Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

Monday, May 21, 2007 Learning Styles as Fortune Telling My research into understanding the role of learning styles in e-Learning continues. Im struck by why I find this topic so interesting. Vary activities to maintain interest and attention. And on that note, I think Im pretty much done now with my learning styles assignment.

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Learning Styles Wiki Cognitive Rapid eLearning 186

Learning Visions

MAY 1, 2009

Friday, May 01, 2009 Name That Tool I just got a FaceBook query from someone and I thought you all could help: Im looking for a tool you might have come across, but I dont even know what product/programming group it belongs to. Im sure I could do a better job describing this, so let me know if Ive been clear.

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Tools Moodle ASTD Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

I havent signed up anywhere, I havent taken part in any of the sessions, but Im like a moth drawn to the flame: as I peer in on all the conversation beginning to happen, I cant help but join in. 9) Stephen Downes ( What Connectivism Is ) talks about the role of the teacher = model and demo; the role of the learner = practice and reflection.

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IM IMS Moodle Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

"Cathy confessed that she is sometimes denied some work opportunities because she does not have a degree in instructional design. " (Now, I cant imagine anyone turning Cathy Moore down for an ID job. My ID education has been completely on the job and informal. Im curious what other folks experiences has been. Come on, guys!)

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

So Im going to try to mix it up a bit. Im still smiling. But Im wearing a different purple shirt. I should also show you pictures of me where Im not smiling. Clearly, your blogging is work-related and part of your professional role/persona/hat. It seems like a reasonable part of the job description.

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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. Im interested in how we could leverage that existing community for better communication, learning opportunities, networking, etc.

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Social Networks Facebook Ning Instructional Design 100

Tony Karrer

APRIL 15, 2009

In this, Eric suggests the following minimum measures: Networking patterns - the relationship between people and content categories, the network make up or profile (business unit, job, level, etc), key brokers and influencers by content category, and the degree of networking across silos. Im not trying to be flip.

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Blended Learning Social Learning Social Technology 105

Learning Visions

MARCH 23, 2009

Monday, March 23, 2009 Market Differences in eLearning Im a fan of the number 42. Microsoft in India, just hires content development managers, whose core skill sets is ID, but their role turns out to be that of a vendor manager and content reviewer, as Microsoft (in India) outsources elearning work to 3rd parties.

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Market Corporate eLearning eLearning Consultant eLearning Strategy 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 8, 2008

But even within the corporate market, I know the roles of the instructional designer vary widely. 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. I primarily design self-paced eLearning programs. What do you do?

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Market 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

An individual can (and normally DO) make use of different personas, i.e. social roles in different situations. Okay, Im stunned there are so many INTJs here since as a general rule, INTJs are only about 5% of population (Im guessing here). Im an INTJ and it says my blog is an ESTP. Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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Blogging Personal Personalization IM 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 26, 2007

My current business card says Im a "Manager of Instructional Design". Got a job at an awesome company. I started my professional life in operations -- behind the scenes helping people do their jobs better. And now Im here -- "Manager of Instructional Design." But at this point, Im here to stay. This is my career.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 4, 2008

Many instructional designers find their way into this job rather randomly. Im wondering if we should be talking about tiers of instructional design. Today Im feeling more like a hazy purple. Im wondering if in the carpentry example if a master carpenter would agree with you? Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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Learning Visions

MARCH 3, 2008

Now Im not saying that SMEs are rats, or instructional designers are rats. Im thinking of Chestertons remark that theres a big difference between a man who wants to read a book and a man who wants a book to read. Both the latter require thought about wholl do what and why, and the what and why may only emerge on the job.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 100

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. Furthermore, women are often in roles that hold communities of players together, Wolfcale said, acting as socialite players and leaders of player groups, or guilds. Im just raising some questions.

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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.), Im with you, Maria! An inquiry class Im taking takes me into the mind of Sherlock Holmes. 4:35 PM Cammy Bean said.

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Instructional Design Theory Instructional Instruction 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 8, 2007

I think Im somewhat of an anomaly in the field. If you want to know what I do on a daily basis, read my job description. Maybe Im not an instructional designer at all. Can I, um, have your attention, please? What’s Your ID Job Description? I dont do any programming. I dont build courses.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Tools 100

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. If youre providing SMEs with the templates, Im not sure theyll be altering them. Im not saying there is no place for templates (honestly!),

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Rapid eLearning Templates Instructional Design eLearning Guild 100

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. Although Im not in active instructional design mode for any projects right now, I did jot a bunch of ideas. those born between 1991-2000), Im a bit of an ape (no offense to apes, mind you). Do They? ) No boomers here.

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Games Wiki IM IMS 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2007

The very active area here was the cerebellum, which apparently has a big role in "motor learning and expertise". Im no neuroscientist, but these kinds of images get me excited -- seeing which areas of the brain light up. The brain does indeed pay attention. Can I, um, have your attention, please? Weed out the fluff.

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Moodle Brandon Hall Brain ASTD 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2008

Im not just thinking about the gadgets and the gizmos that you use or the instructional design "method" behind the process (e.g., Im excellent at creating ridiculous rhymes and ditties for my kids; I think I could come up with something interesting for a course. Im delighted that youre finding value in all of my ramblings.

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Instructional Instruction eLearning Strategy Strategy 100

AthenaOnline

OCTOBER 22, 2017

In this case attendees of the full-day IMS programs can access a custom page that includes a series of short video lessons, workshop materials, tools and assessments as well as a threaded discussion to ask questions of the day’s presenter and other participants. Some of these are simulations or game-based.

