Learning Visions

AUGUST 10, 2007

The whole Learning Styles controversy just wont go away; its an entrenched theory at all levels in the education and e-learning field. The Telegraph article that Downes refers to shows how much attention the topic still garners. And there are people making a business out of it. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Im not looking for the obtuse theory books. After my appeal for something a little more pared down that I might actually be able to read, Dr. John came up with these essentials: The Conditions of Learning and Theory of Instruction , by Robert Gagné Training Complex Cognitive Skills , by Jeroen J.G. These are my current faves.

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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." Is that a time waster?)

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Learning Visions

JULY 26, 2007

Have you seen this article from TechCrunch: Could Facebook Become The Next Microsoft? Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Thursday, July 26, 2007 Is Facebook the next Microsoft? Posted by Cammy Bean at 12:14 PM Labels: facebook 2comments: Davidsaid. No, Google is.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Friday, September 04, 2009 Back to School Reading List Over on the Kineo website, we frequently post articles and tips on a variety of topics. Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Usually e-learning related, but you never know. I did not write this one). United States License.

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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). Great post Camy.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 3, 2009

Friday, April 03, 2009 Visuals and Audio in eLearning (Ruth Clark) Donald Clark posted a link to a lovely little article by Ruth Clark: Give Your Training a Visual Boost in the April 09 edition of ASTDs T&D. The article contains such gems as: "Decorative visuals defeat learning." This is good stuff Cammy.

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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. Marc Prensky has updated his article. The perils of multitasking] Action Plan Learn the theories of your craft -- it's incredibally important now to learn theories Use new tools in order to apply them. 100% online U.

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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. Marc Prensky has updated his article. The perils of multitasking] Action Plan Learn the theories of your craft -- its incredibally important now to learn theories Use new tools in order to apply them. 100% online U.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 10, 2007

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Women Gamers on the Rise According to an article today in Times Online (Nintendos women gamers could transform market) , Japanese women gamers have overtaken men to become the biggest users of the Wii and DS. "If Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff.

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Learning Visions

MAY 31, 2006

Wednesday, May 31, 2006 e-Learning Success in Manufacturing This article is kind of old (from 2002), but provides insight into the successes achieved by one manufacturing organization. Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 4, 2009

So, I teamed with alumni Robyn Defelice at Dishing Design and updated the article for ASTD. Alternatives to Second Life (continued, again). This person needs their money back and should focus on a program with a solid foundation and good instruction that prepares a designer for the field. Just a theory.

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Learning Visions

MAY 18, 2009

While youre there, be sure to check out the previous 22 tips -- all great articles written by Stephen Walsh, one of Kineos founding partners. In my first eLearning Tip for Kineo , Ive created a short piece on getting started with Twitter. Its tip #23. Posted by Cammy Bean at 1:53 PM Labels: elearning tips , twitter 1 comments: marvin said.

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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. I just hadnt realized that this had moved into the realm of full curriculum programs for K-12. Theory vs. Application in Instructional Design: On. And its increasingly being funded as part of the U.S.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 23, 2009

Ill admit, the full article is on my to do list for when I come back from vacation. Sunday, August 23, 2009 US Dept of Education Report on Online Learning The US Department of Education has just released a new report "Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies".

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Learning Visions

APRIL 5, 2007

Heres another article on PowerPoint, found via Donald Clark at Big Dog, Little Dog : Bite the Bullet: Improving Your Presentation Strategies. You can use the animation features of your presentation program to build your ideas a step at a time. Introducing your important ideas sequentially lets them be absorbed more naturally.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 6, 2007

In a March 13, 2005 article in The Toronto Star The Art of PowerPoint: David Byrne (Yes, that David Byrne) Defends a Reviled Software , "Byrne suggests that the medium itself is not the sole factor behind ill-fated attempts at over-simplifying complex information." Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. United States License.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

Found this article, via Alec Saunders : Facebook for the Enterprise = Facebook. Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Facebook for the Enterprise Im still mucking around in Facebook, trying to get it. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 12, 2008

ASTD (Warning, you need to purchase the article, which I didnt do.) 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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Learning Visions

MARCH 30, 2007

Friday, March 30, 2007 Video Games & Retirees Interesting article in todays New York Times by Seth Schiesel about the increasing acceptance of video games among retirees/baby booomers, especially older women. I think NYTs links dont last too long, so Ill quote some key nuggets here in case you cant get to the article later: the women of St.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 30, 2007

Friday, March 30, 2007 Enciclomedia: Mexican Classrooms go hi-tech Found via Slashdot , this BBC News article on the use of Enciclomedia in Mexican classrooms. Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. United States License.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 15, 2009

So easy to clip from articles online, jot down to do lists, and tag and organize it all. Delicious Tag articles as you go. I cant program to save my life, but I can create a course flow mockup using PowerPoint that gets my ideas across to those who can make it look really good. Evernote I heart Evernote. Its delicious.

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MARCH 19, 2007

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. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. United States License.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 16, 2007

Thanks to Tony Karrer for a great overview article on eLearning Technology: What is eLearning 2.0? Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Friday, February 16, 2007 eLearning Technology: What is eLearning 2.0? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 2, 2008

Reading Well by moriza 73% of Americans said they had read "a book of some kind", according to a survey cited in this fascinating article (I was reading way past my bedtime last night): Twilight of the Books: What will life be like if people stop reading? by Caleb Craine, The New Yorker, December 24, 2007. Go read something. (Oh

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 16, 2008

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. Because the brain thinks conversation is important, it remembers the content better.

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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

JUNE 25, 2007

Ran across this article, The Psychology of FaceBook , which talks about the collecting of friends and relationships aspect of it all. And Ive joined a group: FaceBook for Business in which Ive posted some questions, gotten some answers, and been asked to participate in a beta test for a FaceBook widget. There must be more, or is there?

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Learning Visions

MAY 10, 2007

We used a different approach: The Playground Theory of Learning developed by Shelly Loewen. Ive been looking into the learning styles theory a bit the last few days, after having a humble learning moment. I found some great articles/old posts on learning styles, thanks to Cathy Moore who pointed me to her reading list.

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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. where I was pointing out the general lack of women in the e-Learning blogosphere. But perhaps this is just a general business-blog issue. It seems this is old news. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. United States License.

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MARCH 16, 2009

Nows a good time to go back and thumb through some of my old favorites be they books, blog posts, articles, whatever. Have any to add? Revisiting Things dont seem to stick in my brain the way they used to. I pull something off my shelf ( Essential Reading for Instructional Designers ) or head over to delicious and browse my bookmarks.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Check out this article called Girl’s Night Logged On which is really intersting about a female gaming dynamic that is rarely discussed. Karl -- in the "Girls Night Logged On" article that you mentioned, the games these women are playing are more traditional games like solitaire, jigsaw puzzle, matching games, and canasta.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 12, 2007

was excited by this article. 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. 10:46 AM Fon said. Thank you again.

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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. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. United States License.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 19, 2007

There was a great NYTimes article a few weeks ago about a mom signing up for a FaceBook account, completely appalling her teenage daughter. (Id 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.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 15, 2007

Wednesday, August 15, 2007 My Second Second Life Experience Yesterday I posted about the Second Life Backlash and Controversy , with corporations supposedly abandoning SL and moving on. And Karl Kapp talks about the inevitable hype curve in which Second Life is now in the midst.

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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. Its a way of life down here.

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