Category Archives: elearning Tools

04.18.15 free images and image tools

Posted on April 18, 2015 by admin

Here’s an awesome list of free image sites and image tools: http://thenuschool.com/free-stock-photos-websites-awesome-list/ I particularly enjoyed playing with the Pablo tool (https://buffer.com/pablo). It’s an online tool by Buffer that allows you to add text to images and post to social media. … Continue reading →

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02.15.15 on visual thinking for eLearning

Posted on February 15, 2015 by admin

If I had a sabbatical coming up …. wishful thinking …. or maybe … retirement??? … keep dreaming …. or just more free time ….. I would love to experiment and explore more visual thinking techniques. Once again, Tom Kuhlmann has … Continue reading →

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10.18.14. Blackboard and Lynda.com

Posted on October 18, 2014 by admin

We finally got a college subscription to Lynda.com this year. Yay! It was getting a bit costly for me to subscribe on my own. It also means that I can share the videos with my students in my courses. I … Continue reading →

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10.02.14. Blackboard and Group Work – Tips

Posted on October 2, 2014 by admin

Good reminders and tips for setting up Groups in Blackboard: http://www.torriabond.com/2013/10/28/blackboard-tips-for-group-work/

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09.06.2013. on online learning

Posted on September 7, 2013 by admin

Another great post from Tony Bates via Stephen Downes is available at: http://www.tonybates.ca/2013/09/04/towards-a-theory-or-model-of-productivity-for-online-learning-outcomes-scale-and-design/ He says: “merely moving classroom methods of lectures and multiple-choice questions online will not achieve the desired learning outcomes, even if economies of scale can be achieved … Continue reading →

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09.05.2013. eLearning freebies

Posted on September 6, 2013 by admin

Thanks to the eLearning Coach for some awesome freebies! Check them out at: http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning2-0/100-elearning-freebies/ It’s great to have everything listed all in one place. Thanks, again. j.

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08.21.2013. Blackboard – Test Access Logs

Posted on August 21, 2013 by admin

http://wp.lasalle.edu/blog/blackboard-features-fall-2013-logs/

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08.20.2013 – Importance of instructional designers in elearning development

Posted on August 20, 2013 by admin

Good points on the importance and relevance of instructional designers when developing elearning or online courses. http://www.trainingfolks.com/blog/bid/308001/Are-Instructional-Designers-Still-Relevant

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08.17.2013 – Presentation Tips for Teachers

Posted on August 17, 2013 by admin

A timely review of a TEDXOsaka presentation by the guru of presentations, Garr Reynolds (Presentation Zen). Things to keep in mind as I prepare my courses and get ready to head back to the classroom. “Storytelling — A harmonious blend … Continue reading →

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05.29.13. How To ….

Posted on May 29, 2013 by admin

How to add privacy controls to YouTube, Facebook and Vimeo video: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2038510/privately-share-a-video-that-only-a-select-few-can-watch.html#tk.nl_mwdaily How to add captioning to YouTube videos: http://www.teachingwithoutwalls.com/2013/08/can-we-talk-our-amazing-video.html

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