Upside Learning
APRIL 16, 2010
“How To&# is a procedure which is defined by someone in number of steps. The web is full of sites that share information and tutorials about “How To&# design and develop characters. However it is also important to know the “Why” to designing a character. Knowing the answers to “Why&# helps one take decisions about the design process.
Experiencing eLearning
APRIL 1, 2010
These are my live blogged notes from Karen Hyder’s webinar, Key Steps to Preparing Great Synchronous Interactions from the Training Magazine Network. My side comments in italics. Any awkward phrasing, typos, or mistakes are mine, not Karen’s. Tip #1: Get participants to commit to participate. Ask them whether they will participate or just sit and watch.
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Integrated Learnings
APRIL 6, 2010
By Shelley A. Gable. One of the things I love about instructional design is that it engages me both analytically and creatively. The up-front analysis and the evaluation components allow me to flex my analytical muscles. The challenge of applying evidence-based practices to a defined set of performance requirements prompts me to stretch creatively. Speaking of creativity, it seems that one of the hot topics in the field is storytelling.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
APRIL 1, 2010
by AJ George A couple of weeks ago I wrote about an excellent online Social Media Marketing course I took. Since then my interest has really been piqued (and my number of Twitter followers has jumped from just 5 to more than 100). I thought I might share a few more of the social media marketing tactics I'd learned through my Twitter connections.
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Clark Quinn
APRIL 17, 2010
My problem with the formal models of instructional design (e.g. ADDIE for process), is that most are based upon a flawed premise. The premise is that the world is predictable and understandable, so that we can capture the ‘right’ behavior and train it. Which, I think, is a naive assumption, at least in this day and age. So why do I think so, and what do I think we can (and should) do about it?
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Upside Learning
APRIL 21, 2010
I have been involved with Rapid eLearning Projects at Upside and also creation of our own Rapid Authoring Framework that sits in our LMS (UpsideLMS). Naturally I do a lot of sifting around Rapid eLearning. I thought it would be a good idea to share my list of top 25 blog posts on the subject. These posts cover varied topics around rapid eLearning including authoring tools, effective techniques, and decision considerations.
Experiencing eLearning
APRIL 4, 2010
Custom E-Learning Training & LMS Solutions Kineo – New Skills for Instructional Designers. Slides from a presentation on ID skills, specifically at the intersection of instructional design and IT. Especially interesting were the comparisons of word clouds from descriptions of graduate programs in ID with word clouds from ID job descriptions. tags : e-learning , instructionaldesign , career.
Integrated Learnings
APRIL 25, 2010
by Jonathan Shoaf. A good developer is always looking to improve a course offering. Before the course goes out, we may run a pilot or find some testers to give us feedback and look for errors. However, there is no better feedback you can get than from the learners who take the course themselves. They are some of the most qualified responders to tell you if the course is adequate for their job role and whether or not the course was easy and intuitive to follow.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
APRIL 21, 2010
by Kevin Siegel. How many times have you found yourself adding the same information to your RoboHelp topics over and over again. Maybe it's the name of your CEO. Maybe it's your corporation's "mother paragraph" (the paragraph that tells customers what your company is all about). Believe it or not, RoboHelp has the ability to replace a few characters you might type on your keyboard (such as the letters zzz ) with a phrase, sentence. even multiple sentences).
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Learning Visions
APRIL 21, 2010
Join us next week, April 28th, for another free Kineo Insights webinar: Aligning eLearning with business goals. From the press release: Is your organization contemplating any of the following questions: Is our learning aligned with corporate priorities? Is it having the impact it should? How can we improve its impact? Many organizations face challenges in getting learning and business goals aligned, and Kineo, the leader in learning solutions, is inviting training professionals to join a free we
Kapp Notes
APRIL 2, 2010
The FDA regulates what pharmaceutical companies can say in magazines, newspapers, television and even doctor's offices. The next frontier, it appears, is social media. The FDA back in November 2009 had a meeting to gather input about the use of Social Media to represent products and inform the public. Folks like Wayne Gattinella, President and CEO of WebMD and Michele Sharp the Senior Director of US Regulatory Affairs of Eli Lilly and John Mack, the publisher of Pharma Marketing News and Cliff T
Upside Learning
APRIL 30, 2010
We have been experimenting with development of Augmented Reality [AR] applications for some time now. Earlier this week we released the first Indian Layar app called Pune Layar and had earlier created a simple Car Game using FLARToolkit. While developing these applications we considered many alternative tools & technologies to develop such applications for learning.
Experiencing eLearning
APRIL 25, 2010
Board800 : Flex / Flash / Red5 based Interactive Whiteboard. Collaborative whiteboard/drawing tool. Basic tools, but easy to share with others and draw in real time. Images can be saved. tags : tools , collaboration. Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here. Filed under: Bookmarks. Tags: Bookmarks.
