Learning Developments

JANUARY 14, 2009

Jan 13, 2009 Im not yet Captivated by Lectora Im putting together a self-paced web-based training course for how to order textbooks using a PeopleSoft application. Im using Lectora to develop a SCORM package that will eventually be imported and used in the LMS. So far Ive found Lectora to be a good course development tool.

Lectora 40

Lectora Captivate IM IMS 40

Learning Visions

JANUARY 8, 2008

Im guessing youre designing online distance learning courses. Im in the weird place of for-profit education, which really has characteristics of both market sectors. Having just a bachelors degree seems to be fine as long as you arent working directly for the universities (Im not sure about K-12 online). What do you do?

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Market 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 9, 2007

Im a touchy-feely-people-kind-of-person. Ive been using a tool called co.mment. My problem is I often forget to click the icon. My problem is I often forget to click the icon. CoComment is another commenting tool out there to help you manage all those conversations. Its awesome. Take the Survey!

Community 100

Community IM IMS Second Life 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 13, 2007

And Im not implying that Im a Second Life naysayer. Steven Groves in the comments writes: What the Gartner report went on to say that you left out was a recommendation to continue on in a SL effort anyway, albeit with eyes open and cautiously, keeping a lookout for all the problems they cited. Dont invest any money.

Second Life 100

Second Life IM IMS Gartner 100

Learning Visions

OCTOBER 5, 2007

Im just about to kickoff a new project with a manufacturing organization to produce some custom courses. Im gonna call them an "immature e-Learning organization." Michele -- youre stronger than most to turn down work, but Im sure its benefited you in the long run to NOT be affiliated with a failed project. Games are scary.

Organization 100

Organization IM IMS Moodle 100

eFront

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Therefore, as we move forward, we all must consider when, how, and why we integrate the tools that we do into our classrooms. => for Associations Jeff delivers an easy-to-read primer on how to leverage social media tools to expand the learning value that associations deliver. Dunlap Protocols for Online Discussions Joanna C.

Blended Learning 112

Blended Learning Free Authoring Tools eLearning Guild 112

Learning Visions

MAY 4, 2007

Friday, May 04, 2007 Rapid e-Learning, Templates, & SMEs Theres been a lot of good talk lately about rapid e-learning tools and templates and the roles of SMEs vs. instructional designers. Our tools still require the user to work in the Flash environment, but you really dont need to know Flash. I think about this topic a lot.

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Rapid eLearning Templates Instructional Design eLearning Guild 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 5, 2008

Every software interaction and menu is explained in detail. The more I get into this field the more I realize how big a problem (if you can call it that) it is to create the right learning for the student, but still appease the person thats ultimately paying you. Im interested to see what responses you might get. Its all there.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

in high school, which involved solving problems like figuring out the volume of weird spaces. Im still a really hands-on person. Im still a really hands-on person. Or maybe Im just too lazy and poor. Im with you, Maria! An inquiry class Im taking takes me into the mind of Sherlock Holmes.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Theory Instructional Instruction 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 14, 2007

So now Im sold on the values of social networking tools and Web 2.0. And I realized that Im no longer a beginner. And some folks probably wont have to change at all -- the old order is fine and this may not solve a problem. To put real personalities and faces and human warmth on top of all these words I have been reading.

Conversation 100

Conversation Wiki eLearning Guild Moodle 100

eFront

OCTOBER 31, 2010

As a result, the following post is Free and Open Source Web Conferencing (Online Meetings, Webinars) Tools for e-Learning. The following list contains free and open source Web Conferencing tools that are nt in particular order. OpenMeetings is a free browser-based software that allows you to set up instantly a conference in the Web.

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Open Source Open Web Yugma 111

Learning Visions

MARCH 17, 2009

And Ive seen their little brains work like crazy to solve a game problem in Fantastic Contraption that is REALLY working their mental muscles. Im looking forward to seeing how the skills hes learning through gaming will serve him in the other areas of his life. I will say this. I know my kids very well. I say GO GAMES! I love the 3 As.

Games 100

Games Video Moodle Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

The bonus of so many of the social media tools we use is that our pictures are attached. Or is it substituted by other tools (how effective?)(web If I notice Im losing someones attention in class, Ill instantly make direct eye-contact, maybe raise an eyebrow, and start talking directly to that student, and most of the time.

Moodle 100

Moodle Instructional Design ASTD Picture 100

Learning Visions

MAY 30, 2007

Wednesday, May 30, 2007 Blogging is the new Graduate School Im not the only one getting an informal masters degree out here. Twentysomething: Blogging is the new Graduate School It’s ironic, though, because blogging is a way to deal with the biggest problem at the beginning of one’s career: No expertise. but a little.

Blogging 100

Blogging Cognitive Rapid eLearning Write Blog 100

Learning Visions

MAY 16, 2007

I think the problem here is not with learning styles, but with the attempt to match the teaching to a particular style. Take learning a piece of software. 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.

Learning Styles 100

Learning Styles Authoring Tools PENS IM 100

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! :) 5:50 AM Clark said. Im particularly thrilled with using scenarios (naturally :). 3:07 PM Cammy Bean said.

IM 113

IM IMS Case Study Instructional Design 113

Learning Visions

APRIL 26, 2007

My current business card says Im a "Manager of Instructional Design". After a few years, I got involved in an IT initiative (then it was called MIS) -- designing a new software application to support our call center business. I did stand-up classroom sessions on the software. They liked my software training experience.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 100

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. My problem however is that they keep dropping courses. Im not on to trying to source another college or university to try out. If you dont, have you ever been denied a job for the lack of one?

