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MARCH 21, 2011

Learning to sell requires a new set of competencies that includes blogging, tweeting, and attracting lots of “friends” or “followers.” As well, new technology is being developed that allows live mentoring in the field and the ability to educate potential customers with mobile video presentations in the process of closing a sale.

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

Interesting article about online learning and budgets - for example, according to the ASTD's latest Learning Executives Confidence Index , released in July, nearly 60 percent of professionals within the learning industry expect an increased shift toward online learning and virtual delivery of lessons in the near future.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2009

The FDIC has an online learning series designed to help people with little or no banking experience. Money Smart is available in two versions: an instructor-led version and a computer-based instruction ( CBI ) version. Both versions consist of the same 10 modules. Check it out: [link]

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APRIL 30, 2011

TalkingVillageManagement is a free community allowing managers to learn from each other. Youcan join for free and post any content related to management education. Have aproblem to solve? Just ask the community. Do you have a solution or an idea?Just Just post it for everyone to see! Check it out: [link] or [link]

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MARCH 16, 2012

If so, e-Learning for Kids, a global non-profit foundation that reachedover 3 million children in 190 countries in 2011 (with 50 percent usage inthe United States) with its free courseware, needs your help! To learn more and participate,please complete the volunteer form here. To learn more about the foundation, please visit www.e-learningforkids.org

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JULY 7, 2009

Online learning has definite advantages over face-to-face instruction when it comes to teaching and learning, according to a new meta-analysis released by the U.S. Department of Education. Check it out: [link]

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OCTOBER 16, 2009

How effective are Flip cameras and other mini-camcorders as learning tools? Check it out: [link]

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JANUARY 4, 2009

In the last several years, the comics art form has flourished, generating much interest from the literary, art and educational communities. Check it out: [link] For ideas on how to incorporate comics into your learning, check out: [link] [link]. The software costs $29.95 and you can download a 30-day trial version.

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AUGUST 19, 2011

You'll be able to choose your own learning path by attending educational breakout sessions that are relevant to your specific needs. This free event will highlight the latest in IT Process Management, Adobe, Cisco and Microsoft Technologies. Also enjoy a complimentary lunch and be eligible to win terrific prizes!

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MAY 14, 2012

This interactive site offers many online and offline activities for students to learn about energy conservation from the U.S Play the Energy Rescue Game (more entertaining than educational) or go to the Lost Excuses Land to save energy by eliminating the excuses and learning the facts. Great website for kids. and everyone else.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Free webinar on the important learning trend, “The Flipped Classroom,” on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 12 (noon) EST. To ensure your space, please follow this link to register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/405556006. gotomeeting.com/register/405556006. You will discover what it is and why everyone is talking about it.

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JUNE 18, 2010

This broad–reaching collection of essays on e–learning examines accomplishments, new directions, and challenges from many perspectives. It’s also available through Amazon. Check it out: [link]

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

SlideSharkis a free app that allows mobile professionals & educators to view and showPowerPoint ® presentations on the iPad ®. In their absence, mobileprofessionals & educators have had to come up with "workarounds"that end up falling short.

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OCTOBER 19, 2010

I found some great research on developing e-Learning in a global environment and wanted to share it with you. Edmundson, explaining how educational and corporate organizations need to accommodate the cultural differences of learners in other countries to be successful.

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JULY 10, 2009

org's educational section consists of 41 productions. Of these, 29 are interactive learning games of various sorts and degrees of difficulties. Nobelprize. Most of them also includes a "Read more" about the subject. You will get sucked into this site for a while.

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JUNE 10, 2011

The Internet Education Foundation, through GetNetWise.org , has contributed videotutorials for OnGuardOnline.gov. OnGuardOnline.govprovides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industryto help you be on guard against internet fraud, secure your computer, andprotect your personal information.

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

Shell has a great website (Energize your future) that includes an education section - check out the Adventures in Energy Flash animation that takes you through the energy cycle. This website sent me on a path exploring Energy education websites - I will share these with you this week. The games and and quizzes are great.

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JANUARY 11, 2012

Great opportunities in education (K-12 and higher ed) and even withcompanies, although I see it more with mid-size and large. In a blog post, Craig Weiss wrote "Kinect technology and gesture free will equally make an appearancein 2012. Costs will vary,again lower price points are needed. Check itout: [link] Craig'sPost: [link]

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NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Energy Information Administration ( EIA ), celebrates Energy Awareness Month with the most comprehensive energy education resource available from the U.S. It also has educational games and helpful links. Energy Explained , a web portal launched by the U.S. Government. Check it out: [link]

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The program is excellent because it pays for everything," said JoAnn Wright "It's a great opportunity for students, and a motivator for educating the scientists, technicians and engineers our Army needs." The DoD pays all expenses, including internships, until the student graduates and starts work with the target organization.

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

Wikimedia Commons is a media file repository (images, sounds and videos) making available public domain and freely-licensed education media content as long as the source and authors are credited. Check it out: [link]

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FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Now, Kinect for Windows offers the potential to transform how people interact with computers and Windows-embedded devices in multiple industries, including education, healthcare, retail, transportation, and beyond. Kinect has changed the way people play games and experience entertainment.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Check it out: [link] Blog (VP, Microsoft Education): [link] Microsoft's Office Live Workspace is a free web-hosted service (currently in beta) available in many countries that lets users publish and share Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Check it out: www.fossil.energy.gov/education/energylessons/index.html Department of Energy offers lessons on fossil fuels, featuring cartoon personality Dr. H. Carbon and his interactive quizzes.

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JANUARY 18, 2010

This year, ASTD is "going green" with paperless session materials (handouts) for concurrent education sessions. I am going to ASTD TechKnowledge® 2010 in Las Vegas next week. Options were PDF, Kindle, iPhone and other mobile devices. I used the Kindle option - mobi file loaded easily.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

Explore over 200,000 educational audio and video files from top universities, museums and public media organizations from around the world. iTunes U is a part of the iTunes Store featuring free lectures, language lessons, audiobooks, and more, that you can enjoy on your iPod, iPhone, Mac or PC. Check it out: [link]

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The island features several interactive elements meant to educate and entertain audiences about Adobe's eLearning products. Adobed launched an eLearning experience for Adobe Systems in the virtual world of Second Life. The Island highlights its eLearning Suite and Captivate 4 products, which launched last week.

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JANUARY 8, 2009

Sir Ken Robinson argues that it's because we've been educated to become good workers, rather than creative thinkers. I first encountered Sir Ken Robinson on the ted.com website. His video is worth watching. Why don't we get the best out of people? Check out: [link] Check out ted.com for other interesting videos.

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