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Me: Im an instructional designer. Im sort of distracted by the naked boy who just ran by (not mine). I try not to use the term Instructional Designer as my opening line anymore :-) because, like you, I get the whats that stare. billbrandon had this comment on Twitter: I usually just tell em Im a writer. Oh, I see."
The game has an open platform that allows new details to be constantly added, reflecting lessons learned from a recent mission, for example. My goal is to make sure that no matter the size of the project, each company that comes to us gets immediate, attentive, personal service.
This site allows users to set up and maintain a discussion-forum using the open-source Vanilla Forum software, which can be hosted on your own server for extra security, if desired. My goal is to make sure that no matter the size of the project, each company that comes to us gets immediate, attentive, personal service. What do you do?
This site allows users to set up and maintain a discussion-forum using the open-source Vanilla Forum software, which can be hosted on your own server for extra security, if desired. My goal is to make sure that no matter the size of the project, each company that comes to us gets immediate, attentive, personal service. What do you do?
As a marketer, you want to make sure prospective clients are aware of you and your company, so if a prospect asks a question on Twitter that is related to adult learning, reply to it with the intention of grabbing their attention. I open TweetDeck every morning along with my email.
Even though there is a trend toward open-space workplaces, views about the effectiveness of this design vary widely. Fast Company editors Jason Feifer and Anjali Mullany take up this debate in a FC interview for an article titled, “Two Cube Dwellers Argue Over Open Offices. Instead of IM''ing each other, we''re talking in person.
Wednesday, August 01, 2007 Learning Visions Im Cammy Bean and this is my little corner of the world where I talk about instructional design and topics somewhat related to eLearning. Im @cammybean. Can I, um, have your attention, please? I talk about some of the tools I use. You can even subscribe via email. Thanks for reading.
As Stephen Johnson tells us, in his book Where Good Ideas Come From , the openness of standards fosters innovation. . And you should be paying attention. In addition, IMS has released a specification for activity very much like xAPI, called Caliper. It may be that they’re on to things that we should be paying attention to!
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Im Mrs. Dalloway Im just back from vacation and still trying to make the transition back into work mode. Im disturbed to report that Im The Poisonwood Bible. Can I, um, have your attention, please? Not quite there yet. But I did learn that I am like Mrs. Dalloway. Quite chilling.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009 DevLearn09 - Im Speaking! Did I tell you that Im looking forward to the schmoozing part?) Can I, um, have your attention, please? Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Come November, Ill be heading to San Jose for DevLearn 09.
Friday, December 14, 2007 Im a Gamer 3.0! Im so pleased. Can I, um, have your attention, please? 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.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Im a (K)nitwit! Im looking forward to your post on blended quilting! Can I, um, have your attention, please? Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Its winter here in New England. A time when this womans thoughts turn to knitting.
This shows you are attentive and ensures you tackle the right problem. Communication: Say It Right As empathetic and attentive as you may be, you can mess it all up withbad communication. Build this skill by embracing variety in your workday and remaining open to feedback.
Im not looking for the obtuse theory books. Im already feeling a bit overwhelmed. Im about halfway through Michael Allens new book, Designing Successful E-Learning. Between you and John Im going to need to ask for a visit to Ikea for a new bookshelf too! -- Kineo Moodle f. Can I, um, have your attention, please?
Im struck by why I find this topic so interesting. Novices should be given less control, while experts should have more options and open navigation. Vary activities to maintain interest and attention. And on that note, I think Im pretty much done now with my learning styles assignment. For the moment. -- Kineo Moodle f.
But Im not sure I can get people to hold their answers back. Overall, I think the field is wide open for a bit of everything. Sorry Tony, but Im going to jump into the conversation now. Dont worry though; Im sure Ill still have more to say if you do this for the Big Question for February. Is there a difference?)
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.
This is a great idea, making individuals thought processes visible for others to see, though whether it has to be the boss specifically, or others employees worth tracking (the more experienced practitioner, the expert in a particular area of interest) is an open question. That sort of open process can be quick, informative, and how Web 2.0
Monday, November 05, 2007 Instructional Design Inspiration As I mentioned last week , Im in the midst of designing my first custom eLearning course in quite awhile. Now that Ive been actually doing some writing, Im having to put it all to work. Ideally, Im trying to figure out how to make this a bit interactive.
ARCS (Attention Relevance Confidence Satisfaction). Keller’s ARCS model of motivation stands for Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction. The primary purpose of the LTI standard, created by the IMS Global Learning Consortium, is to connect learning systems, such as an LMS, with external service tools. Manifest File.
