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verploeg

8 Ways to Engage eLearners Infographic - e-Learning Infographics - 0 views

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  • 8 Ways to Engage eLearners Infographic
    • verploeg
      verploeg on 05 Jun 16
       
      Since this is a graphic file, I can't put comments within the graphic itself.   First, read through this graphic.  Good suggestions for business that mirror that of education.   Second, keep scrolling down.  Notice the text of the same info.  Ask yourself which you'd rather read!  Without saying anything, the made a significant point by following the infographic with the text.
Jamie Fath

dol1: Lesson Planning: The Missing Link in e-Learning Course Design - 7 views

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  • The point of the template is to force a comparison between the two instructional delivery modes, and to make the differences between them explicit to the ID.
    • Deborah Cleveland
      Deborah Cleveland on 18 Feb 16
       
      I work with a lot of individuals/groups who want to take their f2f training to a online/self-paced lesson/training. I have had a difficult time explaining how content needs to look different online. The comparative lesson plan/template looks like a great way to make these differences explicit to the content experts and help them begin to see how they may need to adjust their content to fit the way in which it is being delievered.
  • lesson planning does not preclude an iterative approach to e-Learning course design.
    • Deborah Cleveland
      Deborah Cleveland on 18 Feb 16
       
      While lesson planning may take some additional time upfront, does it streamline the time and effort it takes to storyboard and at the same time turn out a higher quality product? Thus, reducing the need to go back and "fix" things?
  • IDP to storyboards requires intermediate steps. What can we do to help close the “e-Instruction gap”? Lesson planning is the answer.
    • Deborah Cleveland
      Deborah Cleveland on 18 Feb 16
       
      How much overlap should one expect to see between the content in the lesson plan and what goes on the storyboard? As I work on the lesson plan, I can see myself starting to write out the content for the actually storyboard and eventually getting lost in all of the content and loosing sight of the lesson plan.
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    • kelly40
      kelly40 on 20 Feb 16
       
      Creating the same lesson for 2 different delivery methods will be so helpful in seeing the difference between what is needed with face to face and online instruction.
  • The comparative lesson plan requires the ID to develop the same lesson for two different delivery methods: instructor-led, face-to-face instruction, and self-paced e-Learning
    • Pam Buysman
      Pam Buysman on 21 Feb 16
       
      While different strategies and techniques are needed for F2F settings and online design, one thing that is the same is the need to plan and develop strong lessons first. 
    • kelly40
      kelly40 on 20 Feb 16
       
      How do we model in a way to engage students? When they are watching a "how to" video, they are engaged, but in LA, don't have many of those types of videos...often I am modeling paragraph structure or textual citation which isn't very interesting to many.
  • . Modeling • Learners need to see examples of a product or a process • Instructor may model or learner may model • Needs to be visual and verbal
  • But why choose? Do both. Remember, lesson planning does not preclude an iterative approach to e-Learning course design.
    • kelly40
      kelly40 on 20 Feb 16
       
      Doing both will only make the lesson more effective and make it much easier to understand if the end goal/objective is attainable and clear. I really like this comparison model.  
    • Kelly Snyder
      Kelly Snyder on 22 Feb 16
       
      I like this as well.  This will definitely help with clear goals and targets for the learners. 
  • Comparative lesson plans help to ensure that self paced e-Learning includes the “voice of the instructor.”
    • Judy Sweetman
      Judy Sweetman on 21 Feb 16
       
      I remember learning about the "voice of the instructor" in one of the OLLIE courses. This is important not only in the course content, but also in feedback provided to the students. In all of the OLLIE courses, and also so far in this course, I've learned how important subtle (and perhaps not so subtle) humor is for the online student.
  • Since introducing lesson plans as required deliverables in my e-Learning design courses, I have seen tremendous improvements in the work of my students. Even students who have considerable experience developing e-Learning courses say they benefit from doing both comparative and detailed lesson plans. This has led to many “Aha” moments!
    • Judy Sweetman
      Judy Sweetman on 21 Feb 16
       
      This is one of the reasons I am taking this course! The instructional design of my online courses definitely improved after my taking the OLLIE courses, but there is still something missing in my courses. I am hoping that learning how to design lessons in SoftChalk will be the missing piece in my courses, and that my students will benefit from this addition.
  • The graduate students’ learning products are not just mere “page turners,” they are lacking both in interactivity to hold the learner’s interest and to ensure that learning occurs, and in sufficient information to guide the learner through the lesson or course.
    • Judy Sweetman
      Judy Sweetman on 21 Feb 16
       
