Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2009

Me: Im an instructional designer. Im sort of distracted by the naked boy who just ran by (not mine). Im sort of distracted by the naked boy who just ran by (not mine). Ellen Wagner says, " I Ds help transform intangible information assets into things of great business or epistemological value." I create eLearning.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 218

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

Im a convert. Yes, Im an English major who writes mostly text bullets instead of novels. So Im curious: what drove you to revisit theory? Cammy, Im glad to hear you so revved up. Jane -- In theory, Im not against theory. Im still of that mindset. Now Im reading Cold Spring Harbor. Thankfully.

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IM IMS Authoring Tools Moodle 100

Mark Oehlert

MARCH 5, 2008

» March 05, 2008 Big Basket of Stuff #1: Wikis, IMs, and 3D Pardon this hodge podge but I have waaayyy too many items to get through them individually and quite frankly the number of tabs I have open is getting a little scary. in which even amnesiacs can remember games.students get connected and wikis get adopted. books futures Web 2.0

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Wiki IM IMS Social Bookmarking 32

Mark Oehlert

DECEMBER 6, 2007

» December 06, 2007 2007 edublog awards are now open for voting.and Im torn Hurry, hurry, step right up and cast your vote! We are plainly witnessing a restructuring of the music and newspaper businesses, but their suffering isn’t unique, it’s prophetic."--Clay Main | Firefox and Opera.You Are Both Pissing Me Off!!

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 14, 2009

In case study or story, assign roles & identities. Economy–give students parcels or have them create businesses. Just IM her (Lyr Lobo) and ask for I think Holiday Fun 2008. Also encourages them to check out other schools etc. so not so insulated. Activities. Collaboration: 1st day. Creativity & Group Work.

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Second Life Classes Environment Learning Environment 193

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

Often I have two small kids in tow or Im trying to check ten things off a list during my lunch hour. A good aggregator (like Stephen Downes) will get me the info I need so Im not missing the really juicy stuff. Im sure many of you are the same. Im off looking at the new interesting thing in a heartbeat. Its too busy.

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IM IMS Moodle Instructional Design 100

learnWorlds

JANUARY 24, 2022

As we mentioned before, learning platforms are more suitable for learners looking for a subject to study. LinkedIn Learning which was formerly Lynda.com is an educational platform that offers professional courses in business, technology-related and creative fields in the format of video lessons. Platform #1: LinkedIn Learning (Lynda).

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Diversity Training Compliance Training Authoring Tools Platform 131

Learning Visions

JUNE 25, 2007

Monday, June 25, 2007 Getting Pysched for FaceBook Im definitely feeling out-of-my element in this whole FaceBook thing. Im trying to get into it and discover its potential professional uses. Im just scratching the surface, I suppose. Im feeling lonely and really nerdy. Id like to push this somehow, but Im not sure.

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Social Networks Facebook Blended Learning Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 23, 2009

Monday, March 23, 2009 Market Differences in eLearning Im a fan of the number 42. You have to stick to the approved models and if you have ideas other than those you have to go through a long chain of approvals spanning different business units. Do watch out, Im very keen to know what people would say.

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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. In that respect, I do think its inevitable--the business opportunity is too great to not attract people.

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Online IM IMS 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

WhatFix

MARCH 27, 2020

People are consciously practicing social distancing and moving into virtual workspaces, so business can continue functioning without disruption. Telecommuting done right can even improve productivity , according to a Stanford study. . Such situations warrant that workers conduct business on their personal devices.

Management 52

Management Instant Messaging Enterprise Collaboration 52

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. And Im really excited about the project Im working on. Im sure its not an insult, but I just dont think Id be so comfortable having that on my business card :) 9:03 AM ahsigmon said. I schmooze.

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Job IM IMS Cognitive 113

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

Roy takes business line; Will takes the professional learning side. 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 $$." Fewer doing Level 3 and 4.

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Authoring Tools Metrics Wiki Develop 100

eFront

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

– receiving small nuggets of information through email, sms, IM, etc. Research has shown that we learn more (and retain it better) when we study in short focused bursts than when we’re forced to sit through hour long classes — but of course your younger self that was bored to tears at school knew that already. word of the day”).

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Micro-Learning IM IMS Write Blog 40

Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 4, 2007

points us to: Mike Gotta - Cisco: Learning Internally Before Delivering Externally and Money's Cisco's display of strength [Martin] De Beer a year ago set up an internal wiki called I-Zone that has so far generated 400 business ideas. I don't know how I missed this, but thanks to Bill Ives for covering it on the FastForward blog - More Web 2.0

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Enterprise 2.0 Enterprise Case Study Wiki 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 13, 2007

And Im not implying that Im a Second Life naysayer. 3) And then this morning, I was pointed to this one by my CTO: Gartner: five reasons why business should avoid Second Life by John Pospisil. Ive been exploring the use of Second Life for a client for whom Im developing an e-Learning strategy. IT Security Risks 2.

