Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

My brain has a hard time these days parsing dense theory. Im a convert. Yes, Im an English major who writes mostly text bullets instead of novels. So Im curious: what drove you to revisit theory? Cammy, Im glad to hear you so revved up. Jane -- In theory, Im not against theory. Im still of that mindset.

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The Learning Circuits

OCTOBER 11, 2005

A recent CNET article noted that the typical office worker is interrupted every three minutes by an e-mail, IM, phone call, etc. If you are working on something creative, it takes about 8 minutes for our brains to get into that state. I believe that you will need to multiply your bandwidth and attention by multiplying your self.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 1, 2008

Im not talking about the quantity of my friends, but rather the breadth and depth. Im not sure if there was a specific tipping point for me, but I was certainly amused when one of my friends informed me that Im personally responsible for making her waste more time on Facebook than she ever thought possible. Think Uggs.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 29, 2007

To work out my thoughts and ideas (hey, Im an extrovert -- I need to talk about whats going on in my head in order to process it and take it to the next level). Im a new blogger -- not fully evolved). At least, I would hope thats what Im doing. Im excited to meet people whose blogs I have been reading. Games for Girls.

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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.

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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." Amen, Cammy. We got Wii!

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Learning Visions

MARCH 16, 2009

This go-round, Im at the other end of things: in a much-needed lull between projects, taking a breather. Reading Im still in the midst of The Adult Learner by Malcolm Knowles et al. My attention has admittedly wandered to shinier, more gripping things. Revisiting Things dont seem to stick in my brain the way they used to.

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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. The brain does indeed pay attention. The brain does indeed pay attention.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

Often I have two small kids in tow or Im trying to check ten things off a list during my lunch hour. A good aggregator (like Stephen Downes) will get me the info I need so Im not missing the really juicy stuff. I may even just skip it completely, thinking Ill come back to it later when my brain is less full. Im too distracted.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 11, 2007

And this is definitely not one of those things that Im learning for the first time, but here goes: Motivation is everything! Now granted, the plastic brain of a 4 1/2 year old is pretty different than your average adult learners brain. Im primed and ready. I agree--totally cool and Im not even the proud mama!

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OpenSesame

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

She found that each worker went an average of 11 minutes on any given task before being interrupted by a coworker, email, IM or other demand for their attention. You need to design content to fit in the short chunks of attention that your learners are likely to have available to them. This probably sounds familiar to you, too!

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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.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 3, 2008

Now Im not saying that SMEs are rats, or instructional designers are rats. I like how you really extended the metaphor, Cammy, and I most definitely agree that instructional design isnt brain surgery. Can I, um, have your attention, please? I like the analogy Michele Martin uses: instructional design as cooking. Even a rat.

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Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

Im struck by why I find this topic so interesting. Vary activities to maintain interest and attention. And on that note, I think Im pretty much done now with my learning styles assignment. Can I, um, have your attention, please? As a practical person, I tend to avoid theory. Somehow this is an easy starting point.

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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. And Im really excited about the project Im working on. Im sure its not an insult, but I just dont think Id be so comfortable having that on my business card :) 9:03 AM ahsigmon said. The website copy.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 14, 2007

I said a similar thing in a comment on Tony Karrers blog the other day: Isnt the main tool of the PLE our very own little brains? Tony came back talking about all the tools he uses as an extension of his brain. Late, we go back to our various storage facilities for all the hard-core processing we do with our brains.

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Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2008

Cammy: Although I like to think Im good-humored, I am leery of "humor" or "fun" (scare quotes are deliberate) injected into training like salt water into a frozen turkey. Im glad youre on board with my ducks! Im particularly thrilled with using scenarios (naturally :). Can I, um, have your attention, please? Great stuff.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2007

As a result, he says, for todays e-learning designers to do their jobs well, we need to: revel in complexity and uncertainty grow their theoretical knowledge daily walk the (digital) walk thrive on new ideas Im trying, man. Can I, um, have your attention, please? Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. Games for Girls.