      Even though my students typically indicate that they learn a lot from my courses, I don't feel they are very interactive. Learning how to design lessons for the courses may help with this, as well as providing sufficient information to the learners. I provide websites for students to read that are related to the module concept, but a lesson would really help to gel the resources and the objectives together.
  • “The Design Document: Your Blueprint for e-Learning Standards and Consistency” in the December 5, 2005 issue of Learning Solutions e-Magazine.
    • lauralross
      lauralross on 21 Feb 16
       
      I wonder if the designs features in this dated article are still relevant to instructional design in 2016. 
  • It is important to let IDs know that not every section needs to be used for each lesson. IDs can think of “Modeling” as “show me” and “Guided Practice” as “let me try.” “Independent practice” might be used for a case study that ties together practice for multiple objectives.
    • lauralross
      lauralross on 21 Feb 16
       
      I think this is reassuring that we don't have to cover each method for every lesson. How can each section, when applicable, be truly engaging for the online learner?
    • Deborah Cleveland
      Deborah Cleveland on 22 Feb 16
       
      I wonder if this goes back to Evan's post about Divergent or Convergent lessons. Depending on your general purpose you might vary which parts of the lesson you would include.
  • Lesson plans require clarity; they make ideas explicit.
    • lauralross
      lauralross on 21 Feb 16
       
      The difficulty in lesson planning for e-learners is dealing with the unknown.  What if one of the technology aspects of the lesson plan is unsuccessful, or instructions aren't clear?  
  • For lesson planning, we assume that IDs can write learning or performance objectives. We assume that IDs know how to assess learning in meaningful ways and at the right cognitive level. And we assume that they know the limitations and possibilities of the course media. Detailed lesson plans are particularly useful for this last point. While we ask IDs to be creative in designing instruction, we also ask that they be cognizant of the appropriate use of media for instruction
    • Pam Buysman
      Pam Buysman on 21 Feb 16
       
      Just like when we are using technology in a F2F class, we need to make sure the technology fits the lesson and is not just used for it's wow factor. Again, always thinking about why and how the technology fits will make it much more effective. 
  • Too often, formal storyboarding does not occur prior to authoring. Instead, IDs use the authoring tools to generate storyboards of their already-developed instruction.
    • Pam Buysman
      Pam Buysman on 21 Feb 16
       
      What happens behind the scenes is often much more important than what we actually see! No matter what format or platform we use, that will probably never change! 
  • hey are lacking both in interactivity to hold the learner’s interest and to ensure that learning occurs, and in sufficient information to guide the learner through the lesson or course
    • khageman2
      khageman2 on 22 Feb 16
       
      How do new online instructors ensure that their lessons have clear instructions, engaging content, and meaningful learning outcomes?
  • Lesson planning is also useful for helping facilitators and technical writers transition to instructional design roles.
    • khageman2
      khageman2 on 22 Feb 16
       
      Educators transitioning to creators of online content may find great value in using comparative and detailed lesson plans to ensure development of quality course content.
  • Though developing a lesson plan for e-Learning is similar in many ways to developing a lesson plan for instructor-led learning, there are also differences.
    • khageman2
      khageman2 on 22 Feb 16
       
      I think it is often difficult for instructors moving from face-to-face to online environments to accurately gauge student understanding and reactions to online instructional strategies, which makes lesson planning a challenge.
  • To demonstrate the effectiveness of integrating lesson planning into the e-Learning design flow, I will work through an example of the documentation for a project. The result will be one lesson for a self-paced WBT course on using basic features of Microsoft Word. The lesson focuses on using the Word Count feature.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 22 Feb 16
       
      This is a sample comment.
  • Recently, I drew upon my background in elementary education and in special education to devise a way to help novice instructional designers (IDs) progress quickly in their e-Learning design competencies
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 22 Feb 16
       
      Thought goes here
  • Lesson plans are merely templates that can guide the development of good e-Instruction, saving much time and effort by minimizing revisions and misunderstandings."
    • Holly Palmersheim
      Holly Palmersheim on 22 Feb 16
       
      I am not sure why lessons plans are seen as a negative.  Anyone delivering learning whether to students or professional learning for adults should be engaging in purposeful planning.
    • evanabbey
      evanabbey on 22 Feb 16
       
