Learning Visions

DECEMBER 23, 2008

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, December 23, 2008 New Product Announcement Just in time for the holidays: "socially-networked virtual game-based blended mobile cloudy-learning 4.0" if i ever start a blog, im stealing that title.

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Learning Visions

MAY 1, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. 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.

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Learning Visions

JULY 2, 2007

Monday, July 02, 2007 The Gin System As Ive been trying to sort out the role of FaceBook lately, I cant help but wonder "wheres the content?" It seems to me that FaceBook is a great networking tool. Then again, perhaps Im missing something. Ive only been playing around with FB for a couple of weeks now.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

They all had gadgets, relied heavily on their laptops, checked Facebook constantly, and considered themselves "digital natives." 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. The difference is the social networking component.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 28, 2007

Self-direct learning experience == a standard course prepared and available on a web site. Learning objects: standard small chunks put together and done in a rapid e-learning experience. New generation of e-Learning is more disruptive. Questions: Learning Objects: I was always skeptical of learning objects.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 29, 2008

I think Im an inherently lazy person. Im supposed to tag seven other people, which Im feeling really lazy about. So Im just doing six. can you tell that Im re-reading Lord of the Rings? Cammy--Im preferring to think of it as not "lazy" but "balanced." Check it out. Its all still true.

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Learning Visions

JULY 30, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Im looking for some input: good examples of software product training. Im working on a pitch to a software company -- technical audience (think database guys). Monday, July 30, 2007 Looking for Good Examples Help!

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Im not looking for the obtuse theory books. Im already feeling a bit overwhelmed. Im about halfway through Michael Allens new book, Designing Successful E-Learning. Between you and John Im going to need to ask for a visit to Ikea for a new bookshelf too! I prefer the get-down-and-dirty variety. What would you add?

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Learning Visions

JULY 26, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Im not a techie -- far from it. Im an instructional designer with an emphasis on writing and schmoozing. For the most part, I like tools that are easy to use, easy to learn, look good, and create good-looking output.

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Learning Visions

MAY 22, 2008

Im not disconcerted, though probably youre wreaking havoc with administrative systems. Im grateful to Baby Girl that she came a couple days early. As you know, Im a big fan of baby girls! 12:45 PM Social Network Web Design said. Hooray for the new arrival. 8:27 PM John David Roberts said. Congratulations!!

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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. A common one is ADDIE - Analysis-Design-Development-Implementation-Evaluation.) Theres nothing in ADDIE about learning objects or the presentation of information.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 14, 2007

So now Im sold on the values of social networking tools and Web 2.0. And I realized that Im no longer a beginner. I didnt learn anything new about the technologies or even how they are being used. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point?

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 3, 2007

Instead, I cracked open Google Analytics and pulled up my top 5 posts for the year (well, my top posts since September 1 when I started using Google Analytics): The Real World, Second Life, and Facebook/MySpace : Over the summer, I conducted a series of interviews with over 20 current college students and recent graduates. All female.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

Ive had the same profile picture up for months -- on my blog, in Facebook, MyBlogLog, and now here. So Im going to try to mix it up a bit. Im still smiling. Im still smiling. But Im wearing a different purple shirt. I should also show you pictures of me where Im not smiling. But thats just one view.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

At Phil Charrons suggestion, Im taking this next poll a bit deeper. Hi Cammy I think I have a prob - I ticked yes to 4/5 of those - hardcore EQ2 player :( tho getting sidetracked with all this social networking lately nice poll :) the headline in my feed def got my attn as a gamer. Maybe not so proudly. United States License.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 14, 2007

Then I realized Im a constant notetaker, in the pen-and-paper sense. Thats one way for me to process the information Im seeing/hearing, and the same may be true for at least some live bloggers. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? United States License.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 19, 2007

Im always happy to spread the good word. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Wendy Wickham This work by Cammy Bean is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 An excellent vision of how web2.0 is/will change the way we work.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 8, 2007

