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January 1, 2013

• LEARNDASH | TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013
  State of the E-Learning Industry [INFOGRAPHIC]
  Well it is now official, 2013 is here (so much for all of those Mayan predictions) and there are certainly big things on the e-learning horizon. As you would suspect, demand for e-learning across various industries is on the rise, especially within education. Innovation is at an all time high, but that does come with some down sides. MORE >> 6 Tweets
• LEARNING JOURNAL | TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013
  13 Resolutions for Professional Development in 2013
  Have you made your resolutions yet? I’ve been asking around over the last few days… it would seem that making resolutions at the beginning of a new year may be going out of style. No matter, I am a big proponent, and they work for me. I’ll drafted thoughts for my own resolutions and I’ll finalize them in the next few weeks. MORE >> 12 Tweets
• MARCIA CONNER | TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013
  The Year In The Rear
  Reflection isn’t just what you see in the mirror. Consider it a light that can guide what’s in front of you and a way to more carefully examine what’s behind. In that reflection you can revisit what’s happened and ready yourself for what’s next. For me, 2012 was full of the unexpected. All better now, thank you!) MORE >> 7 Tweets
• RAPID ELEARNING BLOG | TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013
  The Most Practical Rapid E-Learning Tips from 2012
  I’m always sensitive to the elearning developers who have to work with limited resources and usually by themselves. Because of this my goal is to provide practical tips and tricks that offer real value. This year’s 2012 wrap up post features the tips & tricks shared during the past year that can be applied to your elearning courses right away. MORE >> 94 Tweets
• WIRED@HEART | TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013
  What Beer Commercials Reveal About Emotions Online…
  When it comes to connection and engagement online, we often rely on survey data that ask people to give their opinions and to recall things they have no reason to remember. But maybe such left-brain bias is inhibiting the intuitive and creative side of communication and connections online? 2: Emotions create a personal connection. link]. MORE >> 1 Tweet
• LEARNING WITH E'S | TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013
  Are we more intelligent?
  This is part 2 of the series on technological futures. When discussing the future, especially the future of technology, there are some writers who almost always seem to be quoted. Near the top of the list is the futurologist Ray Kurzweil , who has much to say about our technological future, and also about the growth in human intelligence. Carr, N. MORE >> 20 Tweets

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December 31, 2012

• AARON SILVERS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2012
  Reflections on 2012
  So we get it out-of-the-way, here is the executive summary of things I did instead of just talk about doing these things in 2012: I helped lead the charge on moving “ Project Tin Can ” into a full-on specification called Experience API with a whole bunch of people. wrote magazine articles. actually did some UI/UX and designed a web app. PersonalMORE >> 8 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2012
  What an amazing person and teacher! [New York Times article & video about Jeffrey Wright]
  Article: Video:  Mr. Wright said he decided to share his son’s story when his physics lessons led students to start asking him “the big questions.”. When you start talking about physics, you start to wonder, ‘What is the purpose of it all?’ ” he said in an interview. Kids started coming to me and asking me those ultimate questions. MORE >> 1 Tweet
• JAY CROSS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2012
  Happiness is yours for the taking
  Pier 39, home to a dozen restaurants and a thousand sea lions. Thirty years ago my boss gave me an assignment I’ll never forget. “I’ve rented a Santa Claus costume for tonight’s Christmas party,” he said. “Great!” ” I replied. “And you are going to wear it,” he told me. They beamed. MORE >> 3 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2012
  5 reasons to get excited about Augmented Reality in 2013 [Trak Lord]
  5 reasons to get excited about Augmented Reality in 2013 – from venturebeat.com by Trak Lord. Excerpt: Augmented reality (AR) may seem like a futuristic concept, but it will be a reality of our digital lives in 2013. Next year, I predict that it will be everywhere. More soon. MORE >> 1 Tweet
• MLEARNING TRENDS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2012
  My 2012 Enterprise mLearning Predictions Recap
  As 2012 draws to a close, its time to evaluate how in focus my lens on the future of enterprise mobile learning proved to be this past year and how many of my year ago predictions hit their targets. Here’s the analysis of how it all played out. Prediction #1 - Mobile Learning Goes Mainstream. On Target But. Prediction #2 - Access Points Diversify. MORE >> 3 Tweets
• VIKAS JOSHI ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING | MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2012
  Five Ways to Make Online Learning Engaging
  A new complimentary whitepaper titled 5 Creative Ideas of using Raptivity in Online Training outlines five innovative ways to make online learning interesting and engaging with the help of learning interactions. In specific, the paper suggests instructional designers and trainers consider the following techniques. MORE >> 8 Tweets
• JANE HART'S PICK OF THE DAY | MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2012
  Jane's Pick: Top 50 Articles of 2012
  For the last 4 years I have produced a Top 100 Articles of the year list containing the resources I particularly enjoyed during the year. However, this year I’ve decided to keep the list to just 50 key articles. You can find the list HERE MORE >> 2 Tweets
• TOWARDS MATURITY | MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2012
  Mobile learning with HTML5
  Mobile technology is changing the way people work and learn. We only need to look at industries such as media and advertising to see the disruptive capabilities of ever more powerful mobile technology. Mobile advertising, for example, already has a reach that TV can only dream about - the handset has become indispensable. billion by 2015. MORE >> 0 Tweets

