The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 29, 2015

Would it be easier if you had a way to think through how users will move through your program and how you will structure it? Are you hesitant to get into mobile learning and mobile performance support? That’s where design patterns come in.

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Mobile Learning Mobile Design Pattern 40

The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 6, 2010

Design a curriculum or program. Provide for the effective implementation of instructional products and programs. Identify and resolve ethical and legal implications of design in the work place. Planning and Analysis. Conduct a needs assessment. Essential). Essential). Essential). Identify and describe target population characteristics.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 97

The eLearning Coach

JULY 7, 2015

WE DISCUSS: Where we went wrong with blended learning Evolution of blended learning Why the blended learning concept is growing Challenges of designing with blended learning What makes a learning experience authentic Four-step process for creating blended learning Common mistakes to avoid when designing blended learning Tips for people who are designing (..)

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Blended Learning Blended Virtual Classroom Design 40

The eLearning Coach

MARCH 16, 2010

Although programming large data sets might not be within our reach or domain, this is a good example of learning through interactivity. Can we use something similar (but less complex) in online learning programs? Or you can click on individual links to show data related to specific events. See Casualties of War. Cost of Getting Sick.

Social Networks 68

Social Networks Social Bookmarking Learning Association 68

The eLearning Coach

AUGUST 3, 2015

Abbie Brown is Professor at East Carolina University, teaching in the Instructional Technology Program. Together, they produce the Trends & Issues in Instructional Design, Educational Technology and Learning Sciences Podcast. Dr. Brown was Editor-in-Chief of the journal, TechTrends from 2009 to 2012.

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Instructional Instruction Technology Cognitive 40

The eLearning Coach

JULY 13, 2011

Here are six bullet alternatives you can create in a any graphics program or in PowerPoint. By sprinkling in alternatives to bullets here and there, your minimal use of bullets will be more effective. Which ones do you think are most effective? Please comment below. Alternative 1: Use text boxes.

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Alternatives PowerPoint Stock Picture 88

The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 27, 2010

Integrating the perfect voice into an online course, video or slide show enhances the audience’s perception and enjoyment of the program. If your narrator isn’t credible, your program will lose some of its authority. It takes lots of talent and skill to be a professional narrator. Look for character voices.

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Voice Audio Social Networks Sound 67

The eLearning Coach

MARCH 15, 2010

The typical online learning program uses straight narration. Synchronous learning events and social media technologies allow us to integrate this dimension of learning into the programs we design. Perhaps we can enhance the richness of the audio channel by including sound effects, interviews, music and different perspectives.

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Lesson Social Networks Social Media Instructional Design 55

The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Almost immediately after that insight, I began to research and write Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning, launched a class called learning in 3D in our graduate program and started to investigate how games and simulations can be powerful tools for learning.

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Simulations Games Cognitive Virtual Classroom 75

The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 14, 2010

Although this usually requires a higher budget than other strategies, look around for pre-programmed games that work with your tool set. This might help some learners buy in to the program. Use a witty character. Humor is a great way to keep learners motivated. Ask for feedback. Find a way to let your audience contribute to a course.

Social Networks 91

Social Networks Learner Simulations Wiki 91

The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 14, 2010

Although this usually requires a higher budget than other strategies, look around for pre-programmed games that work with your tool set. This might help some learners buy in to the program. Use a witty character. Humor is a great way to keep learners motivated. Ask for feedback. Find a way to let your audience contribute to a course.

Social Networks 89

Social Networks Learner Simulations Cognitive 89

The eLearning Coach

MARCH 1, 2010

This might mean telling the audience how a program will help them become more effective, more competent, or enable them to help others. Most users have a mental model of how an online program should work and may get frustrated if your course breaks the mold. Try framing the purpose of a course in emotional terms.

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Design Cognitive Simulations Case Study 76

The eLearning Coach

DECEMBER 27, 2009

Access to the source code makes the programs customizable. An increasing number of organizations are taking advantage of Open Source products, like Moodle and Sakai, for Learning Management Systems and authoring tools, like Udutu, for course production. The advantages? Also, Open Source software often has a large and supportive community.

Social Networks 76

Social Networks Authoring Tools Trends Online Learning 76

The eLearning Coach

MARCH 23, 2010

It also seems appropriate when there isn’t time or budget for recording and syncing visuals and audio, particularly for dummy audio when you need to show sponsors and SMEs how the media elements of an online program will be integrated prior to the recording.

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Text-to-Speech Diversity Training Voice WAV 80

The eLearning Coach

OCTOBER 25, 2009

“I want the program to act like I think it should.&#. The text on the left is unnecessarily long and mentions Next, which is not labeled. The shorter instructions on the right probably suffice and we avoid potential confusion about what to click to continue. In eLearning, we can get quite creative with these models.

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Coaching Diversity Training Design eLearning 70

The eLearning Coach

DECEMBER 21, 2009

And for some of the programming courses, you may find that the exercise files make it easier to follow along. Although the exercise files are not required for using the tutorials, they do provide a way to continue learning and exploring after completing the course.

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Library Online Tutorial Google Docs 72

The eLearning Coach

MARCH 30, 2010

Presenters: Jay Cross, co-founder, Together Learn; Steve Hardiman, Moderator, UMBC Alumnus; Dr. Greg Williams, Host, Director and Clinical Assistant Professor of Instructional Systems Development Graduate Programs, UMBC.

Instructional Design 40

Instructional Design Rapid eLearning eLearning Guild Social Networks 40

The eLearning Coach

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

I might learn to program Cisco routers in order to get a raise. Jay: The primary motivation is needing to learn something in order to do something. There are so many forms of learning, it’s tough to generalize. I might want to learn Italian to foster my relationship with Sophia. I might seek an answer to a customer’s question.

Informal Learning 76

Informal Learning Social Networks Informal Wiki 76

The eLearning Coach

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

This is the kind of talk that makes sense from a programming perspective rather than the user’s perspective. As you design, you select parts of the template, like the Title of the interaction, from the “Select Parameter&# window. You change the text or number of items in the “Set Parameter Values&# window. Conclusion.

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Raptivity Authoring Tools Templates Social Networks 63

The eLearning Coach

MARCH 8, 2010

It works on all platforms and is probably the most popular free audio program around. To create a.pdf, just use the print command from the source program that the file was created in. Some say this email program from Mozilla is better than Outlook Express. This chat program gets rave reviews. BURNING CDs and DVDs.

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Software Free FLV Audacity 74

The eLearning Coach

MARCH 28, 2010

Perhaps it hits you when you’re writing a storyboard to teach a poorly designed and uninspiring software program. Or maybe you just received a fax from a course sponsor and revisions are scribbled on every page. Suddenly your de-motivation button is triggered and you can’t seem to shake it off.

Instructional Design 84

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 84

The eLearning Coach

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Because they exist as mathematical renderings, they can be expanded to any size and manipulated in a vector graphics program. Vector art refers to graphics that are hand drawn in a tool like Adobe Illustrator. Clear Licensing Agreement. One hazard of being a designer is learning about copyright laws, restrictions and licenses.

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