Experiencing eLearning

MAY 24, 2022

I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on UX, accessibility, branching scenarios, Twine, instructional design blogs, free/freemium tools, and systems thinking. Guidelines for writing good alt text. How To: Write Good Alt Text | Supercool. Examples of bad, okay, and good alt text.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 3, 2016

I recently gave a presentation to the Online Network of Independent Learning Professionals about blogging to build your business. This is specifically about what I have learned about blogging to build your reputation as a learning consultant over my 9+ years of blogging. I’m not specifically writing to an audience of clients.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 26, 2021

I share these links periodically here on my blog. Storyline 360 – Generating a PDF Certificate using JavaScript – Articulate Storyline Discussions – E-Learning Heroes Directions and sample file for creating a PDF certificate. Sometimes I write for future me. Certificates in Storyline. Javascript in Storyline.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 19, 2024

I share these links about once a month here on my blog. I’m experimenting with AI image tools to create images for my blog posts. Storytelling Tip 6: Show, Don’t Tell Hadiya Nuriddin continues her series of tips on writing stories with “show, don’t tell.” Hadiya includes several examples.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

I share these links periodically here on my blog. The voices in the short samples sound very realistic; this could work for at least short narration. Currently, you can use the free plan for short samples as long as you provide attribution. Stop Covid-19 misinformation spreading Great example of a quick game to educate people.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 11, 2022

The course includes templates, samples, reading material, and curated resources. Some of these resources are exclusive to the course and won’t be available on my blog or through other sources. The scenario could be for a current work project, or it could make a great portfolio sample. Who is this course for?

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 7, 2021

This will pull together content from my blog and past presentations , as well as new content and activities that will only be available in the course. For the assignment, you will have the choice of either creating a branching scenario for your current work or to create a portfolio sample based on a suggested topic.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 23, 2024

Image generated with Playground AI Compare these two scenario question examples. Both examples start with the same introduction, but diverge at the first decision. Scenario intro This introduction is the same for both examples. Example question 1 What kind of conflict does this scenario represent?

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

I share these links periodically here on my blog. In this post, I share links on writing better dialogue, sample projects for inspiration, and useful tools for different kinds of learning. Writing dialogue. How to Write Natural Dialogue in 11 Steps, With Examples! Sample projects for inspiration.

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Knowledge Guru

OCTOBER 5, 2013

So in line with that mission, we’d like to recommend 5 great blogs about serious games and gamification (besides our own of course). We’ll start with the blog that will keep you in the know. His credentials alone land him on this list of recommended blogs, but the content is great too. Gamification Co. Kapp Notes.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 11, 2023

I share these links periodically here on my blog. I’ll also share some other AI tools and links on usability, resume tips for teachers, visual language, and a scenario sample. The scenario itself is about using ChatGPT for writing multiple choice assessments.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 9, 2024

When I talk to people about starting a blog, newsletter, LinkedIn posts, or other content marketing, they often confess that they’re worried they don’t have anything to write about. They ask how I come up with ideas, especially when I’ve been blogging so long. My ideas for posts come from several sources.

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Raptivity

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

We all love reading good blogs and many of us enjoy writing them too. Raptivity team recently received a query from a prospect asking if he could use Raptivity to make his blog post interactive. I picked a blog by one of our Interactive Learning Thought Leaders, Desiree Pinder. A personalized interactive blog!

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 24, 2019

2019 was a big year for my blog. This year, I focused on writing new posts plus updating some older content. I started this blog in 2006 as a free wordpress.com blog. I was using my blog primarily as a tool for my own reflection and learning. This is post #1,115 on my blog. Starting out in 2006. 2020 Goals.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

One of the features of Sakai that our team was looking for in a new LMS is a blogging tool. However, it does give us the option of blogging within the system. We’re still using those tools for some courses, depending on the content and activities, but we’re starting to integrate this internal blog into our activities.

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Upside Learning

MARCH 31, 2010

The other is to look at other’s experiences, and there are many who’ve documented their game design experiences in various blogs. Philomath Games – A constantly updated blog that includes posts that discuss a variety of game design and development issues. more about that here. The author moved on to Play This Thing!

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Learning with e's

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Image from Pixabay I'm often asked why I blog. Here are 5 reasons: Firstly, blogging keeps me focused and engaged. I'm always seeking new ideas and content for my next blog. When you write regularly, you're always on the look out for new content. Also, you're only as good as your last blog post!

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 12, 2022

I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on writing branching scenarios, free tools, content curation, xAPI, and getting started in Storyline. Writing branching scenarios. Does writing style change how learners perceive choices in a branched scenario? Learningworld Design.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Instructional designers and training managers sometimes ask me, “How do I train SMEs to write better branching scenarios?” I believe SMEs shouldn’t write branching scenarios. Instead, I think we as instructional designers and LXDs should interview the SMEs as part of our analysis, and then we should write it.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 23, 2021

While I often share those recordings on my blog as they happen, this is the first time I have compiled a complete list like this. I’m linking to blog posts about the presentations rather than directly to the recordings because I often include links to resources or further information in my posts. Blogging to Build Your Business.

