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  • Content, Training, Productivity 2.0, & What's New?
    2.0: How the New Rules of Work Are Changing the Game - Zenhabits For years, books and articles and blogs on productivity ... Productivity 1.0. What's new? 280 Slides There is a new online presentation creator in town -- 280 Slides (Beta). Create presentations, access them from anywhere, and share them with the world. With 280 Slides, there's no software to download and nothing to pay for -- and when you're done building your presentation you can share it any way you like. Kaltura Add interactive video capabilities to your blog! SearchCube Search results are presented in a 3-D cube that you ...
    Big Dog, Little Dog - Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - Comments
  • E-Learning for Newbies
    Flash programmer, game designer, research, etc. Here’s a brief listing of some of the competencies I think newbies ... presentation on learning and technology (historical) done by my colleague, Gary Woodill, some time ago for Operitel and a presentation on learning technology (LMS/LCMS/Talent Management that we, Brandon Hall Research, deliver in a “ ... , asynchronous, blended, distributed, performance support tools, etc. Course authoring - knowledge of software (simulation, game ... , periodicals, books, presentations, white papers, research, etc. Join e-learning associations (local, national, ...
    Janet Clarey - Thursday, October 9, 2008 - Comments
  • C4LPT News and Updates
    ... done so.  I've recently presented at a number of conferences and networking events, and it is clear that these lists ... beginning to get the feeling that these lists are not actually pushing the game forward.  We need to be thinking ...
    Jane Knight - Saturday, September 20, 2008 - Comments
  • Video Game Catch-Up: Tech, terrorism, autonomous AI and an MMOLG
    First the tech:Whatâ¬"s Powering the Next-Generation: A review of the current and up-and-coming game enginesTop 10 Game Technologies of the Next-Generation: Tech beyond just engines (like physics engines) that will create next-gen capabilities The best gaming laptop money can buy: Categories include budget, performance and extreme - also has a link to the Best gaming Desktop Money can Buy Now the terror:Pentagon Researcher Conjures Warcraft Terror Plot: Yes, that's ... like sexual harassment and ethics inside that system. That's all. Oh and Holy Zork Batman! Turns out video games ...
    e-Clippings (blogoehlert) - Thursday, September 18, 2008 - Comments
  • Video Game Catch-Up: Tech, terrorism, autonomous AI and an MMOLG
    First the tech:What???s Powering the Next-Generation: A review of the current and up-and-coming game enginesTop 10 Game Technologies of the Next-Generation: Tech beyond just engines (like physics engines) that will create next-gen capabilities The best gaming laptop money can buy: Categories include budget, performance and extreme - also has a link to the Best gaming Desktop Money can Buy Now the terror:Pentagon Researcher Conjures Warcraft Terror Plot: Yes, that's ... like sexual harassment and ethics inside that system. That's all. Oh and Holy Zork Batman! Turns out video games ...
    e-Clippings (blogoehlert) - Thursday, September 18, 2008 - Comments
  • Brain-based Learning, Backchannel, Pics. ipods, & Gaming
    ... treated [the backchannel] like an experiment because we [presenters] treated it like an experiment." Ken Burns: going inside the photograph - Presentation Zen When you think about it, often the photo really is more powerful than video at ... . They began using the iPods to create their own "content," making audio recordings of themselves and presenting them ... Gaming Boosts Cognitive Skills - FUTURE-MAKING SERIOUS GAMES Iowa State University psychologist Douglas Gentile, PhD, and ... looked at their video game usage and its effects. Findings from the student studies confirmed previous research on ...
    Big Dog, Little Dog - Friday, August 22, 2008 - Comments
  • Reflections from Sao Paolo
    ... organization that sponsored my talk in Sao Paolo invited me to deliver the keynote presentation at their conference. They offered no fee but would pick up my expenses and provide a grand tour of Sao Paolo. It turned out my presentation was ... renditions hang together, inviting comparison. More traditional subjects of hams, game, lobster, cornucopia, and bowls of soup are light/dark, clear/vague, sensual/cold, isolated/together and presented in a way that makes you reflect on ...
    Internet Time - Friday, August 8, 2008 - Comments
  • My Name is Wendy, and I am a Civ Rev Addict
    I finally got my grimy mitts on Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution.This purchase is a direct result of his presentation at Innovations in eLearning.Time I could have spent doing useful things (writing, blogging, navel-gazing) has instead been spent with the Xbox controller in hand focused on world domination.What I love most about this....I can really see what Sid Meier was talking about in his discussion of the game. Most importantly "One More Turn."Each time I made a ... instance, caused the one not playing the game to leave the room when the other was playing.I can't watch you play!
