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Category Archives: learning
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 InstructionalContinueContinue 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 toContinueContinue reading “Top 100 Tools for Learning 2008”
Dump the Drone
“Dump the Drone” presentation from Cathy Moore..
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”
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?”
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”
Mike Taylor 