Connect Thinking

MARCH 10, 2012

I have just released episode 22 of the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy free video and audio podcast series. This is the third and final video of a podcast series on Learning Management Systems (LMS). You can doenload our free elearning tutorials from iTunes.

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Connect Thinking

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Podcast 27 of the the Connect Thinking E-learning Academy free video and audio podcast series has just been released. This is the second in a series of three podcasts exploring blended learning in organisations. This episode explores tips for implementing blended learning and an example.

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Connect Thinking

AUGUST 17, 2012

Podcast 26 of the the Connect Thinking E-learning Academy free video and audio podcast series has just been released. This is the first in a series of three podcasts exploring blended learning in organisations.

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Connect Thinking

AUGUST 17, 2012

Podcast 26 of the the Connect Thinking E-learning Academy free video and audio podcast series has just been released. This is the first in a series of three podcasts exploring blended learning in organisations.

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Connect Thinking

JUNE 9, 2012

Podcast 24 of the the Connect Thinking E-learning Academy free video and audio podcast series has just been released. This is the second in a series of three podcasts exploring social media platforms for organisational formal and informal learning. You can download our free elearning tutorials from iTunes.

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Connect Thinking

JULY 7, 2012

Podcast 25 of the the Connect Thinking E-learning Academy free video and audio podcast series has just been released. This is the third in a series of three podcasts exploring social media platforms for organisational formal and informal learning. You can download our free elearning tutorials from iTunes.

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Social Media Tutorial Media Social 129

Connect Thinking

MAY 12, 2012

I have just released episode 23 of the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy free video and audio podcast series. This is the first of a series of three podcasts exploring social media platforms for formal and informal learning in organisations. This episode explores things to think about when choosing a social media platform for learning.

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Connect Thinking

JANUARY 11, 2013

E-Learning options – mobile productivity apps for staff in the field, social networks that help people find the expertise they need, knowledge refreshers delivered via webinar , and procedural “how to” videos. Build efficiencies in staff development. Classroom: Reduced from 3 days to 1 day. Manage risk.

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Connect Thinking

OCTOBER 13, 2012

Podcast 28 of the the Connect Thinking E-learning Academy free video and audio podcast series has just been released. This is the third in a series of three podcasts exploring blended learning in organisations. This episode explores the trends, benefits and challenges of blended learning in organisations.

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Connect Thinking

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

I have just released episode 20 of the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy free video and audio podcast series. This is the second of three podcasts examining corporate learning management systems (LMS). This episode is about implementing a corporate learning management system. You can download our free e-learning tutorials from iTunes.

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Connect Thinking

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

It my be social media for project team sharing and collaboration, or a video library to manage expert knowledge. All six elements in the figure below need to be addressed for a strategy to succeed. Your first priority solution may not necessarily be a LMS for e-learning courses. Be sure of your strategic priorities.

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Connect Thinking

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Think e-books, video, audio, infograms, QR codes, slide shows, animations etc. Glenn and Tom talked about the consumer of content being more discerning than a few years ago, because so much good content is readily available that people are beginning to know what good content is.

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Connect Thinking

MARCH 17, 2013

And, if you give staff choice to read a document, watch a video or complete an e-learn at their own free will, they probably won’t. In fact, there is a good chance all the learner will do is click Next…Next…Next…as quickly as possible to get the e-learning course done and ticked off. Everyone is just too busy.

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Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 1, 2012

There are two broad requirements to ensure your learning technology solution (e-learning, social media, video platform etc) is successful: 1. For end users to adopt technology, they must perceive that the return to do so is greater than their effort. i.e. RETURN > EFFORT. Effort – build the Imperative.

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Connect Thinking

AUGUST 4, 2012

For example, some time ago I developed a video on how to create a podcast using organisation-issue hardware. Open the online space to the rest of the organisation and ‘democratise’ the content usually only given out to attendees. Monitor the adoption of language and knowledge across the business.

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Connect Thinking

AUGUST 4, 2012

For example, some time ago I developed a video on how to create a podcast using organisation-issue hardware. Open the online space to the rest of the organisation and ‘democratise’ the content usually only given out to attendees. Monitor the adoption of language and knowledge across the business.

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Blended Learning Learning Strategy Wiki Strategy 157

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 16, 2013

Before embarking on developing e-learning courses, consider other options such as webinar, video and mobile apps. The development process does not enable you to respond quickly to changing client needs. Got a question about this topic or any other e-learning topic, feel free to leave a comment and I will get back to you.

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Connect Thinking

JULY 21, 2012

Yes - video, webinar, mobile apps and social media platforms should be part of the mix being offered or advised by providers. It is up to the e-learning industry to provide agile options to this client group, through cost-effective LMS, quality rapid authoring and providing clients with more than typical e-learning courseware options.

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Connect Thinking

JULY 21, 2012

Yes - video, webinar, mobile apps and social media platforms should be part of the mix being offered or advised by providers. It is up to the e-learning industry to provide agile options to this client group, through cost-effective LMS, quality rapid authoring and providing clients with more than typical e-learning courseware options.

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Compliance Training Agile LMS Confidentiality 180

Connect Thinking

MARCH 1, 2013

They are also important when your strategy involves enabling end users to create and share content such as podcasts and videos. These skills are important in online communities of practice, discussion forums, blogs and wikis. Change management tips: Recognise skill development is graduated. Provide examples of simple online exchanges.

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Connect Thinking

JULY 27, 2013

Including captions for videos and animations that are synchronised to audio. E-Learning developers must be aware of the parameters of the guidelines and apply these during development, such as*: Use of contrasting colours. Including a transcript for all audio files. Keyboard audio and visual controls.

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Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 28, 2012

e-learning courseware, performance support options such as Apps and video, online communities, webinar etc). Generally speaking, that which is measured and reported upon gets done, so be sure to align your success criteria with the business, and plan how this will be measured.

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