Bad grades? Faulty memory could be to blame – Yahoo! News

Working memory is the new IQ? Per this article "Some psychologists consider working memory to be the new IQ because we find that working memory is the single most important predictor of learning," For instructional designers the key point is this... "Since there is this limit, it is important to put in the right thing.Continue reading "Bad grades? Faulty memory could be to blame – Yahoo! News"

VIDDIX – Mix video with the web

This looks like it could have some very nice applications for e-learning courses. I've added it to my list of things to investigate.   VIDDIX - Mix video with the web

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