“Dump the Drone” presentation from Cathy Moore..
Entries from January 2008
January 25, 2008
Looking into the crystal ball
Elearning magazine has an article in which many notable names put forth their predictions for 2008. Here are just a few with my comments on each.
“….Basic research on learning and instruction will provide new guidance for instructional design, including which instructional features promote which kinds of learning for which learners.” —Richard E. Mayer, University of [...]
January 21, 2008
Low-budget elearning ideas » Making Change
Love this post by Cathy Moore…LOVE IT!
Link to Low-budget elearning ideas » Making Change
January 19, 2008
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January 11, 2008
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 a page. [...]
January 11, 2008
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
January 10, 2008
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
January 2, 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 includes presentation, [...]
January 2, 2008
Mike Taylor’s Top Ten Tools 2007
My top ten tools as posted on E-Learning Centre. I may need to update this for 2008, but only slightly.
Mike Taylor’s Top Ten Tools 2007
