Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2009

Me: Im an instructional designer. Im sort of distracted by the naked boy who just ran by (not mine). If I see they still have that blank look in their eyes, I quickly mention the names of some of my clients and that usually gets there attention enough to explain further. This was me yesterday: Playground Mom: So, what do you do?

Instructional Design 218

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 218

Learning Visions

JUNE 28, 2007

Disruptive technology: Restaurants vs. Frozen Foods Movie Theaters vs. Blockbuster Wired Phones vs. Cell phones F2F Training vs. Online Training A lot of current online training is not disruptive, still incremental. The CD ROM based training company I worked at did not successfully make the leap to the Internet. Cammy--you rock!

Emergent 176

Emergent Brandon Hall CD-ROM Authoring Tools 176

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

IMHO you are an instructional designer if you actually plan and develop the instructional content, whether for classroom, internet, job aide, etc. This industry is too caught up in abstract thinking and not attentive enough to the actual products they are creating. Im with you all. Can I, um, have your attention, please?

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Diversity Training 100

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 12, 2011

It conjures memories of terrible 90s thriller movies featuring Sandra Bullock in the prime of her career. Our conversation centered on whether or not companies should limit their employees’ use of the internet and social media while at work. And she felt this to be acceptable. I argued that they were both dead wrong.

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Blended Learning Personal Personalization 140

Learning Visions

JANUARY 25, 2008

Its like the opening credits of a movie. 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. These are the ones we present to learners to help guide learner attention.

Learning Objects 124

Learning Objects Learning Objectives IM IMS 124

Learning Visions

JANUARY 19, 2009

And by asking this, Im not suggesting that design isnt important, for it is - its seen by some as part of the pedagogy. Theres a line in the Jack Black movie "School of Rock" thats not original but is a common joke in the education field. Karl, Of course Im trying to bait you! 7:28 PM Janet Clarey said. those who cant, teach.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 1, 2007

At least, this is what Im told. And as long as companies still pay for it we are all sittin pretty making some coin crankin out the Captivate movies sippin a cold pint. Can I, um, have your attention, please? These folks are described to us by their managers as wanting to do their jobs and then go home and crack a few beers.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Job Moodle ASTD 100