At a 2016 conference, a former colleague of mine picked up as many 2.5 x 2.5 stickers of inspiring words that Adam Kreek handed out. These are very simple inspirations that we can apply in our every day lives. I will write a post to connect how the quotes have impacted my daily life and hopefully you… Continue reading Kreek Still Speaks to Me
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Know What You Already Subscribe to Before Subscribing
I love Spotify. I love music. So, for me livestreaming a variety of music is an essential service. I was about to activate my $15 a month Spotify premium service. Then, I remembered I have Stingray with Telus. I don’t want to listen on my TV, what a waste of electricity. I found I can… Continue reading Know What You Already Subscribe to Before Subscribing
A Guiding Light for All Higher Ed Institutions: Report on Athabasca University’s Future
If you have any vested interest in higher education then the Independent Third-Party Review of Athabasca University (2017) provided by Ken Coates, PhD. is a must read. AU has helped guide post-secondary institution’s online environment for years, and this is one of their best, albeit unintended, lessons to all. First of all, the report is… Continue reading A Guiding Light for All Higher Ed Institutions: Report on Athabasca University’s Future
What’s in the eLearning name?
Out of curiosity, I Googled “eLearning definition” and this is what comes up: Personally, I have a bit of a problem with this definition, primarily the "self-motivation" part. If someone feels they are not self-motivated then the can't do eLearning ("effectively" has to be defined here, too)? Has the writer of this definition tried any good… Continue reading What’s in the eLearning name?
Design Tip 1: Keep content light and conversational
I've been asked to expand on the 10 points in my post Blending Organizational Standards and Branding with Learning Theory, so here is some more detail on the first point: Keep content light and conversational. In Renny Gleeson’s “404 Page Not Found” TED presentation he demonstrates how he helps navigate brands through fresh concepts, such as… Continue reading Design Tip 1: Keep content light and conversational
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