eFront

DECEMBER 26, 2010

They have gotten quite a bit of traffic (and now more!) -- it's great to provide a resource such as this and appreciate your getting the word out. Recent Comments Blog Archive ► 2011 (3) ► January (3) Free and Open Source Text to Speech Tools for e-Le.

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eFront

APRIL 13, 2010

Epignosis is committed to providing the highest level of Customer support and to continuously evolve the eFront platform for meeting the most demanding standards of the human capital management and the e-learning industry. Recent Comments Blog Archive ► 2011 (3) ► January (3) Free and Open Source Text to Speech Tools for e-Le.

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Learning Visions

MAY 1, 2007

Im not a big theory person. Im much more into practical application. Im not saying that these theories are right or wrong -- but they get tossed about and referred to with great relish by some in the industry. This is just a starting point and doesnt provide links. Im not a big theory person. Amen, Cammy.

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eFront

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

Hi Ed, could you please provide me with a link to his Twitter account? Recent Comments Blog Archive ► 2011 (3) ► January (3) Free and Open Source Text to Speech Tools for e-Le. Top 5 e-Learning books for beginners Top 10 Open Source e-Learning Projects to Watch fo. Hi Gisele, you are more than welcome!

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eFront

OCTOBER 24, 2010

SXC (stock.xhng) The SXC is a website providing free-to use stock photography and illustrations. Recent Comments Blog Archive ► 2011 (3) ► January (3) Free and Open Source Text to Speech Tools for e-Le. Top 5 e-Learning books for beginners Top 10 Open Source e-Learning Projects to Watch fo.

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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. The best self-paced eLearning does this well, providing scenario-based learning and demos with plenty of opportunity for reflection and practice.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 13, 2007

And Im not implying that Im a Second Life naysayer. 1) Donald Taylor provides a little summary of some of the recent talk in Second Life Backlash: After all the hype Second Life has had, there is bound to be some push back. Ive been exploring the use of Second Life for a client for whom Im developing an e-Learning strategy.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

All I could discern is that it looks at whatever appears on the link you provide. 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. I think it provides more insight into how this tool works.

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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. Or Moodle?

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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

MAY 21, 2007

Im struck by why I find this topic so interesting. Provide support and control mechanisms to help learners "stick with it." And on that note, I think Im pretty much done now with my learning styles assignment. Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. For the moment.

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Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2009

Me: Im an instructional designer. Im sort of distracted by the naked boy who just ran by (not mine). I will use the term e-Learning Designer, but include that I provide interactive training accessed via my companys Intranet. billbrandon had this comment on Twitter: I usually just tell em Im a writer. I create eLearning.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 16, 2007

Im losing my steam, but trying to stay somewhat on target. So go ahead and "Email or IM another blogger in your niche to introduce yourself and your blog". Beyond that, I think all I can do is provide my own take on things in a fairly transparent way. I want to share as much as I can about projects Im working on.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Facebook for the Enterprise Im still mucking around in Facebook, trying to get it. Provides some real examples of how business-folk are using FB; compares Facebook (emotional attachment) to LinkedIn (static resume). Found this article, via Alec Saunders : Facebook for the Enterprise = Facebook.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 1, 2008

This hasnt gotten onto my radar before -- Im not sure if there are any state-funded online programs in Massachusetts. Within higher ed, Im sure well continue to see growth in online, but it is starting to plateau a bit. The K-12 market is pretty wide open though, so theres lots of opportunities for rapid growth there.

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Learning Visions

MAY 31, 2007

So, what do I do if Im not doing that? Im not such an anal person, so this isnt my favorite thing in the world. To provide what the market is asking for? And Im really excited about the project Im working on. Im on the fence if I want to get into Instructional Design or be an Eduction Advisor. I schmooze.

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eFront

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Wedemeyer Award recognizes publications of merit that make significant contributions to research in the field of distance education.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 4, 2007

But they will never provide all the copies of, say, “The Wealth of Nations&# and the early responses it provoked. Great post, Cammy and Im completely with you on loving the physical feel of a good book. link] I hope that Im wrong. The databases include multiple copies of some titles. Don 8:38 AM Davesaid.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 10, 2007

Im also interested in the results of the poll question I asked, " Are you a Gamer? Again, not statistically significant Im sure. I youd like to add your two cents, and tell us what kind of Gamer you are, that poll is still open. Im checking out your polls ;).I This poll -- to-date -- has had 29 responses. Sue Waters.I

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eFront

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

This site provides free resources to the eLearning development community, including news, job postings, and more. It is intended to provide a scholarly chronicle of the development of the technology, pedagogy and practice of online learning at all levels of education. blogs and podcasts), & continuous professional development.

