Friday, May 2, 2008
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....as I have taken the plunge and started a new blog, the e-Learning Confidential.
Friday, April 18, 2008
It's over?!?
I had the great fortune of finding a seat standby on the way home, so I never had the chance to post final thoughts yesterday. I'm just grateful that I found my luggage at midnight, but that's another story.
I know I've done nothing be enthused about how much I was getting out of the conference and how excited I was meeting everyone. To say it was like a breath of fresh air, giving me a much needed jolt after the long hours spent on my last semester is an understatement.
Which leads me to this idea: I wish that this (or some other conference) was REQUIRED as a course to graduate from the TRDV program at Roosevelt. While my time spent in classes and working on projects was well spent, I think that having this in conjunction with the final project course would really cement the entire process for students. Having this type of exposure to such a concentrated group of learning professionals is priceless.
Point of concern - not one person I had interaction with had good things to say about the ASTD or ISPI conferences. Very much more networking oriented - one person even used the word "meat market" in reference to how people were looking for jobs.
Now the question for myself is what will I do with all of this positive energy?
I know I've done nothing be enthused about how much I was getting out of the conference and how excited I was meeting everyone. To say it was like a breath of fresh air, giving me a much needed jolt after the long hours spent on my last semester is an understatement.
Which leads me to this idea: I wish that this (or some other conference) was REQUIRED as a course to graduate from the TRDV program at Roosevelt. While my time spent in classes and working on projects was well spent, I think that having this in conjunction with the final project course would really cement the entire process for students. Having this type of exposure to such a concentrated group of learning professionals is priceless.
Point of concern - not one person I had interaction with had good things to say about the ASTD or ISPI conferences. Very much more networking oriented - one person even used the word "meat market" in reference to how people were looking for jobs.
Now the question for myself is what will I do with all of this positive energy?
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Last Session of the Conference - Great Tips for Creating software Simulations Using Adobe Captivate
presented by Joe Ganci, of Dazzle Technologies Corp.
New things that are different from yesterday's Master Class -
When recording, you can hit the pause button to pause the recording action, so you can move things around or adjust things in the middle.
During his example, the screen blacked out on his laptop - JG says this is when it goes into FRM mode which changes the acceleration of the video card automatically so that the capture can be played back appropriately. The black will not show during playback. This does not happen on my system, but I'm using a ATI Radeon X1200 video card.
If you have to deliver in more than two languages, there is a productive way to accomplish this by creating the file, then save the file several times with different names. Export the captions in the first file you want to change, change the text, save the export and change the Updated Caption Text Data to the different language, then reimport the captions.
If you do create new rdl files for alternate languages, I haven't tried this but I wonder if you downloaded additional clx files into the Spelling/Languages directory in captivate, would it work to spell check any additional text you have added to the project out side the captions? Dictionary files are available all over the web.
Note: Closed captioning defaults are changed only in the skin area, not in the overall preferences.
During the break - woot, I won a T-shirt!
I really need to take the time to rip apart the behind the scenes stuff that is going on with this program. It seems that there are many things that can be tweaked that most people haven't even tried yet.
Since all events made by software when you are building simulation are the only thing capture when recording with Captivate (very annoying),- I've done this in the past, but if I do not hear the shutter (happens alot when simulating with firefox) you can press the PrtScr button on the keyboard. Note: you may have to adjust the timing on these slides a little.
It is possible to track teh user's progress on any type of interactions built into Captivate (test entry, click box, or button) - this is on the Reporting tab. Normally the include in Quiz otpin is turned off - by turning it on, you allow captivate to include this interaction in the final process bar.
Ok, time to go home - I will try to post my summary thoughts tomorrow, as it seems that it might take longer to get home due to delays at the airports. :(
New things that are different from yesterday's Master Class -
When recording, you can hit the pause button to pause the recording action, so you can move things around or adjust things in the middle.
During his example, the screen blacked out on his laptop - JG says this is when it goes into FRM mode which changes the acceleration of the video card automatically so that the capture can be played back appropriately. The black will not show during playback. This does not happen on my system, but I'm using a ATI Radeon X1200 video card.
If you have to deliver in more than two languages, there is a productive way to accomplish this by creating the file, then save the file several times with different names. Export the captions in the first file you want to change, change the text, save the export and change the Updated Caption Text Data to the different language, then reimport the captions.
If you do create new rdl files for alternate languages, I haven't tried this but I wonder if you downloaded additional clx files into the Spelling/Languages directory in captivate, would it work to spell check any additional text you have added to the project out side the captions? Dictionary files are available all over the web.
