Learning Visions

MARCH 25, 2008

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Jott This Blog I havent had so much time lately to blog, as this project Im working on has been quite grueling. I find my best time for thinking up excellent blog entries is late at night when Im lying in bed. That is, of course, if Im even awake after the kids have finally fallen asleep.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2009

Be sure to read Kens posts on Typealyzer and watch the video of Mattias. My follow-up was on his video explaining what Typealyser is designed to do. Wendy and @Clark -- Be sure to read Kens posts and watch the video with Mattias Ostmar to learn more about the thinking that went into this. My blog must be schizo. eLearnin.

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OCTOBER 21, 2009

Amidst client projects and presentations I think Im actually writing more than ever. eLearning Guild’s 2010 Salary Report ID Live with John Graves ► April (5) Audio Interview with Tom Kuhlmann of Articulate Book Review: Love is the Killer App Kineo Insights Webinar: Aligning eLearning with B.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 29, 2007

To work out my thoughts and ideas (hey, Im an extrovert -- I need to talk about whats going on in my head in order to process it and take it to the next level). Im a new blogger -- not fully evolved). At least, I would hope thats what Im doing. Im excited to meet people whose blogs I have been reading.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Mass Chapter ISPI November Meeting Im speaking at the next Mass Chapter ISPI Meeting, thanks to the always energetic Jean Marrapodi. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. jmarrapodi) If youre in the area, come along and help me out!

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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. In this TED Talks video of Mena Trott , founder of Six Apart, she talks about taking a picture of herself everyday and posting them on her (private) blog. I should also show you pictures of me where Im not smiling.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 7, 2007

and then click demo video at the top. eLearning Guild’s 2010 Salary Report ID Live with John Graves ► April (5) Audio Interview with Tom Kuhlmann of Articulate Book Review: Love is the Killer App Kineo Insights Webinar: Aligning eLearning with B. Check it out. Click on one of the pedals (theyre all hand painted, wow!)

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Learning Visions

APRIL 26, 2007

I have never taken a course in adult learning theory. My current business card says Im a "Manager of Instructional Design". Lots of video. We had a novelist, turned video pro, who was our most creative instructional designer. And now Im here -- "Manager of Instructional Design." But at this point, Im here to stay.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 23, 2009

Monday, March 23, 2009 Market Differences in eLearning Im a fan of the number 42. I think Tonys Big Question of this month on being stuck, speaks about how people feel in such setups :) Im waiting to get more traffic in my blog before I throw questions on IDs into tech writing. Do watch out, Im very keen to know what people would say.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Im literally not a gamer. Im not sure how I got into games.but I think it had something to do with PONG. I play video games and enjoy them but I am more like a Gamer 2.0 But Im so lost at sea for the most part in these environments. But Im no gamer. I dont do the online social games, so Im not a Gamer 4.0,

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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

FEBRUARY 8, 2007

Thursday, February 08, 2007 Back to bloggin Im gonna try this again. And so now I feel compelled to enter the conversation, although Im not sure yet if I have anything to add. video that everyones linking to on YouTube in the past few days. Im gonna try it. Ive been lurking for awhile. I felt like a part of something.I

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 12, 2007

The video seems less harsh when its seen in its original context, which is interspersed through episode 2 of Pure Pwnage. 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. I play geography games, but Im not a gamer.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Now, Im not much of a tool user myself. Do you know of another tool besides adobe connect for creating an on demand module that has the webcam/video locked in the upper corner while having a ppt. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. Ive got some understanding of tools.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 16, 2007

Im wondering if any e-Learning designers out there consider these differences when creating courses. I may have the opportunity soon to do some design for a strictly-female audience, and Im just starting to think about different tactics to take.suggestions? Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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MARCH 14, 2007

As a result, he says, for todays e-learning designers to do their jobs well, we need to: revel in complexity and uncertainty grow their theoretical knowledge daily walk the (digital) walk thrive on new ideas Im trying, man. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 12, 2007

Im wondering if people actually use all that data that does get tracked now for formal learning. Im mean -- do they really use all that data? Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. So my question is about LMSs. In What to track? Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

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. Im the same when teaching face-to-face -- big user of the laugh to create connection. There are many VoIP tools that allow sending video as well as audio.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Gamer traits are cross-gender traits, because young girls play video games and are growing up in a culture influenced by those games." (p. 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. I dont have a conclusion here.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 25, 2008

In video games, players often have the option of going to a screen to see the objectives, goals, and tasks for a ceratin level and that doesnt diminish the experience of the game, just like a link to objectives wouldnt diminish the learning. Im not sure I suggested writing WIIFM learning objectives, but they probably have their uses.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

much better video) Question of the Week -- Economy How has economy affected your Learning Unit? Hit Us Hard 31% Hurt A Little 33% Not Much Effect 33% Helped Us 3% (Is "it hasnt hurt us yet, but Im nervous" an answer?) Roy : "If Im a business leader, I really need to know if training is working in order to invest $$."

