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. What would you add?

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

in high school, which involved solving problems like figuring out the volume of weird spaces. Im still a really hands-on person. Im still a really hands-on person. Or maybe Im just too lazy and poor. Im with you, Maria! An inquiry class Im taking takes me into the mind of Sherlock Holmes.

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Learning Visions

MAY 31, 2007

Havent designed an interactive exercise in ages. So, what do I do if Im not doing that? Im not such an anal person, so this isnt my favorite thing in the world. e-Learning Strategy Consulting: This is a new area for me. And Im really excited about the project Im working on. The website copy. Handle issues.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 16, 2007

Im losing my steam, but trying to stay somewhat on target. Day 12: Introduce Yourself to Another Blogger Darren Rowse of ProBlogger says, "I find that the most fruitful interactions that I’ve had with other bloggers don’t come as a result of me asking for something - but out of me giving something." Its nice to give gifts.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 15, 2009

Tweetdeck Im officially hooked to Twitter and use Tweetdeck to organize and group those I follow. But Gcal helps me keep myself organized, and now that Ive discovered CalenGoo for the iPod Im all synched up. Im ready for the iPhone. Google Reader Its how I stay informed on the latest blog posts and news. maybe Present.ly

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Learning Visions

JUNE 28, 2007

Self-direct learning experience == a standard course prepared and available on a web site. Learning objects: standard small chunks put together and done in a rapid e-learning experience. I have a problem, where is the answer? Just like a vending machine, you do it by yourself. Person in next cubical?)

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 5, 2007

Karl Kapp commented, " We need to create formal learning events and surround them with messy learning opportunities for people to exchange ideas and try things out but we can add just enough structure and direction to make it possible. " So thats a vision of the future of e-Learning. Thats mature e-Learning.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 13, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. And Im not implying that Im a Second Life naysayer. Ive been exploring the use of Second Life for a client for whom Im developing an e-Learning strategy. As you may know, Ive only been there once.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 9, 2007

Im a touchy-feely-people-kind-of-person. My problem is I often forget to click the icon. Making the time to engage in conversations online does seem to move towards greater abundancy thinking and Im really enjoying the opportunities it is presenting. Ive reached out to more people and more people are reaching out to me.

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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. My problem however is that they keep dropping courses. Im not on to trying to source another college or university to try out. What have I learned from this experience?

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Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2008

by Gaetan Lee Cut my breath by batega Devil Duck by wonderferret Posted by Cammy Bean at 1:46 PM Labels: e-learning , games , instructional design , six sigma 13comments: Dave Ferguson said. Im glad youre on board with my ducks! :) 5:50 AM Clark said. Im particularly thrilled with using scenarios (naturally :). Great stuff.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 5, 2008

Every software interaction and menu is explained in detail. If they like the colors and the interactivity and the general format, then they consider the project a success. Im interested to see what responses you might get. Im interested to see what responses Ill get as well. Or are you forced to be sponsor centric ?

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Learning Visions

APRIL 26, 2007

I have never taken a course in adult learning theory. My current business card says Im a "Manager of Instructional Design". I have learned everything I "know" about instructional design and teaching by doing. And now Im here -- "Manager of Instructional Design." But at this point, Im here to stay. Whats your story?

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Learning Visions

MAY 30, 2007

Wednesday, May 30, 2007 Blogging is the new Graduate School Im not the only one getting an informal masters degree out here. Twentysomething: Blogging is the new Graduate School It’s ironic, though, because blogging is a way to deal with the biggest problem at the beginning of one’s career: No expertise. but a little.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 14, 2007

So now Im sold on the values of social networking tools and Web 2.0. And I realized that Im no longer a beginner. I didnt learn anything new about the technologies or even how they are being used. And some folks probably wont have to change at all -- the old order is fine and this may not solve a problem. Completely.

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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

MARCH 17, 2009

And Ive seen their little brains work like crazy to solve a game problem in Fantastic Contraption that is REALLY working their mental muscles. Im looking forward to seeing how the skills hes learning through gaming will serve him in the other areas of his life. We still have to work on the learning by failing thing at our house.

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Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

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. Im the same when teaching face-to-face -- big user of the laugh to create connection. For example. you get their attention again. 8:00 AM Iida said.

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Learning Visions

MAY 16, 2007

If youre interested in learning more about learning styles, check out these posts: Learning Styles as Fortune Telling and Dont Be a Tyrant! Posted by Cammy Bean at 10:17 AM Labels: instructional design , learning styles 3comments: jmarrapodi said. Jean, You make some great points about learning styles.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2007

This gender gap is striking to me, too, in terms of who is talking about games/immersive learning and instructional design. Im right with you. Once he showed me the basics for moving around and got me thinking about problem-solving in the right way, I was hooked. Im a female instructional designer in my late 30s.

