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(Profile) Pictures worth a 1000 Words or Just One

​We’ve all heard the expressions “It’s nice to put a face to the name”. Or, I prefer to “meet face to face”. Both of these have pleasant nuances, and few can argue that both build better relationships. Why then do so many students lack a picture profile? I have seen more blank mugs than cheery… Continue reading (Profile) Pictures worth a 1000 Words or Just One

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Point 2: Can your Learners answer “Why am I taking this course?”

I've been asked to expand on the 10 points in my post Blending Organizational Standards and Branding with Learning Theory. Here is some more detail on the second point: Include why they are taking this course. During my 20 years in the classroom, I began each class with q discussion on the lesson’s topic. I do… Continue reading Point 2: Can your Learners answer “Why am I taking this course?”

Distance Education, Education and Learning, Information

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?

Distance Education, Education and Learning, Information

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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Blending Organizational Standards and Branding with Learning Theory

Just because eLearning designers and developers have to follow organizational templates and branding standards doesn't mean that learning theory and best practices have to be compromised. Blending these ingredients make for outstanding eLearning courses. Organizational templates and branding standards are in place because it’s good for development and for good for the Learner. As long… Continue reading Blending Organizational Standards and Branding with Learning Theory