Learning Visions

JANUARY 16, 2008

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Im a (K)nitwit! As I was struggling to figure out once more how to purl, I thought about the spacing effect and forgetting. These two resources came to mind: For more on the spacing effect, be sure to read this 2006 article by Lars Hyland: Less Learning More Often. Its winter here in New England.

IM 100

IM IMS Blended Learning Moodle 100

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 11, 2011

To be effective the game must make work seem like play. There are many elements of games and simulations that, when designed effectively, can help our learners achieve a state of flow: rich back stories and characters, compelling plotlines, and that delicate balance between something that is difficult, yet still achievable.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Games 124

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

JIT Learning Society If I take a step back and try to think of the most obvious way the Internet has changed my life, I would say it’s changed how I access information. What more would you need to learn effectively on your mobile device? Have you ever heard someone say, “I love to be taught!”? I know I haven’t. Or don’t.

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Blended Learning Social Networks Roles Mobile 100

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

JIT Learning Society If I take a step back and try to think of the most obvious way the Internet has changed my life, I would say it’s changed how I access information. What more would you need to learn effectively on your mobile device? Have you ever heard someone say, “I love to be taught!”? I know I haven’t. Or don’t.

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Blended Learning Social Networks Roles Mobile 100

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 13, 2011

Users can split the program into columns which show different things, including your Twitter feed, your Facebook feed, Twitter mentions, saved searches, etc. Sure, these are great tools, but how do we utilize them effectively to change how people learn in the workplace or at school?

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Social Networks Twitter Social Learning Blended Learning 163

eFront

OCTOBER 17, 2010

Resources authored in eXe can be exported in IMS Content Package, SCORM 1.2, or IMS Common Cartridge formats or as simple self-contained web pages. Using Wink you can capture screenshots, add explanations boxes, buttons, titles etc and generate a highly effective tutorial for your users. to version 3.6.6

Open Source 111

Open Source Authoring Tools Open Authoring 111

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. These are my current faves.

Instructional Design 236

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 236

Tony Karrer

JANUARY 2, 2009

All the information below was obtained from Internet sources and announcements in educational journals. All Internet addresses were verified at the time of publication. JANUARY 2009 January 3-4, 2009 New Presidents Program , sponsored by the Council of Independent Colleges, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs, Florida, USA.

Conference 121

Conference eLearning Conferences Blended Learning Diversity Training 121

ID Reflections

MAY 15, 2010

How will you ensure effective communication throughout the development cycle? Mistake #3: I did not leverage the power of the Internet and the various options available for interaction, communication, collaboration--at least till that point. How much of it is likely to change during the development of the training program? (It

Storyboard 144

Storyboard Course Develop Skype 144

Petra Mayer

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The Authoring Tool is software that helps create the content for online training and learning programs. Cloud-based LMS is quicker and cost-effective to install compared to self-hosted learning solutions. These devices function via an internet connection that enables users to learn at any time and from anywhere. Authoring Tool.

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Authoring Tools Blended Learning Develop LMS 52

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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IM IMS Moodle Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

Im struck by why I find this topic so interesting. The reason researchers roll their eyes at learning styles is the utter failure to find that assessing childrens learning and matching to instructional methods has any effect on their learning." And on that note, I think Im pretty much done now with my learning styles assignment.

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Learning Styles Wiki Cognitive Rapid eLearning 186

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. How do you finish a program that isnt there? Im not on to trying to source another college or university to try out. Any advice on a great school/program would be greatly appreciated by myself.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Diversity Training 133

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

Hit Us Hard 31% Hurt A Little 33% Not Much Effect 33% Helped Us 3% (Is "it hasnt hurt us yet, but Im nervous" an answer?) Level 4 Eval traditionally done during Learning Outcomes (there were a lot more things on his chart, but Im not that fast and it was somewhat complicated.) Some are doing Level 2 recall or decision making.

Authoring Tools 100

Authoring Tools Metrics Wiki Develop 100

WhatFix

MARCH 27, 2020

Some of the more common challenges are: Inability to download files, communicate or collaborate – owing to lack of access to the right video conferencing tools, high-speed internet, instant messaging, or role-specific software. Not everyone is programmed to be comfortable working remotely.

Management 52

Management Instant Messaging Enterprise Collaboration 52

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. In my own lazy way, at the very least. Am I creating a new pattern? (As As opposed to building it?)

IM 100

IM IMS Moodle Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

MAY 12, 2009

Weve taken this up before and many of us IDs know the strategies for using audio most effectively by now. As Im ramping up in my new job, Im talking with my new Kineo colleagues about everything under the sun. (This has happened to me!) We know to avoid narrating text word for word, for instance. You do know that, right?)

Audio 100

Audio Culture Corporate eLearning Authoring Tools 100

Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2008

I tried to make more effective use of audio. Cammy: Although I like to think Im good-humored, I am leery of "humor" or "fun" (scare quotes are deliberate) injected into training like salt water into a frozen turkey. Im glad youre on board with my ducks! Im particularly thrilled with using scenarios (naturally :).

IM 113

IM IMS Case Study Instructional Design 113

Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2008

Im not just thinking about the gadgets and the gizmos that you use or the instructional design "method" behind the process (e.g., Things might get a bit silly with all that snapping, but I bet its effective. Im delighted that youre finding value in all of my ramblings. Friday, March 14, 2008 Instructional Strategies?

