Learning Visions

MAY 9, 2007

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

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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. e-Learning Strategy Consulting: This is a new area for me. And Im really excited about the project Im working on. Im on the fence if I want to get into Instructional Design or be an Eduction Advisor.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 22, 2007

Im no Facebook super-user and I havent experienced a huge time suck from it, but I suppose its possible. Cammy, Im just a "lite" Facebook user, but I have seen profile pages that list their workplaces with commentary about how horrible their company is, or how much they hate their job. And Im in complete agreement.

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Learning Visions

MAY 24, 2007

Im a believer in this stuff. So I have no expertise in this area -- and perhaps this is really just a note to self to look into this topic more -- but Im just wondering how brain plasticity relates to the recent NIH study out that claims that cognitive ability is mostly developed by adolescence (found via Jay Cross ). -- Kineo Moodle f.

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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

AUGUST 13, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. And Im not implying that Im a Second Life naysayer. He cites a USA Today article which says, Students "dont like it for activities that can be done in a real classroom, such as lectures or slide shows. Real concerns.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 2, 2007

Im not blogging for the money or the fame, but I am in it for the community, networking and learning opportunities. Im already behind. So Im thinking Ill finally join Jay Crosss Internet Time Community. Do you have any suggestions for e-learning/instructional design forums? Day 1: Email a new reader. I really will.

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Learning Visions

MAY 30, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. 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 but a little.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 20, 2007

Nevertheless, Im trying to keep up. Then again, Im not trying to stay on top of hundreds of comments a day. Im not going to bother with a full-blown survey. When I come across a new resource or a new e-Learning blog, I spread the word. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. Its at least half the fun.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 9, 2007

Im a touchy-feely-people-kind-of-person. Making the time to engage in conversations online does seem to move towards greater abundancy thinking and Im really enjoying the opportunities it is presenting. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. Ive reached out to more people and more people are reaching out to me.

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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. Ive been into SL several times but Im very daunted about attempting to talk to anyone, so usually wander around by myself.

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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. I did stand-up classroom sessions on the software. And now Im here -- "Manager of Instructional Design."

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 1, 2007

3) I went to the same high school as presidential candidate Oback Barama (although Im 7 years younger and have never laid eyes on him in person). I used to speak it fluently; these days Im pretty rusty. Yesterday I read an e-Learning blog auf Deutsch and I was surprised at how much I could actually understand. Danke sehr.

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Learning Visions

MAY 15, 2007

I crave the personal connections that come with one-on-one or classroom teaching, even if the rest of my life is spent online. Should we just return to the classroom? Can we throw away e-Learning? Maybe Im smart enough that I would have said that anyway.but maybe not. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID.

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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. Im pretty skeptical of learning styles stuff, frankly (and justifiably).

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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. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. He sent me a book, " A General Theory of Love." Its keeping me up late at night.

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Learning Visions

MAY 23, 2007

Im definitely hooked -- you might say, "immersed" or "addicted". Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. Kineo Rapid e-Learning Podcast with Gabe Anderson Adobe/Bersin Overview of the eLearning Industry Don't Be a Tyrant! Learning Styles as Fortune Telling I'm getting emotional about e-Learning!

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Learning Visions

MAY 4, 2007

"And hopefully, they are flexible enough that they can be altered as needed in order to create an effective learning experience." If youre providing SMEs with the templates, Im not sure theyll be altering them. Im not saying there is no place for templates (honestly!), Im getting a lot out of the conversation.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 2, 2007

Im on the press page, so I think I should get at invite, dont you? I did send an email and got a response that Id be included in the "next round of invitations", which Im told will be in the next day or so. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. I like that its built in Flash. I like that its a purty application.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 20, 2007

Ive been working as an instructional designer in the corporate training and e-learning field since the mid-1990s. For me, instructional design is about designing "engaging and effective" asynchronous learning experiences (web-based training programs). Im a writer and a schmoozer. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 2, 2007

Im not looking for a job right now, so theres no urgent need. Im blogging the progress at [link] Best 2:59 AM jmaddrell said. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. Should the blog become the landing point for your online portfolio? Your presence to the world? Hi Cammy I havent got an online portfolio for myself.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 21, 2008

