The ASTD Big Question for January is “What are your Predictions for Learning in 2008?” First, I am going to borrow from the December 2006 Big Question which I really liked. The three questions, now modified for 2008, are: What will you remember most about 2007? What are the biggest challenges for you/us as head […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →This morning I am giving an opening address the the National Center for Telecommunications Technologies Information and Communications/Convergence Conference at the Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA on the topic of Second Life so I wanted to provide some resources: Second Life (the web site) Second Life Wiki (a wiki with “how to” information and […]
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Leave a Comment (2) →Stephen Downes has upped the ante on predictions for 2008 by creating a report card on predictions of 2007. Here is his post. Half an Hour: Last Year's eLearn Magazine Predictions If you want to see most of the blogs referenced, see Darren Draper’s Bloggers Make Better Predictions. I am within him for most of […]
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Leave a Comment (3) →I received a number of interesting games and gadgets for Christmas, didn’t spend nearly enough time playing them but I did want to give, over the next few days, some impressions of the games and gadgets. First the game Uncharted Drake’s Fortune from developer Naughty Dog is impressive. It reminds me of the first time […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Tony O’Driscoll explaining his “Seven Sensibilities of 3D Worlds” in Second Life class on MSIT Island. If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to learn more about 3D worlds, check out the workshop being done by Tony O’Driscoll who recently joint the ranks of academia. You can learn more about Tony’s workshop on his […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →How do you teach ethics? Sometimes a lawyer comes to a company and speaks on the topic, sometimes it is part of a new employee orientation program and sometimes it is an e-learning module where you answer true/false or multiple choice questions….seriously does anyone think that type of training is going to impact ethical decisions? […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →The folks over at Enspire have created a wonderful holiday greeting. You really need to check out the animated story How the Finch Stole E-Learning. It will bring a smile to your face. Thanks to Cammy Bean for pointing this out. And thanks to Bjorn Billhardt, Stephen Robinson and the whole gang at Enspire for […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →I am sure you’ve tuned into GeekBrief.TV before. But…if you haven’t…you should. GeekBrief.TV provides viewers with quick, easy-to-understand videos with just the right amount of information about the latest and greatest gadgets and gizmos. I’ve been into videos lately (see Shooting Educational/Instructional Videos) so the show’s format, style and approach has really caught my attention. […]
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Leave a Comment (1) →Have you ever wondered… “What would MacGyver do if he were stuck in a conference room with a pen, a projector, a tripod, an LED light, and a Wiimote.” Here is the answer Two things: Of, course…who doesn’t mount a projector onto a tripod???? (generally useful) The hardware, software and concepts of video games are […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →It is always so hard to determine what type of corporate gift is appropriate for clients, co-workers or your boss? What do you get them that is not too expensive but not too cheap, that is business-focused but not too business-focused. Well, I think the perfect answer is Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning., it […]
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