Everything about FLV video

I'm increasingly using FLV video for various e-learning materials and this post on "everything FLV" is a keeper. From editors, to players, to conversion to other formats this one is a keeper. Flash Video Editing Made Simple - Learn Everything about FLV Videos

Google Maps: No screenshot required

The image above is NOT a screenshot but being served from Google directly. See how the static map wizard works here.

Teach Yourself Instructional Design (Short list)

Cammy Bean has derived a shortlist from John Curry's long list of suggested books for learning instructional design. The good news, for me at least, is that I've either got most of them or read them already. And this is a GOOD list!!!

Self-learn Instructional Design Skills

There has been a GREAT discussion going on about the merits of formal education when it comes to being a good instructional designer. It this post, John Curry shares some books, etc. to serve as a starting point if you were to learn it all on your own. Great stuff! How to get an InstructionalContinue reading "Self-learn Instructional Design Skills"

Top 100 Tools for Learning 2008

This post could almost be renamed "Top Free Tools for Learning". It struck me that all but one of the top 20 were free. And that the top two "pay for" tools are PowerPoint and Word which could easily be replaced by free alternatives. I wonder if this is specific to the learning arena or are we just more open toContinue reading "Top 100 Tools for Learning 2008"

Principles Of Effective Web Design also apply to E-learning

I just saw Smashing Magazine's guide to Web design.and immediately thought that these principles also apply to e-Learning . Don’t make users think: You might think I'm crazy right off the bat with this first one but hear me out. Obviously we want our learners to think but we want them to think about the content and notContinue reading "Principles Of Effective Web Design also apply to E-learning"

Low-budget elearning ideas » Making Change

Love this post by Cathy Moore...LOVE IT!  Link to Low-budget elearning ideas » Making Change

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 aContinue 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