E-Learning: “How do I start?”
e-Learning Academy
MARCH 8, 2013
When I’m asked “How do I start e-learning?”(courses, ” What I mean is that I want to ensure a person who is new to e-learning: a) knows what they are getting into from an effort [.].
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e-Learning Academy
MARCH 8, 2013
When I’m asked “How do I start e-learning?”(courses, ” What I mean is that I want to ensure a person who is new to e-learning: a) knows what they are getting into from an effort [.].
e-Learning Academy
SEPTEMBER 9, 2012
Podcast 27 is the second of a series of three tutorials exploring blended learning in organisations. In this video we explore tips for implementing blended learning, and include an example.
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e-Learning Academy
MAY 17, 2013
Video podcast 35 is the fourth in a series of five videos exploring the role of change management when implementing a learning technology strategy; such as e-learning courseware, a Learning Management System, webinar, social media or a video platform for performance support.
e-Learning Academy
JUNE 15, 2013
Video podcast 36 is the fifth and final in a series of videos exploring the role of change management when implementing a learning technology strategy; such as e-learning courseware, a Learning Management System, webinar, social media or a video platform for performance support.
e-Learning Academy
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
Video podcast 32 is the first of a series of five videos exploring the role of change management when implementing a learning technology strategy; such as e-learning courseware, a Learning Management System, webinar, social media or a video platform for performance support. Or read the transcript [.].
e-Learning Academy
JUNE 8, 2013
The following is a summary of my presentation at the ElNet E-Learning Project Management Adventures Congress being held in North Sydney on June 14, 2013. Have you ever been caught in the middle between what a project sponsor or subject matter expert (SME) wants to deliver and what you know to be good learning design?
e-Learning Academy
AUGUST 11, 2012
Podcast 26 is the first of a series of three tutorials exploring blended learning in organisations. In this video we explore a definition for blended learning, and the conditions required to help ensure blended learning succeeds. Why not download this free e-learning training resource from iTunes.
e-Learning Academy
AUGUST 24, 2012
Last week on the Connect Thinking blog I wrote an article Compliance E-Learning Alone Will Not Make an Ethical Culture. I discussed the over-reliance of compliance e-learning as the solution to addressing organisational ethics.
e-Learning Academy
DECEMBER 28, 2012
Podcast 30 is the second of a series of three videos exploring the role of video in organisational learning. Or watch the entire free e-learning [.]. In this video we explore video design for four kinds of video – conceptual, procedural, expertise and recordings. Why not down this free training resource from iTunes.
e-Learning Academy
SEPTEMBER 29, 2012
Last week I wrote about content management and content access for on-demand learning, as described by Mark Vickers of Bersin and Associated. As a subset of this, I’d like to raise the role of content curator in workplace learning. Who is a content curator? A good content curator is someone who: Is keeny interested in a [.].
e-Learning Academy
APRIL 19, 2013
Video podcast 34 is the third in a series of five videos exploring the role of change management when implementing a learning technology strategy; such as e-learning courseware, a Learning Management System, webinar, social media or a video platform for performance support.
e-Learning Academy
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
E-Learning courseware is not the panacea of staff training. Building and implementing e-learning courseware does not guarantee learners will apply content into the workplace. It can play a very important role in supporting staff to acquire foundation (black and white) content.
e-Learning Academy
OCTOBER 5, 2012
Podcast 28 is the third of a series of three tutorials exploring blended learning in organisations. In this video we explore tips for implementing blended learning, and include an example.
e-Learning Academy
DECEMBER 1, 2012
Question from a client: How are e-learning courses tracked in a LMS? Simply put, for e-learning courses to track in a LMS both the LMS and the e-learning course must be compliant to a standard. The value of using a standard is that e-learning courses can [.]. In Australia, the most common standard is SCORM 1.2.
e-Learning Academy
JUNE 13, 2016
Question from a client: We are thinking about purchasing a corporate Learning Management System (LMS). The post Purchasing your first Learning Management System (LMS) appeared first on. What do we need to think about? Answer: Most people I come across want to implement a LMS as fast as they can.
