Yesterday, I had the opportunity to present at the eLearning Guild's "Designing and Managing Learning in 3-D Virtual Worlds and Immersive Environments" for the opening general session of the online conference. My subject was "Applying the ADDIE Model to 3D Virtual Learning Worlds" We discussed ways in which the traditional method of instructional design needs to be modified to accommodate elements of 3D virtual worlds (we call them Virtual Immersive Environments). The schedule for the first day of the online conference. MORE >>

Her topic– personal learning networks, also known as PLNs. Here is a way for people to turn their interest in lifelong, independent learning AND social connections into a way of life. Educators today are pursuing professional development by building their very own Professional (or Personal) Learning Networks (PLNs). PLN is “a system of interpersonal connections and resources that support informal learning” (Trust, 2012). There are two main types of tools for building a Professional Learning Network: information aggregation and social media connection. MORE >>

Past years eLearning Conferences 2010 , eLearning Conferences 2009. link] or [link] December 1, 2010 UNESCO-Commonwealth of Learning Policy Form on Open Educational Resources (OER): Taking OER beyond the OER Community – Policy and Capacity, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France. link] or www.col.org/OERPolicy December 1, 2010 Security and Defence Learning : International Forum on Technology Assisted Learning and Training for Defence, Security and Emergency Services, 6 th , Hotel InterContinental Berlin, Berlin, Germany. And send that to Clayton. link]. MORE >>

Past years eLearning Conferences 2011 , eLearning Conferences 2010 , eLearning Conferences 2009. The list focuses primarily on the use of eLearning, technology in educational settings and on teaching, learning, and educational administration. December 2011 November 27-December 1, 2011 Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE): Reaching Across Boundaries, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. link] November 29-December 2, 2011 New Zealand Association for Research in Education , Tauranga, New Zealand. Clayton R. Private? Online. MORE >>

learn with mine. Although there are many education-related podcasts, there are surprisingly few devoted to eLearning in the workplace. Xyleme Voices is an excellent podcast hosted by Dawn Poulos of Xyleme Learning. Dawn interviews “today’s top industry analysts, consultants and practitioners in the field of learning.&# Topics have included: Future Workplace, Mobile Performance Support, Future of the LMS, Visual Learning and Open Education. eLearning Stuff is produced by James Clay, a learning Resources Manager at Gloucestershire College. MORE >>