Making hotspots with SnagIt 9

I just discovered this via the SnagIt newsletter. This is a MUCH quicker & easier way than most other methods. Now I just need to remember this next time I need it. (Thats why I'm putting it here so I won't lose it.) Version 9 also has some very nice "Send to.." options including WordPressContinue reading "Making hotspots with SnagIt 9"

Opening Connector Activities

I like this concept…now I need to find some concrete examples of how to do this. Any suggestions of where to look? via  June 2009 Learning Blueprint - June - ASTD

How to Create Your Own Online Course: 100 Tools, Guides, and Resources

I think I like Jane Hart’s list or learning tools better. What do you think? How to Create Your Own Online Course: 100 Tools, Guides, and Resources | Best Universities

In Defense of Eye Candy

Totally agree that looks do matter. I just saw an online course in which the buttons definitely did NOT look like buttons and it was very confusing about where to click to make the darn thing work….and I knew to look for them which most people wouldn’t. That’s not to mention how it impacts people’sContinue reading "In Defense of Eye Candy"

#Lrnchat

This is a GREAT place to converse with some great learning folks. Unfortunately, I can’t usually make the live session but the transcripts are still pretty valuable. #lrnchat is a place for people interested in the topic of learning to chat via Twitter to learn from one another and discuss how to help other peopleContinue reading "#Lrnchat"

FLOSS Manuals (en)

  I really like these manuals. Especially the ones for Firefox, WordPress & Audacity. FLOSS Manuals (en)h

Dunning-Kruger effect

I’ve seen this in action so many times and never knew there was an official name for it.  It’s nice to have some backing to the saying “The more you know, the more you realize what you don’t know.” Now I need to find strategies to combat this? Any suggestions? Other than something along theContinue reading "Dunning-Kruger effect"

Chrome/Firefox Keyboard Shortcuts

I just discovered this trick. Soooo handy! So simple and quick. ( Ctrl+3 takes you to the 3rd tab, etc.) ctrl+1 through ctrl+8 Switch to the tab at the specified position number. The number you press represents the position of the tab on the tab strip. Keybard Shortcuts for Google Chrome

Googley design

I like this via Janet Clary particularly these two: Simplicity is powerful Delight the eye without distracting the mind.

What would Andrew do?

I just saw Jay Cross' new "book" and based on the few excerpts I've read it looks like it's right on the money. For instance, here are some things that I TOTALLY agree with.... RE: ROI comes from looking backwards. Decisions are most often guided by intuition, judgment, and gut feel than by numbers. IContinue reading "What would Andrew do?"