This afternoon I started out on my production of creating a new course about Skin Wounds. I’m sure you’re thinking "How Exciting!".  Exciting? Perhaps not.  Interesting and slightly gross.  Definitely. Anyway, my client sent me their material and initially their first slide had a suit of armor on it.  They liked the idea of trying to protect the patient’s skin. ...

I’ve become increasing interested in the idea of learning how or practicing how to take sketchnotes.  Initially for me I just thought it seemed like an interesting idea and some skill set that may be useful when designing and developing elearning.  I was curious if it could help me to get better at storyboarding, which is a skill I know ...

So here is my second crack at sketchnoting a webinar/chat/discussion.  I went back to one of the previous episodes of The Toolbar, hosted by Brian Dusablon and Judy Unrein.  Episode 13 was "The Bitter Episode", although not nearly as bitter as I had expected. Brian and Judy, as always had some thought provoking discussions that really expand how we as designers should ...

Recently I was asked to do a review of some camera apps for iPhone/iPad.  That review can be found here in the eLearn Magazine along with other fantastic articles regarding combining "education and technology". "The struggle to find images that balance cost effectiveness for the client along with relevancy to the learner is an all too familiar encounter that instructional ...

Every so often the only thing you want to do is just play and create.  That’s exactly where I’ve found some inspiration that last 2 days. While searching for an image for a course a clothesline across a blue sky and grass caught my eye.  I knew immediately I could recreate that idea for a template. You can find it ...

Recently there was a discussion posted in the E-Learning Heroes community asking the community to ensure that when they post tips, tricks, and tutorials that they don’t forget that not everyone is using Storyline.  There are some that are still using Studio and then there are others that aren’t using either tool.  I mention others as well because this post ...

We’re so often told to expect the unexpected, but how often are we warned to expect the expected.  Please excuse me while I rant for a moment. I’ve been waiting, for an unacceptable amount of time, for an upgrade to be issued and installed for my LMS.  I won’t even go into the details about why it was delayed over and over ...

Always, of course.  I recently pondered the idea of creating and sharing a Screenr about how to take a PowerPoint template and import and share

Once again I’ve embarked on another course, this semester I’m exploring "Emerging Technology in Learning".  I am looking quite forward to the discussions that hope will develop throughout the course.  If nothing else at least I get fodder for my blog.  The first discussion to start was based on digital literacy.  Three questions were posted to the class.   What literacies ...

After all my years of doing this (and they aren’t many, but I should know better by now) it surprises me every time the amount energy and effort it takes to sometimes make the simplest thing. Photo by: T.Parish I have a presentation I’m doing this week (I’ll post it in a follow-up posting here).  It’s only a 20 minute ...

This week at DevLearn 2012, David Kelly and myself will be co-presenting "Curation Tools and Applications for Learning". In a world of ever-growing data, being able to center on the information that provides the greatest value, and ignore the noise is critical. It’s also extremely difficult. That’s where curators come in, to help audiences focus on the value, and to strip ...

Notes captured from Jon Landau’s presentation to DevLearn 2012.  Learning never stops. What does a producer do? The COO of a company. Every movie is a start up company. They need to bring a product and sell it to the market place.   Need to look to technology and innovation to really separate themselves put from others.  They want to ...

I sat in on one of Mike Enders session today and it was great.  I love that through members of the  Articulate Community you can learn something from everyone in the community.  More so you can certainly be inspired by everyone and the projects they are working on. Mike shared examples of ways you can use video within courses. Some ...

Notes from morning General Session.  http://www.alisonlevine.com/ Do more with less. It is amazing the resources you have around you. Don’t stress out with what you want or need. Find out how too do what you need with what you have. Whatever it takes. Ask the right questions until you get to yes. People will rather say no then help you ...

Notes from session.  (had to leave session early) Ethan Edwards What makes a great interaction? engage the mind require effort enhance learner control goal-focused memorable and meaningful Example: need to train people on a specialized vocabulary for a product Straight multiple choice and feedback…boring 1.  Don’t give the info first - have them seek out the info to answer the ...

During the Morning Buzz that I hosted on Thursday of this year’s conference, myself and the participants brainstorm and shared many of the free tools that we use within our design and development process. Here is the listing of the tools that we complied as our favorite go to FREE resources. Images Microsoft Office Clipart, Photos, Animations psdGraphics stock.xchng Flickr ...

I was completing my survey today regarding the overall DevLearn 2012 experience.  One of the pieces that I gave feedback on, but probably not nearly enough, was also one of my favorite sessions.  Within the Expo hall are 5 stages.  On these stages are various presenters talking on everything from tips and tricks of design to what future technology wonders ...

Last night I went to a local indoor play area with my nephews.  Along with all the jungle gym climbing tubes and foam building blocks is this plastic track that the kids can put a small car on and ride.  The track acts like a slide for the car and has a few small hills on it that runs about ...

Well today is December 1st and many of us now start thinking about the holidays.   Many also start thinking about the sharing and gift giving we will be doing over the next month. With that in mind, I’d like to share with you an Advent Calendar that I created using Articulate Storyline.  This particular example of what can be created ...

Recently our annual mandatory training curriculum was rolled out throughout our organization.  As in previous years….everyone has an opinion on the content of the courses and why do we have to do them. Again, I say, "I not the one that decides they are mandatory…I’m just the messenger." In addition to the new content that needs to be updated in ...

Last night during #lrnchat the question came up "What gifts would you suggest for people interested in learning about e-learning for the first time?"  Fantastic answers came up from that discussion, but the first thing that popped into my mind were what books could you get?  There are so many out there to choose from. Jane Bozarth (and others that I ...

I was privileged yesterday to witness and partake in a discussion about a popular topic right now in the elearning realm.  It struck me and reminded me of how often those immersed in this realm rarely call each other out. This particular discussion (the topic doesn’t matter) was really interesting as an observer to sit back and watch as it took place.  It started with ...

As I was out walking today I tried to think back over 2012 and those accomplishments that I can look fondly back upon and be proud of their completion.  That too brings to mind those things that I believe I could have done better.  Which leads to those items that I wish to approve upon for 2013 and those items ...

Just sat in a great presentation from Connie Malamed.  This is the second one of her presentations that I have attended and I just love the visual method by which she presents.  The information she has to share is always interesting, informative and inspiring.  Not to mention the hundreds of resources she has on her site "The eLearning Coach". I figured listening ...