Month: November 2012
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Do you need to understand computer programming?
I think it was Mark Zuckerberg who said that everyone should know at least some programming, coding skills. As a trainer, educator and instructional designer I think it is critical. If you want to provide direction and input into where education and training is going you are going to have to be able to talk…
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More great educational videos to watch
Check out this website. Learning Without Frontiers. As they describe themselves – Learning Without Frontiers is a global platform for disruptive thinkers, innovators and practitioners to share knowledge, ideas and experiences about the future of learning. There are some great videos here from a large range of experts. I am trying to watch as many as…
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Video Games are Good!
I always knew that video games where good for learning but I didn’t have the proof to convince my parents. Watch the video below for proof. Can’t see the video – click here.
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Sunday Zephyr – Puzzles for Sunday
Hope your weekend is going well. Try out this interactive puzzle on YouTube. Can’t see the video? – Click here
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Psychology Update
I have said on a few occasions that all trainers need to have a good, broad knowledge of psychology as we deal with people and psychology is about the human mind. Below is a video titled the Psychology of Everything. Hope you enjoy it. Can’t see the video – click here.
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Free Education for All
Check out this post on Edudemic. Full of great fee course information for students and of course for trainers and educators.
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Management training or lack of it
As we watch cut backs occurring across the VET sector in Australia and cuts in University education coupled with the rising cost of training and education making it difficult for many to improve their knowledge and skills we need to get back to the basic requirements of what training and education is required in many…
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Sunday Zephyr – Create Music
Some followers of this blog are aware that I have a slight musical background and only a very small few are aware that I am currently in a band called SOF who are more about fun than great musical aspirations. Most people enjoy music in some shape and form, most also do not have the…
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Guest Post – Elearning
I have my second guest post over at total learning on the how to become an elearning guru. Check it out and it and let me know what you think. I haven’t mentioned it before but I have now delivered a number of elearning for beginners sessions to organisations and if you are interested just…
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The Way Ahead
Following on from post on Monday here is an experts take on the future of education and training. I hadn’t read this before writing my post which is a bit spooky. It’s happening or it has happened, depends on where you stand.