Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

This movie should be required viewing for anyone in the learning industry – it demonstrates all the ingredients for effective learning. Weber also points out how effectively additional techniques demonstrated in the movie – like music, movement, and humor – open the mind to learning. I’ll be seeing it again!

Social Networks 133

Social Networks Blended Learning Social Learning Blogging 133

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 7, 2011

For example, I’m watching Storytellers: Kanye West on Palladia a couple nights ago (a great TV channel if you love music; and like learning, everyone loves music). He mentions that he loves movies and often uses movie quotes in songs. During the performance Kanye starts freestyling about how he creates lyrics.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Facebook Blended Learning Enterprise 100

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 7, 2011

For example, I’m watching Storytellers: Kanye West on Palladia a couple nights ago (a great TV channel if you love music; and like learning, everyone loves music). He mentions that he loves movies and often uses movie quotes in songs. During the performance Kanye starts freestyling about how he creates lyrics.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Facebook Blended Learning Enterprise 100

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 12, 2011

It conjures memories of terrible 90s thriller movies featuring Sandra Bullock in the prime of her career. I live and breathe Minnesota sports and love golfing, boating, skiing, traveling, and attending live music. By the way, “Surfing the Net” is a great phrase that fell by the wayside far too early. We All Did.

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Blended Learning Personal Personalization 140

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 24, 2012

A good training video can bring out a similar level of engagement as a good movie or television show. by using a variety of methods – titles, voiceovers, different camera angles, music. I would argue that the music is a bit loud – it competes with ‘Pablo’ the actor. It catches our attention. Keep people engaged (!)

Blended Learning 191

Blended Learning Video Voiceover Effectiveness 191