eFront

JANUARY 5, 2011

News from the e-learning frontier Pages Home About Community Free e-Learning Resources Contribute to the e-Learning Community 1/02/2011 Top 10 Open Source e-Learning Projects to Watch for 2011 2011 is the e-Learning year! The project is hosted at Google Code. by Christopher Pappas M.B.A.,

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eFront

DECEMBER 5, 2010

E-Learning Essentials Common e-learning terms used in online education including accreditation, virtual classroom, community, university, college, etc. Ecampus Ecampus glossary provides definitions of e-Learning. WSU have provided the glossary to assist new users joining their eLearning community. to version 3.6.6

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eFront

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Members could submit tips in any or all of the following five categories: 1) Courseware authoring and e-Learning development tools, 2) Rapid e-Learning tools, 3) Simulation tools, 4) Media tools, and 5) Combining and deploying authoring tools. You can read the full text of the book here for free.

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eFront

DECEMBER 26, 2010

They have gotten quite a bit of traffic (and now more!) -- it's great to provide a resource such as this and appreciate your getting the word out. Recent Comments Blog Archive ► 2011 (3) ► January (3) Free and Open Source Text to Speech Tools for e-Le. to version 3.6.6 wibiya widget Simple template.

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eFront

APRIL 13, 2010

Epignosis is committed to providing the highest level of Customer support and to continuously evolve the eFront platform for meeting the most demanding standards of the human capital management and the e-learning industry. Top 5 e-Learning books for beginners Top 10 Open Source e-Learning Projects to Watch fo.

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Learning Visions

MAY 1, 2007

Im not a big theory person. Im much more into practical application. These are terms that I have learned (some relatively recently) and thought, why didnt I know this ten years ago if its so important? And I have learned a lot by looking into each of them. This is just a starting point and doesnt provide links.

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eFront

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

Hi Ed, could you please provide me with a link to his Twitter account? Recent Comments Blog Archive ► 2011 (3) ► January (3) Free and Open Source Text to Speech Tools for e-Le. Top 5 e-Learning books for beginners Top 10 Open Source e-Learning Projects to Watch fo. to version 3.6.6

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Petra Mayer

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Therefore, the idea of this blog is to provide an easy reference around the varied concepts in learning and development. Take this as your Learning and Development Glossary, if you may, to stay up-to-date with the times. A job aid provides information on how to perform a task or a job. Learning and Development (L&D).

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eFront

OCTOBER 24, 2010

SXC (stock.xhng) The SXC is a website providing free-to use stock photography and illustrations. Recent Comments Blog Archive ► 2011 (3) ► January (3) Free and Open Source Text to Speech Tools for e-Le. Top 5 e-Learning books for beginners Top 10 Open Source e-Learning Projects to Watch fo.

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Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2009

Me: Im an instructional designer. Im sort of distracted by the naked boy who just ran by (not mine). I will use the term e-Learning Designer, but include that I provide interactive training accessed via my companys Intranet. billbrandon had this comment on Twitter: I usually just tell em Im a writer. Oh, I see."

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 13, 2007

And Im not implying that Im a Second Life naysayer. 1) Donald Taylor provides a little summary of some of the recent talk in Second Life Backlash: After all the hype Second Life has had, there is bound to be some push back. Ive been exploring the use of Second Life for a client for whom Im developing an e-Learning strategy.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

All I could discern is that it looks at whatever appears on the link you provide. Okay, Im stunned there are so many INTJs here since as a general rule, INTJs are only about 5% of population (Im guessing here). Im an INTJ and it says my blog is an ESTP. I think it provides more insight into how this tool works.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 19, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, June 19, 2007 Using FaceBook Im trying to expand my horizons a bit these days and have been taking a closer look at a whole bunch of tools out there, including SecondLife and FaceBook. Thats about as far as its gone.

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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. See Christy Tuckers musings on this topic: Does Learning Grow or is it Built? Cammy, Im glad youre doing the auditing.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 23, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Monday, March 23, 2009 Market Differences in eLearning Im a fan of the number 42. Do watch out, Im very keen to know what people would say. Looks like Im 2 weeks late here as well :) Sreya 7:36 AM Cammy Bean said.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 4, 2007

But they will never provide all the copies of, say, “The Wealth of Nations&# and the early responses it provoked. Great post, Cammy and Im completely with you on loving the physical feel of a good book. link] I hope that Im wrong. The databases include multiple copies of some titles. Don 8:38 AM Davesaid.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 16, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Im losing my steam, but trying to stay somewhat on target. So go ahead and "Email or IM another blogger in your niche to introduce yourself and your blog". I want to share as much as I can about projects Im working on.