I think Im somewhat of an anomaly in the field. Maybe Im not an instructional designer at all. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Wendy Wickham This work by Cammy Bean is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 2, 2007

My LinkedIn account has my resume, as does Facebook. 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. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Its kind of scattered.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2009

The Connected Worker 21st century knowledge worker/learner "Im only as good as my network." Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Wendy Wickham This work by Cammy Bean is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

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. Given we dont know how it works, Im going to dismiss that information as a bit of fun. I have scored 2x IRL and 1x on Facebook as ENFP on MBTI.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 2, 2007

Im not blogging for the money or the fame, but I am in it for the community, networking and learning opportunities. Im already behind. So Im thinking Ill finally join Jay Crosss Internet Time Community. Do you have any suggestions for e-learning/instructional design forums? Day 1: Email a new reader.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 1, 2007

3) I went to the same high school as presidential candidate Oback Barama (although Im 7 years younger and have never laid eyes on him in person). I used to speak it fluently; these days Im pretty rusty. Yesterday I read an e-Learning blog auf Deutsch and I was surprised at how much I could actually understand. Danke sehr.

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Learning Visions

JULY 13, 2007

As e-Learning strategists and practitioners pushing these cutting edge tools, weve got to make sure that the tools suit the audience. Im going to Maine. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? As Cathy Moore suggests, will SL alienate female participants?

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Learning Visions

JUNE 12, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. 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.)

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 16, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. 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". I want to share as much as I can about projects Im working on.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 11, 2008

Floyd Take some time to visit Scott at his various blogs and learn what hes been up to in Second Life: [link] [link] blogspot.com And be sure to check out the Bloggers Hut in Second Life , which has its own cat AND a skating rink! link] Im Bliss Yue (get it?) How about you? Anyone have any interesting SL adventures to report on?

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Learning Visions

JUNE 19, 2007

So Im spreading the word and saying: go take the survey and add your own little self into the mix. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Wendy Wickham This work by Cammy Bean is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0

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Learning Visions

JUNE 18, 2007

Now I see that you can publish a Google Doc right to my blog, so Im going to try that now. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Wendy Wickham This work by Cammy Bean is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 Always the issue.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 20, 2007

Nevertheless, Im trying to keep up. Then again, Im not trying to stay on top of hundreds of comments a day. Im not going to bother with a full-blown survey. When I come across a new resource or a new e-Learning blog, I spread the word. Day 17: Run a Stumble Upon Advertising Campaign Not my thing. United States License.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 13, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. And Im not implying that Im a Second Life naysayer. Ive been exploring the use of Second Life for a client for whom Im developing an e-Learning strategy. As you may know, Ive only been there once. Powered by Blogger.

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AUGUST 9, 2007

Im a touchy-feely-people-kind-of-person. Making the time to engage in conversations online does seem to move towards greater abundancy thinking and Im really enjoying the opportunities it is presenting. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Its awesome.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 3, 2007

Sorry you had that experience, but Im glad to know Im not the only one. They were coming at me in the chat, then IM, and when they started coming into my email I quit the program. Ive been into SL several times but Im very daunted about attempting to talk to anyone, so usually wander around by myself.

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AUGUST 10, 2007

I used to have a lot more on my sidebar and in looking at stats I could see people rarely clicked on most of those items: I had deli.cious links, access to my LinkedIn profile, another picture of me, and yet another link list. I also kept the LibraryThing listing books Im currently reading (or have read or intend to read at some point.),

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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. Now Cathy is joining the exciting e-learning blogosphere, offering practical ideas for people who develop corporate elearning. United States License. Template by Tina Chen.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 2, 2007

Im on the press page, so I think I should get at invite, dont you? I did send an email and got a response that Id be included in the "next round of invitations", which Im told will be in the next day or so. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point?

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AUGUST 20, 2007

Im a writer and a schmoozer. I came to your blog via Linkedin. Many of them learn ID only via their hands-on experience. Im sorry its taken me so long to get back to you on your question about Instructional Designers here in the US. 1:54 PM Aswin Kini said. It would be great if you could provide some info on this.

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