Learning Visions

AUGUST 2, 2007

Im not looking for a job right now, so theres no urgent need. Im blogging the progress at [link] Best 2:59 AM jmaddrell said. Our class began with several weeks of review and reflective writing to establish desired goals for the portfolio and to contemplate key skills and accomplishments. Your presence to the world?

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 8, 2008

Im guessing youre designing online distance learning courses. Classes for college credit that are taught online. Im in the weird place of for-profit education, which really has characteristics of both market sectors. If "distance learning" means instructor-led online courses to you though, then yes, thats what Im doing.

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Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

But not only is it the way they can express themselves (non-verbally and verbally) and communicate outward, but being able to "read" their class and have a sense of whos paying attention. I’ve had some interesting shocks from the people in the class; one person in the class was 32 but looked and sounded like she was 23.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Id go so far as to say that Ive reinvented myself as a learning professional. And this is definitely not one of those things that Im learning for the first time, but here goes: Motivation is everything! Over the past two weeks, Ive had the privilege of watching my 4 1/2 year old son learn how to write. The motivation?

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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. As I recall, she has two kids in high school who are taking online courses, and thats what got her interested in ID and e-learning. And its increasingly being funded as part of the U.S. public school system.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 15, 2007

Friday, June 15, 2007 ADDIE: Its a Process This is probably an argument made in any Instructional Design 101 class; I dont think Im saying anything new here. I dont think ADDIE and Gagne are really in the same class. Theres nothing in ADDIE about learning objects or the presentation of information.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 4, 2008

Im wondering if we should be talking about tiers of instructional design. Work with 3D tools like Second Life. Theres the old joke about medical school, "What do you call someone whos last in his class at medical school? Today Im feeling more like a hazy purple. Look at my own path to instructional design.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

I dropped out of that class halfway through the semester and decided I just didnt have the math/technical/scientific nature. 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.),

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Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2008

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Im not just thinking about the gadgets and the gizmos that you use or the instructional design "method" behind the process (e.g., I missed Class and Order. How could you do that in an e-learning experience? Most excellent.

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Learning Visions

MAY 16, 2007

If youve ever taught a software class, you know you will have explorers in your class who will wander off the track being presented in class following the "I wonder what happens if you do x" train of thought then get lost from where you are going. The rest of the class tracks along with you. Getting an Informal M.Ed

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Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2008

by Gaetan Lee Cut my breath by batega Devil Duck by wonderferret Posted by Cammy Bean at 1:46 PM Labels: e-learning , games , instructional design , six sigma 13comments: Dave Ferguson said. Im glad youre on board with my ducks! I would enjoy a class that involved rubber ducks! Photo Credits: So many ducks.Ducking hell.

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Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

Im curious what other folks experiences has been. Im so happy to see you post this up. Im struggling with this right now. Im not on to trying to source another college or university to try out. I fill a support role and bide my time trying to finish a degree Im not really interested in. 12:20 PM she said. ".bide

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Learning Visions

APRIL 26, 2007

I have never taken a class in pedagogy. I have never taken a course in adult learning theory. My current business card says Im a "Manager of Instructional Design". I have learned everything I "know" about instructional design and teaching by doing. And now Im here -- "Manager of Instructional Design." Hi Cammy!!!

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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. 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! And its free.

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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. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point?

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 3, 2008

Brent Schlenker of the eLearning Guild, commented on my post Memoirs of an Instructional Designer : Im one of the unfortunate ones with a actual honest to goodness Masters Degree in EdTech. Nothing I learned is actually applied today. One commenter said there is more pressure at academic institutions to have at least a Masters.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Learning -- like structure, risk free environment, lack tech skills but open to learning on computer. Classes in school were big. The Connected Worker 21st century knowledge worker/learner "Im only as good as my network." Next topic will be on Second Life/virtual worlds. Seek comfort in these things.

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Learning Visions

MAY 10, 2007

When I was in trade school a few years ago, all of us student were brought through a three-day class session on learning styles. The thinking being, that if you understood your own learning style, then you could maximize your strengths and preferences for better study techniques, notetaking, and, ultimately, better learning.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 19, 2009

How much of the pedagogy used by IDs is less to do with learning and more to do with design? And by asking this, Im not suggesting that design isnt important, for it is - its seen by some as part of the pedagogy. What I am learning in class, and what I see in the real world point to a disconnect. 1:38 PM Nicole said.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 15, 2007

Wednesday, August 15, 2007 My Second Second Life Experience Yesterday I posted about the Second Life Backlash and Controversy , with corporations supposedly abandoning SL and moving on. And Karl Kapp talks about the inevitable hype curve in which Second Life is now in the midst. It was a lovely space.

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Learning Visions

JULY 10, 2007

A few trends: Not ONE person has even heard of Second Life. This was a little wake up call to me as I sit in my little e-Learning world, trying to immerse myself in all that is new. Im not sure how this relates to danah boyds recent blog article on Viewing American class divisions through FaceBook and MySpace.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 16, 2008

I have a lot of issues with the whole "seat time" model (and Im thinking about sit and click style eLearning here of the self-paced variety): My seat time may be different than yours Is there supplemental material, like reading, that is optional -- or that might vary per user? 10:56 AM jadekaz said. 12:19 PM Cammy Bean said.

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