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Development Tools I Would Learn If I Were You - June's Big Question

eLearning Cyclops

In my instructional design graduate program, UMBC , I took several courses that focused on development, but they really only scratched the surface. Social/informal learning: Microblogging (e.g. Yammer or Twitter), blogs, social bookmarking (e.g. Social bookmarks is always a great way to find useful resources.

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Learning Management Systems: The wrong place to start learning

Coursy

By George Siemens Introduction Learning Management Systems (LMS) are often viewed as being the starting point (or critical component) of any elearning or blended learning program. WebCT and Blackboard have recently formed partnerships with synchronous tools to allow for easy integration across platforms. Tools like Furl , del.icio.us

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APIs and Mashups r ur new ABCs for E-Learning

eLearning 24-7

An API (Application Program Interface) enables an interface from a piece of software to communicate with another piece of software (in its simplest form) or multiple pieces of software (called a mashup). APIs available in popular programs – SAAS. You can find a web conferencing api (free) and integrate it with your solution.

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Lessons From The Guggenheim, Spain

The eLearning Coach

It was an ideal model for integrating a structured yet informal learning paradigm. The typical online learning program uses straight narration. Synchronous learning events and social media technologies allow us to integrate this dimension of learning into the programs we design. Social Media And Learning.

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Text To Speech Synthesizers

The eLearning Coach

It also seems appropriate when there isn’t time or budget for recording and syncing visuals and audio, particularly for dummy audio when you need to show sponsors and SMEs how the media elements of an online program will be integrated prior to the recording. Share this on del.icio.us. Audio Recording: Going In-house.

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Bouncy, bubbly or British? How To Choose Voice Over Talent

The eLearning Coach

Integrating the perfect voice into an online course, video or slide show enhances the audience’s perception and enjoyment of the program. If your narrator isn’t credible, your program will lose some of its authority. Share this on del.icio.us. It takes lots of talent and skill to be a professional narrator.

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e-Clippings (Learning As Art): "Seven Strategies for Implementing a Successful Corporate Wiki" (Industry Week)

Mark Oehlert

The study recommended: Integrate the wiki as one of several important tools in an organizations IT collaboration architecture. Recognize that a significant value of wikis comes fromembedding small software programs into the wiki that structurerepetitive behavior. Clay Shirky My latest additions to del.icio.us

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