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JUNE 17, 2009

Im in that beginner-mind zone. Although Ive been doing this work for 15ish years, the ground beneath me is shaky and I feel like Im in new waters, navigating new people, new processes, new tools. Im suddenly racking up lots of frequent flyer points. When Im actually in town, I work from the shed. Im @cammybean.

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AUGUST 2, 2007

Thursday, August 02, 2007 Online Portfolios Jennifer Madrell shows us a great example of an online portofolio , which she calls a "svelte and sparkly version of this blog - that is a requirement and capstone project at Indiana University." Should the blog become the landing point for your online portfolio? Its kind of scattered.

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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. This will be a really nice resource to have--thanks for collecting this list. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. What would you add?

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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. Im not a big theory person. Im much more into practical application." Blooms Taxonmy, of course.

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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." Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID.

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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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NOVEMBER 17, 2008

Monday, November 17, 2008 Best Online Collaboration Tools with Robin Good Live blogging this session from the Corporate Learning Trends & Innovation Conference with Robin Good. This is my first mind mapping experience so Im mostly learning how to use a mind mapping tool. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID.

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APRIL 3, 2007

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 eLearning Guild Event -- My Sessions As Ive mentioned here before, Im extremely excited about attending the upcoming eLearning Guild event here in Boston. Im excited to go to as many sessions as I can. Im excited to pick peoples brains. And Im wondering if Im missing something really cool.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 14, 2009

Im curious, have you had a chance to listen to yours or any of the others? Im happy with how they turned out. Hey Cammy, I heard your interview and I thought we seem to have a lot in common : 12 years in multimedia/elearning, e-learning for the corporate market, Project Management in e-learning. Curry said. Thanks again!

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DECEMBER 1, 2008

Im not talking about the quantity of my friends, but rather the breadth and depth. Mom found out you could play online Scrabble. What I do notice is that very few of my professional contacts of more than five years duration have any online presence outside of email. Christy -- Im all for games increasing brain power.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2007

Monday, November 05, 2007 Instructional Design Inspiration As I mentioned last week , Im in the midst of designing my first custom eLearning course in quite awhile. Now that Ive been actually doing some writing, Im having to put it all to work. Ideally, Im trying to figure out how to make this a bit interactive.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 29, 2008

" This adage works for me most of the time as Im designing eLearning courses. Right now, Im feeling like just getting to good would be an achievement. Right now, Im proofing a storyboard thats full of endless text bullets and boring software demos with no interactivity -- and theres really nothing I can do about it.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 25, 2008

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Jott This Blog I havent had so much time lately to blog, as this project Im working on has been quite grueling. I find my best time for thinking up excellent blog entries is late at night when Im lying in bed. That is, of course, if Im even awake after the kids have finally fallen asleep.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

In fact, Ive had very little of interest to add to any conversation of late, mostly because Im much more focused on my personal life and the many transitions Im handling there. Hey Cammy--you know me, I think you can always apply the personal to the professional, so Im with Karl that you should blog about the Wii. kids that is).

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Learning Visions

MAY 9, 2007

For various reasons, Im not going to go back to school to get a Masters Degree in instructional design. But I firmly believe that this journey Im on is giving me the experience and educational equivalent (if not better) than a formal M.Ed. Even though Ive been doing this ("instructional design") for over ten years, Im starting over.

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JULY 30, 2007

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). Im not looking to work with another vendor, Im just looking to see good examples of software training to make sure Im not behind the times!

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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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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. Im too distracted.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 18, 2007

You ARE a geek! :-) Whats lighting up my life this week is "Beyond Bullet Points" which Im using to structure the PPT that Im going to use for my webinar on time management next month. Im having fun taking more of a story-telling/visual approach to the topic, which frankly bores me to tears, but is what the client wants.

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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. It sounds like you have online sessions as well as self-paced experiences. What do you do?

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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). billbrandon had this comment on Twitter: I usually just tell em Im a writer. Im comforted to know that Im not the only one who receives blank stares or gets tongue-twisted in trying to describe what I do.

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MARCH 29, 2007

To work out my thoughts and ideas (hey, Im an extrovert -- I need to talk about whats going on in my head in order to process it and take it to the next level). Im a new blogger -- not fully evolved). At least, I would hope thats what Im doing. Im excited to meet people whose blogs I have been reading.

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OCTOBER 21, 2009

Amidst client projects and presentations I think Im actually writing more than ever. Kineo resources rocks! Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. Online Chat with Charles Reigeluth (Instructional. Wendy Wickham This work by Cammy Bean is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 22, 2007

Im no Facebook super-user and I havent experienced a huge time suck from it, but I suppose its possible. Cammy, Im just a "lite" Facebook user, but I have seen profile pages that list their workplaces with commentary about how horrible their company is, or how much they hate their job. And Im in complete agreement.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Im literally not a gamer. Im not sure how I got into games.but I think it had something to do with PONG. I do play online Scrabble on what has become a daily basis. But Im so lost at sea for the most part in these environments. But Im no gamer. I dont do the online social games, so Im not a Gamer 4.0,

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Learning Visions

JULY 26, 2007

Im not a techie -- far from it. Im an instructional designer with an emphasis on writing and schmoozing. Here goes: 1) The Google Brand iGoogle My starting point for just about every online activity. Google Alerts A nice adjunct to Google Reader; Im always discovering something new via my "instructional design" alert.

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AUGUST 20, 2007

Nevertheless, Im trying to keep up. To complete this task, I attempted to write a summary with some links to my story and other useful instructional design resources. 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. Its at least half the fun.

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OCTOBER 22, 2007

Im excited. Im nervous. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. Online Chat with Charles Reigeluth (Instructional. Wendy Wickham This work by Cammy Bean is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 And now Ive got a two-hour custom course on my plate. United States License.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 15, 2009

Tweetdeck Im officially hooked to Twitter and use Tweetdeck to organize and group those I follow. A place where I process thoughts and ideas, record notes of online sessions, and seek advice. So easy to clip from articles online, jot down to do lists, and tag and organize it all. Im ready for the iPhone.

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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". I want to share as much as I can about projects Im working on. Im not sure Ill bother with that. Im not sure if it does much for a site with minimal traffic.

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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. Cammy, Im glad youre doing the auditing. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. In my own lazy way, at the very least.

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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. United States License.

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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.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

Monday, September 17, 2007 31 Days: Days 26, 27, 28 Im cleaning house and trying to to finish up with the 31 Days to Building a Better Blog Challenge. Im happy to link and do so with great gusto. Day 27 Get a Sponsor for Your Blog Im not monetizing this blog, so Im skipping this one. Task complete. Task ignored.

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AUGUST 20, 2008

Oh Cammy, Im so sorry. Cammy, Im so sorry to hear about your father. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. Online Chat with Charles Reigeluth (Instructional. Wendy Wickham This work by Cammy Bean is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 4:41 PM Christine Martell said.

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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. Dont worry--Im sure Ill be falling behind soon, as I have a grant due at the end of the month. Ill take the leap.

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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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