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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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Learning Visions

JUNE 12, 2007

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 My Personalized Personal Work Learning Environmental World Tony Karrer asked in the comments on my PLE post yesterday , Im curious if you distinguish your learning environment (tools, skills, etc.) Most of what Im doing outside of work these days involves the care and feeding of two small people, ages 2 and 4.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

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?) Level 4 Eval traditionally done during Learning Outcomes (there were a lot more things on his chart, but Im not that fast and it was somewhat complicated.) Most of us are doing Level 1 completion and smile sheets.

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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. Dona was an early Atari employee (and the only woman at the time) and spoke about women in the gaming industry and provided some specific ideas for getting girls and women more involved in games and gaming.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 8, 2007

Tom provides "practical real-world tips for rapid e-Learning success" with enticing blog entry titles such as How Can Baking Cookies Improve Your E-learning Course? Just this week -- for once Im in the know. Tom is the author of 5 Myths About Rapid e-Learning which made the rounds a while back. Sounds good enough to eat.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 7, 2007

See the intense comment thread on The Real World, Second Life and Facebook/MySpace where Cathy provides some interesting commentary on women in Second Life. As someone who develops corporate elearning, Im simply thrilled! Cathy is a fabulous writer, offering great insight and analysis, along with a delightful sense of humor.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 3, 2008

Now Im not saying that SMEs are rats, or instructional designers are rats. Photo credits: The Last Happy Chef by Mykl Roventine Open Onion by Darwin Bell Mouse Spaghetti Tastes Better When Cooked by Jannes Pockele Posted by Cammy Bean at 11:17 AM Labels: instructional design 3comments: Michele Martin said. Even a rat. Great post!

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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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eFront

APRIL 22, 2010

The open-source community uses eFront Community; this is the suggested eFront edition for anyone having basic needs. eFront was initially developed and provided exclusively as a commercial product. Why did you decide to move to an open source model? You still provide both free and commercial editions.

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Learning Visions

JULY 2, 2007

Then again, perhaps Im missing something. The Gin System provides you with (among other things): Secure login Calendar of events Phone & Email lists Email group s ("public" f0r all members; or private for designated members only) Questions: Allows for easy posting of questions. It seems to me that FaceBook is a great networking tool.

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Learning Visions

MAY 10, 2007

It implies that each of us has a natural inclination toward learning of some kind, and that if that natural inclination can be identified then teaching experiences can be provided that facilitate our learning. Im with you. Of course, this is all just my unfounded and profoundly biased opinion (Im very very visual). Or a job aid.

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Learning Visions

MAY 4, 2007

For me this is is one of the key failings of traditional elearning content: fitting your learning need to pre-existing templates, whether thats SME built rapid content or something produced by an elearning provider. From a rapid e-Learning perspective -- or just e-Learning in general -- templates and tools provide a starting point.

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Learning Visions

MAY 12, 2009

As Im ramping up in my new job, Im talking with my new Kineo colleagues about everything under the sun. Is there some historical background here that Im missing, like computers in the UK didnt have speakers until 2002 so they never bothered? We know to avoid narrating text word for word, for instance. You do know that, right?)

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 20, 2007

Im a writer and a schmoozer. It would be great if you could provide some info on this. Im sorry its taken me so long to get back to you on your question about Instructional Designers here in the US. In Memoirs of an Instructional Designer , I describe how I got to the exalted position (ahem) in which I now find myself.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

Im going to quote heavily from the article here, inserting my own thoughts along the way. Either these companies wont have the time or the resources to do it internally, or they will be looking for that extra-edge that a focused e-Learning company can provide: instructional design expertise, graphic design, interaction design.

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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. Maybe its managers or mentors who have to provide guidance -- on-the-fly instructional design. (I Because its out there. And its free. Free range. Free of cost.

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Learning Visions

MAY 16, 2007

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. Im definitely not saying to throw out the baby or the bathwater here. Im coming at it more from the e-Learning perspective. 1:32 PM Cammy Bean said.

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