Note: Closed captioning defaults are changed only in the skin area, not in the overall preferences.
During the break - woot, I won a T-shirt!
I really need to take the time to rip apart the behind the scenes stuff that is going on with this program. It seems that there are many things that can be tweaked that most people haven't even tried yet.
Since all events made by software when you are building simulation are the only thing capture when recording with Captivate (very annoying),- I've done this in the past, but if I do not hear the shutter (happens alot when simulating with firefox) you can press the PrtScr button on the keyboard. Note: you may have to adjust the timing on these slides a little.
It is possible to track teh user's progress on any type of interactions built into Captivate (test entry, click box, or button) - this is on the Reporting tab. Normally the include in Quiz otpin is turned off - by turning it on, you allow captivate to include this interaction in the final process bar.
Ok, time to go home - I will try to post my summary thoughts tomorrow, as it seems that it might take longer to get home due to delays at the airports. :(
Applying Design Models to e-learning Modules
Presented by Adrianna Henry, of Dell Inc.
- Note - first session where I've seen the infamous objective slide to start of the session.
She starts off with defining process models and defining what they are in relation to design models. She states "Most of the models you will see are traditionally referred to a design models, but they are truly process models" This was discussed in a prior post (Ganci). Some examples of process models are ADDIE, Dick and Carrey, Clark & Lyons, Savvy Process. she says the purpose of a process model is to provide a visual representation of the stages of a training project, but this doesn't necessarily affect the design, which is a stage in the process.
Examples of design models -
For procedure and technical, follow the 4-mat cycle by McCarthy - Why, what, how, and if (which can be replaced with when).
Situational Learning can use the SEDA model - Situation, evaluation, decision, action by Will Thalheimer (another prior post)
Good for Blending learning - Star Legacy from Vanderbilt learning technology - Look ahead and reflect back, define the challenges, generate ideas, form multiple perspectives, research and revise, test your mettle, and then go public.
And traditionally, Gange's 9 events - however this is more instructor centric and linear then the others.
She now shares her learning philosophy - Provide the underlying approach and driving mechanism that creates the relationship between the teacher and student or facilitator and participant. How does this relate to the design models? Where does the breakdown of instructor to student roles fall out with Behavioral, Progressive, and Constructivist's philosophies with these design models?
There is an online assessment of learning philosophy that can be taken to determine your philosophy. You may experience some significant ah-ha moments. You may also find that you are creating inconsistent deliverables from design to presentation of the material.
Selection of the design model -
1. Choose one that supports 50/50 or 30/70% approach.
2. Understand the learner
3. Define the goal of the training project.
Benefit-
Discuss the idea of using design models with your team
Share the design models with your team
Identify one to start with
then leverage each others creativity.
She recommends laying out the model in PowerPoint, then importing into your design tool (Captivate, Articulate) to guide the process.
Templates will be available on the eLearning Guild website or on dropio.
She showed examples from a call center type example for sales calls and how do you build rapport with a person if your personality differs (or is the same) from the caller. Great activity before the instruction begins that allows the learner to self reflect and get into the mindset of the material. It's a wonderful example of how to generate interactivity with only reflection in mind.
- Note - first session where I've seen the infamous objective slide to start of the session.
She starts off with defining process models and defining what they are in relation to design models. She states "Most of the models you will see are traditionally referred to a design models, but they are truly process models" This was discussed in a prior post (Ganci). Some examples of process models are ADDIE, Dick and Carrey, Clark & Lyons, Savvy Process. she says the purpose of a process model is to provide a visual representation of the stages of a training project, but this doesn't necessarily affect the design, which is a stage in the process.
Examples of design models -
For procedure and technical, follow the 4-mat cycle by McCarthy - Why, what, how, and if (which can be replaced with when).
Situational Learning can use the SEDA model - Situation, evaluation, decision, action by Will Thalheimer (another prior post)
Good for Blending learning - Star Legacy from Vanderbilt learning technology - Look ahead and reflect back, define the challenges, generate ideas, form multiple perspectives, research and revise, test your mettle, and then go public.
And traditionally, Gange's 9 events - however this is more instructor centric and linear then the others.
She now shares her learning philosophy - Provide the underlying approach and driving mechanism that creates the relationship between the teacher and student or facilitator and participant. How does this relate to the design models? Where does the breakdown of instructor to student roles fall out with Behavioral, Progressive, and Constructivist's philosophies with these design models?
There is an online assessment of learning philosophy that can be taken to determine your philosophy. You may experience some significant ah-ha moments. You may also find that you are creating inconsistent deliverables from design to presentation of the material.
