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Now, I say that I write training manuals for companies, and then I quickly mention the different delivery methods for training (as examples). Then if they ask what I write, I explain: "Stuff that helps people learn how to do things." So, just at Robert and Mark mentioned, I dont start off with "Instructional Designer" anymore.
Im not looking for the obtuse theory books. After my appeal for something a little more pared down that I might actually be able to read, Dr. John came up with these essentials: The Conditions of Learning and Theory of Instruction , by Robert Gagné Training Complex Cognitive Skills , by Jeroen J.G. These are my current faves.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Kineo Top Tips Although my blogging volume may be down, my writing volume certainly is not. Amidst client projects and presentations I think Im actually writing more than ever. Posted by Cammy Bean at 9:07 AM Labels: instructional design , kineo , top tips 1 comments: Zaid Ali Alsagoff said.
But I find them painfully boring to read and to write. Ray Sims has written a great summary on Writing Learning Objectives , with citations to some good resources, including Vicki Heaths post Learning Objectives: Writing Learning Outcomes So They Matter. Thats a great tip, Clive. I see the value. Trainers, get a life.
Social Learning Strategies Checklist - Social Enterprise Blog , January 11, 2010. Course Content Authoring Tools – OpenSource (Free) - eLearning 24-7 , June 7, 2010. Taxonomy of Learning Theories - E-Learning Provocateur , January 12, 2010. Brain Learning and eLearning Design - The Learning Circuits Blog , July 1, 2010.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 Blogging is the new Graduate School Im not the only one getting an informal masters degree out here. In a guest post on the Brazen Careerist, Ryan Healy writes, "maybe blogging is the new graduate school." If you offer intelligent opinions or advice on a credible blog, then you are an expert.
Friday, June 08, 2007 Instructional Designers Tools Theres been a good conversation going on over at Christy Tuckers Experiencing E-Learning blog about instructional design. Christy has been writing about how to get started in instructional design and what technology tools you might need. I dont do any programming. Easy breezy.
Marketing: I write the fact sheets. I use words like "cognitive load theory" or "working memory". Proposal Writing: When the sales demo goes well, I write the proposal. Write all the design documents, project plans, change orders, etc. Product Vision: This is a key area where blogging has really helped me lately.
My brain has a hard time these days parsing dense theory. Sidebar: This, Tony Karrer , is why schools still need to teach good writing. Likewise with writing. Yes, Im an English major who writes mostly text bullets instead of novels. So Im curious: what drove you to revisit theory? Im a convert. Thankfully.
Animation Tools Avatars Blogs Clickers Gaming Tools E-Portfolios Mobil Learning Personal Learning Environments Personalization Rapid e-Learning Semantic Web Simulation Tools Social Bookmarking Social Networking Tools VoIP and Telephony Wikis Wearable Peer to Peer Authoring Tools Haptics (the ability to touch things and get a sense of force feedback.
Friday, September 04, 2009 Back to School Reading List Over on the Kineo website, we frequently post articles and tips on a variety of topics. Also check out Tip 27: Tear Down the Visual Wallpaper. (I I did not write this one). Blog Book Tour: Learning in 3D #lrn3d Allison Rossett: ELearning Isn’t What You Think It.
Thursday, April 06, 2006 Tardy to the Party I am extremely late to this party, but I am fascinated by the sociological implications of blogging: extreme community; loss of anonymity; anonymity; rampant voyeurism and exhibitionism; collaboration.There are a lot of much cooler people than me out there who have been blogging for a long time.
She blogs at www.sahanac.com on topics related to the future of work, the shifting digital trends, and their deep impact on how we will work, learn and live in the future. Her writings and articles have been published in papers like The Business Standard, Inside Learning Technologies Magazine, U.K., and others.
Now that Ive been actually doing some writing, Im having to put it all to work. Here are some of specific ideas Ive taken from a few sources that (Im hoping) will help me design a kick-ass course: Chapter 2 of Gadgets, Games & Gizmos for Learning by Karl Kapp. So, whats been working for me? Take the Survey!
A 26-minute presentation with just the right mix of theory, practical information and humor. Some notes (by writing these notes, I am creating an activity of repetition , arent I?) Job aids" and "printable tip sheets" are often discussed in the pre-planning stages, but somehow always seem to disappear.) Take the Survey!
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 The Big Question This months big question from the Learning Circuits Blog: What did you learn about learning in 2007? I learned that connecting with the blogging community has helped me get more passionate about my work as an instructional designer. Me: "Well, well have to write him a letter."
Dan Roddy recently shared a link to a great article on tips for writing in a more conversational tone. Photo credit: Learn to Knit by abbynormy Posted by Cammy Bean at 12:50 PM Labels: instructional design , knitting , writing 3comments: Janet Clarey said. Christy.thanks for the resource tips. Good for you! Very cool.
The whole Learning Styles controversy just wont go away; its an entrenched theory at all levels in the education and e-learning field. I went on a mad crusade a few months ago trying to figure out if the Learning Styles theory holds any water after reading Ruth Clark & Richard Mayers book, e-Learning and the Science of Instruction.
Update: Also be sure to check out this Facebook post over at the Read/Write Web that follows this same "study." sure to check out the Read/Write Web article that I posted a link to in this original post (as an update). Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point?
Im writing financial industry software training course storyboard #10, in a series of 29 courses! Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Blog Book Tour: Learning in 3D #lrn3d Allison Rossett: ELearning Isn’t What You Think It. I know I do.
