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  • E-Learning for Newbies
    ... asynchronous, blended, distributed, performance support tools, etc. Course authoring - knowledge of software (simulation, game, rapid design tools, multimedia, etc.). Web interface design - my favorite books are The Non-Designers Web Book by ... , solution Knowledge of instructional strategies (application of theories) Tools of e-learning - authoring tools, systems ... . learned how to use authoring tools, created some asynch courses, developed curriculum, blended learning solutions for ... Online Learning); learned theory, application, some tools, web design, project management, how to “do” ...
    Janet Clarey - Thursday, October 9, 2008 - Comments
  • E-Learning 2.0 Research
    ... tools are up, but tools that take longer to create (simulations and games) are down Good question in the chat from Cathy ... learning opportunities Can you access these tools? Lots of things are blocked Recommended Immersive Simulations b/c the word ... The more people used the tools, the more positive they were about them, the better outcomes they saw. 42% said very ... Is it about content creation? Technology? Control? Drivers People use the tools themselves and see the benefits: 50 ... tools, but maybe the functionality is being used by other areas Many people agree that younger workers will demand ...
    Experiencing eLearning - Thursday, October 2, 2008 - Comments
  • Blended learning supports Xerox rollout
    ... software practice environment, electronic materials and highly realistic software simulations. A programme of ongoing stabilisation. It was interesting that Assima was able to provide support for much of the blend - the supply of tools ...
    Clive on Learning - Thursday, October 2, 2008 - Comments
  • Adobe eLearning
    Ever have the need to know how to do something in Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop and a host of other tools? Then link to Adobe's Video Center for free, high quality eLearning / simulations. In order to insure crisp graphics, make certain you put your browser into the full screen mode with at least 1024x768 screen resolution. Given the inclusion of Dreamweaver and Flash, I will add the content to the Engineering Learning Wiki engineering design tools and software sections.
    eContent - Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Comments
  • Adobe eLearning
    Ever have the need to know how to do something in Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop and a host of other tools? Then link to Adobe's Video Center for free, high quality eLearning / simulations. In order to insure crisp graphics, make certain you put your browser into the full screen mode with at least 1024x768 screen resolution. Given the inclusion of Dreamweaver and Flash, I will add the content to the Engineering Learning Wiki engineering design tools and software sections.
    eContent - Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Comments
  • Latest Issue of The Escapist Focuses on War Games and Gaming
    Not All Fun and Wargames:In spite of first-person shooters such as America's Army having been used by the military for recruitment, the focus of military training simulations isn't thinking with your proverbial rifle. The Army is using games as tactical decision aids, training soldiers to make better decisions and preparing them mentally for what they will experience. Future Battlefields in the Palm of Your Hand:But as game developers are thinking up new tools for players ... simulations that pause to allow users to weigh their options at critical decision points, providing a safe environment ...
    e-Clippings (blogoehlert) - Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - Comments
  • Latest Issue of The Escapist Focuses on War Games and Gaming
    Not All Fun and Wargames:In spite of first-person shooters such as America's Army having been used by the military for recruitment, the focus of military training simulations isn't thinking with your proverbial rifle. The Army is using games as tactical decision aids, training soldiers to make better decisions and preparing them mentally for what they will experience. Future Battlefields in the Palm of Your Hand:But as game developers are thinking up new tools for players ... simulations that pause to allow users to weigh their options at critical decision points, providing a safe environment ...
    e-Clippings (blogoehlert) - Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - Comments
  • LearnTech News Update - 21 Sept
    Here's an update on the LearnTech postings this week.  There were 20 new postings including: Wiggio - Free online toolkit that makes it easy to work in groups ScienceStage - the universal online portal for science, advanced teaching and academic research Present.ly - Micro-update communications tool for your company ExitReality - Free internet plug-in that allows anyone to view every web page in 3D Oosah - Simple, easy-to-use, but feature rich "Web 2.0" content hosting site Innov8 - An interactive, 3-D business simulator designed to teach ...
