The eLearning Coach

JUNE 8, 2016

How often do we look at the actions, thoughts and feelings of learners over time to better understand what they experience while they are working, using a learning management system, taking a course or seeking support and help?

Learning Management System 40

Learning Management System LMS Design Guide 40

The eLearning Coach

MAY 19, 2014

WE DISCUSS: How SCORM started and it''s limitations What the xAPI offers to designers and learners What an API is and what it does The beauty of the Learning Record Store (LRS) Systems that can create and use xAPI data Using xAPI for tracking and sharing your own learning or for creating a portfolio Innovating with Learning Locker Use cases for xAPI (..)

xapi 79

xapi iTunes Portfolio Communities of Practice 79

The eLearning Coach

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Each half of the brain has one of these 1-inch long structures—not too far from the ear—thought to be part of the limbic system, which regulates emotion. Emotions Are Our Alert System. This is an almond shaped brain structure packed with neurons located as shown in this graphic (in red).

Cognitive 74

Cognitive Social Networks Brain Social Bookmarking 74

The eLearning Coach

OCTOBER 25, 2009

Many people find this space frustrating because it’s easy to get lost or because the system doesn’t work as expected. Or perhaps it’s a plain vanilla Previous and Next type of system. Think about how audience members will expect the system to work and then make sure it does.

Coaching 70

Coaching Diversity Training Design eLearning 70

The eLearning Coach

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

I summarized the gist of it in a quick handy dandy rating system focusing on the iPad’s future for online learning. The operating system is not capable of multi-tasking, however, which could present obstacles when using the iPad for learning. The noise about the release of Apple’s iPad has been a bit overwhelming.

iPad 75

iPad Online Learning Seesmic iPhone 75

The eLearning Coach

AUGUST 3, 2015

WE DISCUSS: Difference between Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Mixed reality Google Glass for the workplace (and use cases) Microsoft's HoloLens Future of wearables as a learning technology Learning trends associated with mobile devices How 3D printers can expand cognitive capabilities Trends in Learning Management Systems Trends in games and (..)

Instructional 40

Instructional Instruction Technology Cognitive 40

The eLearning Coach

JULY 21, 2011

In this interview, Michael Gregory, Director of Systems Engineering for Hot Lava Mobile, explains this mobile authoring tool. In an ongoing exploration of how to design and develop for mobile learning, I plan to examine many of the products and design paradigms in the mLearning space. COACH: How long has Hot Lava Mobile been on the market? .

Authoring Tools 74

Authoring Tools Mobile Authoring Outstart 74

The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 22, 2010

This got me thinking once again about how creativity is often stifled in our educational system. Other times a team may lack creative insight simply because they are inexperienced. And I remembered a humorous presentation about this by Sir Ken Robinson. See the video below.

Environment 69

Environment Instructional Design Social Networks Social Bookmarking 69

The eLearning Coach

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Field Guide to Learning Management Systems. Brief History of Social Media. Want to read something fun? Brett Borders has written a history lesson of social media that may surprise you. In this free download from the ASTD, Ryan Ellis introduces readers to the many criteria to examine when you’re organization is in the market for an LMS.

Web 73

Web Social Networks eLearning Strategy Brandon Hall 73

The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

It means audio-based instruction that someone calls and receives from an automated menu system. Knowledge workers will log into a 3D virtual office space with easy access to other systems and other workers. Instead it means learning dictionaries where information can easily be looked up and retrieved. It does not mean “shrunken slides.”

Instructional Design 77

Instructional Design Design Wiki Simulations 77

The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 6, 2010

Design instructional management systems. Promote collaboration, partnerships and relationships among the participants in a design project. Apply business skills to managing instructional design. Provide for the effective implementation of instructional products and programs. Essential). 10 Qualities of the Ideal Instructional Designer.

Instructional Design 97

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 97

The eLearning Coach

DECEMBER 27, 2009

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. Open Source software products for eLearning, for which the source code is freely available, are becoming widely accepted. The advantages?

Social Networks 76

Social Networks Authoring Tools Trends Online Learning 76

The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Users can record and edit audio with Audacity and it runs on most operating systems, including Mac OS X and Windows. Wikis promote collaborative learning and information sharing because anyone with rights can add content to the system.

Social Media 83

Social Media Social Networks Wiki Media 83

The eLearning Coach

AUGUST 10, 2009

They recognize underlying patterns, interrelationships and system behaviors. It’s easier to find the information in a file structure that is meaningfully organized. Efficiency in Problem Solving. Over years of experience, experts refine and test their hypotheses and solutions.

Brain 66

Brain Cognitive Expert Engineering 66

The eLearning Coach

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

A mental model is a generalized idea about how something in the world works—a situation, a system or an event. Another interesting thing to note as we look around the novice brain is that there are no mental models related to the topic at hand or we might see a few incomplete or inaccurate mental models.

Brain 63

Brain Network Expert Predictions 63

The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

I think that is going to be difficult for many L&D professionals who have become used to measuring learning in a learning management system. With social learning comes the need to think about new ways of measuring success. Jane: Many different ones! In fact I don’t think it’s about the separate technologies.

Social Media 76

Social Media Social Networks Media Social 76

The eLearning Coach

DECEMBER 21, 2009

The tutorials include presentation tools and eLearning applications, graphic design software, video and audio editing packages, web design and development, iPhone apps, business applications (Office, Google docs), content management systems and many other categories. The instructors are knowledgeable.

Library 72

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

JULY 17, 2009

Or in a software simulation for new bank employees, the learner could add funds to the correct customer’s account and end there or add funds to the wrong account, causing negative repercussions in other parts of the system. The well-executed simulation, however, will most likely be more effective at facilitating learning.

Case Study 48

Case Study Simulations eLearning Strategy Propaganda 48

The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 14, 2010

Provide learners with job aids, online support systems, like wikis and micro-blogging technologies to get just-in-time support in the workplace. We can simulate this in structured learning experiences by offering context-sensitive feedback during games, reviews and tests. Get emotional.

Social Networks 91

Social Networks Learner Simulations Wiki 91

The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 14, 2010

Provide learners with job aids, online support systems, like wikis and micro-blogging technologies to get just-in-time support in the workplace. We can simulate this in structured learning experiences by offering context-sensitive feedback during games, reviews and tests. Get emotional.

Social Networks 89

Social Networks Learner Simulations Cognitive 89

The eLearning Coach

JULY 17, 2009

Or in a software simulation for new bank employees, the learner could add funds to the correct customer’s account and end there or add funds to the wrong account, causing negative repercussions in other parts of the system. The well-executed simulation, however, will most likely be more effective at facilitating learning.

Case Study 43

Case Study Simulations eLearning Strategy Propaganda 43

The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

In addition to researching and developing content for courses, you may find yourself creating training manuals for webinars or the classroom, writing web copy, making reference materials, and developing Electronic Performance Support Systems, Help documentation, presentations and so on. Whole to Parts.

Organization 85

Organization Content Instructional Design Cognitive 85

The eLearning Coach

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

You can do this explicitly by directly referencing the known, as in, “You already know how to enter time into a timesheet by hand, this new automated system is based on the same concept.&# To ease the transition into a new universe, relate the new content to something learners already know. Or use an analogy to assist understanding.

Design 59

Design Beginner Expert eLearning Strategy 59