Friday, April 03, 2009 On Reflective Learning I clipped this a year ago, with the intention (I suppose) of writing more on the subject in order to become more engaged with the content and thus more capable. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Take the Survey!
Friday, August 10, 2007 31 Days: 8, 9 & 10 Day 8: Run an Advertising Audit on Your Blog. Obviously, thats not my focus so I took Micheles advice and tried to do something from Darens Get Your Blogging Groove Back series. I attempted to write a linking post. My house might be a mess, but Id rather my blog were neat and tidy.
So, where are all the women in this so-called e-Learning blog-o-sphere? Kathy Sierra at Creating Passionate Users kicks ass, but shes not writing about e-Learning. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Wednesday, February 21, 2007 Where Are All the Women?
Is it the number of theories you can cite? Along with a handful of other titles, some less glorified than others. :) I say its all about vision, creativity, passion for the learner experience, a good design sense, solid writing skills. Adult learning theory? but the stronger the mix in theory knowledge, application and mediums.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Wills New Taxonomy for Learning Objectives Will Thalheimer , along with many other illustrious eLearning professionals, made some great points in the comments of Writing Less Objectionable Learning Objections. Blog Book Tour: Learning in 3D #lrn3d Allison Rossett: ELearning Isn’t What You Think It.
Mark writes, "You wanna know what a PLE is? 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? Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Its called your head." Take the Survey!
As I sift through this weeks reading assignments, Im trying to pick out how this learning theory effects my work as a creator (an instructional designer) of self-paced eLearning experiences for the corporate market. Little nuggets that stand out to me: George Siemens writes, in Connectivism: Learning Theory or Pastime of the Self-Amused?:
Day 18: Create a Sneeze Page and Propel Readers Deep Within Your Blog This task is about spreading germs. The goal of this task is to write a post that links back to some of your greatest hits, unearthing those old treasures from way back when. Ive been looking at which search terms come up as readers find their ways to this blog.
To do everything, including write a blog post. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Blog Book Tour: Learning in 3D #lrn3d Allison Rossett: ELearning Isn’t What You Think It. Just go to the website and do it. Its just five minutes.
I have also worked with individuals that do have ID degrees, and found found gaps in technical knowledge, but not in their theory. I "play" with technology and theories, participate in ID and IT mailing lists, and am currently co-writing a few presetations with co-workers. Ryan 11:11 AM TRACY HAMILTON said.
Thursday, February 12, 2009 My Blogs Personality Type Well, it isnt very glamorous or creative sounding. But I suppose this is an appropriate description of my blogs personality? Check out your own blogswriting style at Typealyzer. And please, dont leave my blog alone. My ID blog matches my own MBTI test (INTJ).
Now I see that you can publish a Google Doc right to my blog, so Im going to try that now. Not sure if it gives me any advantages over writing a blog entry in Blogger. Nor can you add tags when publishing to your blog. Blog Book Tour: Learning in 3D #lrn3d Allison Rossett: ELearning Isn’t What You Think It.
Although I’ve been r eading Tom Kuhlman’s Rapid E-Learning Blog now for a couple of years, I’ve never actually designed (or for that matter, built) an Articulate course. I started off feeling a bit pegged in: “I have to design and write for a set of templates? Some beginning tips: Keep variety.
I was not paid or offered any favors to write this review, I just think it’s a cool service. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Blog Book Tour: Learning in 3D #lrn3d Allison Rossett: ELearning Isn’t What You Think It. Hope it turns out well.
Are you reading Ellen Wagners blog eLearning Roadtrip yet? Start with Ellens latest post: Prerequisites for IDs in which she eloquently describes all of the OTHER skills one first needs (like writing, presentation skills) before one can even get to the ID work. Well you should be! Join Ellen on her roadtrip. Take the Survey!
After having participated in and live-blogged many a webinar, this was the first Ive actually helped present. Stephens done a nice write up on the Kineo website and weve included the slide deck from the presentation. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point?
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When shes trying to write a letter she doesnt know, I have to "dot it out" on paper for her so she can trace it herself. So I decided to develop an application which will help and also give some fun for kids to play, to learn and write their alphabet and words. "Write my name" can help teach your kids to spell !
Now Ive left Word behind and am writing everything directly in the wiki. And theyre just so much more flexible than writing in Word, particularly when you want to embed multimedia, etc. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? It just sort of flows that way.
“The secret at the heart of reading,&# Wolf writes, is “the time it frees for the brain to have thoughts deeper than those that came before.&# ( Craine ) As youre reading this post, youre thinking about other things. Thanks for the tip! How you read. Mark -- hadnt seen either of these before. Take the Survey!
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 My 100th Post In honor of my 39th birthday (which is today), I write my 100th post (which seems improbable). Blogging friends sent me birthday messages via FB today. I have off-blog conversations with blogging people, which makes it all even more real. The best use of FB that Ive seen so far!)
Thursday, August 09, 2007 With Community Comes Great Responsibility In reflecting over the benefits of the first week or so of the 31 Days to Better Blogging Challenge , the biggest thing for me has been the overall boost in community. Sometimes, its ok to just write another blog entry to continue the conversation! Its awesome.
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. 2) Watch an online Adobe Connect presentation in one screen and blog about it in the other. 4) QA an application in one window, have bugtracker open in the other.
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