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December 30, 2012

• JAY CROSS | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2012
  Don’t you see it?
  Now You See It: How Technology and Brain Science Will Transform Schools and Business for the 21st Century by Cathy N. Davison, a polymath professor at Duke. 292 pages. 11.68 (paperback) on Amazon. Her blog. finished reading Cathy Davidson’s Now You See It yesterday afternoon. It is brilliant. Extremely well-written. This is a beautiful book. MORE >> 18 Tweets
• LEARN AND LEAD | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2012
  What Kept Training Managers Awake in 2012?
  So what kept training managers awake during 2012? What challenges they have been facing? During last year I was fortunate enough to be in touch with training managers of various companies in India. While not statistically conclusive, here are some general trends I noticed from my various conversations. Social Learning : Still too early for this. MORE >> 3 Tweets
• TOWARDS MATURITY | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2012
  25 reasons to visit Learning Technologies 2013
  Towards Maturity’s round -up of the best of what to expect from the Learning Technology Exhibition 29th and 30th of January. And it’s free of charge too! However, with so much choice it can be overwhelming so we’ve provided a round up of some of the not to miss events to help you plan a productive visit to the show. MORE >> 3 Tweets
• LEARNING AND WORKING ON THE WEB | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2012
  Tools and competencies for the social enterprise
  This past year I have worked on several projects that have extended my thinking on how we can use social media to promote cooperation and collaboration within and outside the enterprise. explained some of this in a previous post on enterprise social network dimensions , which is based on the work of several others. MORE >> 25 Tweets
• TOWARDS MATURITY | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2012
  Bright Ideas from Towards Maturity’s Ambassadors
  Download your essential map for the Learning Technologies exhibition to pick up essential checklists and win a Microsoft Surface Tablet! Towards Maturity’s ambassadors play an important role in ensuring that our independent research is freely available to all. Just visit the Epic (stand 56) or Towards Maturity (stand 99) at the show to enter. MORE >> 2 Tweets
• TOWARDS MATURITY | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2012
  Become a top learning company in 2013
  It’s time to revisit your personalised benchmark report to uncover how you can accelerate business results and improve efficiency with learning technologies. Mature implementation approaches help organisations realise that potential. Chapter 6 in the 2012-13 benchmark report below provides comparison data for 2012. MORE >> 0 Tweets

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December 29, 2012

• CLO MAGAZINE | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2012
  Learning Technology: Where’s the Money Going?
  A new survey sheds some light on where learning leaders will invest in learning technology in 2013. Technology is still the hot topic in corporate learning conversations, but how are organizations putting their money where their mouth is? “ On many levels, it’s a proven commodity.” “That, in my opinion, is just plain wrong.” MORE >> 15 Tweets
• LEARNING WITH E'S | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2012
  Communication and learning in a digital age
  The latest issue of the online open journal eLearn Centre Research Paper Series has just been published. Issue 5 considers Communication and Learning in a Digital Age , and features papers from a number of scholars in the field, including my own paper on current research perspectives on digital literacies. Unported License. MORE >> 25 Tweets
• CONNECT THINKING | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2012
  Free E-Learning Tutorial: Video for Organisational Learning
  Podcast 29 of the the Connect Thinking E-learning Academy free video and audio podcast series has recently been released. This is the first in a series of three podcasts exploring the role of video in organisational learning. This episode explores five kinds of video, in particular video for evaluation or assessment activities. MORE >> 3 Tweets
• CLO MAGAZINE | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2012
  Gen Y Redefines the American Dream
  Compared to their elders, millennials see the American Dream as less about money and more about living a meaningful life, says blogger Ladan Nikravan MORE >> 1 Tweet

