Learning Visions

APRIL 8, 2009

The former Senior Director of Worldwide eLearning at Adobe (plus a whole bunch of other impressive sounding gigs), Ellen recently formed Sage Road Solutions. Are you reading Ellen Wagners blog eLearning Roadtrip yet? Well you should be! If I were in charge (but sadly, Im not), Id put her in the Whos Who of eLearning.

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Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

Novices should be given less control, while experts should have more options and open navigation. Program control gave better results during initial learning, while learner control was more effective at alter stages." (p. 236) Navigation isnt really about "learning styles" per se, but it is clearly about program design.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 5, 2009

When it comes to "fun" in training (and the scare quotes are deliberate), I always hear Marvin the paranoid android saying, "Sounds dreadful." A Conversation with Karl Kapp ► February (11) ID Live with Charles Reigeluth on EdTechTalk Kineo Insights Webinar: Kronos Moodle Case Study Kineo Insights Webinar: The Truth About Open Sourc.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 9, 2009

They said it "sounded more real" and they trusted it more because they knew this person was talking from experience. Not the best quality sound, but who really cares when you're listening over your crappy laptop speakers anyway. Did it sound likea pro narrator? They piloted these two versions and got feedback.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 20, 2008

And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea, But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home." Your father probably knew this poem: may he rest in peace. Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! 5:09 PM Tony Karrer said.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 19, 2007

But did it actually enhance the learning experience? Of course, we also used sound effects -- ping if the user answered correctly, a deep "egggh" if the user answered incorrectly. but you never wanted to overuse sound effects for fear of it being labeled as "gratuitous use". Dont think so.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 8, 2008

Based on comments, it sounds like an advanced degree is a requirement more so if youre working in the academic sector. I primarily design self-paced eLearning programs. What kinds of programs do you design? Christy.would you categorize the courses you develop as "distance learning"? Do you have a graduate degree in ID?

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eLearning Weekly

AUGUST 1, 2009

is the idea of creating an ecosystem of open, connected tools while growing and nurturing a culture of learning and sharing. Yes, it sounds a little soft and fluffy, but the main idea is to encourage employees to exchange ideas, learn from each other, and become more independent learners. are blogs (ex.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 24, 2007

The latest edition is chock full o good stuff, including some thoughtful summaries of the eLearning Guild Annual Gathering and the future of rapid e-Learning tools. Online Chat with Charles Reigeluth (Instructional. How We Decide #ls2010 Talking ‘bout Instructional Design Live 5 Building Blocks to Better Beginnings with Carmen.

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Learning Visions

MAY 4, 2007

The folks at Kineo wrote a piece on the future of rapid e-learning tools, summarizing "our view is to give potential authors [SMEs] some easy to use but well structured templates which will give instructional integrity to how they develop their learning." Templates are about keeping costs down, not standards up. But what is a template?

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 8, 2007

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? Sounds good enough to eat. Posted by Cammy Bean at 10:53 AM Labels: rapid e-learning 2comments: Clive Shepherd said.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 15, 2008

Guess you will be learning all sorts of things. Kids are always an opportunity to learn! Sounds like your hands will be very full in May, but in a good way. Ill look forward to your wisdom. 12:12 PM Karl Kapp said. Cammy, Congratulations! 11:44 PM Sue Waters said. Congratulations Cammy! Sue 1:08 AM Cammy Bean said.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 28, 2007

Developed over 60 e-learning programs. Emerging" = kinds of e-learning that are just starting to show up -- in labs, new company offerings. In the 90s there were one or two ways to do e-Learning: CDRoms and then the web. Pages and pictures and some sound and we turned the pages and took a test.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 16, 2009

Audio : Ive been learning the basics of using Adobe Audition for sound recording and have been creating narration for a course were currently building. Heres what Ive been doing lately on the job: Tinkering Ive been tinkering around with new and old tools, expanding my skill set. This reminds me how much I like to make stuff.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

Hey, that sounds like a slice of heaven to me!) A Conversation with Karl Kapp ► February (11) ID Live with Charles Reigeluth on EdTechTalk Kineo Insights Webinar: Kronos Moodle Case Study Kineo Insights Webinar: The Truth About Open Sourc. And I mean digital gaming habits. Online Chat with Charles Reigeluth (Instructional.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

" space, it can be argued that more "learning" takes place than "instruction," especially when the approach blurs into the sphere of social or informal learning. "Instruction" to me sounds one-directional, like we are delivering or handing something to someone. 5:10 PM eQuixotic said.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 23, 2009

Sounds like a great research project for someone! A Conversation with Karl Kapp ► February (11) ID Live with Charles Reigeluth on EdTechTalk Kineo Insights Webinar: Kronos Moodle Case Study Kineo Insights Webinar: The Truth About Open Sourc. Heres the first course, and heres the second one." 3:37 PM Cammy Bean said.

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Learning Visions

MAY 22, 2008

It sounds like you all are very happy! A Conversation with Karl Kapp ► February (11) ID Live with Charles Reigeluth on EdTechTalk Kineo Insights Webinar: Kronos Moodle Case Study Kineo Insights Webinar: The Truth About Open Sourc. Ka kite from Middle-earth 11:36 PM Jenise | RidgeViewMedia.com said. Jenise Cook.

