Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 12, 2011

Our conversation centered on whether or not companies should limit their employees’ use of the internet and social media while at work. I’m sorry, but somebody explain to me why she won the Best Actress Oscar for The Blind Side , honestly. Only recently has the training industry begun to tap into this realm of informal, social learning.

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Blended Learning Personal Personalization 140

Learning Visions

APRIL 10, 2008

Thursday, April 10, 2008 Instructional Designers with Formal Training: Survey Update As of today, over 119 responses to the ongoing survey Instructional Designers: Do You Have An Advanced Degree? Im flying on intuition and experience and informal learning." The survey remains open indefinitely. Take the Survey!

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Survey Instructional Instruction 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 3, 2008

Thursday, January 03, 2008 Instructional Designers with Degrees: Survey Update Over 50 instructional designers have now responded to the survey: Do You Have a Degree in ID? View the latest survey results here. The survey remains open indefinitely. About 27% of instructional designers have an advanced degree in ID.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Survey Instructional Instruction 100

Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 27, 2007

So, the eLearningGuild research again to the rescue. But, I could quickly link to the sites to find out more and finally recommended that they should look at: Articulate Quizmaker allows you to easily create Flash-based quizzes, surveys, and assessments. Here's guild member satisfaction ratings for tools in the test / quiz category.

Flash Quiz 184

Flash Quiz Flash Quiz Respondus 184

Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 5, 2007

Monday, November 05, 2007 Instructional Design Inspiration As I mentioned last week , Im in the midst of designing my first custom eLearning course in quite awhile. Ive gotten rusty in the practice of ID, although very adept in the research and learning part (and I can talk a pretty good game). Theres more, Im sure.

Instructional Design 125

Instructional Design Custom eLearning Development Instructional Instruction 125

Learning Visions

MAY 1, 2007

Im not a big theory person. Im much more into practical application. Im not saying that these theories are right or wrong -- but they get tossed about and referred to with great relish by some in the industry. Im not a big theory person. Im much more into practical application." Take the Survey!

Instructional Design 154

Instructional Design Toolkit Instructional Instruction 154

Learning Visions

MARCH 25, 2008

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Jott This Blog I havent had so much time lately to blog, as this project Im working on has been quite grueling. I find my best time for thinking up excellent blog entries is late at night when Im lying in bed. That is, of course, if Im even awake after the kids have finally fallen asleep.

Blogging 100

Blogging IM IMS Brandon Hall 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 3, 2007

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 eLearning Guild Event -- My Sessions As Ive mentioned here before, Im extremely excited about attending the upcoming eLearning Guild event here in Boston. Im excited to go to as many sessions as I can. Im excited to pick peoples brains. And Im wondering if Im missing something really cool.

eLearning Guild 100

eLearning Guild IM IMS Corporate eLearning 100

Learning Visions

MAY 9, 2007

For various reasons, Im not going to go back to school to get a Masters Degree in instructional design. But I firmly believe that this journey Im on is giving me the experience and educational equivalent (if not better) than a formal M.Ed. Even though Ive been doing this ("instructional design") for over ten years, Im starting over.

Informal 100

Informal IM IMS Cognitive 100

Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

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. And on that note, I think Im pretty much done now with my learning styles assignment. Take the Survey! For the moment.

Learning Styles 186

Learning Styles Wiki Cognitive Rapid eLearning 186

Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

Im curious what other folks experiences has been. So heres a little survey to help us go deeper: [link] (Click on the link to view the survey.) Initial survey results have been posted here. And the survey numbers keep changing. Im so happy to see you post this up. Im struggling with this right now.

Instructional Design 133

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Diversity Training 133

Learning Visions

JANUARY 25, 2008

We present a media rich intro to a course that sets the stage and implies value. Belatedly, Im thinking that there are relatively easy ways to enable learners to have cake or to eat it as they see fit. Im not sure I suggested writing WIIFM learning objectives, but they probably have their uses. 7:49 AM Karl Kapp said.

Learning Objects 124

Learning Objects Learning Objectives IM IMS 124

Learning Visions

OCTOBER 10, 2007

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Second Life and Gaming Poll Results I dont claim to be a researcher, nor can I claim that the results of polls conducted on this site are in the least bit statistically significant. Im also interested in the results of the poll question I asked, " Are you a Gamer? Im checking out your polls ;).I

Second Life 100

Second Life Poll Games IM 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 29, 2007

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 e-Learning Guild Mobile Learning Report The e-Learning Guild presentation of the most recent 360 Research Report on Mobile Learning. Presenters include: Steve Wexler : e-Learning Guilds research guru Brent Schlenker : e-Learning Guild Evangelist. Note: surveys are ALWAYS available, so always getting new data.

Mobile Learning 100

Mobile Learning Report Mobile eLearning Guild 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 16, 2007

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. Im not sure Ill bother with that. Im not sure if it does much for a site with minimal traffic.

IM 100

IM IMS Second Life Moodle 100

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. I learn what books I need to read, what research I need to track down. And Im really excited about the project Im working on. I think a lot about instructional design, but I dont really practice it.

Job 113

Job IM IMS Cognitive 113

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. Im just raising some questions. They are Gen Y, and probably in the 57% of people considered "joiners" in the often-cited Forrester Research chart. I dont have a conclusion here. 6:37 PM Karl Kapp said.

Games 100

Games Diversity Training eLearning Guild Social Networks 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 3, 2007

Sorry you had that experience, but Im glad to know Im not the only one. They were coming at me in the chat, then IM, and when they started coming into my email I quit the program. Just to be clear, Brandon Hall Research does not own Education Island. Take the Survey! Nonetheless, I felt violated. Bummer Cammy.