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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. As she writes: “A recent Gallup study found that firms with engaged workforces have 2.6

Social Media 182

Social Media Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki 182

Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2008

Cammy: Although I like to think Im good-humored, I am leery of "humor" or "fun" (scare quotes are deliberate) injected into training like salt water into a frozen turkey. If they were an info services company, Id focus on how we land and manage the Acme Rubber Duck outsourcing business. Im glad youre on board with my ducks!

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IM IMS Case Study Instructional Design 113

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

A basic premise of the book is that gamers are on their way into the workplace and will be changing how we do business. 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. Of course they are. I dont have a conclusion here.

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Games Diversity Training eLearning Guild Social Networks 100

Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

Im curious what other folks experiences has been. He told me that I had no business applying because my 5 years of education and training experience was totally irrelevant to instructional design. Im so happy to see you post this up. Im struggling with this right now. 4:57 PM Christy Tucker said. 12:20 PM she said. ".bide

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Diversity Training 133

Learning Visions

APRIL 26, 2007

My current business card says Im a "Manager of Instructional Design". After a few years, I got involved in an IT initiative (then it was called MIS) -- designing a new software application to support our call center business. And now Im here -- "Manager of Instructional Design." But at this point, Im here to stay.

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eFront

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

No matter what kind of business you run, one thing is certain (well, two if you also count taxes, but that’s a different story): your employees do not work in isolation. It’s even evident in how we name our businesses: a company is, among other things, a company of people working together.

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Learning Strategy eLearning Strategy Productivity Product 40

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. Can you name any names?

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 12, 2007

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. This seems to echo the stale pattern in which women adapt to a male-dominated business culture. I play geography games, but Im not a gamer. Which is correct?

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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. Do I use ADDIE?

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Instructional Design Theory Instructional Instruction 100

Jay Cross

APRIL 7, 2009

The Ultimate Business Time-Saver. A recent study of 600 resellers revealed a “high demand&# for a collaboration-software program called SharePoint. Results: About 20% of the small-business owners I spoke to had heard of the product, and approximately 0% could describe what it actually does. I don’t blame these guys.

Social Networks 36

Social Networks SharePoint Long Tail Drupal 36

Learning Visions

MARCH 16, 2009

I wrote about trying to build learning into work when youre just too busy doing work. This go-round, Im at the other end of things: in a much-needed lull between projects, taking a breather. Reading Im still in the midst of The Adult Learner by Malcolm Knowles et al. The last time I posted for this carnival (almost a year ago!)

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eLearning Guild Instructional Design Evernote Moodle 100

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 Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. jmarrapodi) If youre in the area, come along and help me out!

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Jay Cross's Informal Learning

FEBRUARY 10, 2009

Three hundred UK companies took part in a survey that focused on building the business case for eLearning. Over the past three years, the focus has shifted from delivering training to delivering business results. Podcasts and video conferencing are becoming more popular, while IM and chat are less so.

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Case Study Metrics IM IMS 36

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.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Facebook Enterprise Instructional Design 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

TalentLMS

JUNE 14, 2021

And business would never be “ as usual. ”. Employee burnout, low morale, work-life (im)balance. A recent study on remote work and employee wellness from Virtual Vocations found that 77.64% of respondents feel that overall health, including mental and physical health, is extremely important to work success.

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Ideas Companies Diversity Training Classes 98

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. On the other hand I guess you could be speaking metaphorically - Im learning more, and faster, interacting with the blogs than I got in my actual degree! Because its out there.

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OpenSesame

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

In 2004, a scientist named Gloria Mark completed a study of human-technology interaction. 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. Here’s my Top Ten: . The 11 Minute Rule. This probably sounds familiar to you, too!

Instructional Design 52

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Tips 52

Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

Im going to quote heavily from the article here, inserting my own thoughts along the way. Next, the author provides a short case-study. Ive been talking to a lot of corporate trainers and SMEs and am finding (slowly but surely) that their business priorities are less about the content and more about consulting services.

Rapid eLearning 100

Rapid eLearning Instructional Design Atlantic Link Case Study 100

Mark Oehlert

MAY 4, 2008

So someone tell me if Im wrong but here is how I am seeing this.the way IT departments are currently incentivized - their ideal situation would be zero users and no connection to the Internet. We are plainly witnessing a restructuring of the music and newspaper businesses, but their suffering isn’t unique, it’s prophetic."--Clay

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Social Bookmarking IM IMS Ideas 32