Month: August 2011
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Check out Bundlr
I haven’t used this great elearning tool yet but I know I will as I have been looking for a solution like this for quite a while. Bundlr allows you to collect web pages, into a bundle and then share them with other people using a range of sharing options. It is easy to use…
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Practice Makes Perfect – well almost!
I watched this video the other day and it reminded me of the importance of practice. Too many program participants just assume that after the program they will be competent and that’s it. No more effort involved. Of course this is rubbish. It takes lots of intense, good quality practice before you become truly competent.…
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Do students like technology followup
The recent post regarding ‘Do students like Technology?’ received a number of comments on and off the blog. One commentor, Nygell wanted to add in a picture and a link of a very interesting elearning tool that they use in WA. Here is a picture of it: And here is a link to a video…
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Assessment! Why is it so confusing?
I was delivering another assessment session to a group of participants on the weekend and the normal pattern emerged. Half of the group got the concept almost immediately and then the other half had a great deal of trouble understanding what was required when you have to plan an assessment based on set criteria. I…
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Do students love technology?
I haven’t seen any conclusive evidence that students do like to use technology for learning purposes or that they believe it enhances the process. Have you. It would be good to hear from anyone who has any evidence from wither side of the debate. This info graphic provides some information but I am not sure…
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Leadership
Might be just me but one of our major problems in education and training is a lack of effective leaders. In this field the person must not only be a great leader but they must also be an excellent educator or trainer themselves so that they can understand what they lead. Unfortunately I have seen…
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Trouble getting students?
I work for a range of different training organisations and they are all having trouble attracting participants. It’s a tough market and there are many players. This little article might help you out and the free e-book that you can download from the site is well worth the read.
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iGoogle – I Love It!
Guest Blogger: Charlene C Igoogle – I love it Having recently been introduced to Igoogle in my Diploma class its one feature that long after the training ends I will continue to use. I have made it my home page and love having a mix of professional and personal gadgets all at my fingertips on…