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Clark Quinn
APRIL 6, 2010
I’m usually a late adopter of new technology, largely because I’m frugal. I don’t like to spend money until I know just what the value is that I will be getting. So, when I heard about the iPad, I wasn’t one of those who signed up in advance. Which isn’t to say that I didn’t have a case of techno-lust; I am a geek, a boy who loves his toys.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
APRIL 5, 2010
by Kevin Siegel During my Adobe Captivate beginner classes, I always teach students how to use Captivate's Text to Speech. feature. I always look forward to teaching that particular feature because it honestly gets everyone in the room pumped up. And why not? Text to Speech is an easy-to-use utility that will instantly convert written text into audio files.
Learning Visions
APRIL 21, 2010
I like love and I bet you do too. In fact, I love love. It makes the world go ‘round and makes me feel good. Both the giving and the receiving parts. So Tim Sanders’ 2002 treasure, “ Love is the Killer App : How to Win Business and Influence Friends”, resonates with me in a big way. The basic premise: Share your knowledge, share your network, share your compassion.
Kapp Notes
APRIL 8, 2010
Abbott Bundy looking for a chess partner. One of the great things about writing Learning in 3D is that we got to work with some great people doing some really innovative and exciting things in 3D and discuss how they got started working in 3D and, as important, we asked them how they overcame common objections from management and others in terms of implementing 3D virtual immersive environments into their organization.
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Upside Learning
APRIL 23, 2010
As games continue to establish themselves into our daily lives, the future as we know it will not be the same. They don’t just hold the power to influence our life, but also have great implications for Learning. Below are a few interesting talks from TED’s past, focusing on games, which are sure to get you thinking. 1. Jesse Schell: When games invade real life.
Experiencing eLearning
APRIL 18, 2010
Directory of E-Learning Tools: Social networks. Lots of choices for social networking & collaboration tools. Those looking for replacements for Ning are probably most interested in the private/closed social networks that are free and hosted. tags : socialnetworking , tools. Cross-Browser CSS Gradient. CSS-only gradients–no separate images needed.
Clark Quinn
APRIL 23, 2010
Early in the year, I gave a presentation online to the Massachusetts chapter of ISPI (the international society for performance improvement), and they rewarded me with a membership. A nice gesture, I figured, but little more (only a continent away). To my benefit, I was very wrong. The ISPI organization gave each chapter a free registration to their international conference, which happens to be in San Francisco this year (just a Bart trip away), and I won!
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
APRIL 27, 2010
by Jennie Ruby What role, if any, should humor play in technical and training materials? When writing training materials, I am always looking for new ways to introduce a lesson and keep the tone engaging. The introduction to a lesson needs to draw in the learners and get them motivated to continue the training, and the writing throughout the lesson has to keep their attention.
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Learning Visions
APRIL 9, 2010
A short screen cast I made a few weeks ago about some simple ways you can get someone's attention in an eLearning program: Tags: elearning tips kineo tv.
Kapp Notes
APRIL 5, 2010
Recently, I teamed up with ProtonMedia (makers of ProtoSphere ) to write a whitepaper on the advantages of 3D virtual immersive environments for organizational collaboration. Here is a brief description and intro to the paper. You can get a hold of the free whitepaper at the download page. __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide.
Upside Learning
APRIL 29, 2010
Moodle is a good LMS with which has grown over the years and offers a host of functionality and features that are very useful to have in an LMS. Add to it the fact that its open source which makes it free to use, has made it very popular. Moodle has been able to sustain itself and keep evolving through its community, resulting in its emergence as a good option for anyone wanting to use an LMS.
Experiencing eLearning
APRIL 11, 2010
NCVER – E-learning in Australia and Korea: Learning from practice. Lengthy study from 2005 comparing how e-learning is used in Australia and Korea, finding some similar concerns. Like most other studies, this one has found that e-learning “cannnot on its own guarantee successful learning outcomes for students. The way in which the teacher and the learner utilise the technology continues to be important.&#. tags : e-learning , research , training , education. 21st Century Teaching and
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Making Change
APRIL 6, 2010
Online. April 19: Patrick Dunn and I will take a fresh look at instructional design with Clive Shepherd at 12 noon UK time ( convert to your time ). “Both Cathy and Patrick are outspoken critics of mainstream e-learning content design and are leading champions in the movement for more creative and engaging solutions.&# Join the revolution! Sponsored by the UK eLearning Network and ALT.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
APRIL 20, 2010
by Jennie Ruby Recasting sounds like something a fly fisherman would do, but in writing and editing it means to restructure a sentence. Restructuring is sometimes needed to avoid awkwardness, to give information in the order the reader needs it, or to introduce new concepts in a way that will promote understanding. Take this problem sentence: It is [I, me] who [demand/demands] a change in the rules.
Learning Visions
APRIL 9, 2010
Today’s session of Instructional Design Live on EdTech Talk is led by Jennifer Maddrell. This is the first in a three part series of the Community of Inquiry Framework. What is social presence? Rourke, L., Anderson, T., Garrison, D. R., & Archer, W. (1999). Assessing Social Presence in Asynchronous Text-Based Computer Conferencing. Journal of Distance Education, 14(2), 50-71.
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