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Write conversationally for better learning
Neuroscience has discovered that our brains remember things that it thinks are important. And our brains think conversations are important and should be remembered. Especially funny or emotional conversations. Conversational writing causes your brain to wake-up and pay attention. Your brain thinks it’s in a real conversation, even though you’re reading text on aContinueContinue reading “Write conversationally for better learning”
SlideShare » World’s Best Presentation Contest
This is a little dated but I came across this again when looking for something else and thought it’s worth sharing. There are some great design ideas for presentations and/or elearning designs. Check them out — you won’t be sorry! SlideShare » World’s Best Presentation Contest
Online eLearning Summit – Jan 23,
Via Brent Schenkler, this seems to definitely be worth a look. I hope I can make Michael Allen’s session. Link to Corporate eLearning Strategies and Development: Online eLearning Summit – January 23, 2008
How long does it take to create learning?
Some learning development estimates from Bryan Chapman. Ratio Type of learning 34:1 Instructor-Led Training (ILT), including design, lesson plans, handouts, PowerPoint slides, etc. 33:1 PowerPoint to E-Learning Conversion. Not sure why it takes less time then creating ILT, but that’s what we discovered when surveying 200 companies about this practice 220:1 Standard e-learning which includesContinueContinue reading “How long does it take to create learning?”
Mike Taylor’s Top Ten Tools 2007
My top ten tools as posted on E-Learning Centre. I may need to update this for 2008, but only slightly. Mike Taylor’s Top Ten Tools 2007
The Best Free Software for Windows
Whether you just got a new computer for Christmas or your just looking for some specific software, here’s a good list of the best free software for Windows. I can personally vouch for most of these. My favorite is probably Picasa, which really makes managing all your digital photos a snap. Happy New Year! TheContinueContinue reading “The Best Free Software for Windows”
BitNami: Open Source. Simplified
Installing open source software usually isn’t as simple as installing commercial software. There are usually some prerequisite supporting software required in addition to the software you are wanting to install. This site takes care of this type of scenario with downloads packaged to contain everything you need and simplify this process. Check it out! BitNami:ContinueContinue reading “BitNami: Open Source. Simplified”
Presentations: Stop Death by PowerPoint
Nicely done! Presentations: Stop Death by PowerPoint
Free eLearning?
Looking at data from the eLearning Guild that I mentioned previously along with these slides, it has dawned on me that we can do some really great elearning things virtually at no cost. In fact, free tools are a huge part of my day, everyday. My list includes Audacity, CamStudio, GIMP, Windows Live Writer w/WordPress,ContinueContinue reading “Free eLearning?”
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