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Thursday, July 2, 2009
I've learned over time that it is important for me to take time to view what I'm doing from different perspectives . Often we developers get caught up in the micro-perspective of what we do. After all, focusing on what happens after the user clicks a button is what I get paid to do. However, when we wear many hats (like both instructional design and development) we are better served to think about things holistically . I know it is important for me to check that my rudder is directed in the right position in this big pond of e-learning.
 
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Moderators help ensure an environment of high trust by ensuring that people play by the rules. Expert moderators may vet the accuracy and clarity of information in their domains.
 
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Who wants to look stupid or say the wrong things? I’ve watched adults sit and stare at the computer screen because they weren’t sure what to do, afraid to click on a button, not sure where it would take them. Or worry too much about whether the answer was right or wrong rather than enjoying the process of learning something new. When we build our elearning courses, it’s important to create a safe environment that encourages "trying.... It’s just a typo. The world won’t end. It’s not like you’re going to lose your equilibrium and can no longer drive. So that’s it.
 

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I've been reading a lot over the past few months around Personal Learning Environments and a lot of related material. What sparks this post is the combination of a recent post by Stephen Downes that includes a brief exchange with Jay Cross in the comments and some interesting discussions in the Enterprise 2.0... adoption is getting folks to manage their personal knowledge and adopt practices like blogging for personal knowledge management (PKM) and personal learning.
environment . Communicate Online communication often uses a different language and different protocols.   I had to learn to interpret a whole new set of acronyms (idk, imho, btw) and to understand that instant messaging doesn’t follow the same rules of conversation as does face-to....  Everyone’s learning can benefit from savvy use of technology and some good old fashioned instructional design might be useful to craft courseware and resources that can support learning how to learn in these new ways.
Massively Multi-learner Online Learning Environment: MMOLE is a genre of computer generated learning environments in which large numbers of learners interact with each other in a virtual three-dimensional (3D) world with the goal of learning. Learners assume a certain appearance through the creation of an avatar . These avatars are controlled through a computer keyboard and/or mouse.
in the Enterprise: meet Jessica View more presentations from bengardner135 . (tags: enterprise_2.0 meet ) Original post from Learning Conversations . ...Tags: Networks Technology Connected Learning Environment Change Management.
As discussed in yesterday's post, here are my Top 25 blogs for 2008. Hopefully there's enough detail, laid out in a usable fashion, to encourage you to try out a few of the links. Blog... The E-learning Curve blog shares thought-provoking commentary and practical knowledge for e-learning professionals. Find out more... ...Tags: integrated develpment environment my top 25 e-learning blogs instructional design usability guidelines UAT.
One of the innovative sessions at DevLearn08 this year demonstrated how SecondLife can be used as a video production tool.  There is so much talk (i.e. Hype) about SecondLife as an immersive learning environment, that it was really cool to see how we (instructional developers) can use the same tool for creating content without ever forcing our users to enter SecondLife.
This real-life session focuses on the design , development , implementation , and effectiveness results of creating a true blended learning environment. (Again, bolding added.) Again, all very focused on creating and delivery from an instructor point of view... . Not the one us business people might refer to, but one a biologist would think of. And this was her definition. Ecosystems are: Communities of living organisms that interact dynamically with their environment.
If informal learning is unstructured, and unscheduled, and learner-driven, then what are we doing mucking around in it anyway?  While it’s true that we could just open up the internet connection and let employees consult with whoever is closest, a more prudent approach would be to give employees a vetted set of resources as a starting point.
Lately, I've been working with Tony O'Driscoll and the folks at the eLearning Guild on some research and thought leadership around the idea of using 3D environments to teach in a synchronous environment......or trading it...in fact he is virtually looking for work. Talk about a Personal Learning Environment...all the business courses in the world couldn't give him the experience he is gaining just "playing" on the teen grid.
This past month, I had an opportunity to do an assessment at a strategic level that called for an integration of performance consulting, Learning Environment Design , and good old-fashioned needs assessment....  I’m pleased with how it went, so I thought I’d share the approach with those of you who have been interested in the Learning Environment Design model.