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ole: "Deputy Head of Assessments" Location: Central London Division: Education and Training Reporting to: Head of Assessments Salary: Up to c. £46,000 plus superb benefits package Contract type: Permanent Deadline for Applications: 5th October 2012 OUR CLIENT A major membership & qualification body MAIN CONTACTS External: Service providers: Assessment systems providers Print contractors Producers of assessment material Internal: Assessments Team Managers (Standards, Production, Operations, Systems) Centre Support Manager Product Development Manager and E-Learning Manager Global Development Team Membership Journey Team: Membership Progression Manager and Membership Renewals Manager Quality Assurance Policy Manager and Qualifications Quality Assurance Manager Procurement & Facilities Manager Finance Team

Assessments are critical elements of instruction; they determine accomplishment of lesson objectives. However, you can design assessments to be more than an evaluation of what has been learned. You can design them to be a part of the learning process itself. Authentic assessments require learners to apply their new knowledge and skills to real-world challenges, which promote retention and enhance problem-solving skills. An introduction to the practice of authentic assessment. How can you design assessments that promote the learning process?

Test and Assess - be a curator! by William J. Ryan Paint cures but what's that to do with testing? Curation as a process has been going on a long time; you probably had teachers who shared reading lists, sites of interest, things to do on your next family vacation. http://elearningindustry.com/subjects/concepts/item/391-test-assess-curator

A good article on assessment. It covers decisions that should be made from a designer/instructional focus as well as different types of assessments.

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) seeks an Instructional Designer/Assessment Specialist in the Office of Instructional Services and Support. Instructional Designer / Assessment Specialist (004359), Office of Instructional Services and Support, Exempt, Full-Time, Range 2/Zone 1, Salary Range: Min $50,000 - Mid $60,000

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) seeks an Instructional Designer/Assessment Specialist in the Office of Instructional Services and Support. Instructional Designer / Assessment Specialist (004359), Office of Instructional Services and Support, Exempt, Full-Time, Range 2/Zone 1, Salary Range: Min $50,000 - Mid $60,000

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provides instructional design and development expertise and service support for Memorial Blood Services. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Percent of Time) Instructional Design 50% Partners with internal and external customers to assess learning needs, identify training solutions, and evaluate outcomes to ensure objectives are met. Responsible to develop, manage, and deliver a variety of learning solutions, using adult learning principles and instructional design concepts. Technical 30% Responsible for writing and validating procedures (Standard Operating Procedures). Assists with documentation and maintenance of training records, plans, roles, and competency assessments to ensure regulatory compliance. Responsible for approving course materials. Responsible for developing and maintaining continuing education. Develop, revise and prepare competency assessments. Responsible for responding to audits and request variances. Additional Responsibilities 10 % Responsible for conducting training and retraining. Responsible for Project Management, such as Lean, project leads, leadership and change management. Perform other tasks as assigned. Project Management 10% Change Management Lean Project Leads Leadership Job Address: 737 Pelham Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55114 Job Salary: $40-55k

Instructional Design Strategy for Achieving Alignment Which Comes First, Activities or Assessments? We have been told all our lives to put things in order. Keep your tax files in order. Keep your house in order. Alphabetize your index. Number your chapters. Write the introduction before the conclusion. Yet, sometimes actually doing things in the order in which they appear as a final product is not the most effective approach. Take course design for example. When we see the finished product of an online course, we see the objectives followed by activities and resources, and finally the assessment. While this sequence may be the logical order for the published course, it is not necessarily the most effective approach for the design process, especially when alignment is a critical focus. http://elearningindustry.com/instructional-design-strategy-for-achieving-alignment

I've seen a couple of recommendations for tools and software on here seperately. I'm a freelance Instructional Designer, in my first year as an independent. I'm finding tools here and there, as I'm trying to minimize operating costs where possible. Individually it seems that many ID's and consultants have their favorite go-to tools that they know. I think it would be really great for us to pull together a list of free ID tools into one area. For example, someone in this group recommend Jing as an alternative to Snagit. I used Xmind the mindmapping tool for needs assessment and topic analysis. posted by Erin Gratton What recommendations do you have fellow ID's?

I've seen a couple of recommendations for tools and software on here seperately. I'm a freelance Instructional Designer, in my first year as an independent. I'm finding tools here and there, as I'm trying to minimize operating costs where possible. Individually it seems that many ID's and consultants have their favorite go-to tools that they know. I think it would be really great for us to pull together a list of free ID tools into one area. For example, someone in this group recommend Jing as an alternative to Snagit. I used Xmind the mindmapping tool for needs assessment and topic analysis. What recommendations do you have fellow ID's?

