Learning Visions

MAY 10, 2007

In the context of e-Learning (back then it was just plain old CBT), this meant you had audio/video on the screen with timed text bullets. The learner could listen to the audio if her preferred style was auditory, OR read the text if her preferred style was visual. Im with you. I always tune out the audio and read ahead.

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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 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

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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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. eLearnin.

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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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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. Audio : Ive been learning the basics of using Adobe Audition for sound recording and have been creating narration for a course were currently building. Reading Im still in the midst of The Adult Learner by Malcolm Knowles et al.

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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). Raise your hand.

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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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learnWorlds

JANUARY 24, 2022

Unlike online learning platforms, online course platforms are cloud-hosted software that allows instructors to create online classes or individual lessons uploading education material that they have created using text, image, video, PDF files, and audio. Instructors can make money through Skillshare’s royalty system and referral program.

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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

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. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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Learning Visions

MARCH 19, 2007

But Im always in search of practical advice. Back in the mid- to late-90s when we were designing rich, multimedia courses that were delivered via CD, we used a lot of video (talking head) and audio. On Learning Circuits site I found an article called The Auditory Advantage written by Lenn Millbower from January 2003.

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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. eLearnin.

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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. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. 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. eLearnin.

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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. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. What about you?

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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. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des.

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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. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. Some of these steps happened simultaneously or in no particular order at all.

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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. eLearnin.

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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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Learning Visions

AUGUST 15, 2007

At Virtual Learning Worlds "Bartman" responds to that Wired article (A Deserted Second Life) : The problem I have with it [the Wired article], is that it deals almost COMPLETELY with Second Life as it pertains to marketing and corporations…and inevitabley why SL sucks in that space. Im Bliss Yue). 9:07 AM Anonymoussaid.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 7, 2008

I come from an old-school approach: I sort of understand the technology, but I leave the graphics and programming expertise to others. The programming skills should be left to the programmers. Overall, I thought this article was a good read, although I found the title a little misleading. Whats your view?

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