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Learning Management Systems: The wrong place to start learning

Coursy

By George Siemens Introduction Learning Management Systems (LMS) are often viewed as being the starting point (or critical component) of any elearning or blended learning program. This perspective is valid from a management and control standpoint, but antithetical to the way in which most people learn today.

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eLearning Cyclops: Informal learning. Maybe I Can Informally.

eLearning Cyclops

Informal learning. Maybe I Can Informally Assess Its Impact #LCBQ. This months Big Question at Learning Circuits is regarding assessing the impact of informal learning. If you have identified specific things staff have learned and applied, look for how it has impacted the organization (results).

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Top 100 Tools For Learning 2010 – C4LPT Survey

Upside Learning

Delicious – social bookmarking tool. Facebook – social networking site. Moodle – course management system. Some observations: The top 10 is like a who’s who of social and informal learning tools. The complete list has a very strong bias towards social tools. Google Reader – RSS feed reader.

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

Educators today are pursuing professional development by building their very own Professional (or Personal) Learning Networks (PLNs). A PLN is “a system of interpersonal connections and resources that support informal learning” (Trust, 2012). Google Reader ) collect information from various websites in one area.

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

Educators today are pursuing professional development by building their very own Professional (or Personal) Learning Networks (PLNs). A PLN is “a system of interpersonal connections and resources that support informal learning” (Trust, 2012). Google Reader ) collect information from various websites in one area.

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eLearning Cyclops: Deconstructing My #DemoFest Course - Part 1

eLearning Cyclops

During this years DevLearn 2011 conference I won the DemoFest award for the Software Systems Training category. Staff required training on using the new application interfaces and learning how to complete Office tasks that have changed in the new and updated Office software. I am employed as an e-Learning Designer in Baltimore, MD.

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eLearning Cyclops: My Big Question Response - Predictions for My.

eLearning Cyclops

Believe it or not, this training program will incorporate the following: A web-based training (WBT) course that incorporates QR Codes and social bookmarking in addition to simulations, instruction and job aids. Blogging that also incorporates use of social media, social bookmarking and screencasts (thanks Screenr and DIIGO ).