Selection of the design model -
1. Choose one that supports 50/50 or 30/70% approach.
2. Understand the learner
3. Define the goal of the training project.
Benefit-
Discuss the idea of using design models with your team
Share the design models with your team
Identify one to start with
then leverage each others creativity.
She recommends laying out the model in PowerPoint, then importing into your design tool (Captivate, Articulate) to guide the process.
Templates will be available on the eLearning Guild website or on dropio.
She showed examples from a call center type example for sales calls and how do you build rapport with a person if your personality differs (or is the same) from the caller. Great activity before the instruction begins that allows the learner to self reflect and get into the mindset of the material. It's a wonderful example of how to generate interactivity with only reflection in mind.
Day Three: Starting with the General Session
This is presented by Stefan Sagmeister (Author, Designer, Innovator) - titled Things I've Learned in My Life So Far. SS has designed branding, graphics and packaging for Rolling Stones, HBO, and others. We started out looking at several of his designs, how he has come up with logos, the impact of subtle changes to tone, color, and perspective, and different ways to communicate a message through imagery.
Every 7 years, he closes his studio to do an experimental year. He sets aside this time, (this is common with designers to retain the creative spark) to combat the 95% of his time that is spent on promotion and marketing of his design studio. He also found that unavailability to his clients, created desire for their services. During one of these times, he designed the following spread for a magazine, which can be seen at this video posted at Adobe. these statements come from a section in his diary where he listed the things in his life he learned so far.
These are something I will need to find to post:
Billboards in Paris
PP - photo
Scotland pictures
everyone always things they are right (white monkey).
He spoke of the relationship of form and content - sometime he uses a very literal presentation of the words in relationship to the form they take in print, others not so much. One example is: over time I get used to everything and start taking it for granted.
Sadly, his power point presentation died right here....
Found list on net:
1. Helping other people helps me.
2. Having guts always works out for me.
3. Thinking that life will be better in the future is stupid. I have to live now.
4. Organising a charity group is surprisingly easy.
5. Being not truthful always works against me.
6. Everything I do always comes back to me.
7. Assuming is stifling.
8. Drugs feel great in the beginning and become a drag later on.
9. Over time I get used to everything and start taking for granted.
10. Money does not make me happy.
11. My dreams have no meaning.
12. Keeping a diary supports personal development.
13. Trying to look good limits my life.
14. Material luxuries are best enjoyed in small doses.
15. Worrying solves nothing.
16. Complaining is Silly
17. Everybody thinks they are right.
18. If I want to explore a new direction professionally, it is helpful to try it out for myself first.
19. Low expectations are a good strategy.
20. Everybody who is honest is interesting.
Where do you draw your happiness and inspiration from?
I feel like I've forgotten where I came from when it comes to creating (photos, sculptures, hell even building sandcastles). I feel fortunate that in past, I did get to take a year off from corporate life, but now think that this should be a part of my life, hopefully on a regular basis.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Some more people I had the lovely occasion to meet.......
B.J. Shone from eLearning Weekly, who earns my admiration as he presented a session on Working Harmoniously with your IT Department, a subject near and dear to my IT assistant little heart.
Angela White who goes by the moniker A Nice Cup of Lizard - worthy of praise since she is the fearless leader of a innovative department of one when it comes to technology and learning.
And the wonderful S.T.O.U.T group from this evening, who's names are escaping me at the moment - but yet had the most entertaining and fruitful conversations while drinking some finely crafted Irish ales.
Also, everyone else I cannot find links to - I very much enjoyed every drop of conversation and comaraderie. Thanks for making my first conference memorable and full of wonderful experiences.
Lastly, the fine women who love Harry Potter, are immersed in technology and e-learning, and walked with me on the long trek back to the exile hotel. Hope to see you tomorrow and that we all have a safe trip home.
Angela White who goes by the moniker A Nice Cup of Lizard - worthy of praise since she is the fearless leader of a innovative department of one when it comes to technology and learning.
And the wonderful S.T.O.U.T group from this evening, who's names are escaping me at the moment - but yet had the most entertaining and fruitful conversations while drinking some finely crafted Irish ales.
Also, everyone else I cannot find links to - I very much enjoyed every drop of conversation and comaraderie. Thanks for making my first conference memorable and full of wonderful experiences.
Lastly, the fine women who love Harry Potter, are immersed in technology and e-learning, and walked with me on the long trek back to the exile hotel. Hope to see you tomorrow and that we all have a safe trip home.
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