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.

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e-Learning Academy

JANUARY 4, 2013

We’d like to create an interim audio podcast to provide this information in a simple and accessible format. Question from a client: We have new information to tell our clients, but we aren’t ready to make videos. How do we do this using a PC? There is still a role for audio podcasts on websites. [.].

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e-Learning Academy

MARCH 16, 2012

I want to reduce expectation mismatch between ourselves and the e-learning provider. Wouldn’t it be great if e-learning providers issued formal service level agreements upon engagement, complete with escalation procedures and penalties. Well, what a great idea.

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e-Learning Academy

MARCH 7, 2012

If this was a question for broad use systems training, such as Microsoft Office 2010, then the answer may have been to: use the performance support tools that the systems provider offers (Microsoft [.]. Question from a client: What’s an effective and efficient way to developing training of a new system that won’t break the bank?

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e-Learning Academy

APRIL 5, 2013

They are also utilised to provide evidence that a user has completed the training that has been assigned to them. One of the main reasons for having a Learning Management System (LMS) is the reporting function. Reports are used to assess e-learning uptake, Return on investment (ROI) and to justify an LMS upgrade.

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e-Learning Academy

APRIL 19, 2014

In real terms, the course needs to provide a qualification or ‘evidence’ that is meaningful to the student’s career aspirations. Motivation is about ‘what’s in it for me’. If the course lies more in the ‘nice to do’ than ‘required to do’ category, then it is less likely the student will complete. Stimulation is the opposite of boredom.

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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.

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e-Learning Academy

MARCH 3, 2012

This podcast explores some of the isues associated with many existing corporate Learning Management Systems, and what future LMS might look like if providers choose to adopt the mobility and personalisation associated with today’s web-enabled social media platforms. Why [.].

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e-Learning Academy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

Episode 16 e-learning tutorial provides an overview of my doctoral research. In my ‘spare time’ I’m a Doctor or Education candidate at the University of Technology, Sydney. My thesis title is: Examination of virtual learning environments within a corporate context: Design and practice implications.

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e-Learning Academy

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

He has a terrific podcast – E-Learning Stuff – where he and his colleagues provide pragmatic insights into how learning and technology interact with each other. I am a fan of James Clay; a UK-based learning technology specialist working in tertiary education, helping staff to adopt technology for teaching and learning.

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e-Learning Academy

JUNE 3, 2011

Something we want from e-learning providers is a relationship – someone who understands uor business, our needs and strives to value-add. Richard from Openlearn informed me about a recently published comparison of authoring tools, which I am sharing with you now. Thanks Richard.

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e-Learning Academy

JANUARY 13, 2011

Providing short explanations in video format on your organisation’s intranet or media platform can be a very powerful learning strategy for your organisation, in [.]. Common Craft and other members of the Explainer Network do a wonderful job creating short videos to explain concepts and processes.

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e-Learning Academy

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The podcasts provide learning practitioners with practical tips on a range of e-learning strategies and technologies for organisational learning. The E-Learning Academy team releases free introductory e-learning tutorials through iTunes, YouTube and the E-Learning Academy blog. New podcasts are released every 3-4 weeks.

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e-Learning Academy

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

So, you’ve got approval to implement a LMS and provide e-learning courses to the business. Congratulations! What needs to be thought about to build internal e-learning skill? E-Learning course develpment is multidisciplinary.

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