ID Reflections

JULY 12, 2009

The set of questions below were raised by a friend that triggered of the post that follows: If SCORM is a technical specification, does it interest, content providers, Instruction Designers, Project Managers ? However, there is Instructional Design involved that forms the backbone for a SCORM compliant course.

SCORM 100

SCORM Instructional Design Learning Objects Instructional 100

ID Reflections

JANUARY 4, 2010

In between her query and her last wrap-up response were innumerable amazing comments/replies that goes to show: 1. the power of collective knowledge 2. the power of a platform like Twitter 3. the power such "conversations" have in helping us to create meaning and see the pattern (refer to: I finally get it--why social networking is so important ) 4.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Confluence Diversity Training Instructional Design 124

ID Reflections

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

With tons of examples to get trainers started off in using SoMe for training, this book is a more of a DIY than just a book explain SoMe and its advantages. Examples of how to start, sustain and invigorate discussions in different platforms are discussed in depth. There are possibilities I have not even explored.

Social Media 166

Social Media Media Wiki Blogging 166

ID Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2009

For great examples, you must read the original. Yes, it can and this is where, we as Performance Analysts and Instructional Designers come in as facilitators in the process. Reflection Point Below is an image showing a few examples of how declarative knowledge can be coded to become "learnable" information.

Expert 112

Expert Knowledge ISPI Performance Support 112

ID Reflections

AUGUST 7, 2014

Pinterest with its rich repository of images and infographic is another example of how micro-learning exists in various forms without being recognized as such. Thus, micro-learning can play a crucial role in both formally designed performance support as well as in informal learning, with the latter focusing on user-generated content.

Micro-Learning 222

Micro-Learning Informal Roles Wikipedia 222

ID Reflections

APRIL 30, 2010

Take me for example: I can hang around with friends w/o speaking a word and just listening to their banters. Words that can jolt me out of my dreamstate are typically social media, training, books, collaboration, instructional design, marketing, movies, Pink Floyd, Phil Collins, Jazz, Elvis, etc. We suffer from Homophily.

Social Networks 105

Social Networks Mash-up Mashups Culture 105

ID Reflections

MARCH 7, 2014

Refer to the diagram below for some examples. Instructional designers will have to think in terms of micro-modules, learning paths and the course as a journey rather than a defined and structured path. Now, it is not difficult to imagine a world where the video lectures are replaced by various forms of micro-learning.

Micro-Learning 192

Micro-Learning Lecture Module Virtual World 192