Making Change

JULY 21, 2013

In a recent LinkedIn discussion about the cartoon, Megan Torrance reported that in one of her projects, elearning modules with a funny cartoon trailer had twice as many signups as modules without the trailer. I poked around Google Scholar and found studies that seem to agree that (relevant!) What research says about humor.

Help 244

Help Google Scholar Audio Corporate eLearning 244

OpenSesame

DECEMBER 18, 2013

This year, we’ve expanded on that list to include 100 new tools that have made us more effective, made a splash or made us think. Google Scholar - Google takes on the likes of EbscoHost and LexisNexis. Learn Something New. The narrowed search options include "Articles, including patents" and "Case law".

Social Networks 111

Social Networks Tools Outsource Google Scholar 111

Learning with e's

MARCH 20, 2014

However, I’m not so thrilled about moving directly to commercial systems like Facebook or LinkedIn, due to privacy and ownership concerns. Terry: I think like any professional, distance educators need to know how to effectively use the tools of their trade.

Pedagogy 104

Pedagogy Research Conference Distance Learning 104

OpenSesame

DECEMBER 18, 2013

This year, we’ve expanded on that list to include 100 new tools that have made us more effective, made a splash or made us think. Google Scholar – Google takes on the likes of EbscoHost and LexisNexis. Learn Something New. Go On An Adventure.

Social Networks 52

Social Networks Tools Outsource Site 52