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eLearning Strategy Instructional Instruction Strategy 100

ProProfs

JUNE 15, 2017

Why is it that people install WhatsApp as the first IM app on their smartphone when the market is flooded with innumerable options? In fact, people connecting to the Internet from a mobile device has surpassed the number of people using a notebook or a computer to access the Internet. Do you know what makes WhatsApp so popular?

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LMS Authoring Tools Blended Learning Open Source 78

Learning Visions

JUNE 12, 2007

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.) Most of what Im doing outside of work these days involves the care and feeding of two small people, ages 2 and 4.

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Personal Personalization Instructional Design IM 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Im a linear reader in recovery and have been actively learning how to skim books and not feel guilty about it. Although Im not in active instructional design mode for any projects right now, I did jot a bunch of ideas. those born between 1991-2000), Im a bit of an ape (no offense to apes, mind you). Do They? ) No boomers here.

Games 100

Games Wiki IM IMS 100

Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Or is it substituted by other tools (how effective?)(web If I notice Im losing someones attention in class, Ill instantly make direct eye-contact, maybe raise an eyebrow, and start talking directly to that student, and most of the time. How simple and effective is that eyebrow raise? And how effective is that substitution?

Moodle 100

Moodle Instructional Design ASTD Picture 100

Learning Visions

MAY 4, 2007

And hopefully, they are flexible enough that they can be altered as needed in order to create an effective learning experience. In Rapid Project Management Techniques for e-Learning presented by Coates & Hill of Deloitte, they outlined their approach to creating a big enterprise-wide training program in an extremely aggressive timeframe.

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Rapid eLearning Templates Instructional Design eLearning Guild 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

Im going to quote heavily from the article here, inserting my own thoughts along the way. They have become adept at incorporating flash animations, pdfs, PowerPoint presentations, audio-visual material and any number of other techniques for getting training messages across to users in effective and imaginative ways. 9:03 AM Davidsaid.

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Rapid eLearning Instructional Design Atlantic Link Case Study 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 25, 2008

He suggests a list of potential outcomes with check boxes , effectively allowing the learner to create his or her own objectives. Belatedly, Im thinking that there are relatively easy ways to enable learners to have cake or to eat it as they see fit. Not sure if any company has try to innovate on this. 11:51 PM Dave Ferguson said.

Learning Objects 124

Learning Objects Learning Objectives IM IMS 124

Learning Visions

AUGUST 20, 2007

For me, instructional design is about designing "engaging and effective" asynchronous learning experiences (web-based training programs). Im a writer and a schmoozer. Im sorry its taken me so long to get back to you on your question about Instructional Designers here in the US. 12:23 AM Cammy Bean said.

Instructional Design 133

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Diversity Training 133

Learning Visions

MAY 10, 2007

I usually lunge for the mute button, but often I still have to wait for the now-silent narration to finish before Im allowed to move on. Im with you. But even when theres a visual that needs examination, it might be more effective to provide a rollover rather than explaining the image with an audio presentation. Youre right.

Learning Styles 100

Learning Styles Diversity Training IM IMS 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 15, 2007

Thursday, March 15, 2007 Learning Mate Demo Im in search of good examples of cheap but effective e-Learning in the vein of the 21st century designer (web 2.0, Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. ils, etc.).

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Simulations eLearning Guild Moodle Brandon Hall 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 19, 2007

But Im always in search of practical advice. Whos really used music in e-Learning to good effect? We might use the same clip as the course faded out to great dramatic effect. Of course, we also used sound effects -- ping if the user answered correctly, a deep "egggh" if the user answered incorrectly. Dont think so.

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Music Moodle Simulations Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

MAY 16, 2007

It is probably more accurate that such instruction is effective because the multiple illustrations induce learners to devote more time to these concepts. Im interested in your background -- it sounds like your experience is in the classroom. Im definitely not saying to throw out the baby or the bathwater here.

Learning Styles 100

Learning Styles Authoring Tools PENS IM 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 4, 2007

It is effective to speak to a diagram, because it presents information in a different form. But it is not effective to speak the same words that are written, because it is putting too much load on the mind and decreases your ability to understand what is being presented." It should be ditched." "It

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Cognitive eLearning Guild Moodle 100

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. Most e-Learning vendors mention ADDIE or some form thereof on their websites as if it was a real science about creating effective learning.

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Instructional Design ADDIE Authoring Tools Moodle 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

Is a messy training program just one in which the presenter is clearly not organized? The training doesnt teach what the participants want or need (failure to consult with actual learners while designing the program). But Im learning. I have been watching Leigh Blackalls program of introducing educators with Web 2.0

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Authoring Tools Brandon Hall Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 19, 2009

And by asking this, Im not suggesting that design isnt important, for it is - its seen by some as part of the pedagogy. I wonder about this, for scaffolding is important for the effectiveness of resources that are used. We put together training programs that meet all the needs of an organization, community, individual or group.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 7, 2007

Check it out. Click on one of the pedals (theyre all hand painted, wow!) and then click demo video at the top.

Moodle 100

Moodle Brandon Hall Case Study Wiki 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 29, 2007

Where does the iPhone fit into this connected puzzle of technologies -- to improve the effectiveness of our learning. his old Treo) Everything goes in and out of your Internet connection -- and you want to have a consistent and great experience whether youre connecting at your desktop or your mobile device. Many thanks!

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Mobile Learning Report Mobile eLearning Guild 100