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Support E-learners
Research suggests over half of learners do not receive adequate support to prepare them for e-learning. Many report boredom and a failure of e-learning to change behaviour. E-learning is undermined...
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What is Social Learning (within the context of e-learning)?
I have recently (2012-08-14/15) engaged in a discussion on LinkedIn on this very topic. It was interesting and thought provoking.Firstly, I will define social learning as being within the context of...
View ArticleThe History of a Special Symbol
A symbol many of us use every day, several times.How much thought do you give to this misfit character on your keyboard?Do you trouble to marvel at this juggernaut of global digital communication,...
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Supporting On-line Debates
I was prompted to write this blog following a conversation on LinkedIn. I thought the topic deserved a more 'public' airing, and perhaps it may develop into something more expansive. So, thanks are due...
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Agile Manifesto and E-learning Development
Agile is an approach designed for the development of software.I have duplicated the Agile values and manifesto below. The only change I have made is to replace the word 'software' with 'e-learning'.The...
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Twitter Widget is Off Line
If you use the Twitter Widget on your web site, you will know that sometimes the widget server goes off-line then your widget disappears.Wouldn't it be nice if you could detect when the server was...
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Rendering Flash in Mobile Browsers
Introduction Rendering any Flash (Adobe) file in a mobile browser is problematic to say the least.It is important to remember that current (2012-09) 'smart' phones and 'tablets' are not computers in...
View ArticleMaking the Web Faster
It's all in the 'oblique' action (i.e. '/' (aka forward-slash))You can make a difference to the speed of the web. Really!If everyone who can, takes note of this blog, the web will really work more...
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The Spread of Mobile Learning
Formal mobile learning (m-learning) is not widespread, yet.Informal m-learning is as pervasive as mobile communication devices (MCDs). If someone uses a MCD to search for an answer or information on...
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All Things to all Men or Content Curation?
Who Needs to be Concerned about Content Curation?Content Curation is important if you are responsible for content on the web that is likely to be referenced over time and, during that time, is likely...
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Learning is communication's child
"Learning is communication's child. Our children speak too many languages" (Tim Cliffe).It reads, as very profound, but what exactly does it mean?I trust "Learning is communication's child" is self...
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Papua New Guinea: Woman tortured and burned to death for sorcery http://borneobulletin.com.bn/index.php/2013/02/08/png-woman-tortured-burned-alive-in-sorcery-case/Pakistan: Man stoned to death by order...
View ArticleAssessment Building Tools for Digital Learning
Introduction This is a very simple posting of assessment building tools, as recently recommended by users of LinkedIn.The name of the tool is followed by a link to an on-line description and the...
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Testing e-Learning Templates is not Simply Adding Text and Media
01 Target Audience(01.1) Anyone involved in e-Learning template commissioning, Instructional Design, and related roles.02 Executive Summary(02.1) Testing e-learning templates, like any software, is not...
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Knowledge Management and Responsibility Charting
01 Target Audience(01.1) This article is intended for those responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of knowledge structures within the workplace, and those with a general interest in the topic.02...
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@Autarkik - Digital Learning Related Tweets for March 2015 (Twitter)
Tweets are listed in the order of the most recent first.Original Hash (#) tags are included.How To Use #MindMaps To Unleash Your Brain's #Creativity And Potential...
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Pervasive MCDs Pervasive M-learning
Just how widespread is mobile-learning (m-learning)? I wrote this blog two years ago, but never published it. It makes interesting (historical perspective) reading today.Formal m-learning is not...
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@Autarkik - Digital Learning Related Tweets for April 2015 (Twitter)
Tweets are listed in the order of the most recent first.Original Hash (#) tags are included.The 12 #Security #Questions You Should Ask Your #Cloud...
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5G, Natural Apprenticeship, and Digital Learning
01 Target Audience(01.1) Anyone involved in e-Learning commissioning, Design, and related roles, together with those concerned with personal security, and privacy on-line.02 Executive Summary(02.1) The...
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@Autarkik - Digital Learning Related Tweets for May, June, and July 2015...
Tweets are listed in the order of the earliest first.Original Hash (#) tags are included.#Extrinsic #Motivation In Online Traininghttp://elearningindustry.com/extrinsic-motivation-in-online-training6...
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Your First Meeting With Your Subject Matter Expert
01 Target Audience(01.1) Anyone involved in e-Learning, social learning commissioning, Design, and related roles.02 Executive Summary(02.1) The SME, and your relationship with them, is crucial to the...
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The Importance of Research in Instructional Design
01 Target audience(01.1) Anyone involved in e-Learning, social learning commissioning, Design, and related roles.02 Executive summary(02.1) The importance of being knowledgeable of the research...
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