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microlearning Organization Micro-Learning Blended Learning 20

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 27, 2007

Im getting a Masters Degree in Instructional Design. But Ill have the knowledge and the confidence that I know what the hell Im talking about for once. This is where ISD still plays a role. My grade and feedback: job performance, blog comments and discussion, self-satisfaction. Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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Instructional Design Compliance Training IM IMS 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 24, 2007

Friday, August 24, 2007 Building Community in Second Life: Renaissance Island As you know, Ive been trying to walk-the-talk and experiment a bit with Second Life, role my virtual sleeves up and see what all the fuss is about. Im trying to remain open to both sides. Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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Second Life Community Moodle eLearning Guild 100

Dashe & Thomson

MAY 2, 2011

We frequently cite a study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which demonstrated that approximately 70% of all on-the-job learning is done informally, through employee-driven initiative, and through employee-to-employee knowledge transfers. So, long story short, social media once again proves its immense utility in a world where Web 2.0

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Social Media Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki 182

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 8, 2008

In her comments on The Value of Instructional Designers , she observes: Just wanted to add that I think the role of the ID, as seen in Canada at least, seems to be one of instructional consultant. There seems to be a mix between contract and full time positions, and Im not sure how to read into that. Is this whats happening?

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Instructional Design eLearning Consultant Consulting Blended Learning 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 8, 2007

Cammy, you seem to have taken on the role of gateway to the edublogosphere! Just this week -- for once Im in the know. Can I, um, have your attention, please? What’s Your ID Job Description? Posted by Cammy Bean at 10:53 AM Labels: rapid e-learning 2comments: Clive Shepherd said. A useful service indeed.

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Rapid eLearning Second Life Moodle eLearning Guild 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

Or maybe you actually want to learn how to do your job better. But Im learning. Im just back from two this week, and presented yesterday at USQs Pedagogies and Learning Conference in Brisbane. The role of instructional designer is not to go all "messy" or all "formal" the role is to blend the two. By accident.

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Blended Learning Authoring Tools Brandon Hall Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

JULY 2, 2007

Monday, July 02, 2007 The Gin System As Ive been trying to sort out the role of FaceBook lately, I cant help but wonder "wheres the content?" Then again, perhaps Im missing something. Can I, um, have your attention, please? What’s Your ID Job Description? It seems to me that FaceBook is a great networking tool.

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Social Networks System Wiki Facebook 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 28, 2007

It turns out that Im not alone. The 32% average score and the stubborn lack of improvement regardless of experience, education, and age suggests that most people in the learning-and-performance field are unprepared for roles as designers of learning, at least as far as their ability to apply knowledge of learning research. -- Kineo Moodle f.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 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. In my mind, this gives it a job-aid feel as well -- quick access to the topics you need right now.

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Learning Objects Learning Objectives Authoring Tools Instructional Design 150

Learning Visions

JUNE 14, 2007

Im cammybean on deli.ci.ous -- try adding me to your network and make a for: cammybean list. The agenda went a little something like this: Welcome Introductions (Have everyone introduce herself and discuss role/stake in the project) What is e-Learning (I talked a little bit about what e-Learning is and isnt, some of the tools available).

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Learning Strategy eLearning Strategy Instructional Design Strategy 100

Learnnovators

APRIL 27, 2015

In todays’ time-crunched, attention-deficit and multitasking world, micro-learning seems to have cropped up as a possible solution to corporate learning and personal development. In my earlier posts, I have written about the possible roles it can play in formal, informal and incidental learning. A comment from a peer on one’s work.

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Micro-Learning Learning Strategy eLearning Strategy Strategy 162

Learning Visions

JUNE 18, 2007

Monday, June 18, 2007 Visual and Auditory Multi-Tasking From the Eide Neurolearning Blog: Voluntary Control of Attention - Visual and Auditory Multi-Tasking There is a yin and yang effect between visual and auditory attention. Im not sure what to make of it, honestly. Im way out of practice. 4:48 PM Cammy Bean said.

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Instructional Design IM IMS Cognitive 100

Learning Visions

JULY 10, 2007

These are real people, about to enter or recently in the job market. Im not sure how this relates to danah boyds recent blog article on Viewing American class divisions through FaceBook and MySpace. Im a major geek, yet I avoid Second Life and continue to be skeptical about its use in elearning. But mostly not. Its not safe."

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Learnnovators

APRIL 26, 2015

In todays’ time-crunched, attention-deficit and multitasking world, micro-learning seems to have cropped up as a possible solution to corporate learning and personal development. In my earlier posts, I have written about the possible roles it can play in formal, informal and incidental learning. A comment from a peer on one’s work.

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Micro-Learning Learning Strategy eLearning Strategy Strategy 100

ID Reflections

MARCH 31, 2015

In today''s time-crunched, attention-deficit and multitasking world, micro-learning seems to have cropped up as a possible solution to corporate learning and personal development. In my earlier posts, I have written about the possible roles it can play in formal, informal and incidental learning. A comment from a peer on one’s work.

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Micro-Learning Learning Strategy Strategy Learning 100

ProProfs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In this development, learning technologies, such as Tin Can API LMS, play a key role by expanding the playing field, ensuring transparency, and giving people more control over learning. Observation Checklists: Bridge the gaps between online learning and its application on the job. Admin portal. Customer service. It supports SCORM 1.2,

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Authoring Tools Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS 52