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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. My blog is part of my external brain. 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. Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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Learning Visions

MARCH 12, 2007

Im wondering if people actually use all that data that does get tracked now for formal learning. Im mean -- do they really use all that data? Can I, um, have your attention, please? Gaming Immersive = Addictive The Auditory Advantage How Does Gender Matter in the e-Learning Brain? So my question is about LMSs.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 13, 2007

And Im not implying that Im a Second Life naysayer. It takes brains and a bit of technological savvy to figure out what route to follow for any individual situation — something many corporations seem to lack when it comes to new media. Can I, um, have your attention, please? Dont invest any money.

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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.) Its just a giant percolating coffee pot inside my brain these days. Im a Google Girl. Google Reader.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 14, 2007

Saturday, April 14, 2007 Conversations do matter I am still quite brain dead from the the eLearning Guild event. So now Im sold on the values of social networking tools and Web 2.0. And I realized that Im no longer a beginner. Can I, um, have your attention, please? Dead and yet quite alive. Completely. It was Web 2.0

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Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Nevertheless, their voices are deeply etched in my brain, and I could have picked any of them out of a lineup if we were going by voice and not visual. But not only is it the way they can express themselves (non-verbally and verbally) and communicate outward, but being able to "read" their class and have a sense of whos paying attention.

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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. Can I, um, have your attention, please? He sent me a book, " A General Theory of Love." Its keeping me up late at night.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2007

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. Can I, um, have your attention, please? Gaming Immersive = Addictive The Auditory Advantage How Does Gender Matter in the e-Learning Brain? Mostly men.

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Learning Visions

MAY 16, 2007

Im interested in your background -- it sounds like your experience is in the classroom. Im definitely not saying to throw out the baby or the bathwater here. Im definitely not saying to throw out the baby or the bathwater here. Im coming at it more from the e-Learning perspective. Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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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. I RARELY see that type of brain power and interest being applied to ANYTHING the school has offered. But he can also kick my tail at Brain Age or Find Mii. I will say this.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

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?) Level 4 Eval traditionally done during Learning Outcomes (there were a lot more things on his chart, but Im not that fast and it was somewhat complicated.) Will says the #1 tool we should be using is our brains.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 15, 2007

Thursday, March 15, 2007 Learning Mate Demo Im in search of good examples of cheap but effective e-Learning in the vein of the 21st century designer (web 2.0, Can I, um, have your attention, please? Gaming Immersive = Addictive The Auditory Advantage How Does Gender Matter in the e-Learning Brain? ils, etc.). Games for Girls.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 7, 2007

Can I, um, have your attention, please? Gaming Immersive = Addictive The Auditory Advantage How Does Gender Matter in the e-Learning Brain? Games for the Brain Super-Close Google Map Zooms Rock On with e-Learning from ZVEX Informal/DIY Learning: Montessori School for Adul. Check it out. Games for Girls.

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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. Now Im not at the beginning of my career and Id like to think that I have some expertise.if Can I, um, have your attention, please? but a little. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 23, 2007

According to Clive, Itiel is becoming a bit of a celebrity amongst the e-learning community in the UK as someone who avoids the grand theories of learning and concentrates instead on practical tips based on what we know about the brain and how it works (assuming we really do and this I must place on trust). Thanks, gentlemen.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 1, 2007

At least, this is what Im told. Can I, um, have your attention, please? Gaming Immersive = Addictive The Auditory Advantage How Does Gender Matter in the e-Learning Brain? Games for the Brain Super-Close Google Map Zooms Rock On with e-Learning from ZVEX Informal/DIY Learning: Montessori School for Adul. Games for Girls.

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Learning Visions

MAY 10, 2007

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). Can I, um, have your attention, please? 2:23 PM Cammy Bean said. Youre right.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 19, 2007

But Im always in search of practical advice. Can I, um, have your attention, please? Gaming Immersive = Addictive The Auditory Advantage How Does Gender Matter in the e-Learning Brain? Games for the Brain Super-Close Google Map Zooms Rock On with e-Learning from ZVEX Informal/DIY Learning: Montessori School for Adul.

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Learning Visions

MAY 4, 2007

If youre providing SMEs with the templates, Im not sure theyll be altering them. Im not saying there is no place for templates (honestly!), So what Im saying is, we can work with SMEs -- use templates as a starting point -- and still hope to create good learning experiences. Im getting a lot out of the conversation.

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