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You can use the tutorials on this page and reuse them (open license, attribution please). The links are swf (Flash) files. You will be prompted to save or open the file most likely. Choose the Flash player to open the file and then you can maximize it for full screen viewing. Check it out: [link]

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APRIL 16, 2010

The Freesound Project aims to create a huge collaborative database of audio snippets, samples, recordings, bleeps, released under the Creative Commons Sampling Plus License.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2010

An in-depth look at the Whistler Sliding Center, where bobsled, luge and skeleton athletes are expected to set speed records. Check it out: [link]

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MARCH 31, 2011

Visit the first PowerPoint awards festival, where you'll find everything you need to create blockbuster presentations. Take a look around, watch the videos and learn the tips and tricks.

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AUGUST 23, 2010

link] has forms, checklists and a sample chapter from the book. The page includes guides for the color schemes and a football game (free) created using Quizmaker. There are also resources for another book from the same publisher - E-Learning Uncovered: From Concept to Execution.

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MAY 11, 2010

At the Think Outside The Slide channel on YouTube, you will find a bi-weekly slide makeover video podcasts as well as a sample of the short "how-to" videos that are available on the "Think Outside The Slide" website. So far, there are 51 video podcasts - short, sweet and to the point. Check it out: [link]

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JUNE 17, 2010

The EPA deployed the ASPECT, a twin engine aircraft designed to assist in the collection of air sampling data as well as photo documentation of environmental incidents. The EPA has a special website dedicated to the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

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AUGUST 19, 2009

You can view a sample before signing up. SmartBriefs are free customized newsletters on topics of interest. I am interested in Social networking so I signed up for that SmartBrief. Comes to your inbox. Check it out: [link]

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Check it out: [link] MS Office sample quiz: [link] The authoring tools is free for contributors and the quiz player is free for everyone.

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APRIL 28, 2009

You will find early access to software downloads, hosted applications, and related samples, documentation, tutorials and more. Adobe Labs provides you with the opportunity to experience and evaluate new and emerging innovations, technologies, and products from Adobe. Explore what is available, become more productive, or just play.

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MAY 5, 2009

You can preview a sample of each method on the website. Step by Step lessons - 6 to 18 minute long scenario based modules that present the techniques in the context of everyday search requirements. Studied this way, the total course time is 2 hours and 40 minutes. Both versions look like they were developed using Articulate Presenter.

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APRIL 26, 2012

What I’m appreciating through the book is the depth of the material, examples, and key takeways. One example given is “The Binary Game” from Cisco ( [link] ). Actual design and development of the gamification of learning and instruction. Full disclosure - I'm still working my way through the book. This is a arcade game.

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MAY 22, 2011

Take a zombie apocalypse for example. There are all kinds of emergencies out there that we can prepare for. That’s right, I said z-o-m-b-i-e a-p-o-c-a-l-y-p-s-e. You may laugh now, but when it happens you’ll be happy you read this, and hey, maybe you’ll even learn a thing or two about how to prepare for a real emergency.

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JANUARY 4, 2012

We will explain what Twitter is, walk through the steps to (properly) set up a twitter account, define much of the technical Twitter terminology, and share some examples of how learning professionals are using the platform. What is the platform's value? REGISTER NOW Open to all as part of the ASTD 2012 TechKnowledge webcast series

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MARCH 16, 2012

You will be contactedand provided a storyboard template (with a manual) and a subject matterexpertise package (with math examples) so you can begin! To learn more and participate,please complete the volunteer form here. Thank you forconsidering making a positive difference in the lives and education of children!To learningforkids.org

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MARCH 18, 2011

Examples: Hunter shoots a bear - [link] Blend Your Own Adventure: [link] The Time Machine - [link] How to make an interactive video - [link] Annotation Man: [link]

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Using Play-Doh and the Apple iPod as examples, Robert Sutton, Co-Director of the Center for Work, Technology, and Organization at Stanford University, explains that often creativity is simply making new things out of old ones. Check it out: [link]

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AUGUST 10, 2011

Cool example: [link] In this webinar, you will learn how this emerging technology is changing the way people engage and learn. It will present you with possibilities and mobile devices best suited for this new technology. How Augmented Reality Works: [link].