    Jane Knight - Sunday, September 21, 2008 - Comments
  • How do you measure effectiveness when transitioning from presentation of content to a constructivist-based, distributed learning model?
    ... environments (which may include simulations, ILT, virtual classrooms, etc.) powered by the tools that foster social ... -generational workforce. What triggered this is a post by Phil Sueper who writes about making simulations more collaborative and ... simulation based on decisions made by the learner. I think he is trying to illustrate the constructivist view of learning vs ... tools are the better choice here for supporting the learner. Networks and connections are needed. Why create a stand alone simulation at all? How about creating some structure using a distributed learning model? Learning-by-doing is best ...
    Janet Clarey - Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - Comments
  • How do you measure effectiveness when transitioning from presentation of content to a constructivist-based, distributed learning model?
    ... environments (which may include simulations, ILT, virtual classrooms, etc.) powered by the tools that foster social ... -generational workforce. What triggered this is a post by Phil Sueper who writes about making simulations more collaborative and ... simulation based on decisions made by the learner. I think he is trying to illustrate the constructivist view of learning vs ... tools are the better choice here for supporting the learner. Networks and connections are needed. Why create a stand alone simulation at all? How about creating some structure using a distributed learning model? Learning-by-doing is best ...
    Janet Clarey - Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - Comments
  • The Value of Multimedia in E-Learning
    ... making this about the tool (PowerPoint + audio) when he should be talking about the method and the quality of instruction. The simplest tools, in the hands of an artisan, can make a masterpiece. On issue one: does audio in e-learning reduce ... the phone. Video. Better. A simulator. I digress. On issue four: audio removes searchability. I think Al is saying ...
    Janet Clarey - Monday, September 8, 2008 - Comments
  • The Value of Multimedia in E-Learning
    ... making this about the tool (PowerPoint + audio) when he should be talking about the method and the quality of instruction. The simplest tools, in the hands of an artisan, can make a masterpiece. On issue one: does audio in e-learning reduce ... the phone. Video. Better. A simulator. I digress. On issue four: audio removes searchability. I think Al is saying ...
    Janet Clarey - Monday, September 8, 2008 - Comments
  • Daily Bookmarks 08/20/2008
    ClassTools.net: Games for Education Free games, tools, and graphic organizers, including a Venn Diagram, priority ... Invaders.” tags: education, tools, flash, games Dipity Create a timeline by adding each event manually or by adding ... course (CCK0 this fall. tags: timeline, web2.0, tools, history, visualization The Power of Wikis in Higher Ed ... multiple choice questions.” tags: e-learning Clark Aldrich’s Style Guide for Serious Games and Simulations: Techniques for grading student performance in a simulation When using simulations for learning, how do you assess ...
    Experiencing eLearning - Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - Comments
  • Daily Bookmarks 08/05/2008
    How long does it take to create learning? | Bryan Chapman Basic ratios for developing learning content, from 34:1 for ILT to 750:1 for simulations. (That’s 34 hours of development for 1 hour of instructor-led training.) Compiled from multiple Brandon Hall research reports. tags: instructionaldesign, projectmanagement, e-learning Content Migrations: Options, Strategies and Faux Pas Collection of articles about content migration. Even though this is about general CMS ... anticipate that content will change. tags: lms, tools Plan, plan, plan Look into automated and semi-automated, ...
    Experiencing eLearning - Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - Comments
  • Myths about online learning
    ... empowering subject matter experts (SMEs). (Tom writes for Articulate, an e-learning authoring tool that can be used to create ... (simulation-based content): average $41,138 Myth: Online learning = course / class. This suggests that all learning ...
    Janet Clarey - Monday, August 4, 2008 - Comments
  • V-Business Expo Day 1
    ... component. Virtual reality as tool for simulation and scenarios is a historical artifact here. Can do deterministic (simulations) and non-deterministic (social interaction) scenarios. Vastpark, Wonderland etc allow the technically savvy to ... collaboration, do not get too carried away. Remember to keep it simple. They are but one tool. Next stage ...
    Learning Matters! - Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - Comments