    In the Middle of the Curve - Friday, August 8, 2008 - Comments
  • The treatment matrix
    Perhaps the most enjoyable session I attended at the eLearning Network's July showcase event was presented by Richard Middleton of Academy Internet. The title of the session was 'Fun & games - are they really necessary?', although a more accurate description would probably have been 'Fun & games - when are they necessary?' Richard argued that, in ... , sims, games) or rich media content (audio, video, 3D, animation) should depend on two factors: "The greater the ... and motivation is low, throw in everything including the kitchen sink, e.g. media-rich scenarios, games, virtual ...
    Clive on Learning - Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - Comments
  • Myths about online learning
    Daniel Lemire wrote a recent post, some myths about online teaching, based on his experiences in higher ed. I’ve bulleted his points below, but you really need to read Daniel’s commentary. I think many of these myths can be applied to corporate e-learning. [blue is mine] Myth: Videocasting lectures/presentations works. [As part of a blended ... in a classroom with active discussion.] Myth: Posting lecture/presentation notes is pretty much good enough. [Reading ... media in the course (especially if video, games, or virtual environments are used). the size of the audience that ...
    Janet Clarey - Monday, August 4, 2008 - Comments
  • Webinar Design / Training
    ... that they are different to design and deliver successfully than other kinds of presentations and training.This is something I learned the hard way. My very first presentation was a large public presentation where they had muted the entire ... into the presentation, I felt completely disconnected from the audience because I hadn't planned for ways to connect ... Webinars and other online presentations. I would LOVE to learn more. Today, coincidentally, I am doing 4 webinars (I set ... definitely helped up my game. I also thought of Ann Kwinn and Ruth Clark's book - The New Virtual Classroom.Knowing ...
    eLearning Technology - Thursday, July 24, 2008 - Comments
  • Day 3 - Forecasting the Future: Predicition Markets and MMOGs
    ... historical, present and future events and draw connections among them." You can see the image below of the ... could predict future requirements, capabilities, etc?   The other forecasting model is actually a 'game' called " ... world's first massively multiplayer forecasting game. By playing the game, you'll help us chronicle the world of 2019--and ... ; The game doesn't start until September 22 but people have already started posting their visions for 2019 and while I read just a couple, I'm immediately struck by the pessimistic view of the future that is present. Anyway, back to the ...
    e-Clippings (blogoehlert) - Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - Comments
  • Thoughts on Blended Learning
    ... games; Large community, for example, lecture, presentation, Q&A. Clive then explains the importance of the ...
    eLearning Weekly - Saturday, July 12, 2008 - Comments
  • Is everything a blend?
    ... included presentations, demonstrations, discussion and role play would be regarded as blended, as would a piece of online content that included a scenario, a game, a simulation and a quiz. If this was the definition then it would not move ...
    Clive on Learning - Friday, July 11, 2008 - Comments
  • So what is blended learning?
    ... example, discussion, role play, group assignments, multi-player games; Large community, for example, lecture, presentation ...
    Clive on Learning - Thursday, July 3, 2008 - Comments
  • Cutting the pie
    ... are no longer willing to have others think for us." And computer games have had their effect too. According to William ... book Digital Game-Based Learning (McGraw-Hill, 2001):"Traditional training and schooling just doesn't engage them. It's ... : By 'ideas' I mean presentations from gurus, experts and thought leaders, primarily abstract in nature. By 'examples' ...
    Clive on Learning - Friday, June 6, 2008 - Comments
  • Help, I Cant' Stop Learning!
    Help, I Can't Stop Learning!Presenter: Sid MeierSo they managed to find the appropriate cable so they can display an ... potential uses for gaming.----------------------------As he talked to people asking why they enjoy gamesPeople don't want to ... improving.- The improvement path is motivatingDeveloping more skills is a powerful part of the appeal.Gotta present in a way ... to it.Keep the level of the presentation as high as possible.- Make visuals interesting and colorful.Each civilization ... really do anything.- Again - anticipationThere is a tutorial available - how to play the game, control. Available ...
    In the Middle of the Curve - Thursday, June 5, 2008 - Comments
  • Stephen Downes, Storms and the Karl Kapp Instant Session
    So yesterday at the Innovations in e-Learning Conference was kind of interesting. First - and it really is hard to take good notes and a conference that is being put on by your own organization - always something to do right? - Stephen Downes did his typically great presentation with the added twist of having an audience back channel running on the screen behind him. Brave man that Canadian. You can read the transcript here and some of it is hysterical. Also had a great experience yesterday when Karl Kapp, of Games, Gadgets and Gizmos fame, and I were just standing around talking, ...
    e-Clippings (blogoehlert) - Thursday, June 5, 2008 - Comments
  • Keynote Day 1
    ... networking" - get the experts together. + Broaden the information because we connect!- Simulations / Gaming - let people play ... up with this briefing, have to actively engage. Don't know where the presenter is. Gotta keep up. This is a ...
    In the Middle of the Curve - Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - Comments