Second Life 100

Second Life Brandon Hall Harassment Training IM 100

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. Is there some historical background here that Im missing, like computers in the UK didnt have speakers until 2002 so they never bothered? Take the Survey! We know to avoid narrating text word for word, for instance.

Audio 100

Audio Culture Corporate eLearning Authoring Tools 100

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. If you have a focused blog, then you can jump from job to job and learn many skills, but the constant will be that you are an expert in whatever area you choose to research and write about. Take the Survey!

Blogging 100

Blogging Cognitive Rapid eLearning Write Blog 100

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.

Personal 100

Personal Personalization Instructional Design IM 100

Learning Visions

DECEMBER 3, 2007

An ongoing survey of instructional designers. Emerging Technologies in eLearning : Notes from a live blogged session with Gary Woodill of Brandon Hall Research. Take the Survey! Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning : my review of Karl Kapps recent book contribution to the training community.

Brandon Hall 100

Brandon Hall eLearning Guild Moodle Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 26, 2007

My current business card says Im a "Manager of Instructional Design". And now Im here -- "Manager of Instructional Design." But at this point, Im here to stay. If youd like to learn more about what Im doing these days, check out my current job description. My point is this: I dont think Im that unusual.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 100

Learning Visions

MAY 18, 2006

Not because Im trying to figure out the mysteries of love (although that would be nice, too) -- but because it turns out Im extremely fascinated by the brain and how it works. Take the Survey! He sent me a book, " A General Theory of Love." Its keeping me up late at night.

Theory 100

Theory Blended Learning eLearning Guild Moodle 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Im still a really hands-on person. Or maybe Im just too lazy and poor. Now, Im not linking to John just because he is full of praise of me (which is nice and somewhat embarrassing, I must admit.), Im with you, Maria! An inquiry class Im taking takes me into the mind of Sherlock Holmes. 4:35 PM Cammy Bean said.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Theory Instructional Instruction 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 28, 2007

Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Confessions of an Instructional Designer I failed Will Thalheimers Learning Research Quiz. It turns out that Im not alone. Will just published the results of the Learning Research Quiz (2002-2007). Take the Survey! I was mortified. Ive been doing this for over ten years and I did terrible.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 4, 2007

Wednesday, April 04, 2007 NewsFlash: PowerPoint Bad For Learning Found via SlashDot , an article in todays Sydney Morning Herald " Research points the finger at PowerPoint." The article cites new research from the University of New South Wales (home of John Sweller, "founding father" of Cognitive Load Theory). Take the Survey!

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Cognitive eLearning Guild Moodle 100

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., Im excellent at creating ridiculous rhymes and ditties for my kids; I think I could come up with something interesting for a course. Im delighted that youre finding value in all of my ramblings.

Instructional 100

Instructional Instruction eLearning Strategy Strategy 100

Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

The bonus of so many of the social media tools we use is that our pictures are attached. Research ranges the percent of non-verbal communication you use to communicate (willingly or unwillingly) from 55% to 93%! Im the same when teaching face-to-face -- big user of the laugh to create connection. Take the Survey!

Moodle 100

Moodle Instructional Design ASTD Picture 100

Learning Visions

OCTOBER 3, 2007

Wednesday, October 03, 2007 Ive Gone Pink For October Im not a pink-ish kind of a girl. Web sites will Go Pink during the month of October to bring attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, get people talking about breast cancer, and raise money for research. Take the Survey!

Moodle 100

Moodle Instructional Design ASTD Brandon Hall 100

Learning Visions

MAY 10, 2007

We each took a survey, the results of which showed what type of learner you were. 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. Of course, this is all just my unfounded and profoundly biased opinion (Im very very visual).

Learning Styles 100

Learning Styles Diversity Training IM IMS 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 20, 2007

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. In fact, a survey on my blog (see the blog sidebar on the right) shows that only about 38% of practicing IDs have advanced degrees in the field. Take the Survey! hilarious!

Instructional Design 133

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Diversity Training 133

Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2007

A study is cited in which researchers looked at brain activity while subjects learned how to build a structure with Tinker Toys. Im no neuroscientist, but these kinds of images get me excited -- seeing which areas of the brain light up. Take the Survey!

Moodle 100

Moodle Brandon Hall Brain ASTD 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2007

One of the piece of research that stuck out to me was the obvious gender gap. Im right with you. Im a female instructional designer in my late 30s. Sort of Myst-like puzzles, although Im definitely out of practice from that way of thinking. Take the Survey! Men use games a lot more than women. Mostly men.

Games 100

Games Simulations IM IMS 100

Learning Visions

MAY 16, 2007

The research connecting MBTI and low literacy learners is limited, but studies continue to point to the over abundance of S (sensing) vs N (Intuitive) learners, rising above the 75/25 split in the general population. Im interested in your background -- it sounds like your experience is in the classroom. Take the Survey!

Learning Styles 100

Learning Styles Authoring Tools PENS IM 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Make a boomer uncomfortable -- "do this, there are no guidelines" Looking at research/lit: workaholics, can do, optimistic, strongly influence policy, high tech can intimidate older members. The Connected Worker 21st century knowledge worker/learner "Im only as good as my network." Apply research. Seek comfort in these things.

Brandon Hall 100

Brandon Hall Wiki Social Networks Moodle 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 19, 2009

The ID survey on this blog now has over 200 responses: 62% do not have advanced degrees. Posted by Cammy Bean at 1:03 PM Labels: instructional design , survey 19comments: Nicole said. And by asking this, Im not suggesting that design isnt important, for it is - its seen by some as part of the pedagogy. those who cant, teach.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 100