The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 29, 2012

by AJ George  A recent  question in the Microsoft Office forums  inquired about the process of animating a picture in PowerPoint so that it came onto the slide piece by piece--like a puzzle. The question was answered, but the answer was not exactly what the original poster had wanted.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 6, 2010

Back when I wrote my instructional design careers series in 2007, I was only aware of a few blogs by instructional designers. In the Middle of the Curve is one of the first blogs I linked to, back in January 2007. These categories are somewhat loose; some people could be in multiple categories. Instructional Designers.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 11, 2019

This includes the recently-updated series from 2007 mentioned in the interview. This happens even though they’re actually more likely to get interviews. Check out my posts on instructional design careers for more info. The post Podcast Interview on How I Became an ID appeared first on Experiencing eLearning.

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Jane Hart

OCTOBER 3, 2016

It was in 2007 that I compiled the first Top 100 Tools for Learning from the votes of learning professionals worldwide and have done so every year since then. This year to mark the 10th anniversary I have compiled the TOP 200 TOOLS FOR LEARNING 2016.

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Jane Hart

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

This is the 5th year I have been building a Top 100 Tools for Learning list (based on the Top 10 Tools contributions of learning professionals worldwide), so I thought it would be interesting to compare my choices in the first year I ran the activity in 2007, with my choices today. In 2011 I now use WordPress to power my website.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 17, 2021

I posted my top ten tools for learning in 2007 , 2008 , 2009 , 2011 , and 2014. When I read something interesting, I bookmark it so it’s easy to find and refer to later when I need it. Diigo is how I collect links for my bookmarks posts. Past posts. Interested in how this list has changed over time?

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 16, 2011

I love how some of my posts from 2007 still generate regular comments, such as this question today about software for creating a portfolio. First, if you’re wondering why you need a portfolio , read Tom Kuhlmann’s explanation. Portfolio by cirox.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 12, 2019

The discussion on this post prompted a follow up post about whether technology skills are necessary (note that this was originally written in 2007, so the specific software mentioned is dated). Originally published June 7, 2007. Having more skills opens up more options and opportunities. Last updated March 7, 2019.

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ej4 eLearning

MARCH 10, 2017

. “Instructional Design is defined as a systematic process that is employed to develop education and training programs in a consistent and reliable fashion” (Reiser, Dempsey, 2007). A few key factors that come into play when practicing quality instructional design include: Length of program: keeping videos in small, digestible chunks.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 26, 2014

I haven’t done my list in a few years, but you can see my past lists from 2011 , 2009 , 2008 , and 2007. Jane Hart is collecting her eighth annual list of top tools for learning. You can vote for your top tools until September 19, 2014. My list is divided into personal learning and course design/development. Personal Learning.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 2, 2011

  PowerPoint 2007 (with internet).    PowerPoint 2007 (without internet).     About the author: AJ George is IconLogic's lead Technical Writer and author of both " PowerPoint 2007: The Essentials " and " PowerPoint 2008 for the Macintosh: The Essentials." by AJ George.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 23, 2011

I have contributed my lists in 2007 , 2008 , and 2009. This is the fifth year that Jane Hart has been collecting lists of top tools for learning. The list will be finalized on November 13, but you can see the ongoing results in this list. You can contribute your top tools too. Personal Learning.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Still using PowerPoint 2007?   About the author: AJ George is IconLogic's lead Technical Writer and author of both " PowerPoint 2007: The Essentials " and " PowerPoint 2008 for the Macintosh: The Essentials. Check back next week for instructions on how to do this in your version.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This was the original post that helped me build an audience for my blog back in 2007. What does an instructional designer do? Here’s my definition plus examples of common tasks. I updated this post and my original series on instructional design careers in 2019. 15 years of blogging.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Originally published 5/27/2007, last updated 2/4/2019. Transitioning from Teaching to Instructional Design (presentation recording) Teacher to Instructional Designer: Interview Questions Adapting Resumes from Teaching to Instructional Design. The post Getting Into Instructional Design appeared first on Experiencing eLearning.

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2016

In a study by Lusk and Atkinson (2007), it was found that students learned better from an on-screen agent who used human-like locomotion, gestures, and eye-gazes rather than from an agent who was physically present but did not move, gesture, or gaze at the learner.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 23, 2019

Originally published 6/20/2007, last updated 4/18/2019. Getting Into Instructional Design Instructional Design Skills Technology Skills Professional Organizations and Career Options Is Instructional Design the Right Career? current post). Read all my posts about Instructional Design Careers here. appeared first on Experiencing eLearning.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 19, 2015

Look how low my numbers were in 2007 though (I started in December 2006, so the 6 views in 2006 don’t really count). In 2007, I averaged 1400 views a month. I get as many views now in 3 days as I did in an entire month in 2007. Hundreds of my early posts were daily bookmark posts (I posted 286 times in 2007, for example).

