Mike Taylor

DECEMBER 2, 2022

John Helmer talks with David James about a host of things including that Learning and Development professionals don’t know or aren’t aware of as much of learning theory and science as perhaps you’d expect. Open source no-code database and Airtable alternative. Listen now ». Tech, Tools & Tips.

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Spark Your Interest

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In a traditional classroom, theory and practice are often presented in the same session. In contrast in a flipped classroom, the theory is taught first, often in an e-learning format. Applying the theory occurs afterwards during the face-to-face sessions. This allows for the learner to review the theory a second time.

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Tony Karrer

APRIL 7, 2009

Tools Collaborative Learning Using Web 2.0 Tools - A Summary PR 2.0: Try Before You Buy Tools Used Better Conferences - Response Needed Roles in CoP's The science of learning Learning 2.0 My Top 25 blogs for 2008 Blogging as Reflective Practice The Elearning Apprentice Part 2: A four-level framework for evaluating social network ROI.

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eLearning Learning Posts

JANUARY 3, 2011

Course Content Authoring Tools – Open Source (Free) - eLearning 24-7 , June 7, 2010. Taxonomy of Learning Theories - E-Learning Provocateur , January 12, 2010. Nuts and Bolts: Brain Bandwidth - Cognitive Load Theory and Instructional Design by Jane Bozarth - Learning Solutions Magazine , August 2, 2010.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 20, 2007

Her statement is in keeping with traditional instructional design theory that says that learning objectives help learners organize their learning efforts. photo by bb_matt Alternatives to Listing Objectives Here are some of Michael Allens alternatives to listing out boring learning objectives in text bullet form: Put the Learner to Work (p.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 23, 2009

Rapid E-learning provides an alternative to develop compliance training cost-effectively and quickly. The pace of change means that traditional custom e-learning development processes are simply too long and with the economy in the doldrums off-the-shelf content can be too expensive. Join Kineo and Mary K. Schottmiller J.D,

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Learning Visions

APRIL 6, 2007

Oh that David Byrne, hes so creative and alternative co-opting PowerPoint like that. Friday, April 06, 2007 David Byrne and PowerPoint Remember back in 2003, when David Byrne published a book (described by AP Technology Writer Rachel Konrad as a " coffee table book for nerds ") called E.E.E.I.

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Learning Visions

JULY 13, 2007

Should we be looking at alternative virtual worlds such as Protosphere ? As e-Learning strategists and practitioners pushing these cutting edge tools, weve got to make sure that the tools suit the audience. As Cathy Moore suggests, will SL alienate female participants? Talk amongst yourselves. Im going to Maine.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 30, 2009

The MBA is fine, but you have to have experience and education (formal, certification or informal) in learning theory and learning design. Six Sigma) could in theory do well, and perhaps nudge a too-comfortable, old-school training department out of its comfort zone. Our area really shines thanks to this background.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 25, 2008

Friday, January 25, 2008 Writing Less Objectionable Learning Objectives My recent post on alternatives to listing out learning objectives generated a lot of interest and a good conversation. ( 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.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 19, 2007

Little Shots of Theory Instructional Design as a practice in corporate vs. A Conversation with Karl Kapp ► February (11) ID Live with Charles Reigeluth on EdTechTalk Kineo Insights Webinar: Kronos Moodle Case Study Kineo Insights Webinar: The Truth About Open Sourc. Online Chat with Charles Reigeluth (Instructional.

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Think Orion

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Even if you are a complete newcomer to podcasting, being honest, open, and knowledgeable may go you far. Podcasts give course creators a simple alternative approach to distributing course information, whether in the form of lectures or extra resources such as interviews with experts and debates on course-related problems.

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eLearning Learning Posts

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Open Source eLearning Tools , October 13, 2010 I was just asked about trends in open source for eLearning and particularly open source eLearning tools. Probably one of the better sources on this is Jane Hart’s Instructional Tools Directory. Here are two alternatives that may be far more practical.

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Learning Visions

MAY 15, 2007

The wide and varied alternatives that we as designers contemplate are not in the the majority end users field of vision. 5 Myths About Rapid E-Learning Learning Styles Cognitive Flexibility Theory & Multiple Representa. This post has been removed by the author. 7:50 PM Dan said. 7:58 PM Cammy Bean said. Getting an Informal M.Ed

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eLearning Learning Posts

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Alternatives to PowerPoint in the classroom - Dont Waste Your Time , November 11, 2009. Alternatives to Second Life (continued, again) - Kapp Notes , November 24, 2009. Open source e-learning development 11: Moodle - The E-Learning Curve , November 9, 2009. Moodle - the wrong tool for the job? Use a Blog Template.

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Learning Visions

MAY 4, 2007

The output is also SCORM compliant, or alternately you can opt to package the output for standalone CD ROM delivery. 5 Myths About Rapid E-Learning Learning Styles Cognitive Flexibility Theory & Multiple Representa. dyslexia)) plus an optional screenreader friendly version for blind users. its a fine line to tread!

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Learning Visions

APRIL 9, 2009

Simulations (Flight Simulator, The SIMS) ARGS (Alternate Reality Games: World Without Oil) But theres a whole nother genre of games: Casual Games. Games in a variety of shapes and sizes: Console Games (for the Xbox or Wii) MMORPG (Massively Multi-player Online Role Playing Game): World of War Craft, Club Penguins.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 21, 2008

As a practical alternative, I think the Audio Off button is a great idea -- which of course means that the audio cant ever carry the main message. Theory vs. Application in Instructional Design: On. 7:31 AM Ray Sims said. In a company I recently worked for as a consultant, they did something similar to what Tom suggests.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 12, 2007

From that limited perspective, it seems to me that in popular culture, "gamer" doesnt mean "solitaire player" but means instead "someone who plays immersive games that involve alternate worlds, strategy, exploration, blah blah blah." I play geography games, but Im not a gamer. Moodle in 2010 Kineo Insights Webinar: Challenges and Best Practi.