      Good point!
  • "In this article, I will describe [how to use] lesson planning [to help] IDs transition into e-Learning course designers without slowing down the design process. The term 'lesson plan' may sound 'school marm-ish' and academic, but I ask that you reserve judgment until you finish reading this article. Lesson plans are merely templates that can guide the development of good e-Instruction, saving much time and effort by minimizing revisions and misunderstandings."
    • evanabbey
      evanabbey on 22 Feb 16
       
      Sample post
  • The “e-Instruction” gap
  • Editor’s Note: Parts of this article may not format well on smartphones and smaller mobile devices. We recommend viewing on larger screens.
    • evanabbey
      evanabbey on 22 Feb 16
       
      Sample Thought goes here
  • How would the learner know that?
    • Holly Palmersheim
      Holly Palmersheim on 22 Feb 16
       
      I am lucky to work with the professionals I do.  They alert me to situations in my online courses that need more direction development and do so in an understanding manner.  I am teaching a course for the 11th time and there will be tweaks made again to try and provide the best experience possible.
    • Denise Krefting
      Denise Krefting on 24 Feb 16
       
      Very true Holly- students and participants are very helpful in vetting content. Whenever I get a "I don't understand..." message I always as them to help me make it better for others. They are often happy to be asked.
  • Our learners want to jump in and take just the training they want and need to perform a task.
    • Holly Palmersheim
      Holly Palmersheim on 22 Feb 16
       
      This is an area I struggle with.  Trying to gauge the level of the room to provide enough instruction that everyone can preform the tasks without frustration or boredom.
  • Checking for understanding • Has learner acquired knowledge? • Sampling — group response • Signaling — agree, disagree, not sure • Individual response — to instructor — another learner
    • Kelly Snyder
      Kelly Snyder on 22 Feb 16
       
      Makes me rethink my own practice after seeing all the examples in the lessons we looked at.  Many had check for understandings along the way.  This is an area that I need to spend more time developing in my lessons.
  • The first lesson section — the Anticipatory Set — for the face-to-face lesson has the instructor displaying a Word memo and asking participants to guess how many words the memo contains.
    • Kelly Snyder
      Kelly Snyder on 22 Feb 16
       
      Love using screencasts for anticipatory sets.  Give them a little snip of what you are teaching toward.
  • n the second lesson section — Objectives
    • Kelly Snyder
      Kelly Snyder on 22 Feb 16
       
      I need to do a better job at writing clear objectives for the students so that they know what is expected of them in the lesson or module.  This can more easily guide the teaching and learning.
  • Gain attention Inform learner of objectives Stimulate recall of prior learning Present stimulus materials Provide learner guidance Elicit performance Provide feedback Assess performance Enhance retention and transfer
  • http://www.e-learningguru.com/articles/art3_3.htm
    • Kelly Snyder
      Kelly Snyder on 23 Feb 16
       
      Link doesn't work.  Wanted to read this as well.
  • instructional designers start the storyboarding process. Designers
    • Denise Krefting
      Denise Krefting on 24 Feb 16
       
      I have tried for what feels like forever to have students storyboard their work. They do not like it and some have even done the work then created the storyboard for grade. When I talk about storyboarding or graphically organizing work for adults they often don't want to spend the time doing it. I would be interested how others are getting students and adults to storyboard.
    • Jamie Fath
      Jamie Fath on 26 Feb 16
       
      I have a hard time storyboarding, Denise!  I think it has to do with how different people process information and plan!  I like to think of myself as a backwards designer and start very big picture.
  • You might even address compliance with Section 508 of The Americans with Disabilities Act in the lesson plan template
    • Denise Krefting
      Denise Krefting on 24 Feb 16
       
      Great idea! This is very helpful online and something we forget about but fairly easy to do.
  • Detailed lesson plans help to ensure that there is adequate instruction — practice and feedback — for each learning objective
    • Denise Krefting
      Denise Krefting on 24 Feb 16
       
      Very important. I like that addition of simulations in the example.
  • The comparative lesson plan requires the ID to develop the same lesson for two different delivery methods: instructor-led, face-to-face instruction, and self-paced e-Learning
    • Jamie Fath
      Jamie Fath on 26 Feb 16
       
      I think this is an interesting concept - if people struggle moving from F2F instruction this seems like a good scaffold help IDs bridge the gap between F2F and eLearning.  I occasionally offer the ISU class I teach as an online module and really struggle the weeks we are online - thinking through what it would like look F2F always helps me (even if I don't formally lesson plan them out).
  • section of a comparative lesson plan
    • Jamie Fath
      Jamie Fath on 26 Feb 16
       