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 23, 2022

I posted my top ten tools for learning in 2007 , 2008 , 2009 , 2011 , 2014 and 2021. I have reviewed some other bookmarking tools, but none of them have quite the combination of features I want, including highlighting relevant sections. Past posts. Interested in how this list has changed over time?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 7, 2011

About the author: AJ George is IconLogic's lead Technical Communicator and author of both " PowerPoint 2007: The Essentials " and " PowerPoint 2008 for the Macintosh: The Essentials." .   Easy, fast, looks nice, FREE. What more could you want? "  

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 9, 2011

About the Author:   Jennie Ruby is a veteran IconLogic trainer and author with titles such as "Editing with Word 2003 and Acrobat 7" and " Editing with MS Word 2007 " to her credit. She is a publishing professional with more than 20 years of experience in writing, editing and desktop publishing.

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Upside Learning

JULY 7, 2010

Mobile for payments and tax returns: In 2007 Estonia became first country where no other parking payments except through mobiles are accepted. m-Tickets: Helsinki Public Transportation has been offering mobile tickets since 2001. About 55% of tickets sold are now m-tickets.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 27, 2024

I posted my top ten tools for learning in 2007 , 2008 , 2009 , 2011 , 2014 , 2021 and 2022. Slack certainly enables that community to stay in touch, but no community can happen without the investment of time and effort. Past top ten tools posts Interested in how this list has changed over time?

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eLearningMind

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Well, that depends on how much you wish to spend and what you’re looking for. We’ll look at some sources that offer both paid and free templates.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

  About the author: AJ George is IconLogic's lead Technical Writer and author of both " PowerPoint 2007: The Essentials " and " PowerPoint 2008 for the Macintosh: The Essentials." Augmented Reality. Gesture Based Computing. Learning Analytics.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 16, 2011

Google put the following warning on their Usage Rights page: About the author: AJ George is IconLogic's lead Technical Communicator and author of both " PowerPoint 2007: The Essentials " and " PowerPoint 2008 for the Macintosh: The Essentials." "  

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 20, 2011

About the author: AJ George is IconLogic's lead Technical Communicator and author of both " PowerPoint 2007: The Essentials " and " PowerPoint 2008 for the Macintosh: The Essentials." You may find the Animation Painter to be a real time saver, even if you are just adding one animation to several different objects.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 17, 2010

About the Author:  Jennie Ruby is a veteran IconLogic trainer and author with titles such as "Editing with Word 2003 and Acrobat 7" and "Editing with MS Word 2007 " to her credit. She is a publishing professional with more than 20 years of experience in writing, editing and desktop publishing.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 13, 2011

I taught a class a few years ago on upgrading to Windows Vista and Office 2007. About the Author: Jennie Ruby is a veteran IconLogic trainer and author with titles such as "Editing with Word 2003 and Acrobat 7" and " Editing with MS Word 2007 " to her credit. by Jennie Ruby. I felt like a video star the other day.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Click the Office button (Word 2007) or go to the File tab (Word 2010-2013). Click the  Office  button (Word 2007) or go to the  File  tab (Word 2010-2013). To solve this, RoboHelp projects must be added to Word's trusted locations. Enabling Word Macros. Start Word. Click  Options. Start Word.

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Jane Hart

OCTOBER 1, 2012

And, if you want to compare the rankings across the six surveys, there’s the Top 100 Tools 2007-2012 list too. . - a list of the Winners and Losers in 2012 - compared to 2011. - and a categorised list of tools, called Best of Breed 2012. Top Tools for Learning 2012 from Jane Hart.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

About the author: AJ George is IconLogic's lead Technical Communicator and author of both " PowerPoint 2007: The Essentials " and " PowerPoint 2008 for the Macintosh: The Essentials." You will have to reset the shape defaults for each new presentation, but you will only have to do it once per presentation.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 7, 2011

About the Author: Jennie Ruby is a veteran IconLogic trainer and author with titles such as "Editing with Word 2003 and Acrobat 7" and " Editing with MS Word 2007 " to her credit. [Hint: a past article on our blog might give some insight.].

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The Performance Improvement Blog

AUGUST 1, 2012

In 2007, banks knew foreclosures were occurring at an alarming rate but that didn’t stop loan officers from making risky loans. I would add that the process of asking questions about something (which is what we do in evaluation work) brings attention to the program and it causes stakeholders to reflect on the program’s design and value.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

About the author:  AJ George is IconLogic's lead Technical Communicator and author of both " PowerPoint 2007: The Essentials " and " PowerPoint 2008 for the Macintosh: The Essentials." .   Here's Why Unlocking Your Course Navigation Will Create Better Learning.

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Upside Learning

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

The concept of a MOOC is itself not very old (started in 2007-2008), so I wouldn’t really worry if it sounds completely alien. If you are completely new to MOOC you’d do well to check the Wikipedia page here for a quick intro and lots of links to read further if you wish.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

DECEMBER 9, 2011

  About the author:  AJ George is IconLogic's lead Technical Communicator and author of both " PowerPoint 2007: The Essentials " and " PowerPoint 2008 for the Macintosh: The Essentials." Your responses will help us to help you and, more specifically, address your needs going into 2012.

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