Instructional Design 133

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Diversity Training 133

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

At Phil Charrons suggestion, Im taking this next poll a bit deeper. EvilSue.awareness is the first step.But seriously, why is this a problem to you? Blogger's New Polling Tool My Online Visual Identity 31 Days: Days 26, 27, 28 So What Kind of a Gamer Are You? Maybe not so proudly. Read the comments and see for yourself.

Poll 100

Poll Moodle eLearning Guild Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2007

This week I listened to Brent Shlenkers recent podcast with David Williamson Shaffer author of "How Computer Games Help Children Learn". Im right with you. Once he showed me the basics for moving around and got me thinking about problem-solving in the right way, I was hooked. Im a female instructional designer in my late 30s.

Games 100

Games Simulations IM IMS 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 1, 2007

Certainly with the rise of rapid e-Learning tools and the increase in SME-published content well start to see an increase in the frequency of updates to e-Learning material. We need to find out what tools our clients use and what systems they have in place. Well need to advise those clients on what tools they should be using.

Version 100

Version Content Second Life Rapid eLearning 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 7, 2009

wait, Im getting verbose. A really common problem is to dump a lot of info into a course that would be more useful outside the course, searchable on the intranet or included in help files or even just printed on a card that learners can look at. Also Cathys trick: make it problem-based. Stick to the meat. 5:03 PM Downes said.

Content 100

Content Instructional Design Moodle eLearning Guild 100

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Two years ago there were some folks who believed that mobile learning where tools, etc. self-contained with online/offline synch – honestly any e-learning solution, especially content authoring tools should have one of these, but for the LMS space it makes equal sense. Content authoring tool, built in assessment tool.

LMS 75

LMS Open Source CertPoint vendor 75

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Im a linear reader in recovery and have been actively learning how to skim books and not feel guilty about it. Lots of practical ideas and examples for turning basic teaching points into learning games -- from casual games to teach facts and concepts, to detailed simulations that teach procedures and problem solving. Do They? )

Games 100

Games Wiki IM IMS 100

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. 2:31 PM Michele said. 8:48 AM Karl Kapp said.

Learning Objects 150

Learning Objects Learning Objectives Authoring Tools Instructional Design 150

Learning Visions

JANUARY 19, 2009

But I say that if these trainers have good content and their courses keep selling, whats the problem? And by asking this, Im not suggesting that design isnt important, for it is - its seen by some as part of the pedagogy. 5:56 PM Blogger In Middle-earth said. Scaffolding is also something often spoken about by teachers, less so by IDs.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

Or maybe you want to learn about the life of the author of that great novel, and then end up reading about Puccini. Things go wrong (software fails, power goes out). (A But Im learning. Im just back from two this week, and presented yesterday at USQs Pedagogies and Learning Conference in Brisbane. By accident. It happens.

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Authoring Tools Brandon Hall Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

MAY 5, 2007

The old theory: Up until now, Ive gone along with that concept of learning styles , which the books authors tell me is based on the information delivery theory. Im pretty skeptical of learning styles stuff, frankly (and justifiably). CFT is more for ill-structured problems than known material, but thats most of whats important anyway.

Cognitive 100

Cognitive Theory Rapid eLearning Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 29, 2007

Problem Solving: what might we do proactively to meet needs in the field? Could you take a picture of a situation and upload it to someone to collaborate on how to solve a problem? Bring in collaborators to help you solve a problem? Can you call someone up after the event in the realworld -- get mentorship and guidance?

Mobile Learning 100

Mobile Learning Report Mobile eLearning Guild 100

eFront

APRIL 22, 2010

At that time we got a fund to prototype an eLearning tool with a few advanced characteristics like automatic lesson-student matching and artificial intelligence components to aid the learning process. We also felt the need to integrate advanced collaboration tools to the platform using new technologies. AJAX tools to the system.

LMS 45

LMS Open Source Social Networks Storyboard 45

ProProfs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Similarly, you can create an online course with an authoring tool and host it in a separate LMS, easily track learning from a central place and even store all the learners’ activities in the form of a database in a learning record store (LRS). Software integrations. Get Started With ProProfs LMS For Free. Mobile learning.

Authoring Tools 52

Authoring Tools Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS 52

eLearningArt

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Those future trends include Spontaneous Learning Systems (SLS), Intelligent Mentoring Systems (IMS), and highly personalized learning services. It may involve empowering others so they have the tools and abilities to learn on their own. Julie is a well known eLearning author and speaker. tweet this image].

Blended Learning 108

Blended Learning Trends Expert Authoring Tools 108

Learning Visions

JUNE 18, 2007

Im not saying to leave the info a mystery; Im saying that Ive seen a lot of elearning that seems to underestimate the intelligence of the learner and makes every little thing painfully explicit. Im not sure what to make of it, honestly. Im way out of practice. This leads to passivity and boredom. 4:48 PM Cammy Bean said.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design IM IMS Cognitive 100

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). 9:43 PM Cammy Bean said.

Second Life 100

Second Life IM IMS Instructional Design 100

LearnUpon

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

This approach prompts learners to read, discuss, and solve problems in order to synthesize course content. Examples of active learning activities include practical tasks and problem-solving conducted in small groups. It’s a problem-solving approach to learning used by instructional designers with a focus on engaging content. .

Compliance Training 63

Compliance Training Blended Learning Authoring Tools Instructional Design 63

Learning Visions

JANUARY 7, 2008

Many instructional designers ( Christy Tucker , Wendy Wickham ) build their own courses using tools like Captivate. Reuben on the downside of rapid e-Learning tools: The emergence of "easy-to-use" authoring tools, however, has tempted us to believe that the instructional designer can do it all! Whats your view?

Instructional Design 174

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Blended Learning 174