e-Learning Academy
MAY 6, 2013
It’s 2013 and I am still seeing poor quality e-learning courses being built by so-called ‘professional’ e-learning developers who then sell these to uninformed organisations.
e-Learning Academy
MARCH 22, 2013
Video podcast 33 is the second in a series of five videos exploring the role of change management when implementing a learning technology strategy; such as e-learning courseware, a Learning Management System, webinar, social media or a video platform for performance support.
e-Learning Academy
NOVEMBER 27, 2012
Podcast 29 is the first of a series of three videos exploring the role of video in organisational learning. In this video we explore five different kinds of video, in particular video for evaluation or assessment activities. Why not down this free training resource from iTunes. Or read the transcript. Or watch the entire free [.].
e-Learning Academy
JULY 20, 2012
Storyboards are used by the instructional designer (ID) to: Gain agreement with the subject matter expert (SME) on the design approach of the e-learning course Provide instruction to the e-learning developer on [.]. For examples of storyboards, check out Connie Malamed’s blog.
e-Learning Academy
JANUARY 6, 2012
Episode 20 is the first of three tutorials exploring things to think about when choosing a corporate learning management system (LMS). This video tutorial compliments course 5 of the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy – Choosing and Implementing a Learning Management System – available to Academy members.
e-Learning Academy
OCTOBER 19, 2012
Question from a client: We work closely with an affiliate organisation who has offered us their compliance e-learning for free. On the face of it, an organisation offering a copy of their e-learning for your use is a generous gesture. However, like all e-learning, [.]. Should I accept? What are the risks?
e-Learning Academy
JUNE 1, 2012
Podcast 24 is the second of a series of three tutorials exploring sociam media platforms for formal and informal social learning in organisations.
e-Learning Academy
FEBRUARY 9, 2013
The end user was looking for an e-learning course on a topic that my colleague didn’t have available online. Recently one of my colleagues, and a new LMS end user, had a confusing exchange. The user was adamant that it was online. After some clever questioning, everyone began to realise the user’s perception of the LMS [.].
e-Learning Academy
JANUARY 20, 2012
Question from a client: I am working with Subject Matter Experts to manage the development of an e-learning course. What can I do to help the SMEs understand what is required for a quality e-learning outcome? There are a couple of overarching things we need to achieve when working with SMEs: Help SMEs become discerning [.].
e-Learning Academy
AUGUST 12, 2013
According to 2011 National Learning and Development Index (Blanchard International), 68.5% of Australian Learning and Development or Training Departments offer e-learning as part of their learning delivery. Changing practice Design Development E-Learning strategy' We have all seen the stats.
e-Learning Academy
MARCH 23, 2012
Question from a client: We have a new Learning Management System (LMS). How can it help us to induct new people into the organisation? We need to think about what both the organisation and the new employee wants to achieve. A colleague of mine once said to me, in the first three weeks a [.].
e-Learning Academy
JUNE 30, 2012
Podcast 25 is the third of a series of three tutorials exploring social media platforms for formal and informal learning in organisations. Why not download this free e-learning training resource from iTunes. Or watch the entire free e-learning tutorial series on our YouTube Channel (Podcast 25 is imbedded below).
e-Learning Academy
FEBRUARY 4, 2012
Last month’s podcast was about choosing a Learning Management System. Episode 21 is the second of the series, exploring things to think about when implementing a Learning Management Sysyetm (LMS).
e-Learning Academy
AUGUST 4, 2012
Last week I write about factors affecting the adoption of non-mandatory e-learning, and made a comment that whether or not your e-learning will be mandatory (i.e. compulsory for staff to complete) will affect your instructional design approach. Today I’ll address this comment.
e-Learning Academy
APRIL 21, 2012
Over the last couple of weeks I’ve written about processes around engaging and working with e-learning providers. Refer to: What to include in an e-learning Request for Quotation Milestones of a typical e-learning project Today I thought I’d share my observations about why some e-learning projects fail.
