Akili, 2007) I was just recently looking back at my post Training Methods and have been evaluating submissions as part of preparing for the upcoming eLearning Tour. When I look at this from more the PWLE ( Personal WORK and learning environment ) perspective, I find that there are similar functions, but possibly a different mind set. And certainly the effect of the network of PLEs is similar to the search for individuals that I describe. MORE

for Learning Professionals Ten Predictions for eLearning 2008 Test SCORM Courses with an LMS Request for Proposal (RFP) Samples Training Method Trends Corporate Learning Long Tail and Attention Crisis SCORM Test Web 2.0 37) Training Method Trends (27) Examples of eLearning 2.0 (26) Tools to Make Reading & Research More Effective. In Training Method Trends , we show that while still small, use of the tools is increasing very quickly. MORE

More important are the methods. But probably most important are the mental models or frameworks that people use to understand what they need and turn it into methods and tools. There is certainly value in sharing methods and models. A little on methods. Tools to Make Reading & Research More Effective Personal Learning Knowledge Work Environment Personal and Group Learning Using Web 2.0 MORE

Through my PWLE methods (reading blogs, etc.) But, if I'm suggesting that conferences should head towards participation and F2F because more people are going to effectively get information through their PWLEs, then am I going to miss good topics like that talk. MORE

When I look at my particular skills, methods and tools for 2009 and compare them to 2008, I would say that it’s mostly a question of degree of use and certainly my use of Twitter has grown. Each of these allowed me to fast forward my learning and share knowledge effectively. I realized that a lot of the networking that I had done in person in the past could move online and actually be a much more effective use of time. MORE

I thought I'd kick off this year by posting a series of posts on topics related to tools and methods for work and learning. What are the most important methods to adopt in addition to the tools? Tools to Make Reading & Research More Effective. First, let me say that we all have a tool set and a set of methods and frameworks that go along with that tool set. The same tool and method can be highly effective for one person and not effective for others. MORE

Through my PWLE methods (reading blogs, etc.) But, if I'm suggesting that conferences should head towards participation and F2F because more people are going to effectively get information through their PWLEs, then am I going to miss good topics like that talk. MORE

in Technology, Innovation and Education, where she studied how new media and emerging technologies can be used to effectively educate children. Ignatia Webs , April 2, 2009 Big question of April launched by Tony Karrer via the Learning Circuits Blog is: stuck/unstuck or how to cope with old-school learning when your head buzzes with new eLearning methods and ideas. This method of instructional design is very popular because it represents a systems method of designing instruction. MORE