      This is a big a-ha for me!  I think this is an interesting concept - if people struggle moving from F2F instruction this seems like a good scaffold help IDs bridge the gap between F2F and eLearning.  I occasionally offer the ISU class I teach as an online module and really struggle the weeks we are online - thinking through what it would like look F2F always helps me (even if I don't formally lesson plan them out).
  • Guided practice
    • Jamie Fath
      Jamie Fath on 26 Feb 16
       
      As a district, we have spent a lot of time exploring two Fisher and Frey frameworks - Productive Group Work and Gradual Release of Responsibility.  I'm wondering how these frameworks would fit into an eLearning structure.
  • not all nine events were required for every lesson
  • asks IDs to consider activities,  assessment, and materials/inputs for each learning or performance objective
    • Jamie Fath
      Jamie Fath on 26 Feb 16
       
      I like that from the beginning, IDs are linking objectives and tasks together in this version
  • kelly40 on 20 Feb 16
     
    Lesson Planning - The Missing Link in e-Learning with stickies
  • kelly40 on 20 Feb 16
     
    Lesson Planning - The Missing Link in e-Learning with stickies
disneygal

Instructional design for scenarios: sample and useful tool - 1 views

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Twine; combine flow chart & stories; instructional design scenario

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  • disneygal on 07 Jun 16
     
    I am a fan of Cathy Moore. She gives specific ideas for a tool, Twine.  Twine can be used with any elearning tool.  Great visual with this tool. 
jlchrstn

eLearning Tutorials - SoftChalk - 1 views

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  • Amy Harger on 16 Jul 15
     
    Within Minutes You Can Master SoftChalk By Viewing Our Step-By-Step QuickTour Video Tutorials: eLearning Tutorials
  • tnederhiser on 20 Jul 15
     
    Tons of videos for "how to" for Soft Chalk!
Dennis OConnor

Emerging Asynchronous Conversation Models : eLearning Technology - 0 views

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  • The standard model for asynchronous conversations is discussion forum software like vBulletin.  I've talked before about the significant value that can be obtained as part of Discussion Forums for Knowledge Sharing at Capital City Bank and how that translates in a Success Formula for Discussion Forums in Financial Services.  I also looked at Making Intranet Discussion Groups Effective.
  • However, I've struggled with the problem of destinations vs. social networks and the spread of conversation (see Forums vs. Social Networks). 
  • Talkwheel  is made to handle real-time group conversations and asynchronous ones.  It can act as an instant messaging service a bit like Yammer, HipChat for companies and other groups, but the layout is designed to make these discussions easier to see, archive, and work asynchronously.
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  • Talkwheel’s design makes class conversations easier to follow, more interactive, and more effectively organized. It eliminates the problem of navigating multithreaded conversations, enables real-time group conversation, and makes referencing asynchronous conversations much easier. Talkwheel’s dashboard organization allows teachers to organize all their classes and projects in one centralized location, while Talkwheel's analytics helps teachers and administrators quantitatively monitor their students’ progress throughout the year.
  • Quora is a Q&A site nicely integrated with Facebook that has done a good job providing a means to ask questions and get answers.
  • Quora has been able to form quite an elite network of VCs, entrepreneurs, and other experts to answer questions.  They've also created topic pages such as: Learning Management System. 
  • Finally, Namesake, is a tool for real-time and asynchronous conversations.  It's a bit like Quora but more focused on conversation as compared to Q&A and it allows real-time conversation a bit like twitter.  You can see an example of a conversation around phones below.
  • All of these point to new types of conversation models that are emerging in tools.
  • Dennis OConnor on 24 Jun 11
     
    Threaded discussion is an old technology. It's inspiring to think of new ways we can talk together at a distance that allow integration of both synchronous and asynchronous technology. I often thing we'll look back on the course management systems we use today and think of them as something like a 300 baud modem. Eyes Front! What's over the horizon line?
annott

It's game time -- Why Gamification in eLearning can be Effective - 1 views

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  • annott on 21 Jan 19
     
    This explains how playing digital games can help with student comprehension.
A Hughes

elearnspace › learning, networks, knowledge, technology, community - 0 views

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education blog elearning web2.0 technology e-learning learning edtech moodle_iowa

