01.10.13 – “Flipping the classroom” – Have we learned anything?

In the article, “Flipping the Classroom”, D. Grebow says:

“It’s great to replace lectures with video clips — IF you retain the opportunity for people to ask questions, interact with the material, practice what they’ve learned, collaborate with others, and periodically refresh their memories. This takes a sound learning ecosystem, a workscape.” Yes. Content is readily available today. It’s the learning design that’s important. Read the article at:

http://knowledgestarblog.wordpress.com/2013/01/10/flipping-corporate-learning/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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01.08.13 – eLearning Development for Teachers: Reducing Text

Another great tutorial from David Anderson (Articulate) -  ” Reducing Bullet Points and On Screen Text”:

http://community.articulate.com/blogs/david/archive/2010/09/06/reducing-bullet-points-and-on-screen-text.aspx

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12.20.12 – Split a single audio file among multiple slides in #Articulate

How to split a single audio file among multiple slides in #Articulate #Storyline using #Presenter.

http://www.screenr.com/RSW7

by articulatedf;  12:49 am Dec 19th

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12.12.12 Slide Makeover

Another good reminder:
http://multimedialearning.com/5-point-makeovers-powerpoint-e-learning-slide-makeovers/

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12.07.2012 Revising Bloated eLearning Prose

http://community.articulate.com/forums/t/22553.aspx

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11.30.12 Articulate – Quizmaker – Create More Dynamic Feedback

Great ideas from Jeanette Brooks :

http://www.articulate.com/blog/an-easy-way-to-create-more-dynamic-feedback-in-quizmaker/

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11.29.12 – Timely Reminder

Timely reminder from Tom Kuhlmann (Articulate) about the importance of “designing with end user in mind”:

http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/how-can-baking-cookies-improve-your-e-learning-course/

This is exactly what I’ve been trying (unsuccessfully) to convey to some folks who are not involved in teaching. Maybe the cookie story will work.

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11.29.12 – Students and Technology – ECAR Study, etc.

ECAR Study – “70% of students say they learn most in blended learning environments”.

http://www.educause.edu/library/resources/ecar-study-undergraduate-students-and-information-technology-2012

Infographic:

http://edudemic.com/2012/11/students-use-technology/

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11.25.12 – Interview with Lee LeFever

Interview about Lee LeFever’s new book The Art of Explanation . Includes info for teacher’s on how to “repackage” and present facts through use of video and simple stories. Check it out at:

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2012/11/the-art-of-explanation-review-and.html#.UK8PjOPuWYQ

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New Books About Instructional Design

http://elearningindustry.com/subjects/general/item/380-10-new-released-instructional-design-books

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