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Mark Oehlert

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

However, this thesis proposes an alternative viewpoint that identifies gameplay mechanisms or game mechanics as more critical to effective integration than fantasy. Both formative and summative evaluations are described which develop and test this new theory using a prototype mathematics game called Zombie Division.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 14, 2007

Then you can work together to articulate goals, look at the alternative ways of achieving these and agreeing next steps. At the meeting, have them explore the strengths, weaknesses of their current offerings and the threats and opportunities they believe they are facing (a SWOT analysis). This was really helpful input.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 9, 2009

In the context of Audio in eLearning and having the expert speak in the course, I'd like to mention our product Speech-Over (www.speechover.com) as a possible alternative to the other approaches. I wrote an article recently about this -> [link] 4:01 AM Joel Harband said. Online Chat with Charles Reigeluth (Instructional.

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Mark Oehlert

MARCH 31, 2008

The alternative is that this is it.we Posted by: mark oehlert | March 31, 2008 at 09:20 PM I agree with you in theory. But having just come off a 2-year editorial stint on an open access journal (Evidence Based Library and Information Practice), I'm more in tune with reality. I don't buy that reality.

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Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2009

Im enjoying all of the alternative titles people are coming up with. Little Shots of Theory Instructional Design as a practice in corporate vs. A Conversation with Karl Kapp ► February (11) ID Live with Charles Reigeluth on EdTechTalk Kineo Insights Webinar: Kronos Moodle Case Study Kineo Insights Webinar: The Truth About Open Sourc.

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eLearning Learning Posts

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Or neither, just influenced by many theories? Cognitive Load Theory Coming Under Withering Attacks - Will at Work Learning , September 14, 2010 First I must explain that there is a difference between empirical research findings and the theoretical formulations that human researchers create to explain their findings. emphasis added ).

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

These are actual objections Ive heard from clients when Ive tried to discuss some alternatives. I am finding that I have a good foundation with the basic theory of ID but, instead of being confined to no more than a white board in a classroom as it use to be, the world is now my classroom fashioned in lines of code on a computer screen.

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Convergence Training

APRIL 22, 2019

And Michelle will be talking about learning organization theory. She’s a great source of information and I think you’ll really enjoy this. There’s a really good example of that–there’s a company called Red Hat , they’re an open-source software company. Why do we exist?

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

We need to go out and try e learning as a form of alternative education. Learning Experience Designer might be just the ticket in Redmond or Silicon Valley, but not sure it would "play" in Augusta, Maine. Context is key.and then there's the snorting thing. 1:02 PM john said. 1:44 AM sflowers said.

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LifterLMS

DECEMBER 23, 2021

And my theory was that if they were able to do that, then they also ripple outwards from there. I probably didn’t realize that at the time, Chris, but one of the things that has shaped me as an entrepreneur greatly is my roots in WordPress and in this open source nature. Adii Pienaar: Yeah. So 13 odd years ago.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 26, 2009

(I’m a recent convert, perhaps on the path to open source evangelism.) Because it’s open source, there are no licensing costs. Moodle and other open source products have huge communities behind them. Moodle and other open source products have huge communities behind them.

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LifterLMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

As you likely know, WordPress has a huge open source contributor component to it. So for example, if you had a WordPress LMS site and my understanding is you could in theory launch like a LinkedIn learning from your site. I know you’re an expert in e learning standards and helping with implementation of that.

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anewspring

APRIL 5, 2021

Or it can be used for deepening a piece of theory. Zoom is the next most logical alternative as there is a ‘meeting’ option. Also as separate tools, open source and free. Additional – The example above already mentioned alternative options: Twitter, Slack and Teams. To blend or not to blend.

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LearnUpon

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

A theory developed by John Sweller that describes the strain working memory experiences when information is being processed. Although this movement away from Flash will generate cost and complexity for eLearning professionals, LearnUpon offers their customers a number of alternatives including support for HTML5 content delivery.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 16, 2008

Or, better yet, whats the alternative to seat time as the basis for a pricing model? Theres some metrics floating around: such as 4 hours of classroom time = 1 hour of eLearning time. But that varies wildly if youre talking software training vs. something more complex and soft. How do you estimate seat time?

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Learning Visions

MARCH 21, 2008

I was beginning to wonder if I was in some sort of alternate training reality. Im wondering if theres anything better out there. 2:51 PM eB said. Your guerilla approach is something that is so rarely addressed. Whenever it comes up its done in a very negative way. Most of the learning blogs speak of out of hte box immersive simulations.

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Learning Visions

JULY 10, 2007

More professional alternatives to Second Life could certainly be powerful places for learning. For example, heres a strongly-worded piece on the subject from a male Reuters journalist: [link] The mildest quote from the piece: "There have been attempts, recently, to downplay the role of sex in Second Life.

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Convergence Training

MARCH 11, 2019

So I would say investing in your own graphic knowledge enough to understand color theory, layout, and white space to get there. Authoring tools are a huge monetary investment, and I believe in open-source and I love the power of the people. Making Courses In-House & Getting Courses from Third-Party Providers.

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