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Appsembler

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

One way to boost that experience is to write well-designed and easy-to-follow documentation. Below we’ll explain how to write API documentation that increases developer satisfaction and improves the developer experience and provide examples of companies that have already written successful documentation.

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Ninja Tropic

DECEMBER 19, 2022

4 Sample eLearning Scripts for Training Videos. Tips for Writing Video Training Scripts. Sample eLearning Scripts. Thought Leadership/Subject Matter Expert (SME) eLearning Video Sample Script. Thought Leadership/Subject Matter Expert (SME) eLearning Video Sample Script. Scenario Video eLearning Sample Script.

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Clark Quinn

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A lot, obviously (7 books, numerous articles, this blog, white papers, …). As another colleague who just published posted some thoughts on what they learned, I realize it may be appropriate to toss out some thoughts on writing books. I know some of the barriers to writing a book, for sure. Same with writing.

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learnWorlds

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In this article, you’ll discover inspiration, current trends, and real examples of course topics that are perfect for teaching online. Whether you’re looking for a side hustle or want to create a successful online course business for a specific target audience , you’ll find what you need right here. Personal branding ?

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 14, 2021

I share these links periodically here on my blog. 6 Things Video Games Can Teach You About Writing Engaging Scenarios – E-Learning Heroes. 6 Things Video Games Can Teach You About Writing Engaging Scenarios – E-Learning Heroes. Tips for writing engaging scenarios, plus examples from specific games.

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Kapp Notes

APRIL 21, 2012

The first week of the blog book tour has ended and it has been a fantastic week with informative blog posts, information and opinions about gamification and even a bit of controversy. I admit my error and will make the whitepaper available freely to anyone (of course I have to write it first—it will be available end of May).

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Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

The blog book tour for The Gamification of Learning and Instruction has come to an end. On the Forbes blog, Jeanne Meister ( Future Workplace ) provides examples of companies using games for learning in her article Gamification: Three Ways To Use Gaming For Recruiting, Training, and Health & Wellness.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 24, 2012

Current figures suggest for example, that between 40 to 60 hours of video is being uploaded to YouTube every minute. My view is that in the social media universe, blogging is potentially the most powerful tool. Blogging requires a particular set of literacies to ensure that its potential is realised. Unported License.

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LearnDash

MARCH 7, 2024

For example, if there are tiers to your membership, let folks know up-front what those tiers are and what each tier contains. Share screenshots from behind the member portal, sample premium content , or feature behind-the-scenes clips. Write in an excited and friendly tone, making the new member feel delighted in their decision.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2022

I share these links periodically here on my blog. These aren’t learning or training games, but it’s useful to look at games outside of L&D for ideas on game mechanics, look and feel, choice writing, and other elements of games. Examples of games built in Twine, collected by Chapel. Games built in Twine.

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LifterLMS

JULY 21, 2021

Learn how to create profitable online courses and membership sites even after failures along the way with Pete McPherson from Do You Even Blog in this episode of the LMScast podcast hosted by Chris Badgett from LifterLMS. I’m joined by a special guest, Pete McPherson, from Do You Even Blog. Enjoy the show. Thanks for having me.

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CourseArc

APRIL 18, 2024

Tips to Write for Clarity and Understanding Put information in logical order, with the important details first. Use an active voice, with a clear “actor “in your writing. For example: “You must enroll in the course by Tuesday, April 9, 2024” is more clear than “Course enrollments must be completed by Tuesday April 9, 2024.”

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Making Change

JULY 12, 2011

Here’s the flowchart view, which Twine automatically creates as you link your scenes (click for a bigger image): Twine offers some advantages over other ways to write scenarios. Use simple codes to keep track of variables or limit learners’ choices (not shown in the sample scenario). Link scenes using simple text.

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Making Change

JULY 12, 2011

Here’s the flowchart view, which Twine automatically creates as you link your scenes (click for a bigger image): Twine offers some advantages over other ways to write scenarios. Use simple codes to keep track of variables or limit learners’ choices (not shown in the sample scenario). Link scenes using simple text.

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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 31, 2010

Day Eleven: Randy Hinrichs at his 2b3D's blog. Had an entry titled Welcome to 2b3d 3D Learning Blog Time where he talked about the fact that "3D virtual learning is about the experience" and not about the technology. Take a few moments to view the video at A Blog Book Tour, Thinking Outside the Box. Here is the re-cap.

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Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 10, 2008

Ingrid O'Sullivan has a new blog and is the first person to take me up on my post 100 Conversation Topics which asks people to start a conversation with me and get aggregated into 100 conversations. Ingrid's post tells a bit of a story that is likely familiar to other authors of a relatively new blog. I'm pretty new to blogging [.]

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Reflection Software

MARCH 12, 2024

All competing with the ding of a chat message, the ping of another email, or the titillating chimes of a Teams call coming through ( perfect example - in the process of writing this blog for RS, I may have three Slack conversations currently running).

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