The eLearning Coach

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Similar to the curator of a gallery who selects relevant artwork for visitors to see, a content curator selects meaningful resources to engage and educate a specific audience.

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The eLearning Coach

APRIL 21, 2015

It seems to be an ideal instructional approach for many situations because: Information changes quickly People find it difficult to keep up with things Resources are freely available online Newer technologies support it What is Microlearning? […] Post from: The eLearning Coach Is Microlearning The Solution You Need?

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The eLearning Coach

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Whether yours are formal or informal, this list of online presentation applications from SitePoint might be useful to you. Arguments For Informal Learning. Jay Cross lays out some excellent reasons for organizations to incorporate informal learning into their overall training strategy in this article. How cool is that?

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The eLearning Coach

AUGUST 14, 2009

Expert knowledge is deeply intertwined, creating many paths for recalling information. So a slight nod to a prerequisite topic will ensure they recall the information. Or have prerequisite content available as an extra resource. This helps them retrieve information quickly. Keep it Organized. Get Them In and Out.

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The eLearning Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Promotes Informal Learning. By now we’ve all heard that the majority of one’s learning occurs informally. Whether it’s related to work, recreation or personal development, an immersive environment can be designed for creating the appropriate context and conditions for informal teaching moments.

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The eLearning Coach

AUGUST 3, 2011

SMEs will often provide content resources and review design documents, scripts and media assets for accuracy. Guidelines for Preparation: Request documentation and resources prior to the interview. It’s difficult for experts to minimize information—they know so much. The Expert Brain. Follow that instinct.

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The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 14, 2010

Provide resources, references, videos and podcasts to create an ideal environment for personal exploration. Sharing knowledge and experience through informal networks is a motivating and natural way to learn. Chunk information. Small bits of information are easier to process, comprehend and retain than large chunks.

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The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 14, 2010

Provide resources, references, videos and podcasts to create an ideal environment for personal exploration. Sharing knowledge and experience through informal networks is a motivating and natural way to learn. Chunk information. Small bits of information are easier to process, comprehend and retain than large chunks.

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The eLearning Coach

DECEMBER 13, 2009

Extract information from SMEs and structure and organize content it in a way that makes it easy to learn. Organize information well. Conduct research and synthesize information from a variety of sources. Create learning sessions with information that is useful and applicable to the learners’ real world—i.e.

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The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 25, 2010

Cognitive psychology uses an information-processing model to explain mental operations in computational terms. Your resources are below. Salvidar, a doctoral student in the above science, does a good job of culling informative and relevant articles at his site. Brain Science Podcast. Cognitive Science Blog.

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The eLearning Coach

JULY 13, 2011

For some learners, the image may work as a mnemonic device to help retain information. In case you’re wondering where to find icons, check my Icon Collections page in Resources for suggestions. Notice the appealing effect of adding small and simple pictures to each box. These icons were found at Iconfinder.

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The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

He makes a good case for developing independent learners and outlines the advantages of informal learning—it’s cheaper, more responsive, less controlling, less patronizing and more in tune with the times. This important resource is a rather convincing testament to the ways people learn through social media. Real World Examples.

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The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 3, 2010

You can also use word clouds as the basis for writing a poem, for studying another language and for comparing two pages of information. Do you ever search through tweets to discover the latest resources and conversations? Mashups let you combine and remix information, media, content, web applications and services in new ways.

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The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Do you have a training or information need that could benefit from a social media strategy? Each tool fulfills at least one of these criteria: encourages collaboration; enables user-generated content or input; provides a way to share; and facilitates informal or formal learning. Category: Collaborative Resources.

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The eLearning Coach

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

In my mind, connectivity is part of the informal learning paradigm. This proprietary environment comes with coding resources, libraries, some training and an interface builder. What’s your take on the potential of the iPad for formal and informal learning? Connecting To Other Devices. Tweet This! Share this on Facebook.

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The eLearning Coach

DECEMBER 27, 2009

The prevalence of social networking, real-time search and discussion, and collaborative technologies increase the opportunities for informal and unstructured learning and can enhance structured learning strategies as well. Social media technologies are exploding, providing an array of offerings for learning online. eBook Readers.

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The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Jane: One that allows people to share (experiences or resources) or collaborate (in many different ways). Elgg provides a private integrated suite of social media tools—within a seamless environment for individuals to use for their own personal learning and for groups to use for formal or informal learning purposes.

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The eLearning Coach

MARCH 28, 2010

Imagine how you would like to encounter this information if you were the learner. Some resources are: The Back of the Napkin and VizThink. Your problem is how to provide an engaging learning experience that turns information into knowledge that gets transferred to real world situations. Think visually. Seek out community.

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The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Alphabetical order allows for quick and easy access to information. information about cell phones with high-end cameras). Providing the big picture helps adult learners make sense of information. It also provides a framework for fitting information together in memory. Categorical. Some content has a flat structure.

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