by Donald Bligh http://amzn.to/c965eY “Donald Bligh provides a comprehensive guide to the uses and possible abuses of the lecture method. Supported by copious research, Bligh offers a wealth of practical suggestions for making lectures more engaging and effective.” Reading Guide [pdf] Bligh’s book is divided into five main sections: 1. What Objectives Can Lectures Achieve?ContinueContinue reading “What’s The Use of Lectures?”
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I’ve seen this concept now in a variety of variations. This is a great way to give quick, introductory view of tools. I really like, and totally agree with the point in this one that “it’s NOT about the tools.” The thing that is paramount is what you DO with the tools.
Elearning Superhero
This is the presentation I gave to our internal company Learning Forum group recently. It’s an overview of getting started with designing good learning/e-learning.
Learning Design Principles
What is Instructional Design?
The Future of Work
Zero Budget E-Learning
Delicious/akarrer via Zero Budget E-Learning.
Learn Trends Recordings
If you missed last week’s Learn Trends conference you can go catch the recordings on the website at: http://learntrends.ning.com/page/learntrends-2009-november Great stuff there on things like Social Learning, Personal Knowledge Mgt, etc from smart people like Jane Hart, Harold Jarche, and more. This is my version of “Must See” TV.
Big List of Twitter Chats
Unfortunately I don’t remember where or how I found this list but here is a big list of Twitter chats: https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AhisaMy5TGiwcnVhejNHWnZlT3NvWFVPT3Q4NkIzQVE&hl=en If they’re all even half as good as #lrnchat they’re well worth looking into.
For those of us who missed Dev Learn
One of the coolest things about all the great people in my online posse (and learn so much from) is all the great stuff they share. Exhibit A are all the great recaps of Dev Learn sessions that are floating around out there. If you’re in my boat and missed it live, Cammy Bean ,ContinueContinue reading “For those of us who missed Dev Learn”