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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." If youre providing SMEs with the templates, Im not sure theyll be altering them. Im not saying there is no place for templates (honestly!), Im getting a lot out of the conversation.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

At Phil Charrons suggestion, Im taking this next poll a bit deeper. EvilSue.awareness is the first step.But seriously, why is this a problem to you? As of this post, 55% of respondents proudly say "yes, I AM a gamer." Maybe not so proudly. There is some hemming and hawing amongst folks. Read the comments and see for yourself.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 7, 2009

wait, Im getting verbose. A really common problem is to dump a lot of info into a course that would be more useful outside the course, searchable on the intranet or included in help files or even just printed on a card that learners can look at. > And then remind them why they still have to learn this stuff.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 29, 2007

Definition of mLearning: "An activity that allows individuals to be more productive when consuming, interacting, or creating information, mediated through a compact digital portable device that the individual carries on a regular basis and has reliable connectivity and fits in a pocket or purse." Reusing your content in flexible ways.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 19, 2009

But I say that if these trainers have good content and their courses keep selling, whats the problem? How much of the pedagogy used by IDs is less to do with learning and more to do with design? And by asking this, Im not suggesting that design isnt important, for it is - its seen by some as part of the pedagogy.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

As Michael Allen says in Michael Allens Guide to e-Learning , "you can teach someone, but you cant learn someone" (to echo something Mark Oehlert recently ranted about ). But Im learning. Posted by Cammy Bean at 3:39 PM Labels: e-learning , messy learning 7comments: Kate Foy said. 8:09 AM Cammy Bean said.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 1, 2007

Im sure it matters to them. Posted by Cammy Bean at 10:31 AM Labels: rapid e-learning , version control 2comments: Terri Lakin said. However, i think with this type of learning becoming increasingly popular it will not be a problem. Thanks to Janet for bringing this issue up! This is a good point.

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eFront

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Novices will find information on what other people are doing in this medium, which kinds of training and education are best suited to it, how to convert existing classroom content for delivery online, how to lead effective and compelling live learning events on the Web, and how to promote these events to obtain maximum participation.

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Learning Visions

MAY 5, 2007

Cammy, I appreciate the citation, but Id argue for the multiple representations more from a Cognitive Flexibility Theory (Rand Spiro) than for a learning styles approach. Im pretty skeptical of learning styles stuff, frankly (and justifiably). 7:38 PM Cammy Bean said. Clark, Thanks for the response.

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Harbinger Interactive Learning

APRIL 18, 2023

Learning tool interoperability, i.e., LTI and OneRoster integration is a hot topic in the EdTech industry. Meeting 1EdTech Consortium (formerly known as IMS Global Learning Consortium) standards like LTI helps integrate rich educational applications with LMS and other platforms. Some of these problems include: 1.

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Magic EdTech

JANUARY 12, 2023

Modern LMSs not only host learning content, but also create an environment of learning comprising the content, the learner, the educator, and the service provider. What is LTI in Education and Learning? What Problem Does LTI Solve? LTI provides an efficient way for applications to integrate with LMSs.

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Magic EdTech

JANUARY 12, 2023

Modern LMSs not only host learning content, but also create an environment of learning comprising the content, the learner, the educator, and the service provider. What is LTI in Education and Learning? What Problem Does LTI Solve? LTI provides an efficient way for applications to integrate with LMSs.

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ICS Learning

AUGUST 26, 2013

A sound design process begins with a thorough analysis of the training needs and a determination of the learning objectives. The next step is to design the instruction necessary to accomplish the teaching objectives and create an assessment structure to assure that the objectives have been met. Problem/Risk Analysis.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 18, 2007

Im not saying to leave the info a mystery; Im saying that Ive seen a lot of elearning that seems to underestimate the intelligence of the learner and makes every little thing painfully explicit. Im not sure what to make of it, honestly. Im way out of practice. This leads to passivity and boredom. 4:48 PM Cammy Bean said.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 15, 2007

At Virtual Learning Worlds "Bartman" responds to that Wired article (A Deserted Second Life) : The problem I have with it [the Wired article], is that it deals almost COMPLETELY with Second Life as it pertains to marketing and corporations…and inevitabley why SL sucks in that space. Im Bliss Yue). 9:07 AM Anonymoussaid.

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LearnUpon

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Active learning is a strategy focused on encouraging learners to actively participate in training. This approach prompts learners to read, discuss, and solve problems in order to synthesize course content. Examples of active learning activities include practical tasks and problem-solving conducted in small groups.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 7, 2008

In reducing the value of an instructional designer by handing them tools to be lone gunmen, we have created the problem of believing we can replace or eliminate the instructional designer, since our in-house resident experts can do the very same job. But Im not sure I can get people to hold their answers back.

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