Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 13, 2011

TweetDeck – I recently read an article stating that if you aren’t salaried by a big company to generate brand new ideas, it’s a waste of your time to do so. Users can split the program into columns which show different things, including your Twitter feed, your Facebook feed, Twitter mentions, saved searches, etc. All Rights Reserved.

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Social Networks Twitter Social Learning Blended Learning 163

Learning Visions

JANUARY 16, 2008

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Im a (K)nitwit! These two resources came to mind: For more on the spacing effect, be sure to read this 2006 article by Lars Hyland: Less Learning More Often. Dan Roddy recently shared a link to a great article on tips for writing in a more conversational tone. Its winter here in New England.

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Tony Karrer

JANUARY 2, 2009

JANUARY 2009 January 3-4, 2009 New Presidents Program , sponsored by the Council of Independent Colleges, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs, Florida, USA. link] February 16-20, 2009 EDUCAUSE Management Program , Tempe, Arizona, USA. link] Off-Campus Library Services Conference, 14 th annual, will be held in 2010.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Im not looking for the obtuse theory books. Im already feeling a bit overwhelmed. Im about halfway through Michael Allens new book, Designing Successful E-Learning. Between you and John Im going to need to ask for a visit to Ikea for a new bookshelf too! I prefer the get-down-and-dirty variety. What would you add?

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 236

Learning Visions

AUGUST 22, 2007

This August 21 article posted by Sharon Gaudin in Information Week reports that Half of Companies are Blocking Facebook: "Employers are increasingly blocking access to Facebook because theyre concerned about the time wasted and the information leaked when workers use social networks on company time." And Im in complete agreement.

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Social Networks Facebook Companies IM 124

Learning Visions

JUNE 25, 2007

Monday, June 25, 2007 Getting Pysched for FaceBook Im definitely feeling out-of-my element in this whole FaceBook thing. Im trying to get into it and discover its potential professional uses. Im just scratching the surface, I suppose. Im feeling lonely and really nerdy. Id like to push this somehow, but Im not sure.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 15, 2009

Tweetdeck Im officially hooked to Twitter and use Tweetdeck to organize and group those I follow. So easy to clip from articles online, jot down to do lists, and tag and organize it all. Delicious Tag articles as you go. But Gcal helps me keep myself organized, and now that Ive discovered CalenGoo for the iPod Im all synched up.

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Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

Im struck by why I find this topic so interesting. I was pointed in the direction of a good article on learning styles from Harold Stolovich via Guy Wallace. Program control gave better results during initial learning, while learner control was more effective at alter stages." (p. As a practical person, I tend to avoid theory.

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Learning Styles Wiki Cognitive Rapid eLearning 186

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 1, 2008

This hasnt gotten onto my radar before -- Im not sure if there are any state-funded online programs in Massachusetts. Within higher ed, Im sure well continue to see growth in online, but it is starting to plateau a bit. Im with Stephen that we need different kinds of learning options for different kids and different needs.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 19, 2007

Tuesday, June 19, 2007 Using FaceBook Im trying to expand my horizons a bit these days and have been taking a closer look at a whole bunch of tools out there, including SecondLife and FaceBook. There was a great NYTimes article a few weeks ago about a mom signing up for a FaceBook account, completely appalling her teenage daughter.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 13, 2007

And Im not implying that Im a Second Life naysayer. Donald does a great job recapping various articles and provides some useful links, including the following: 2) Second Thoughts on Second Life by Sylvia Martinez. Ive been exploring the use of Second Life for a client for whom Im developing an e-Learning strategy.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Mark Oehlerts response to Tom Crawford on the Kindle reminded me of a New Yorker article from last month, in which Anthony Grafton concludes that paper books are an anthropological record of their times and of the people reading it. Great post, Cammy and Im completely with you on loving the physical feel of a good book.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

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. Check out this article called Girl’s Night Logged On which is really intersting about a female gaming dynamic that is rarely discussed. I dont have a conclusion here.

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Games Diversity Training eLearning Guild Social Networks 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Im still a really hands-on person. Or maybe Im just too lazy and poor. Now, Im not linking to John just because he is full of praise of me (which is nice and somewhat embarrassing, I must admit.), The theoretical ammunition I received in that program helps. Im with you, Maria! Whadya think?" I use it all the time.

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Instructional Design Theory Instructional Instruction 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 16, 2009

This go-round, Im at the other end of things: in a much-needed lull between projects, taking a breather. Reading Im still in the midst of The Adult Learner by Malcolm Knowles et al. Nows a good time to go back and thumb through some of my old favorites be they books, blog posts, articles, whatever. What are you looking at?

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eLearning Guild Instructional Design Evernote Moodle 100

Learning Visions

MAY 18, 2006

Thursday, May 18, 2006 A General Theory of Love An article in National Geographic about the chemistry of love sparked a conversation with my friend Bob. Not because Im trying to figure out the mysteries of love (although that would be nice, too) -- but because it turns out Im extremely fascinated by the brain and how it works.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 12, 2007

That said, Im a little concerned that the gamer mentality is sometimes presented as important to corporate culture and that as a result women should get into gaming. Im a bit of an über a-hole when it comes to stereotypical representations - the giggly "girl" (which is the name of this episode) just lights my match. Which is correct?

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Learning Visions

APRIL 4, 2007

Wednesday, April 04, 2007 NewsFlash: PowerPoint Bad For Learning Found via SlashDot , an article in todays Sydney Morning Herald " Research points the finger at PowerPoint." The article cites new research from the University of New South Wales (home of John Sweller, "founding father" of Cognitive Load Theory).

