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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Theory vs. Application in Instructional Design: One Academics View

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Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Theory vs. Application in Instructional Design: One Academics View A long time ago, I decided I was much better at the practical side of things than the theoretical. Im still a really hands-on person. Or maybe Im just too lazy and poor. How I use theory - selling my instructional design ideas.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Learning Styles as Fortune Telling

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Im struck by why I find this topic so interesting. As a practical person, I tend to avoid theory. But in my quest for an informal M.Ed, Ive got to get into theory a bit, right? I would also add that learning styles may change from topic to topic and level of expertise. Somehow this is an easy starting point.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: The Big Question: Instructional Design as a Spectrum

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Different tools; different projects; different expertise. Im wondering if we should be talking about tiers of instructional design. Today Im feeling more like a hazy purple. Im wondering if in the carpentry example if a master carpenter would agree with you? Look at our survey results. But maybe it does.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Memoirs of an "Instructional Designer"

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I have never taken a course in adult learning theory. My current business card says Im a "Manager of Instructional Design". I had expertise. And now Im here -- "Manager of Instructional Design." But at this point, Im here to stay. This is my expertise, even without the fancy letters after my name.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Blogging is the new Graduate School

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Wednesday, May 30, 2007 Blogging is the new Graduate School Im not the only one getting an informal masters degree out here. Twentysomething: Blogging is the new Graduate School It’s ironic, though, because blogging is a way to deal with the biggest problem at the beginning of one’s career: No expertise. but a little.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Instructional Designers: Do You Have a Degree in ID?

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Im curious what other folks experiences has been. I have also worked with individuals that do have ID degrees, and found found gaps in technical knowledge, but not in their theory. Im so happy to see you post this up. Im struggling with this right now. When my contract is up at the college Im highly unlikely to re-sign.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Name That Tool

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Friday, May 01, 2009 Name That Tool I just got a FaceBook query from someone and I thought you all could help: Im looking for a tool you might have come across, but I dont even know what product/programming group it belongs to. Im sure I could do a better job describing this, so let me know if Ive been clear. Can you name any names?

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