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| Page 1 of 29 | Previous | Next | SIMPLY SPEAKING SEPTEMBER 8, 2007 Cathy Moore: Writing for eLearning Cathy’s blog can be found here. Tags: blogs content_development writing Cathy Moore is an eminently readable blogger, focusing as she does on the simple things involved in developing content for eLearning. Of course, some times the simple things are also the most obvious ones, so you tend to skim over them. But in most cases, the way she puts her points across is interesting. Two examples from her crusade titled “Dump the Drone” illustrate this. She takes a learning course (a genuine non-exaggerated one) meant for salespeople who prefer acting over reading. | THE WRITERS GATEWAY JUNE 4, 2010 The Difference Between Technical Writing and Instructional Design A lot of people frequently ask me about the difference between Technical Writing and Instructional Design. Technical Writing. Technical Writing also called Information Development pertains to the software/hardware industries and basically involves writing documents for software/hardware products. Technical Blogs. Know-how of technical writing tools. Snagit. | | | | | | | INTEGRATED LEARNINGS MARCH 30, 2011 George Orwell's Advice for Writing eLearning Content Though highly interactive , problem-based eLearning can help maintain engagement, completing these activities usually requires learners to read words that we write. In a culture of multi-tasking skimmers, we must write as clearly and concisely as possible to help keep learners motivated. Practical Writing Advice from George Orwell. Admittedly, when George Orwell wrote Politics and the English Language to advocate for writing in plain English, improved eLearning engagement was not his primary goal. Especially for those of us who write training materials. Gable. | E-LEARNING PROVOCATEUR APRIL 19, 2010 The 4 pillars of blogging I have been blogging for some time now, and I can honestly say that it’s been a growth journey. started blogging primarily for myself – essentially to organise and articulate the thoughts in my own head. Recently, a few people have been asking me for blogging advice, mainly around getting started. This got me thinking… What are my guiding principles for blogging? | EXPERIENCING ELEARNING FEBRUARY 1, 2009 Blogging in a Walled Garden One of the features of Sakai that our team was looking for in a new LMS is a blogging tool. However, it does give us the option of blogging within the system. We’re still using those tools for some courses, depending on the content and activities, but we’re starting to integrate this internal blog into our activities. Blog Conversations. Usability. | SPICY LEARNING JULY 7, 2010 Top ten tips for how to write an e-learning course in plain English Plain English isn’t dull writing, and it’s not about banning new or long words. It’s all about using words that are easier to read and understand, and faster to write! Here are our top ten tips for writing an e-learning course in plain English. Think before you write. Focus on the learning objectives – and bear them in mind as you write! Clear writing should have an average sentence length of 15 to 20 words. Try to stick to one idea in each sentence, and vary your writing by mixing short sentences (like the last one) with longer ones (like this one). | | | | | | | | | -
I CAME, I SAW, I LEARNED | SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2011 Writing & Grammar: What Should Editors Change? Second, an excellent question was raised on the blog : how much re- writing can be allowed on something like this before the meaning is changed?When If you are editing someone else's writing, your level of authority differs with the situation. She is a publishing professional with more than 20 years of experience in writing, editing and desktop publishing. Writing & Grammarby Jennie Ruby. First, a point of clarification re last week's contest : we had more than two dozen entries, not just several. We'll do another one soon. MORE >> - Writing & Grammar: Diamonds and Grammar Rules. Which One is Forever?
One recent commenter on our blog stated, "Rules were meant to be broken." She is a publishing professional with more than 20 years of experience in writing, editing and desktop publishing. Writing & Grammarby Jennie Ruby. The rules of grammar are not forever. But which ones should we allow to change? In my classes I still meet the occasional editor who still does not allow use of the word impact as a verb. But that battle was lost in the early 1990s. Dictionaries now list the verb form as a legitimate word. But some kinds of changes come easier than others. MORE >> -
LEARN AND LEAD | SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2008 Better Blogging Recently, I have been asked about blogging a few times, both from friends and professionally. was asked how to make your blog searchable, how do people find the blogs, can a blog be found by searching on Google or other search engines? There are so many really useful sites out there that teach you various tips and tricks of blogging that I really wondered what value I had to add. am no authority in blogging, so IM’very’HO I shared my blogging experiences with them. There are syndication sites where you can post register your blog. MORE >> -
EXPERIENCING ELEARNING | TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2010 Instructional Design and E-Learning Blogs Back when I wrote my instructional design careers series in 2007, I was only aware of a few blogs by instructional designers. Since then, I’ve discovered a wealth of blogs by instructional designers, e-learning developers, and workplace learning specialists. Design for Learning is written by Natalie Laderas-Kilkenny, a former coworker of mine who blogs on education and technology. Tracy Hamilton writes Discovery through eLearning. In the Middle of the Curve is one of the first blogs I linked to, back in January 2007. Instructional Designers. learning. MORE >> -
LEARNING WITH E'S | THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2011 Getting the bloggers to write One of the perennial problems teachers face, especially in early years education, is trying to get children to write. The main problem is that children are expected to write in a vacuum, for an audience of one (the teacher). But several schools are beginning to address this 'won't write' problem by making it entertaining and productive through the use of social media. In an article entitled Could blogging be the key to raising a generation of great writers? Liz Dwyer argues for creating audiences online for children to write for: '"I don't like to write." MORE >>
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