e-Learning Academy
OCTOBER 18, 2011
Episode 17 e-learning tutorial looks at what social media is, technology trends that are or will influence our practice, and things we need to think about before implementing social media into our organisation.
e-Learning Academy
OCTOBER 13, 2012
This blog post is for participants coming to the Blended Learning Workshop on October 18 2012. We will be covering blended learning from a holistic perspective, workplace performance support design (on-demand learning), participative webinar design and social media for learning. At the end of the day we will [.].
e-Learning Academy
MAY 3, 2012
Podcast 23 is the first of a series of three tutorials exploring social media platforms for formal and informal social learning in organisations. Whay not download this free e-learning training resource from iTunes Or read the transcript Or watch the entire free [.].
e-Learning Academy
JULY 28, 2012
Question from a client: We want to create 2 non-mandatory e-learning courses to train staff in a new HR procedure. The e-learning will be tracked on the LMS, because one day we may want to reference the historical completion data. Mandatory e-learning implies staff must complete it or there will [.].
e-Learning Academy
APRIL 26, 2014
Are you thinking about implementing a Learning Management System but don’t know where to start? Recently I was invited by Redback Conferencing to present on the topic of implementing a Learning Management System (LMS), as part of their free Business Skills webinar series. Part 2: Learning Management Systems – Are You Ready?
e-Learning Academy
APRIL 13, 2012
Last week I blogged about what to include in an e-learning request for quotation (RFQ). A RFQ helps make clear the requirements of an e-learning course for development. Meeting requirements and expectations during an e-learning courseware development project is a 2-way street.
e-Learning Academy
APRIL 3, 2011
Episode 10 e-learning tutorial explores the role of project management when developing e-learning projects. Why not download this free e-learning training from iTunes Or read the Transcript Or watch the entire free e-learning tutorial series on our YouTube channel (episode 10 is embedded below).
e-Learning Academy
MAY 27, 2012
We want to look at learning technology options to help us do this. Question from a client: We are developing a leadership program and need to sustain it beyond 2012. What do you suggest? This is a great question because the client is thinking ahead. With tightening budgets, strains on resources and incoming carbon tax, [.].
e-Learning Academy
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
During the recent Unconference, an interesting point was made at the plenary session by Bob Spence – e-learning quality does not mean e-learning effectiveness. Unfortunately, I didn’t hear Bob’s full explanation about what he meant by this, and so I thought I’d take up Bob’s point as I see it.
e-Learning Academy
JUNE 24, 2011
Episode 13 e-learning tutorial outlines five apprpaches to self-directed e-learning courseware instructional design. Why not download this free e-learning training from iTunes Or read the Transcript Or watch the entire free e-learning tutorial series on our YouTube channel (Episode 13 is embedded below).
e-Learning Academy
APRIL 19, 2014
As an independent e-learning consultant, I am often asked how much will it cost to engage an external e-learning vendor to develop, say, 20 minutes of e-learning. The post How much does it cost to have e-learning developed by an external provider? Design Development E-Learning design E-Learning development'
e-Learning Academy
JULY 22, 2011
Episode 14 e-learning tutorial explores some ideas for small organisations to think about when embarking upon an e-learning strategy. Why not download this free e-learning training from iTunes Or read the Transcript Or watch the entire free e-learning tutorial series on our YouTube channel (Episode 14 is embedded below).
e-Learning Academy
DECEMBER 16, 2011
What do we do about our existing flash-based e-learning? Question from a client: Our field teams have been given iPads. iPads don’t play Flash. I’m going to begin by professing I am not an expert on HTML5, but here’s what I’ve gleaned, and I’d love it if anyone can add to this post. When assessing [.].
e-Learning Academy
OCTOBER 15, 2010
Episode 4 e-learning tutorial refers to the e-learning design framework described in episode 1 and focus on the top left quadrant of the framework – facilitated group online learning.
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