Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2009

Me: Im an instructional designer. Im sort of distracted by the naked boy who just ran by (not mine). If I see they still have that blank look in their eyes, I quickly mention the names of some of my clients and that usually gets there attention enough to explain further. And then they think Im a flippin genius!!!!

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 25, 2008

Its like the opening credits of a movie. Belatedly, Im thinking that there are relatively easy ways to enable learners to have cake or to eat it as they see fit. Im not sure I suggested writing WIIFM learning objectives, but they probably have their uses. These are the ones we present to learners to help guide learner attention.

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Learning Objects Learning Objectives IM IMS 124

OpenSesame

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

She found that each worker went an average of 11 minutes on any given task before being interrupted by a coworker, email, IM or other demand for their attention. You need to design content to fit in the short chunks of attention that your learners are likely to have available to them. This probably sounds familiar to you, too!

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

This industry is too caught up in abstract thinking and not attentive enough to the actual products they are creating. Just because a film professor has a graduate degree doesnt mean he/she can make a great movie. Im with you all. Can I, um, have your attention, please? Adult learning theory? 5:12 PM Rupa said.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Diversity Training 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 1, 2007

At least, this is what Im told. And as long as companies still pay for it we are all sittin pretty making some coin crankin out the Captivate movies sippin a cold pint. Can I, um, have your attention, please? Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. you call this living.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 28, 2007

Disruptive technology: Restaurants vs. Frozen Foods Movie Theaters vs. Blockbuster Wired Phones vs. Cell phones F2F Training vs. Online Training A lot of current online training is not disruptive, still incremental. Audio/Video Pulseplanet 2 minutes sound portraits of the planet earth. Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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Emergent Brandon Hall CD-ROM Authoring Tools 176

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. Theres a line in the Jack Black movie "School of Rock" thats not original but is a common joke in the education field. Karl, Of course Im trying to bait you! 7:28 PM Janet Clarey said. those who cant, teach.

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