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.
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.
Monday, June 18, 2007 Visual and Auditory Multi-Tasking From the Eide Neurolearning Blog: Voluntary Control of Attention - Visual and Auditory Multi-Tasking There is a yin and yang effect between visual and auditory attention. Im not sure what to make of it, honestly. Im way out of practice. 4:48 PM Cammy Bean said.
Dual monitors lets me have Mozilla open on one screen, while working in another application on the other screen. Other benefits of working with two monitors: 1) Have a source document open on one screen and be writing a proposal/storyboard/script on the other. 4) QA an application in one window, have bugtracker open in the other.
Im in that beginner-mind zone. Although Ive been doing this work for 15ish years, the ground beneath me is shaky and I feel like Im in new waters, navigating new people, new processes, new tools. Im suddenly racking up lots of frequent flyer points. When Im actually in town, I work from the shed. Im @cammybean.
In fact, Ive had very little of interest to add to any conversation of late, mostly because Im much more focused on my personal life and the many transitions Im handling there. Kind of like Second Life in how open the environment is, but there are challenges and a bit of a story woven into that keep it a game.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Jott This Blog I havent had so much time lately to blog, as this project Im working on has been quite grueling. I find my best time for thinking up excellent blog entries is late at night when Im lying in bed. That is, of course, if Im even awake after the kids have finally fallen asleep.
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.
Monday, June 25, 2007 Getting Pysched for FaceBook Im definitely feeling out-of-my element in this whole FaceBook thing. Im trying to get into it and discover its potential professional uses. Im just scratching the surface, I suppose. Im feeling lonely and really nerdy. Id like to push this somehow, but Im not sure.
Im looking for some input: good examples of software product training. Im working on a pitch to a software company -- technical audience (think database guys). Im not looking to work with another vendor, Im just looking to see good examples of software training to make sure Im not behind the times!
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. Now Im reading Cold Spring Harbor. Thankfully.
Im literally not a gamer. Im not sure how I got into games.but I think it had something to do with PONG. But Im so lost at sea for the most part in these environments. But Im no gamer. I dont do the online social games, so Im not a Gamer 4.0, but Im definitely a gamer. 12:21 PM Clive Shepherd said.
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.
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.
Im curious what other folks experiences has been. Im so happy to see you post this up. Im struggling with this right now. Im not on to trying to source another college or university to try out. In the meantime, the survey is still open. When my contract is up at the college Im highly unlikely to re-sign.
Microsoft’s done well for itself with the Office suite of applications, and by opening up the XML version, they’re benefiting while not doing harm. The fact that Blu-ray finally won the battle has really opened up the market for high definition video! But it’s having standards that matters.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 Using FaceBook Im trying to expand my horizons a bit these days and have been taking a closer look at a whole bunch of tools out there, including SecondLife and FaceBook. Im interested in how we could leverage that existing community for better communication, learning opportunities, networking, etc.
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. Im not sure Ill bother with that. Im not sure if it does much for a site with minimal traffic.
Im not a techie -- far from it. Im an instructional designer with an emphasis on writing and schmoozing. Google Alerts A nice adjunct to Google Reader; Im always discovering something new via my "instructional design" alert. Im #34 on the list. Can I, um, have your attention, please? Gmail Gmail love.
" This adage works for me most of the time as Im designing eLearning courses. Right now, Im feeling like just getting to good would be an achievement. Right now, Im proofing a storyboard thats full of endless text bullets and boring software demos with no interactivity -- and theres really nothing I can do about it.
You ARE a geek! :-) Whats lighting up my life this week is "Beyond Bullet Points" which Im using to structure the PPT that Im going to use for my webinar on time management next month. Can I, um, have your attention, please? Posted by Cammy Bean at 4:29 PM Labels: instructional design , sme 2comments: Michele said.
And Im not implying that Im a Second Life naysayer. Steven Groves in the comments writes: What the Gartner report went on to say that you left out was a recommendation to continue on in a SL effort anyway, albeit with eyes open and cautiously, keeping a lookout for all the problems they cited. Dont invest any money.
Im just about to kickoff a new project with a manufacturing organization to produce some custom courses. Im gonna call them an "immature e-Learning organization." Michele -- youre stronger than most to turn down work, but Im sure its benefited you in the long run to NOT be affiliated with a failed project. Games are scary.
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. Dont worry--Im sure Ill be falling behind soon, as I have a grant due at the end of the month. Ill take the leap.
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