Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Nevertheless, next time you are leading a change initiative, ask around to determine where these socially gifted people are located, and actively engage them on your project. Going back to Brown and Thomas’ A New Culture of Learning , “students themselves are taking an active role in helping to create and mold [learning].”

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Social Networks Blended Learning Change Management 134

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 7, 2011

Kanye then proclaims that he hates reading and brags about never reading books, choosing instead to learn from those around him (check out Jon’s post on peer-to-peer learning here ). Some prefer other activities to reading and many can’t find the time to read, but I’ve never heard the word “hate” used in conjunction with “read.”

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 7, 2011

Kanye then proclaims that he hates reading and brags about never reading books, choosing instead to learn from those around him (check out Jon’s post on peer-to-peer learning here ). Some prefer other activities to reading and many can’t find the time to read, but I’ve never heard the word “hate” used in conjunction with “read.”

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Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 5, 2007

Monday, November 05, 2007 Instructional Design Inspiration As I mentioned last week , Im in the midst of designing my first custom eLearning course in quite awhile. Ive gotten rusty in the practice of ID, although very adept in the research and learning part (and I can talk a pretty good game). Michael Allens Guide to e-Learning.

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Instructional Design Custom eLearning Development Instructional Instruction 125

Learning Visions

DECEMBER 1, 2008

Im not talking about the quantity of my friends, but rather the breadth and depth. Im not sure if there was a specific tipping point for me, but I was certainly amused when one of my friends informed me that Im personally responsible for making her waste more time on Facebook than she ever thought possible. Think Uggs.

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Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2009

Me: Im an instructional designer. Im sort of distracted by the naked boy who just ran by (not mine). Maybe it’s the marbles I have in my mouth but I have had people (using unconscious Active Listening) ask? "So, billbrandon had this comment on Twitter: I usually just tell em Im a writer. I create learning material.

Instructional Design 218

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 218

Learning Visions

OCTOBER 22, 2007

Over the past year, Ive been focused on sales and marketing activities, project management, and content conversions -- "No ID needed, thank you." I havent worked with a SME and thought about appropriate learning activities and chunked out the content. Im excited. Im nervous. But I havent "done" a course in ages.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 29, 2007

To create credibility and market value for myself -- on a professional level as an active member of the e-Learning industry. To work out my thoughts and ideas (hey, Im an extrovert -- I need to talk about whats going on in my head in order to process it and take it to the next level). Im a new blogger -- not fully evolved).

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Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Monday, May 21, 2007 Learning Styles as Fortune Telling My research into understanding the role of learning styles in e-Learning continues. Im struck by why I find this topic so interesting.

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Learning Styles Wiki Cognitive Rapid eLearning 186

Learning Visions

JANUARY 8, 2008

Im guessing youre designing online distance learning courses. Im in the weird place of for-profit education, which really has characteristics of both market sectors. Having just a bachelors degree seems to be fine as long as you arent working directly for the universities (Im not sure about K-12 online). What do you do?

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Market 100

Learning Visions

JULY 26, 2007

Im not a techie -- far from it. Im an instructional designer with an emphasis on writing and schmoozing. For the most part, I like tools that are easy to use, easy to learn, look good, and create good-looking output. Here goes: 1) The Google Brand iGoogle My starting point for just about every online activity.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Monday, September 17, 2007 31 Days: Days 26, 27, 28 Im cleaning house and trying to to finish up with the 31 Days to Building a Better Blog Challenge. Im happy to link and do so with great gusto. Task complete. Task ignored.

IM 100

IM IMS Ning Moodle 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 20, 2007

Nevertheless, Im trying to keep up. Then again, Im not trying to stay on top of hundreds of comments a day. Im not going to bother with a full-blown survey. When I come across a new resource or a new e-Learning blog, I spread the word. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. Its at least half the fun.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 16, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Im losing my steam, but trying to stay somewhat on target. So go ahead and "Email or IM another blogger in your niche to introduce yourself and your blog". I want to share as much as I can about projects Im working on.