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  • The open access debate Wednesday, October 19, 2011 At the EDUCAUSE 2011 conference today, I had the pleasure of attending a lecture by Hal Abelson – founding director of Free Software Foundation and Creative Commons. He presented on the state of openness in education. While on the surface openness is gaining traction through scholarship and publication, content providers and journal publishers are starting to push back. During the talk, he used the image below (from this article – .pdf) to argue that journal publishers have a monopoly. The surface progress of openness belies a deeper, more dramatic period of conflict around openness that is only now beginning.
    • A Hughes
      A Hughes on 02 Dec 11
       
      As a librarian, I am very interested in the topic of open access. The image of the commercial Journal Publishers is very revealing. I did not realize that Elsevier owned so much of the academic content. I would like to know what other information I can find by Hal Abelson.
Robin Olberding

Top 50 Blogs for e-Learning Tools and Tips | The Digital Learning People - 1 views

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elearning blog

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  • Robin Olberding on 14 Nov 11
     
    I have read some of the teacher blogs in the past. I like to read things from teachers that you know have been tried and tested.
criley55

elearn Magazine: How to Help Teachers Use Technology in the Classroom - 1 views

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  • criley55 on 13 Jul 15
     
    article expressing the importance of helping teachers use the technology they will then use in their classroom
tnederhiser

Create Interactive Lessons eLearning Solutions - SoftChalk - 0 views

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  • tnederhiser on 20 Jul 15
     
    Samples of Soft Chalk Lessons
cjterry64

elearn Magazine: 10 Things I've Learned About Teaching Online - 3 views

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  • cjterry64 on 08 Jul 15
     
    Reflective list of 10 items this instructor has learned about online learning. Good things to think about!
Amy Burns

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  • Amy Burns on 26 May 11
     
    Looks like a great tool for collaboration....has an education account, too
Deb Henkes

How Online Education Is Changing the Way We Learn [INFOGRAPHIC] - 1 views

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    • Deb Henkes
      Deb Henkes on 22 Jun 11
       
      This info graphic really shows how online learning is changing and challenging our traditional mode of educating.
    • Andrea Accola-Sabin
      Andrea Accola-Sabin on 23 Jun 11
       
      Our school offered a blended class through APEX learning. I was in charge of the Algebra II class and the students loved working at their own pace and when they wanted to work. There were time lines for assignments and test, but students could work ahead. If they had questions I was available for them. I don't think that they could do the course completely by themselves. I think that this was a great learning opportunity for the students, to see what is ahead of them in the learning system.
  • How Online Education Is Changing the Way We Learn [INFOGRAPHIC]
  • Check out this infographic from OnlineEducation.net about how the world of online learning has changed and grown over the years.
  • Amy Burns on 11 Jun 11
     
    Impressive graphic....reinforces the need for classes such as the ones through OLLIE.
  • Amy Burns on 11 Jun 11
     
    Ollie Iowa
anonymous

Online Learning: The Pros And Cons Of K-12 Computer Courses - 0 views

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  • The analysis did find that students in online conditions performed modestly better, on average, than those learning the same material through traditional face-to-face instruction.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 06 Oct 11
       
      It seems like there are so many variables for this to be a sound statement.
  • In Florida, thousands of students now rely solely on computers instead of teachers for their daily virtual lessons. And lawmakers are planning to expand online instruction to even more students.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 06 Oct 11
       
      What about classes that need hands on work? Industrial technology, certain types of art, science labs
  • anonymous on 06 Oct 11
     
    "Proponents of online classes say they are a cost-effective alternative to traditional instruction that provide students more flexibility in their learning, as well as access to a greater variety of options. They allow schools to offer makeup courses, additional electives and Advanced Placement classes which they wouldn't be able to otherwise. However, there isn't much research on the effectiveness of these virtual courses. Critics argue online learning will be used as a way for school districts to cut corners on spending -- to the detriment of their students' educations."
Deb Henkes

How Online Education Is Changing the Way We Learn [INFOGRAPHIC] - 0 views

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education infographic elearning moodle_iowa

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  • Check out this infographic from OnlineEducation.net about how the world of online learning has changed and grown over the years.
  • Check out this infographic from OnlineEducation.net about how the world of online learning has changed and grown over the years
    • Deb Henkes
      Deb Henkes on 22 Jun 11
       
      This info graphic really shows how online learning is changing and challenging our traditional mode of educating.
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