The eLearning Coach

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Now sophisticated imaging tools like the fMRI have demonstrated the error in this thinking. Emotions can be measured in terms of brain imaging, skin temperature, heart rate and blood pressure. We now know that emotion and cognition are dynamically intertwined and interdependent in terms of both neurology and psychology.

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Cognitive Social Networks Brain Social Bookmarking 74

The eLearning Coach

AUGUST 19, 2009

At the storyboarding level, try to capture the mental images that accompany your thinking as you write your draft script. Each ray linked to a health information type, which was was represented by a labeled image. The images were synced to display in time with the audio track. Visualize While Scripting.

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Storyboard eLearning Strategy Sun Learning Objects 53

The eLearning Coach

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

Depending on their age and physical condition, adult learners may acquire psychomotor skills more slowly than younger students and have more difficulties reading small fonts and seeing small images on the computer screen. Big Picture. Adults require the big picture view of what they’re learning.

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Learner Picture Community Lecture 90

The eLearning Coach

JULY 13, 2011

For some learners, the image may work as a mnemonic device to help retain information. Using the same text boxes as above, this approach adds icons to the words. Notice the appealing effect of adding small and simple pictures to each box. These icons were found at Iconfinder.

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Alternatives PowerPoint Stock Picture 88

The eLearning Coach

DECEMBER 27, 2009

Online image editors and other multimedia production tools provide access to a host of new and often less expensive applications. The number of applications and services that rely on cloud computing seem to be growing exponentially, impacting both the development and delivery of online learning.

Social Networks 76

Social Networks Authoring Tools Trends Online Learning 76

The eLearning Coach

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Assuming we are now looking inside the brain of a novice, we find a bit of information here and a mental image there, but not a coherent network of knowledge that we’d find in the brain of an expert.

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Brain Network Expert Predictions 65

The eLearning Coach

MARCH 1, 2010

Images of facial expressions and dramatic gestures are known to arouse emotional reactions and have similar interpretations across many cultures. Use emotionally charged visuals. Both pleasant and disturbing pictures elicit a physical response in the body and speak directly to emotional centers in the brain compared to neutral pictures.

Design 76

Design Cognitive Simulations Case Study 76

The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

VoiceThread is a tool for having discussions around media, such as a presentation, video or image. Hosts have control, but should be prepared to manage participants, who can join from anywhere on the Internet. VoiceThread. Category: Multimedia Presentations. Users can then delete and re-record a comment, as needed.

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Social Media Social Networks Wiki Media 83

The eLearning Coach

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Free stock photos are great when you need images of scenic mountains or scanned photos of someones great grandmother. Personally, I end up wasting a lot of time going through these sites looking for the right image. Compelling Images. By paying for images, you’re helping photographers and illustrators earn a living.

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Stock Photo Scanning License 69

The eLearning Coach

MARCH 8, 2010

GIMP is one of the better, if not the best, downloadable image editing and manipulation applications around. For more on free editing tools, see Image and Optimization Editors in the Resources section. Picasa is the other popular image editor and its from Google. It can do some of your Photoshop tasks and works on all platforms.

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Software Free FLV Audacity 74