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OCTOBER 29, 2009

Learn what distinguishes stories from examples and case studies, what makes them more effective than other forms of communication, how to structure their content for maximum impact. Finding sure-fire ways to position the organization or quickly communicate complex ideas and new initiatives? Inspiring people to change?

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

In this one-hour Webinar, you will learn: • How easy it can be to capture an organization's knowledge with video • How video can be used for formal and informal learning • Examples of how video is used by best in class organizations • How video content can be the basis for enterprise collaboration • What video in the enterprise really looks like Check (..)

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Using the example provided, note that whenever “DSHS” is entered, “Department of State Health Services” will now appear in the document, reducing keystrokes from 31 to only 4. Under the “Replace text as you type” section, enter your abbreviation in the “Replace” box and the full text in the “With” box.

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JANUARY 23, 2009

Then check out this website: [link] [link] The site contains "how- tos ", references and examples. I loved the before and after examples: [link] A word about "plain English." Do you struggle converting "corporate speak"? It's aimed at improving communications from the government to the public.

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For example, the site has 257 free English language quizzes covering grammar, usage and vocabulary for beginner, intermediate and advanced level English students. Came across a great website containing tools and resources for English as a second language. Check it out: [link] I especially liked the reading comprehension test - see how you do.

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AUGUST 6, 2010

You can also download a sampler pak with lots of good example. Each set costs about $30 but there's a special 30% on the site now. Sign up for the newsletter and get a free slide each week. You can easily customize the templates to work with your corporate branding. Check it out: [link]

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OCTOBER 19, 2009

For example, JustAddMoney helps you track travel expenses; TaxiMagic connects directly with taxi services; and Right Signature allows you to sign documents on your phone. When traveling on business, there are some cheap and easy applications to download on your smartphone to make life easier. Check it out: [link]

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

For example, Health Tech Today with Dr. Bill Crounse is a monthly online series providing cutting-edge stories at the intersection of health and information technology. The Microsoft Showcase website has lots of videos that you can view, email or embed in a webpage. There are over 800 videos including previews of Microsoft Office 2010.

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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. Check it out: [link]

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For example, in the U.S. Date and Time: Monday, November 14, 2011 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CST Register: https://student.gototraining.com/r/2843858575684957952 Note: I think the information in the book and the webinar is of value to learning and development professionals. Some things we should already know but there are hidden gems.

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For example, [link] provides information on different battery types; including a table comparing each type. Looking for good resources for technology questions? Check out these 2 websites featured on Sunday's Today show. link] provides information on different backup strategies and backup software. Check it out: [link] and [link]

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MARCH 8, 2011

My favorite chapters are "The Rule of Overcoming Bias" - how to address and overcome prejudice against virtual classrooms - with really life examples and what to say to leaders and "The Rule of Personal Practice" - especially the list of common technical watch-outs.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

For example, check out 12.003 Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate Dynamics. MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) is a web-based publication of virtually all MIT course content. OCW is open and available to the world and is a permanent MIT activity.

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MAY 22, 2009

You can train yourself by associating what you want to remember - your new PIN for example - with a particular piece of music." British psychologist Catriona Morrison states "Music is a powerful cue for storing and retrieving data. you can use music to process new information more deeply.

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MARCH 12, 2009

At the 2008 Serious Play conference, designer Tim Brown talks about the powerful relationship between creative thinking and play -- with many examples you can try at home (and one that maybe you shouldn't). My friend, Pam, passed along this video. Check it out: [link]

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JUNE 26, 2009

GE's Smartgrid website has a great example of AR that you can try out in real time. Augmented reality (AR) is a field of computer research which deals with the combination of real-world and computer-generated data (virtual reality), where computer graphics objects are blended into real footage in real time. See instructions on the right.

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JANUARY 31, 2009

Another example of people teaching people by sharing experiences and opinions. Tripwolf combines travel tips from professional travel writers with a vast collection of travel information, experiences and reviews from a worldwide community of thousands of travelers. Check it out: [link]

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MAY 12, 2010

Great interactive example with audio instructions. Check it out: [link]

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MARCH 4, 2009

I think sometimes we try too hard to make the medium the focus - for example, it's hot now to deliver training on mobile devices but they may not be the best solution for a particular training course. Check it out: [link]

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