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Learning Visions

MAY 31, 2007

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. To provide what the market is asking for? e-Learning Strategy Consulting: This is a new area for me. And Im really excited about the project Im working on. Marketing: I write the fact sheets.

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Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Monday, May 21, 2007 Learning Styles as Fortune Telling My research into understanding the role of learning styles in e-Learning continues. Im struck by why I find this topic so interesting. For the moment.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 1, 2008

This hasnt gotten onto my radar before -- Im not sure if there are any state-funded online programs in Massachusetts. As I recall, she has two kids in high school who are taking online courses, and thats what got her interested in ID and e-learning. All the projects provided standalone, asynchronous lessons.

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eFront

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

(Update 11/23/2010: suggested by Ellen ) eLearning Pulse is an independent online community focused on serving learning and technology professionals, from instructional designers to software developers to project managers. This site provides free resources to the eLearning development community, including news, job postings, and more.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 10, 2007

Im also interested in the results of the poll question I asked, " Are you a Gamer? Again, not statistically significant Im sure. I youd like to add your two cents, and tell us what kind of Gamer you are, that poll is still open. Im checking out your polls ;).I This poll -- to-date -- has had 29 responses. Sue Waters.I

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Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Facebook for the Enterprise Im still mucking around in Facebook, trying to get it. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point?

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Learning Visions

JUNE 12, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. 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.)

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Im concerned that women will be excluded if such a focus is put on gaming skills -- or at least the gamer label. Dona was an early Atari employee (and the only woman at the time) and spoke about women in the gaming industry and provided some specific ideas for getting girls and women more involved in games and gaming.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2008

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Im not just thinking about the gadgets and the gizmos that you use or the instructional design "method" behind the process (e.g., How could you do that in an e-learning experience? Ahhh.Facebook as a learning tool!

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

Learning News Microsoft just released Semblio , a new authoring tool Skype 4.0 much better video) Question of the Week -- Economy How has economy affected your Learning Unit? 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?) Fewer doing Level 3 and 4.

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eFront

APRIL 22, 2010

The open-source community uses eFront Community; this is the suggested eFront edition for anyone having basic needs. eFront was initially developed and provided exclusively as a commercial product. Why did you decide to move to an open source model? You still provide both free and commercial editions.

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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. Obviously, there is diversity in learning. Im with you. But I just thought that was my learning style.

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Learning Visions

MAY 4, 2007

For me this is is one of the key failings of traditional elearning content: fitting your learning need to pre-existing templates, whether thats SME built rapid content or something produced by an elearning provider. From a rapid e-Learning perspective -- or just e-Learning in general -- templates and tools provide a starting point.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 3, 2008

Now Im not saying that SMEs are rats, or instructional designers are rats. Photo credits: The Last Happy Chef by Mykl Roventine Open Onion by Darwin Bell Mouse Spaghetti Tastes Better When Cooked by Jannes Pockele Posted by Cammy Bean at 11:17 AM Labels: instructional design 3comments: Michele Martin said. Even a rat. Great post!

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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 12, 2009

As Im ramping up in my new job, Im talking with my new Kineo colleagues about everything under the sun. I was talking with Mark Harrison, a Kineo partner with over 25 years experience in learning design, about some of the differences between eLearning in the UK and in the US. You do know that, right?)

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 27, 2007

Im getting a Masters Degree in Instructional Design. But Ill have the knowledge and the confidence that I know what the hell Im talking about for once. I wrote about this a little in an earlier post Informal Learning: Getting Learners to Ask the Right Questions. Because its out there. And its free. Free range. Free of cost.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 8, 2007

Tom is the author of 5 Myths About Rapid e-Learning which made the rounds a while back. Tom provides "practical real-world tips for rapid e-Learning success" with enticing blog entry titles such as How Can Baking Cookies Improve Your E-learning Course? Just this week -- for once Im in the know.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 7, 2007

See the intense comment thread on The Real World, Second Life and Facebook/MySpace where Cathy provides some interesting commentary on women in Second Life. Now Cathy is joining the exciting e-learning blogosphere, offering practical ideas for people who develop corporate elearning. Online Chat with Charles Reigeluth (Instructional.

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Learning Visions

MAY 16, 2007

Jean, You make some great points about learning styles. Im interested in your background -- it sounds like your experience is in the classroom. Whats your take as far as e-Learning goes with learning styles? Im definitely not saying to throw out the baby or the bathwater here. 1:32 PM Cammy Bean said.

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