm is a good framework to look at innovation (breakthroughs) in general. The PKM framework of Seek-Sense-Share has several similarities. Observations equate to Seeking. MORE >> -
LEARNING WITH E'S | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012  Theories for the digital age: Postmodern perspectives
Postmodernist views of society can be appropriated as lenses to analyse the personalised use of digital technology. Consumers of Web based content tend to search randomly and nomadically, due to the multi-layered, multi-directional nature of hyperlinked media and this aligns neatly with some post modern theory. The writings of Deleuze and Guattari (1980), for example, feature the nomadic thought processes that characterise contemporary perceptions, and portray the chaos of modern life. 1964) The Painter of Modern Life , New York, NY: Da Capo Press. Originally published in Le Figaro, in 1863). MORE >> -
LATITUDE LEARNING BLOG | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012 LMS Free Training - New Administrator Welcome Webinar: November 1, 2PM EDT
Latitude Learning announces our next Free Training Webinar , designed to welcome new LMS administrators to the Latitude Learning LMS. This FREE course provides an overview of the Latitude Learning LMS and its administrative features. Make plans to attend.November 1st - 2:00PM Eastern Time MORE >> -
TAYLORING IT | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012  I’m off to #DevLearn – would you like to come with me?
Question mark made out of coloured poins on a cork board. Weeeeeell not exactly come *with* me, more of a ‘ would you like me to ask any questions on your behalf whilst I’m there ‘ (let’s be honest, you probably wouldn’t enjoy it and I’m sure you’ve got better things to be doing next week). Why not take a look at the sessions I’m attending and let know via the comments section below (please include the hashtag #DevLearn) if there’s anything you’d like me to enquire about on your behalf. Taking Video to the Next Level. Image source. MORE >> -
GEORGE SIEMENS | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012 Innovation in Education: Companies outside of USA?
Innovation in education is getting attention globally. Entrepreneurship may well be the force that finally brings structural change to higher education after 800 years. The epicentre of edtech innovation is the USA. At least, that’s the impression I get from the blogs and news sites that I follow. In particular, Audrey Watters is an excellent source for what’s happening in startups. EdSurge is helpful in detailing startups and funding. But what’s happening globally? The problems in Ecuador are not that different from the problems in South Africa. Or Canada. MORE >>
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