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. Lots of practical ideas and examples for turning basic teaching points into learning games -- from casual games to teach facts and concepts, to detailed simulations that teach procedures and problem solving.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

Roy and Will have been teaching a one-day workshop on measurement. 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?) 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?)

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

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Tony Karrer

JUNE 15, 2006

I'm slowly beginning to prepare for some future presentations and slowly writing a couple of articles that discuss the impact of relatively newer developments in eLearning such as: Rapid eLearning , the Shift in eLearning from Pure Courseware towards Reference Hybrids , eLearning 2.0 , Podcasts, Wikis, Content Management, etc. should I use?

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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., ADDIE), but rather the teaching tools themselves. 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.

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Tony Karrer

JANUARY 2, 2009

link] cfp_edu.htm January 5-8, 2009 College Teaching and Learning Conference and Applied Business Research Conference sponsored by the Clute Institute for Academic Research, Oahu, Hawaii, USA. link] March 4-6, 2009 Arctic Institute on Innovations and Excellence in Teaching , University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA. link] bremen.de/frautec/gict2009/

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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. Im not on to trying to source another college or university to try out. I fill a support role and bide my time trying to finish a degree Im not really interested in. They often have Ed.

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Learning Visions

MAY 16, 2007

Tobias states: Some adaptations to learning styles may lead instructional developers to teach concepts using multiple illustrations. It is probably more accurate that such instruction is effective because the multiple illustrations induce learners to devote more time to these concepts.

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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?

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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. The most culturally appropriate use of audio is in the teaching of languages and music, and in social studies.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 16, 2011

According to a study done by the Sand Hill Group and Neochange, the most critical factor for software success and ROI is effective user adoption (70% listed it as #1). Organizational change came in at 16%, followed by process alignment at 13%, and software functionality at 1%. Don’t wait till after go-live and the pain points begin to mount.

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E-Learning Acupuncture

DECEMBER 20, 2007

You might ask, what do I think about when Im shoveling? Well, its a bit out of my budget for the moment; however, Im going to Hawaii in another sense this spring. How do I learn to teach online? From World of Warcraft to Second Life – Teaching S. Text messaging in your teaching Web 2.0 Where theres no snow!

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 19, 2009

Professional content It may be my perception, but the pedagogy that is often so prevalent in the writing of teachers, about resources for teaching and learning, is often scarce in the writing of instructional designers, when writing about the same things. those who cant, teach. Those who cant teach, teach gym."

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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.

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Learning Visions

MAY 10, 2007

It implies that each of us has a natural inclination toward learning of some kind, and that if that natural inclination can be identified then teaching experiences can be provided that facilitate our learning. Im with you. Of course, this is all just my unfounded and profoundly biased opinion (Im very very visual). Youre right.

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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.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

But I dont think folks are comfortable with the notion that TEACHING or TRAINING can or should be messy. What makes for messy training/teaching? The training doesnt teach what the participants want or need (failure to consult with actual learners while designing the program). But Im learning. And messy e-Learning?

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Mark Oehlert

MARCH 25, 2008

Some leaders may be bornwith a genetic head start, but all truly effective leaders are made, not born." Im on board with that but then comes this article in The Escapist, " This is your brain on smart drugs. Im on board with that but then comes this article in The Escapist, " This is your brain on smart drugs."

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Mark Oehlert

MARCH 31, 2008

Look at this little selection I got when I searched the online program for games (I hope these links work): A Constructionist Approach to Learning Through Designing Games: What Videogame Making Can Teach Us About Literacy and Learning What Do We Know About the Effectiveness of Instructional Strategies in Computer Games?

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E-Learning Acupuncture

SEPTEMBER 11, 2007

Im glad to say I was pleasantly surprised! So after examining this very excellent learning object I can now say I know how Im going to vote on Oct 10th. How do I learn to teach online? From World of Warcraft to Second Life – Teaching S. Text messaging in your teaching Web 2.0 Do you see any weaknesses?

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 20, 2007

Learning objectives clarify exactly what it is youre trying to teach. As Michael Allen says in Michael Allens Guide to e-Learning : "Learners think, Im supposed to do my best to learn whatever is here, so I might as well spend all my time learning it rather than reading about learning it." (p. I see the value. 11:21 PM Cammy Bean said.

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Mark Oehlert

JUNE 23, 2007

So aside from the fact that as an anthropologist, Im just interested in this sort of study, why should anybody in the "learning" industry care? Well, ever try to turn a battleship? Here is a hint - it doesnt happen quickly. From the land of Huh? The Lewin Links This link should take you to the page I have on del.icio.us

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Learning Visions

JUNE 9, 2009

Im not sure if the SME was reading a script, reading the notes, or just speaking from the heart. My argument is that if the information is presented as 'real' conversation it is more believable, more engaging and ultimately more effective. Look at games like Mass Effect 2 as a perfect example. So thats one version.

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Mark Oehlert

APRIL 22, 2008

;-)).are not crafted in stone and can and should change and that BY ALL THATS GOOD AND PURE the classrooms and instructor-led training were probably NEVER studied RE their effectiveness as learning environments but rather as production environments. From the land of Huh? where I am linking to all the Lewin stuff I find.

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Mark Oehlert

JUNE 3, 2007

most effect sizes is grouped around zero meaning no sigdifference, haven’t we ridden that horse to death already? So after reading these comments, I guess in large measure Im not disagreeing with her but rather asking if these are the interesting questions we should be looking at right now. Which is better when? Chess Research: Great.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 19, 2008

The next project Im about to take on is going to be more of a just-in-time performance support tool. Im thinking that teaching in a scenario-based mode (e.g., I primarily develop software demos that show screen captures of tasks being done on the application or tool and they are very effective for training purposes.

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eLearningArt

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Those future trends include Spontaneous Learning Systems (SLS), Intelligent Mentoring Systems (IMS), and highly personalized learning services. He’s the owner of eLearning Joe, where he both builds custom eLearning solutions and teaches clients and students using a hands-on style. Learn more about Joe. Justin Ferriman.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 7, 2008

Some of these discussions about tools is similar to the arguments that the main stream media has made about blogs and wikis. But Im not sure I can get people to hold their answers back. Sorry Tony, but Im going to jump into the conversation now. Im on a smaller team though, so we are basically the "one-stop shop."

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Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

link] December 7-8, 2012 Effective Teaching and Learning in Higher Education , 3 rd , organized by the Centre for Teaching and Learning and the IT-Academic Core Processes and Systems, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon. Petersburg Beach, Florida, USA.

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Mark Oehlert

JULY 15, 2008

Belly laughs, guffaws and chuckles Blogging Books Catch Up Collaboration Conference News Cool Tools Copyright and Patent Gold & BS Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks Culture Current Affairs design e-Learning Resources e-Learning/e-Teaching eco EduPatents eLearning Guild Emerging Tech Errata Ethno/Anthro Film Firefox From the land of "I wonder."

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