Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2009

Me: Im an instructional designer. Im sort of distracted by the naked boy who just ran by (not mine). billbrandon had this comment on Twitter: I usually just tell em Im a writer. Im comforted to know that Im not the only one who receives blank stares or gets tongue-twisted in trying to describe what I do.

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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. The K-12 market is pretty wide open though, so theres lots of opportunities for rapid growth there.

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eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Open Source Commercial. Academia/Higher Ed Open Source System of the Year. The 2011 Open Source Commercial System of the Year goes to . What I love about this system includes the following: Constantly updated – a huge factor with open source systems. AICC/SCORM/IMS. SCORM 2004/1.2

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 8, 2008

Im guessing youre designing online distance learning courses. Classes for college credit that are taught online. Im in the weird place of for-profit education, which really has characteristics of both market sectors. If "distance learning" means instructor-led online courses to you though, then yes, thats what Im doing.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 11, 2007

And this is definitely not one of those things that Im learning for the first time, but here goes: Motivation is everything! I am reminded of that college econ class that my father pressured me into taking. Im primed and ready. I agree--totally cool and Im not even the proud mama! Which brings me to my next point.

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Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

But not only is it the way they can express themselves (non-verbally and verbally) and communicate outward, but being able to "read" their class and have a sense of whos paying attention. I’ve had some interesting shocks from the people in the class; one person in the class was 32 but looked and sounded like she was 23.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 15, 2007

Friday, June 15, 2007 ADDIE: Its a Process This is probably an argument made in any Instructional Design 101 class; I dont think Im saying anything new here. I dont think ADDIE and Gagne are really in the same class. Moodle in 2010 Kineo Insights Webinar: Challenges and Best Practi. A classic one is Gagné’s.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2008

Im not just thinking about the gadgets and the gizmos that you use or the instructional design "method" behind the process (e.g., I missed Class and Order. In class, she has the learners walk around the classroom, chanting the rhyme and snapping it out. Im delighted that youre finding value in all of my ramblings.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 4, 2008

Im wondering if we should be talking about tiers of instructional design. Theres the old joke about medical school, "What do you call someone whos last in his class at medical school? Today Im feeling more like a hazy purple. Im wondering if in the carpentry example if a master carpenter would agree with you?

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

I dropped out of that class halfway through the semester and decided I just didnt have the math/technical/scientific nature. 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.),

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 1, 2007

3) I went to the same high school as presidential candidate Oback Barama (although Im 7 years younger and have never laid eyes on him in person). My oldest brother was a class behind him and has observed that he was a "big man on campus." I used to speak it fluently; these days Im pretty rusty. 4) I speak German. Danke sehr.

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Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2008

Cammy: Although I like to think Im good-humored, I am leery of "humor" or "fun" (scare quotes are deliberate) injected into training like salt water into a frozen turkey. Im glad youre on board with my ducks! I would enjoy a class that involved rubber ducks! Im particularly thrilled with using scenarios (naturally :).

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eFront

MARCH 30, 2010

News from the e-learning frontier Pages Home About Community Free e-Learning Resources Contribute to the e-Learning Community 3/30/2010 eFront sites to check out Here are a few eFront sites you might check to get a few ideas about your own implementation. Top 5 e-Learning books for beginners Top 10 Open Source e-Learning Projects to Watch fo.

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Learning Visions

MAY 16, 2007

If youve ever taught a software class, you know you will have explorers in your class who will wander off the track being presented in class following the "I wonder what happens if you do x" train of thought then get lost from where you are going. The rest of the class tracks along with you.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 3, 2008

Now Im not saying that SMEs are rats, or instructional designers are rats. Photo credits: The Last Happy Chef by Mykl Roventine Open Onion by Darwin Bell Mouse Spaghetti Tastes Better When Cooked by Jannes Pockele Posted by Cammy Bean at 11:17 AM Labels: instructional design 3comments: Michele Martin said. Even a rat. Great post!

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 25, 2008

Chris suggests that a reasonable alternative to the “At the end of this class you will be able to&# list is a series of questions. Belatedly, Im thinking that there are relatively easy ways to enable learners to have cake or to eat it as they see fit. Chris is also a big fan of Michael Allen. 11:51 PM Dave Ferguson said.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 2, 2007

Im not looking for a job right now, so theres no urgent need. Im blogging the progress at [link] Best 2:59 AM jmaddrell said. Our class began with several weeks of review and reflective writing to establish desired goals for the portfolio and to contemplate key skills and accomplishments. Your presence to the world?

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 27, 2007

Im getting a Masters Degree in Instructional Design. But Ill have the knowledge and the confidence that I know what the hell Im talking about for once. If so, Id love to know more about it - Ive only found content tangentially related to ID and elearning (a course in interface design on the UKs Open University website).

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Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

Im curious what other folks experiences has been. Im so happy to see you post this up. Im struggling with this right now. Im not on to trying to source another college or university to try out. I fill a support role and bide my time trying to finish a degree Im not really interested in. 12:20 PM she said. ".bide

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Learning Visions

APRIL 26, 2007

I have never taken a class in pedagogy. My current business card says Im a "Manager of Instructional Design". And now Im here -- "Manager of Instructional Design." But at this point, Im here to stay. If youd like to learn more about what Im doing these days, check out my current job description. And yet here I am.

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Learning Visions

MAY 10, 2007

When I was in trade school a few years ago, all of us student were brought through a three-day class session on learning styles. 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. 2:23 PM Cammy Bean said. 10:13 PM jmarrapodi said.

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Learning Visions

JULY 30, 2007

Im definitely interested in getting myself in there and would like to arrange a meeting of bloggers, if youre interested. 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.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 3, 2008

Brent Schlenker of the eLearning Guild, commented on my post Memoirs of an Instructional Designer : Im one of the unfortunate ones with a actual honest to goodness Masters Degree in EdTech. The degree opens many doors but thats about it. Moodle in 2010 Kineo Insights Webinar: Challenges and Best Practi. 12:43 PM Wendy said.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Learning -- like structure, risk free environment, lack tech skills but open to learning on computer. Classes in school were big. The Connected Worker 21st century knowledge worker/learner "Im only as good as my network." Moodle in 2010 Kineo Insights Webinar: Challenges and Best Practi. Seek comfort in these things.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 20, 2007

As Michael Allen says in Michael Allens Guide to e-Learning : "Learners think, Im supposed to do my best to learn whatever is here, so I might as well spend all my time learning it rather than reading about learning it." (p. And yet one could argue that most learners dont even bother reading them. 11:34 AM Chris said.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 19, 2009

And by asking this, Im not suggesting that design isnt important, for it is - its seen by some as part of the pedagogy. What I am learning in class, and what I see in the real world point to a disconnect. Karl, Of course Im trying to bait you! A major learning experience that Im sure to never forget. 1:38 PM Nicole said.

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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. Too much information is out there. Its not safe." I didnt hear anything direct or obvious.

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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.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 15, 2007

Theres a lot of things I still need to figure out with SL if Im really going to get into it, but I think there are some things that its just fine not to master. They are thinking of potential uses, including biology and chemistry classes. Imagine an 8th grade class exploring the village while reading Romeo & Juliet.

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Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Past years eLearning Conferences 2011 , eLearning Conferences 2010 , eLearning Conferences 2009. link] January 16-20, 2012 Linux.Conf.Au: Free and Open Source Conference, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The 2010 website was [link] or [link]. link] April 13-14, 2012 Open Source Scotland , Edinburgh, Scotland.

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