The eLearning Coach

AUGUST 22, 2009

It’s Articulate’s new Software As A Service for screencasting, tagged as instant screencasts for Twitter. Any information that requires just-in-time webcasting or any situation that requires quick production and nearly real-time solutions could work with this online service. Screenr is trendy—it screams Web 2.0.

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The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Many of these tools and services are free or have a free trial period, which can encourage you to experiment in a small way at first. MindMeister provides a browser-based service for creating mind maps through an intuitive interface. Understanding the universe of options can help you match your need to the best approach. MindMeister.

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The eLearning Coach

DECEMBER 28, 2009

His robust list of resources link to articles and guides for using this service more effectively. LinkedIn Guide for Knowledge Workers. Tony Karrer thinks knowledge workers should be getting more out of LinkedIn. Rapid and Collaborative Authoring Tools.

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The eLearning Coach

JULY 10, 2009

I’ve spent time at a muffler repair franchise, customer service call center and an HIV laboratory, to name a few. The best way to understand the types of problems that potential learners experience is to get in touch with their work environment.

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The eLearning Coach

JULY 10, 2009

I’ve spent time at a muffler repair franchise, customer service call center and an HIV laboratory, to name a few. The best way to understand the types of problems that potential learners experience is to get in touch with their work environment.

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The eLearning Coach

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Writing microcopy is a service to your audience. This can make an eLearning course or web site a friendlier experience. This isn’t always going to work, but when it does, unexpected humor is a novelty that most people enjoy. Remember its value. That’s important stuff so do it with care.

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The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 3, 2010

Mashups let you combine and remix information, media, content, web applications and services in new ways. Also, check out Debate.org , where you read the debates and vote on a winner. Create a Mashup. Making a mashup promotes perceiving information in new ways and is a learning experience in itself.

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The eLearning Coach

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Text chat is an obvious use and VoIP services should work. You’ll be able to collaborate on the iPad, but not through video. The tablet does not come with a video camera. It does have a built-in microphone and stereo speakers so it is audio ready. Social Media.

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The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 14, 2010

Use social networking applications and services to build groups with a common interest or goal. Exploration provides an opportunity to construct knowledge in a way that is meaningful for each learner. Build community through social technologies for learning. Implement a social media strategy as part of a learning experience.

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The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 14, 2010

Use social networking applications and services to build groups with a common interest or goal. Exploration provides an opportunity to construct knowledge in a way that is meaningful for each learner. Build community through social technologies for learning. Implement a social media strategy as part of a learning experience.

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The eLearning Coach

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Unless you always shoot your own photos, the question is whether you should pay for stock photos and illustrations or use one of the free services. Good stock photo services will save you time, as you are much more likely to find what you need quickly. Model releases are guaranteed with a paid service. Way More Choices.

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The eLearning Coach

MARCH 8, 2010

It lets you connect to most of the other chat services, like AIM, Google Talk, IRS, MSN and Yahoo, so you don’t need to install different programs to chat with different people. It’s a way to broadcast and get updates with AIM buddies from all your social media. This chat program gets rave reviews.

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