IM 100

IM IMS Second Life Moodle 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 13, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. And Im not implying that Im a Second Life naysayer. He cites a USA Today article which says, Students "dont like it for activities that can be done in a real classroom, such as lectures or slide shows. Real concerns.

Second Life 100

Second Life IM IMS Gartner 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 2, 2007

Im not blogging for the money or the fame, but I am in it for the community, networking and learning opportunities. Im already behind. Havent done that yet, but I was inspired to make sure I am actively commenting on commenters comments. So Im thinking Ill finally join Jay Crosss Internet Time Community.

Blogging 100

Blogging Authoring Tools IM IMS 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Im literally not a gamer. Im not sure how I got into games.but I think it had something to do with PONG. activity and one that really has educational implications.so But Im so lost at sea for the most part in these environments. But Im no gamer. I dont do the online social games, so Im not a Gamer 4.0,

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IM IMS eLearning Guild Second Life 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

But very few of them were/are active game players and, as a rule, did not consider themselves gamers. Im concerned that women will be excluded if such a focus is put on gaming skills -- or at least the gamer label. Im just raising some questions. I dont have a conclusion here. 6:37 PM Karl Kapp said. 8:55 AM Cathy Moore said.

Games 100

Games Diversity Training eLearning Guild Social Networks 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2007

A study is cited in which researchers looked at brain activity while subjects learned how to build a structure with Tinker Toys. Not surprisingly, a lot more activity was seen if test subjects were watching to learn (anticipating that they were to do the task later) vs. watching only. Weed out the fluff.

Moodle 100

Moodle Brain Brandon Hall Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2008

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Im not just thinking about the gadgets and the gizmos that you use or the instructional design "method" behind the process (e.g., Ahhh.Facebook as a learning tool! Im delighted that youre finding value in all of my ramblings.

eLearning Strategy 100

eLearning Strategy Instructional Instruction Strategy 100

Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 6, 2008

Funny, Im pretty active in SL, and would be moreso if my 1stL werent so dadburned bizzy. eLearning Guild’s 2010 Salary Report ID Live with John Graves ► April (5) Audio Interview with Tom Kuhlmann of Articulate Book Review: Love is the Killer App Kineo Insights Webinar: Aligning eLearning with B.

Second Life 100

Second Life Moodle Instructional Design ASTD 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 24, 2007

This has sparked a little exchange in the comments between myself and one of the active members of the of Renaissance Island community. Anyway, the team is sort of informal, although there are a couple of people from the Alliance Library system who are the primary team leaders, so working with us is perhaps part o their job.

Second Life 100

Second Life Community Moodle eLearning Guild 100

Learning Visions

MAY 12, 2009

As Im ramping up in my new job, Im talking with my new Kineo colleagues about everything under the sun. I was talking with Mark Harrison, a Kineo partner with over 25 years experience in learning design, about some of the differences between eLearning in the UK and in the US. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

Audio 100

Audio Culture Corporate eLearning Authoring Tools 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 26, 2007

I have never taken a course in adult learning theory. My current business card says Im a "Manager of Instructional Design". I have learned everything I "know" about instructional design and teaching by doing. And now Im here -- "Manager of Instructional Design." But at this point, Im here to stay. Whats your story?

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 100

Learning Visions

MAY 16, 2007

Jean, You make some great points about learning styles. Im interested in your background -- it sounds like your experience is in the classroom. Whats your take as far as e-Learning goes with learning styles? Im definitely not saying to throw out the baby or the bathwater here. 1:32 PM Cammy Bean said.

Learning Styles 100

Learning Styles Authoring Tools PENS IM 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 21, 2008

In June, when the bags under my eyes are mile-wide, Im sure Ill be wishing for the peace and quiet of endless projects. Sometimes just to spice things up, Ill pretend Im a detective and that my work task is a mystery that needs to be solved. He proposes that a strength is, “An activity that makes you feel strong.&#

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Moodle Lesson ASTD 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Im a linear reader in recovery and have been actively learning how to skim books and not feel guilty about it. Lots of practical ideas and examples for turning basic teaching points into learning games -- from casual games to teach facts and concepts, to detailed simulations that teach procedures and problem solving.

