While working on my master’s portfolio today I came across this image from a fellow SDSU Educational Technology grad. I think this does a pretty good job of capturing the wide variety of skills that can be involved and how they relate to the five ADDIE components. Besides specific technical development tools is there anythingContinueContinue reading “Instructional Design Skills”
Author Archives: Mike Taylor
Wikinomics » Blog Archive » Wiki collaboration leads to happiness
I think this picture says a lot and is a simple representation of the differences between using email and a wiki to work collaboratively. Easy to see the benefits isn’t it? Wikinomics » Blog Archive » Wiki collaboration leads to happiness
The BBP Blog by Cliff Atkinson » How to Fix a Top BBP Storyboard Mistake
Do you have a “slide carousel mindset” when you design? I agree with Cliff that we should be looking at things with a filmmaker’s lens instead. After all we are telling a story aren’t we? The BBP Blog by Cliff Atkinson » How to Fix a Top BBP Storyboard Mistake
BOOKSTOREAD.COM
I just found this on Bookstoread.com. The purpose of the Top Ten Lists is to showcase the bookshelves of leaders in the field. If you’re familiar with instructional design literature you’ll know most, if not all of these names. Allison Rossett, David Merrill, Jeroen Van Merrienboer & more! They each give their personal top 10 IDContinueContinue reading “BOOKSTOREAD.COM”
Dave’s Whiteboard » Blog Archive » SME? Not for me
Great post about SMEs vs. “expert practioners”. I like what Dave says in this paragraph in particular. A subject-matter expert can trace the theoretical route of some process (along with its uncles, grandparents, and third cousins twice removed). An expert practitioner can tell you from direct experience how that process operates in the real worldContinueContinue reading “Dave’s Whiteboard » Blog Archive » SME? Not for me”
iterating toward openness – Simple Wins
Replace “APP…” with presentation or e-learning design. Which one is easier to “get”? I don’t think there is any question. Do you? iterating toward openness – Simple Wins
How to write multiple-choice questions that simulate the real world » Making Change
Great question writing tip from Cathy Moore. How to write multiple-choice questions that simulate the real world » Making Change
Screencasting vs Slidecasting demo
Via pafa.net, I found this very nice piece that touches on screencasting vs. slidecasting. The best thing is that it provides a nice, quick look at the tools involved to create both. They’ve even included some of my favorites such as Wink, Camtasia and Audacity. If you’re just getting started with either type of “casting”ContinueContinue reading “Screencasting vs Slidecasting demo”
Question your work – (37signals)
Based on the large corporate wide project I’ve been working on lately I really wish everyone could avoid the “group think” and ask themselves Jason’s questions from this post. I just spent 45 minutes discussing whether or not there should be a “corporate governance” around using dashes (-) vs underscores (_) in course IDs withinContinueContinue reading “Question your work – (37signals)”
Looks matter continued…
I just found this podcast from the elearning Guild “What Not to Design – Visual Makeovers for e-Learning Content” So now that you know looks matter here’s some makeover info. 8-D
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