Now, maybe Im just jaded and want to get to an approved storyboard. Maybe its the fact that Im recovering from pneumonia and just dont have the energy to fight the fight. I designed it that way because I was told thats the way to appeal to different "learning styles." Im just now starting to feel slightly less horrible.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 10, 2007

In More on Learning Styles , I linked back to a lot of older and (I thought) interesting posts Id written on the subject of learning styles, while also attempting to add something new. I also kept the LibraryThing listing books Im currently reading (or have read or intend to read at some point.),

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Learning Visions

MAY 4, 2007

Im going to spend some time looking into this product more. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. Kineo Rapid e-Learning Podcast with Gabe Anderson Adobe/Bersin Overview of the eLearning Industry Don't Be a Tyrant! Learning Styles as Fortune Telling I'm getting emotional about e-Learning!

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 7, 2007

Already I can tell you that Im just going to skip this step. Im not trying to make money off this blog. I use this blog as my own learning tool and write about what I feel like writing about -- usually right when it hits me. Well, thankfully, Im no George Lucas! Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 8, 2007

Posted by Cammy Bean at 10:53 AM Labels: rapid e-learning 2comments: Clive Shepherd said. Just this week -- for once Im in the know. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. Cammy, you seem to have taken on the role of gateway to the edublogosphere! A useful service indeed. 4:31 AM Cammy Bean said.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 7, 2007

Now Cathy is joining the exciting e-learning blogosphere, offering practical ideas for people who develop corporate elearning. As someone who develops corporate elearning, Im simply thrilled! Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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Learning Visions

APRIL 4, 2007

And how many e-Learning courses have you created with on-screen text bullets timed to narrative audio? You know -- appeal to multiple learning styles; address the needs of both auditory and visual learners. Im thinking about Karl Kapps recent post Design: Bullets Be Gone. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 24, 2007

Im trying to remain open to both sides. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. Companies are even setting up shops as an along with their physical presence. Manish [link] 4:13 AM Cammy Bean said. Manish.there certainly is a lot of interest in Second Life and a lot of skepticism. My exploration has just begun.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 1, 2007

Im sure it matters to them. Posted by Cammy Bean at 10:31 AM Labels: rapid e-learning , version control 2comments: Terri Lakin said. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. Again, some of this may be process on the clients end (where and how to archive). Thanks to Janet for bringing this issue up!

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 29, 2007

Im glad to be able to provide an accurate typing service for the general good of the e-learning community! Im interested in hearing more stories of how companies are implementing mobile learning. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. Many thanks! 4:58 PM Cammy Bean said. Is this a matter of regulation?

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eFront

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Therefore, as we move forward, we all must consider when, how, and why we integrate the tools that we do into our classrooms. => The boundaries between traditional face-to-face courses and completely online courses are beginning to blur. > Resources Down-and-dirty Guidelines for Effective Discussions in Online Courses Joanna C.

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Learning Visions

MAY 16, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wednesday, May 16, 2007 Im getting emotional about e-Learning! Are you emotional about your e-Learning? When thinking about training SMEs to create decent e-Learning, we need be clear about what getting emotional means. (p.

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Corporate eLearning Strategies and Development

JULY 16, 2012

This has tied the hands of teachers and stifled innovation in the classroom. K12 is in the midst of radical change driven by race-to-the-top initiatives where the focus is on individualized learning. The teacher then can use this information to create customized assignments that match the student’s needs and learning style.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 15, 2007

Theres a lot of things I still need to figure out with SL if Im really going to get into it, but I think there are some things that its just fine not to master. Rebekah, Thanks so much for the info.Ive been flailing around a lot in the menus when Im on my own in SL. And Ill be sure to look you up next time Im in-world. (Im

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 7, 2008

Reuben on the value of the instructional designer: The skill that an instructional designer possesses, that writers, teachers, programmers, technical writers, and so on don’t, is the ability to systematically break down content so that it is applicable to learners and their learning styles. 5:07 PM christytucker said.

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