Free Survey Polls Quizzes Tools for eLearning Would you like to create polls, surveys, quizzes, test, diagnostics and assessments quickly and easily? What if I tell you that you can do all these for Free? At the list of Free Survey, Polls, and Quizzes tools for eLearning you will find 27 tools that you can use for free! I haven't use all of them but I have found some new one that I was extremely impressive with the learning outcomes. If you have used any of the tools at the list I will be extremely interested to read your thoughts! http://elearningindustry.com/subjects/free-elearning-resources/item/371-free-survey-polls-quizzes-tools-for-elearning

eLearning Developer position at UK Aptiv Solutions has an exciting opportunity for an eLearning Developer based in the UK. This is the ideal role for a creative eLearning professional with experience of building medium and large scale eLearning programs to join a medium sized global CRO offering a relaxed, professional atmosphere and opportunities for personal growth. You will take content and build distance learning modules that may touch upon soft skills (e.g., communication skills training) and clinical training. You would be required to have the ability to manage and deliver online learning and assessments. http://elearningindustry.com/subjects/jobs/item/376-elearning-developer-position-at-uk eLearning Developer position at UK eLearning Developer job at UK eLearning Developer position at Aptiv Solutions eLearning Developer job at Aptiv Solutions

eLearning Authoring Tools Check List of Features Are you looking for a new tool for authoring eLearning? Such tools vary widely in their capabilities. Many are specialists - converting PowerPoint presentations, capturing screens, preparing quizzes and assessments, developing mobile modules, etc. Some are desktop programs for individual use and others are web-based for collaborative authoring. A few are fairly comprehensive. This is a check list of possible features that you might look for when making a decision about an eLearning authoring program. Very few offer all of these. Those that are essential, nice to have, or not important will be a function of your particular needs. This is a work-in-progress that can be discussed at this post What are the most important features in an eLearning Authoring Tool? http://elearningindustry.com/elearning-authoring-tools-check-list-of-features

Does Bloom's Taxonomy still have a role to play in e-learning? Mayes and de Freitas (2004) state that the use of technology can be used to achieve better learning outcomes, more effective assessments or a more cost effective way of bringing learning environments to students; and that reforming practice requires transformation of the understanding of the principles. So what are the pedagogical principles behind "e" learning? Is Blooms Taxonomy Relevant to e-learning? http://elearningindustry.com/does-blooms-taxonomy-still-have-a-role-to-play-in-e-learning

A virtual learning environment is a medium of learning where learners go through courses, study materials and learning aids through an online medium. It can be browser-based or a virtual training session through Zoom. Virtual learning offers activities, interactions, and resources within a course structure and provides different levels of assessment. Given this context, learners can access learning materials through peer-to-peer collaboration networks such as forums. As social learning is a continuous process of learning from other people within and outside the organization, it can be integrated into virtual learning through various means.

Interactive training videos are a form of media that eLearning can borrow from marketing. Interactive videos gained popularity in sales and marketing when Flash was a popular multimedia software platform to create digital media solutions. 

In this blog, we will explore how interactive videos can make your training more engaging.

What Is Interactive Training Video?
An Interactive training video is a multimedia recording that can support user interactions. Users can interact with the content, navigate the storyline, reveal their choices, etc. 

Interactive Training Video Vs. Linear Video
Linear video is the traditional form and most of us are familiar with it. The user can select play, pause, rewind, and fast forward the content in this type of video. On the other hand, an interactive training video allows the user to click, drag, scroll, swipe, and hover over the content revealing more details with each interaction. 

Functionalities Of Interactive Videos 
The most commonly used functionalities in interactive videos are:

Branching: It allows user control and personalizes the learning by allowing different paths and skipping irrelevant content. 
Click and reveal: It refers to clickable content which reveals more details as the learner progresses.
Hotspots: These are clickable areas within a video, which reveal a separate web page or content within the video. 
360-degree view: It allows the learners to get a 360-degree view of the object on the screen.
Forms: You can insert forms within the video, which allow the collection of user data.
Quizzes: Quizzes can be built into the video to deliver assessments and personalized results to the learner.  
These interactivities make viewing the videos an engaging experience. However, a great interactive video must be designed with the end-user in mind, and interactivity should be used only to enhance the user experience

Writing test questions for eLearning courses I am trying to improve my skills in writing effective multiple choice test questions. It seems an area that takes a fair amount of time and effort to learn how to do well! I have researched and read a great deal of information which is helpful, but I am wondering if anyone from the group has advice, helpful hints or suggestions on writing test questions.

Story Telling Notes from Full Sail ID Class Film Making