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Learning Visions

MAY 5, 2007

The old theory: Up until now, Ive gone along with that concept of learning styles , which the books authors tell me is based on the information delivery theory. This is the notion that we all have a preferred channels for learning: visual or auditory. Ill look more into Rand Spiro -- CFT sounds interesting.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 22, 2007

Good conversation, ideas and insights into blogging, conferences and e-learning. Good stuff and sounds like you guys had a good time during the discussion. It sure is fun. image courtesy of stockexchange: Alison Oxley Posted by Cammy Bean at 8:41 PM Labels: Blogging 3comments: Karl Kapp said. Good luck with your future stalking.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 17, 2009

99 on iTunes AniMatch A classic memory game with fun animal cards and sounds. A Conversation with Karl Kapp ► February (11) ID Live with Charles Reigeluth on EdTechTalk Kineo Insights Webinar: Kronos Moodle Case Study Kineo Insights Webinar: The Truth About Open Sourc. This game matches that experience really well. $.99

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Learning Visions

JUNE 22, 2007

It sounds like a very interesting approach to gaming). It sounds awesome. I guess your informal survey results are no surprise. A Conversation with Karl Kapp ► February (11) ID Live with Charles Reigeluth on EdTechTalk Kineo Insights Webinar: Kronos Moodle Case Study Kineo Insights Webinar: The Truth About Open Sourc.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Thursday, February 12, 2009 My Blogs Personality Type Well, it isnt very glamorous or creative sounding. But I suppose this is an appropriate description of my blogs personality? Online Chat with Charles Reigeluth (Instructional.

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Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2008

That said, I think the rubber duck idea sounds great. I will wager you that anyone attending 4 years of instructional design programs did not even once consider how to make learning fun. Yet that is the quickest way to help people learn something. Kudos on your work - it sounds great and a lot like giving birth.

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Learning Visions

MAY 31, 2007

How about VP, Interactive Learning, which is, from what I can tell, a combination of instructional design and interactive design, but Im still trying to sort that out. hmm, that does not sound very positive. It sounds like your IDs get to focus on just that.sounds luxurious! Getting an Informal M.Ed A lot of sense.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

This sounds like a bit of an overstatement to me. Are they producing high-quality e-Learning? Have the e-Learning vendor create the first few custom programs. Then take the development in-house, using rapid e-Learning tools. How adept are these SMEs really getting? Is it really the SMEs using the tools?

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Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2009

Instructional Designer just sounds too vague/technical. I usually start out by saying "Im an E-Learning author" – if whoever Im talking to then has little question marks in his/her eyes, I add that I develop computer learning programs for companies. I create learning material. 10:19 AM Cammy Bean said.

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Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

How do you finish a program that isnt there? Im not on to trying to source another college or university to try out. Any advice on a great school/program would be greatly appreciated by myself. Tracy, I have no idea about how things would transfer in Canada, but I do know of two certificate programs you might want to check out.

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Learning Visions

MAY 12, 2009

More recent research has indicated that the way the sound is used is significantly important. This applies particularly where text and sound are likely to be used (notably the studies on PowerPoint and speech). Catchya later 6:39 AM David Andrew said. There are lots of cultural issues about the senses and their use/importance.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Citing academic theory makes it sound like you are putting more effort into it than "I dunno - this just made sense. The theoretical ammunition I received in that program helps. I have considered some certificate programs in areas of specialization that I havent had as much experience in (HPI comes to mind). Whadya think?"

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Which I think sounds like a good thing. A Conversation with Karl Kapp ► February (11) ID Live with Charles Reigeluth on EdTechTalk Kineo Insights Webinar: Kronos Moodle Case Study Kineo Insights Webinar: The Truth About Open Sourc. Online Chat with Charles Reigeluth (Instructional.

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Learning Visions

MAY 4, 2007

Sounds like a great product. A Conversation with Karl Kapp ► February (11) ID Live with Charles Reigeluth on EdTechTalk Kineo Insights Webinar: Kronos Moodle Case Study Kineo Insights Webinar: The Truth About Open Sourc. Getting an Informal M.Ed its a fine line to tread! Cheers, Mark 9:26 AM Cammy Bean said.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 10, 2007

And, as I mentioned to Brent, I think the idea of an newbie SL gathering -- or at least a more regular gathering of elearning types in SL sounds great! follow-up poll will be forthcoming! 10:32 AM Danielle Blogging for Balance said. Im checking out your polls ;).I I will have to incorporate one in one of my posts this weekend.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

e-Learning should be all neat and tied up in a nice wrapper with a Next button that moves you through a content checklist and a great assessment at the end. This may be why the concept of informal learning is such a hard sell. Is a messy training program just one in which the presenter is clearly not organized?

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Learning Visions

APRIL 2, 2008

Avoid "fun" animations and sounds associated with errors. A Conversation with Karl Kapp ► February (11) ID Live with Charles Reigeluth on EdTechTalk Kineo Insights Webinar: Kronos Moodle Case Study Kineo Insights Webinar: The Truth About Open Sourc. Work cooperatively, not hierarchically. 5:07 PM Laura Jaffrey said.

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Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

For several online classes I’ve had to take, we have a professor who requires us to post a information page with an picture to let everyone know what we all look like and we present them during the class. It’s interesting what our minds build up without seeing the people. 6:58 PM Cammy Bean said.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 21, 2008

It might sound corny, but it can make the task seem a lot less tedious (Of course, I dont have the cool Law & Order music in the background). A Conversation with Karl Kapp ► February (11) ID Live with Charles Reigeluth on EdTechTalk Kineo Insights Webinar: Kronos Moodle Case Study Kineo Insights Webinar: The Truth About Open Sourc.

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