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In the previous post arun written about the need to design learning & high-performance ecosystems here, and have been reflecting on some common ingredients for effective ones.

In the previous post arun written about the need to design learning & high-performance ecosystems here, and have been reflecting on some common ingredients for effective ones.

SchooX is an Academy for self-learners which aims to revolutionize and democratize education. An Academy where Learners can build a strong portfolio of qualifications and Experts, Corporations and Organizations teach online and monetize their knowledge. Getting a good education becomes more and more difficult and at the same time expensive. I have seen a lot of people with a bachelor degree but often without the necessary job skills having a hard time finding their path to a professional career. I am not going to tell you about the important revolution that it takes place in the education industry because of the Internet. Neither that Online Education is changing the way people get educated. I would like to talk about one of the most fascinating platforms that support Social Learning for Self-Learners! A platform which was build around these thoughts, and with the mission to: help people learn, empower their qualifications, and improve their lives in the most possible pleasant way. At this post I will introduce you to... SchooX

Learning from Harvard: MOOC story, pt4 This latest installment of my quest to find online best practice from inside Harvard's CS50x MOOC took a slightly different direction than previous weeks. Now that I'm in the groove of the course, I have been able to reflect less on working with the content and more on working with my peers in the class. And I've realized that I'm not a very strong asset to them. http://elearningindustry.com/subjects/concepts/item/450-learning-from-harvard-mooc-story-pt4

Requirements: Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in Education, Instructional Technology or related field Strong background in learning theory and online instruction Experience working with subject matter experts in the development of online learning experiences Competency with CMS systems such as Blackboard, Angel, D2L, eCollege, or Moodle Facility with synchronous and asynchronous online collaboration Excellent collaboration and communication skills Online teaching experience a plus

Senior Learning Management Systems Support Engineer position! Our client, a global performance improvement company and a leader in sales and technical training, e-learning solutions, management consulting, and engineering services, is seeking a Software Engineer, in their Elkridge, MD location, who possesses strong Oracle and SQL Development experience, as well as experience working with a Learning Management System / LMS. Due to our client's work with multiple government agencies, this role requires US Citizenship. This is a fast-paced, growth oriented environment and my client is seeking candidates who are flexible and open to working with any and all cutting-edge technologies. This team chooses the right technology to get the job done without a bias towards any particular discipline. They are seeking a bright engineer that likes to solve challenging problems. They are open to great ideas and will give you the flexibility and freedom to innovate your own solutions and recommend new ideas and technologies.

PPIinc. is recruiting an Instructional Designer with e-learning skills to design and develop content and materials for online and instructor-led courses. This position will work closely with a team of Organizational Development consultants and interact with clients and experienced facilitators. The ideal candidate for this position is well versed in principles of adult learning, instructional design and a variety of educational technologies. Candidate must be proficient in the use of Adobe Captivate, Dreamweaver, Articulate, and Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate has experience with a LMS, a strong work ethic, the ability to hit deadlines and willingness to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.

Hands-on Lead Instructional Designer Location: Onsite in Raleigh, NC Assignment Duration: Approx. 3 months Aptaracorp looking a Lead ID to work with our clients' internal design team and our offshore development team, to provide instructional design support, build processes, workflow and best practices for the onshore and offshore teams. Act as the liaison between the teams to gain a level of comfort between the teams. Requirements: Strong Instructional Designer skills (analysis and design) ILT and eLearning Experience with Adobe Presenter and Captivate Experience working with offshore teams Project management experience Healthcare industry experience a plus For consideration, please send your resume to: Sheila.gott_sc@aptaracorp.com www.aptaracorp.com

5 Step Planning For Your Next LMS Do you know what it takes to create a successful LMS Plan? Purchasing a new learning management system is exciting, but having a strong plan will ensure your selection meets the needs of your organization. Follow this 5-step approach to properly prepare, define, and select your next LMS. http://elearningindustry.com/5-step-planning-for-your-next-lms

Lead eLearning Designer / Lead Instructional Designer, Hertfordshire, UK Edissero specialises in the permanent and contract recruitment of technical authors, eLearning instructional designers and other information development roles. Our award-winning software client has an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Lead eLearning / Lead Instructional Designer to be a key contributor to their new Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products. This is a rare opportunity to shape and drive the eLearning/instructional design function.

How would you put together an eLeanring portfolio of work samples when all your work has been proprietary/confidential? I need to create some materials in PowerPoint and Captivate to display my skills to potential clients, but it all has to be "fictional" as I can't use the work I've done previously. If you've been in the same boat, how do you pick your topics, based on the skills you want to highlight? Would you pick an existing program and create a tutorial for it? Work on a basic topic like choosing a car? What's worked best for you in impressing a potential client?

Veredus is looking for experienced technical writers for a contract to permanent position. There are multiple openings at the senior level! The openings are for production of internal support documentation of Enterprise-class Windows and UNIX-based distributed infrastructure platforms.