Games 100

Games Wiki IM IMS 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 17, 2009

Had I not encouraged and required early interest in those activities it would have been a lot easier for him to just want to play SPORE all day long. Im looking forward to seeing how the skills hes learning through gaming will serve him in the other areas of his life. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

Games 100

Games Video Moodle Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 28, 2007

Instructional designers can take the tools and create a good learning experience or not. Marshall McLuhan) -- Im not trying to be a smarty-pants here, but I looked this up and Gary was close: "We look at the present through a rear-view mirror. We march backwards into the future." The content could be Web 2.0, 3:29 PM Cammy Bean said.

Emergent 176

Emergent Brandon Hall CD-ROM Authoring Tools 176

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

The Connected Worker 21st century knowledge worker/learner "Im only as good as my network." eLearning Guild’s 2010 Salary Report ID Live with John Graves ► April (5) Audio Interview with Tom Kuhlmann of Articulate Book Review: Love is the Killer App Kineo Insights Webinar: Aligning eLearning with B. Do it when you want.

Brandon Hall 100

Brandon Hall Wiki Social Networks Moodle 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 8, 2008

Consider this part two of my response to the Learning Circuits Big Question for February: Instructional Design - If, When and How Much? See part one: Instructional Design as a Spectrum ) In eLearning Magazines predictions for 2008 , Patti Shank said this: Learning content, activity, and assessment authoring tools continue to improve.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design eLearning Consultant Consulting Blended Learning 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 29, 2007

Definition of mLearning: "An activity that allows individuals to be more productive when consuming, interacting, or creating information, mediated through a compact digital portable device that the individual carries on a regular basis and has reliable connectivity and fits in a pocket or purse." Reusing your content in flexible ways.

Mobile Learning 100

Mobile Learning Report Mobile eLearning Guild 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 9, 2009

Im not sure if the SME was reading a script, reading the notes, or just speaking from the heart. We used a real gunnery instructor to narrate all of the exercises, presentation sequences, and activities. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. Moodle in 2010 Kineo Insights Webinar: Challenges and Best Practi.

Audio 100

Audio Moodle Corporate eLearning Authoring Tools 100

eLearning Cyclops

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Signs you are in e-learning hell (as a designer/developer): The Help Desk calls and tells you they are receiving too many calls regarding your course and the _ (pop-up blocker, Flash Player and/or LMS sign-on). Someone shows up at your office and says "Im here for the online training."* Informal learning. ► 2010. (35).

Corporate eLearning 100

Corporate eLearning eLearning Strategy eLearning Quiz 100

Learning Visions

JULY 10, 2007

Too much information is out there. Im not sure how this relates to danah boyds recent blog article on Viewing American class divisions through FaceBook and MySpace. Im a major geek, yet I avoid Second Life and continue to be skeptical about its use in elearning. This is a main way of staying connected to friends. But mostly not.

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MySpace Social Networks Facebook Second Life 100

Learning Visions

OCTOBER 16, 2008

I have a lot of issues with the whole "seat time" model (and Im thinking about sit and click style eLearning here of the self-paced variety): My seat time may be different than yours Is there supplemental material, like reading, that is optional -- or that might vary per user? 10:56 AM jadekaz said. 12:19 PM Cammy Bean said.

Authoring Tools 100

Authoring Tools IM IMS Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 18, 2007

Mixed visual-auditory stimuli have an underadditive effect, so that if you have to do both at the same time, total brain activation goes down. In Ruth Clarks book e-Learning and the Science of Instruction , we learned not to ask a channel to multi-task. Im not sure what to make of it, honestly. Lesson learned here.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design IM IMS Cognitive 100