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Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

Wednesday, June 27, 2007 The Rise of Rapid e-Learning Mike Alcock, MD of Atlantic Link Ltd has written an article over at Trainingzone.co.uk: The Rise of Rapid e-Learning. Im going to quote heavily from the article here, inserting my own thoughts along the way. Have the e-Learning vendor create the first few custom programs.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 27, 2007

He quotes an article by Dion Hinchcliffe in ZD Net in which Dion states, The idea of DIY (Do It Yourself) is to get developers and IT departments out of the demand loop and letting users self-service themselves. Small companies rarely have money or time for formal training programs. Im getting a Masters Degree in Instructional Design.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Facebook for the Enterprise Im still mucking around in Facebook, trying to get it. Found this article, via Alec Saunders : Facebook for the Enterprise = Facebook. Moodle in 2010 Kineo Insights Webinar: Challenges and Best Practi. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

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Social Networks Facebook Enterprise Instructional Design 100

eFront

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

for Associations by Jeff Cobb (Update 11/30/2010: suggested by Christopher Pappas ) “In Learning 2.0 Chair, ASAE Professional Development Council / [link] Videoconferencing Cookbook - ViDe (Update 11/27/2010: suggested by Miriam Ramos-Warth ) Who are the Intended Readers? Dunlap Protocols for Online Discussions Joanna C.

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Blended Learning Free Authoring Tools eLearning Guild 112

Learning Visions

MARCH 19, 2007

But Im always in search of practical advice. On Learning Circuits site I found an article called The Auditory Advantage written by Lenn Millbower from January 2003. I thought this article gave some useful examples of how one might use music to good effect in an e-Learning program. Ill stop there.

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Learning Visions

MAY 4, 2007

In Rapid Project Management Techniques for e-Learning presented by Coates & Hill of Deloitte, they outlined their approach to creating a big enterprise-wide training program in an extremely aggressive timeframe. This approach saved them a ton of time, and resulted in an effective training program. They described their War Room.

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Learning Visions

MAY 16, 2007

Guy includes the text of a 2001 article by Sigmund Tobias of Fordham University. Im interested in your background -- it sounds like your experience is in the classroom. Im definitely not saying to throw out the baby or the bathwater here. Im definitely not saying to throw out the baby or the bathwater here.

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Learning Visions

MAY 10, 2007

I found some great articles/old posts on learning styles, thanks to Cathy Moore who pointed me to her reading list. I usually lunge for the mute button, but often I still have to wait for the now-silent narration to finish before Im allowed to move on. Im with you. This time, I scored stronger on auditory than visual.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 26, 2007

For some backstory , see the Boston Globe article, " Women tap the power of the blog " July 17 2006. Now, as a woman, Im definitely interested in those topics. Moodle in 2010 Kineo Insights Webinar: Challenges and Best Practi. where I was pointing out the general lack of women in the e-Learning blogosphere.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

After out of school for 20 years, did Masters program with Capella U. Son started programming at 5. The Connected Worker 21st century knowledge worker/learner "Im only as good as my network." Marc Prensky has updated his article. College in the 80s = profs, textbook, some hands on (Comm major). 100% online U.

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Learning Visions

JULY 30, 2007

(I think my secondlife category in deli.ci.ous has more articles than any other category). Im definitely interested in getting myself in there and would like to arrange a meeting of bloggers, if youre interested. Moodle in 2010 Kineo Insights Webinar: Challenges and Best Practi. What about you? Do you have a Second Life?

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eFront

JUNE 9, 2010

News from the e-learning frontier Pages Home About Community Free e-Learning Resources Contribute to the e-Learning Community 6/09/2010 eFront Contests We are running 4 contests throughout this summer which brings a nice opportunity to get rewarded for using eFront. I copy here from the contest announcement.

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Authoring Tools Social Networks Open Source Storyboard 40

Learning Visions

APRIL 2, 2008

This has very little to do with eLearning - although Im sure those of you with a creative mindset could think of something! Todays challenge: apply one of the eleven helpful tips mentioned in this article to eLearning/instructional design. Moodle in 2010 Kineo Insights Webinar: Challenges and Best Practi. You Go, Girl!

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Learning Visions

JUNE 9, 2009

Im not sure if the SME was reading a script, reading the notes, or just speaking from the heart. I wrote an article recently about this -> [link] 4:01 AM Joel Harband said. I can't agree more about strategic and even (sometimes) liberal use of SME's in various programs. So thats one version.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 14, 2007

I read articles, followed links, looked at websites. Im cammybean on deli.ci.ous -- try adding me to your network and make a for: cammybean list. Moodle in 2010 Kineo Insights Webinar: Challenges and Best Practi. Some of these steps happened simultaneously or in no particular order at all. It was fairly organic.

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Learning Visions

MAY 16, 2007

Wednesday, May 16, 2007 Im getting emotional about e-Learning! Theres a difference between creating a tear-jerker of a program that reinforces all the wrong learning points, and creating those emotional hooks that motivate and engage the learner in your content in order to ensure knowledge transfer and retention.

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Learning Visions

JULY 10, 2007

Im not sure how this relates to danah boyds recent blog article on Viewing American class divisions through FaceBook and MySpace. I had read Danahs article before starting my interviews and was listening for any judgment based on class. Two results were for articles about the percentage of women in SL. Its not safe."

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Learning Visions

JULY 25, 2007

I found a good LifeHacker article expounding on the wonders of the Google Sidebar. Back to the Google Desktop -- Im playing around a bit with the searching capabilities and am seeing the light. So the search feature -- I get that and Im sold. Im not sure if the Sidebar would make me more productive or just more distracted.I

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 3, 2008

After reading Jane Harts article Understanding Todays Learner , I realized Id better be walking the talk and trying out all the hot new "learning" tools. Like Tracy Hamilton , Im enjoying the endless thought streams. I know people consolidate and slim down ( Brent , for instance), but Im not sure Im ready for that challenge.

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