Learning Visions

JUNE 15, 2007

Theres nothing in ADDIE about learning objects or the presentation of information. Most e-Learning vendors mention ADDIE or some form thereof on their websites as if it was a real science about creating effective learning. I dont think ADDIE and Gagne are really in the same class.

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Instructional Design ADDIE Authoring Tools Moodle 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

E-Learning development houses need to be able to demonstrate a clear value in their services. Why should companies go with e-Learning vendors when rapid e-Learning tools are available? Have the e-Learning vendor create the first few custom programs. I completely agree with this.

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Rapid eLearning Instructional Design Atlantic Link Case Study 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 8, 2007

I think my dinosaur status as an instructional designer stems from the fact that Ive always worked for e-Learning vendors where the programming, graphics, and ID are distinct, separate job roles. If you want to know what I do on a daily basis, read my job description. Maybe Im not an instructional designer at all.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Tools 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 1, 2007

Certainly with the rise of rapid e-Learning tools and the increase in SME-published content well start to see an increase in the frequency of updates to e-Learning material. As an e-Learning vendor, I think its our responsibility to make sure that our clients have thought this through.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

And, hey, many e-Learning vendors are vested in the "old boomer" model of training. Also, an interesting blog posting titled Retirement Changes Dramatically over the Years stated, the age of retirement in the US is actually dropping from age 74 in 1910 to about 59 in 2006. "We dont have the budget for that."

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eLearning Learning Posts

MAY 3, 2010

By 2050, the population of the United States is estimated to reach 400 million (it reached 300 million in 2006). All you ever wanted to know about informal learning - Informal Learning , April 27, 2010 YouTube of Jay’s UMBC ISD Now! It captures my current thinking about informal learning.

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