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Learning Visions

MAY 23, 2007

Im definitely hooked -- you might say, "immersed" or "addicted". you can rent at local video store if you dont want to buy.) Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. 5 Myths About Rapid E-Learning Learning Styles Cognitive Flexibility Theory & Multiple Representa.

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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. A gamer is someone who has grown up in the generation influenced and shaped by video games and technology." (p.

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Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 6, 2008

Floyd [link] Its been awhile since Ive stepped a virtual foot in SL (my ancient laptop does not have the right video card for SL), but I have blogged my past experiences in SL. Funny, Im pretty active in SL, and would be moreso if my 1stL werent so dadburned bizzy. Check out my forays into SecondLife. How about you?

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Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2007

Im right with you. Of course, my laptop doesnt have the right video card so I just watched over some guys shoulder. Im a female instructional designer in my late 30s. Sort of Myst-like puzzles, although Im definitely out of practice from that way of thinking. Mostly men. Which brings me back to me. Whos got the time?

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MARCH 15, 2007

Thursday, March 15, 2007 Learning Mate Demo Im in search of good examples of cheap but effective e-Learning in the vein of the 21st century designer (web 2.0, Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. ils, etc.). 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. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. Ill stop there.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2007

Im no neuroscientist, but these kinds of images get me excited -- seeing which areas of the brain light up. eLearning Guild’s 2010 Salary Report ID Live with John Graves ► April (5) Audio Interview with Tom Kuhlmann of Articulate Book Review: Love is the Killer App Kineo Insights Webinar: Aligning eLearning with B.

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Learning Visions

MAY 4, 2007

Im going to spend some time looking into this product more. eLearning Guild’s 2010 Salary Report ID Live with John Graves ► April (5) Audio Interview with Tom Kuhlmann of Articulate Book Review: Love is the Killer App Kineo Insights Webinar: Aligning eLearning with B. or what format the output is in. Getting an Informal M.Ed

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MARCH 1, 2007

At least, this is what Im told. eLearning Guild’s 2010 Salary Report ID Live with John Graves ► April (5) Audio Interview with Tom Kuhlmann of Articulate Book Review: Love is the Killer App Kineo Insights Webinar: Aligning eLearning with B. Although that describes most of us, right?) this, do that, go get training, etc.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

At Phil Charrons suggestion, Im taking this next poll a bit deeper. Video games are a huge time consumer. eLearning Guild’s 2010 Salary Report ID Live with John Graves ► April (5) Audio Interview with Tom Kuhlmann of Articulate Book Review: Love is the Killer App Kineo Insights Webinar: Aligning eLearning with B.

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Learning Visions

JULY 30, 2007

I have never actually gone into SL (my laptop doesnt have the right video card). 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? What have you done?

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JUNE 28, 2007

Marshall McLuhan) -- Im not trying to be a smarty-pants here, but I looked this up and Gary was close: "We look at the present through a rear-view mirror. Audio/Video Pulseplanet 2 minutes sound portraits of the planet earth. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 29, 2007

Quick Updates Data Collection -- producer of information Audio/Video Instruction -- where appropriate (iPod) Decision Support -- expert systems or artificial intelligence (AI) or a step-by-step process that is interactive to give you info that you need. What media can you show -- a video about repair? Many thanks!

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Learning Visions

MAY 16, 2007

Wednesday, May 16, 2007 Im getting emotional about e-Learning! 3) [Clark, Im interested to hear more of your thoughts on learning styles as you alluded to them here]. Given that the emotional element is relevant then Im with Clark Quinn here. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des.

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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. Im a major geek, yet I avoid Second Life and continue to be skeptical about its use in elearning. I associate that style with video games and super-hero comics, which continue to be mostly "guy" things.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 18, 2007

For instance, dont show a detailed animation and have text on the screen with an audio narration. I dont think the answer is to only show a visual, or only have audio. They often use slick video to show a concept while a voice-over explains everything, so the learners only role is to passively absorb. Im way out of practice.

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