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December 28, 2012

• JAY CROSS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2012
  2012′s Top articles on Working Smarter
  Working Smarter Daily points to ideas from design thinking, network optimization, brain science, user experience design, learning theory, organizational development, social business, technology, collaboration, web 2.0 patterns, social psychology, value network analysis, anthropology, complexity theory, and more. Here’s how. JULY 16, 2012. Consider. MORE >> 13 Tweets
• E-LEARNING ACADEMY | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2012
  Free E-Learning Podcast 30: Tips for Producing Video for Organisational Learning
  Podcast 30 is the second of a series of three videos exploring the role of video in organisational learning. In this video we explore video design for four kinds of video – conceptual, procedural, expertise and recordings. Why not down this free training resource from iTunes. Or read the transcript. Or watch the entire free e-learning [.]. MORE >> 6 Tweets
• IGNATIA WEBS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2012
  End of a personal era at the Institute of Tropical Medicine
  Today is my last day at the Institute of Tropical Medicine. After a wonderfully inspiring six years, I am clearing out my office and preparing myself to set sail for a new professional horizon. In these six years I have understood that joining hands with others is the best way to move forward. education ITM futureMORE >> 6 Tweets
• CLO MAGAZINE | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2012
  A Look at Learning’s Future
  A slow but steady economic recovery is driving optimism toward learning investments. Firm spending on learning and development has been volatile since 2008, declining and recovering in reaction to the global financial crisis and its abatement. This month IDC compares how CLOs feel about corporate learning in 2013 to their outlook in recent years. MORE >> 34 Tweets
• CLARK ALDRICH | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2012
  Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome weighs in on "Sims" vs. "Serious Game" Babel Problem
  Getting "A Good Sim Score" on Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome : "Episode 1" I wrote in The Complete Guide to Simulations and Serious Games (Pfeiffer, October 12, 2009) about what I called "The Babel Problem." The lack of common terms is a huge problem, and it has substantially hindered the development of the simulation space. Games. No, no. MORE >> 3 Tweets
• JAY CROSS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2012
  Blogs I follow religiously
  Adaptive Path. Andy McAfee. Charles Jennings. Clark Quinn. Dan Pontefract. Dave Gray. Dave Snowden. David Gurteen. David Weinberger. Dawn of Learning. Dion Hinchcliffe. Doc Searls. Donald Clark Plan B. Eide Neurolearning. Ellen Wagner. Euen Semple. George Siemens. Harold Jarche. Internet Time Alliance. Irving Wladawsky-Berger. Jane Hart. Jay Cross. MORE >> 3 Tweets
• DONT WASTE YOUR TIME | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2012
  Custom Newspaper Headlines for your Learning Resources
  Get a nice little image like this for your eLearning resources, made up of your own content from this website: www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/. Here’s one I made earlier from the introduction to my recent “ What is a Learning Technologist (part 8) ” post. How would you use this? MORE >> 10 Tweets
• CONNECT THINKING | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2012
  An Organisational Perspective to Managing Change in Learning: Part 2
  Last month I wrote a big picture perspective on managing change when introducing technology (e-learning) into a learning strategy (see Part 1 ). Today is the second of 5 posts on this topic. will share some things to think about from an organisational perspective – covering Corporates, Not-For-Profit organisations and Training Providers. MORE >> 2 Tweets
• CLO MAGAZINE | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2012
  Study: 2013 U.S. Job Forecast Better, But Still Cautious
  While the number of employers who are adding headcount is trending up from 2012, so is the number planning to reduce staffs, according to a new study. Chicago — Dec. 27 Next year is expected to usher in more jobs, but U.S. employers will continue to play it safe, according to CareerBuilder's annual hiring forecast. to Nov. MORE >> 4 Tweets

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December 27, 2012

• AARON SILVERS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  The Turn
  “Every great magic trick consists of three parts or acts. The first part is called “The Pledge” The magician shows you something ordinary: a deck of cards, a bird or a man. He shows you this object. Perhaps he asks you to inspect it to see if it is indeed real, unaltered, normal. But of course… it probably isn’t. MORE >> 7 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  Some quick sage advice for young employees early in their careers [Tania/Mark Suster]
  Some quick sage advice for young employees early in their careers – from bothsidesofthetable.com by Tania & Mark Suster. From DSC: I wanted to post this one separately from the other career development related items from earlier today, because Tania hits the mark so well on this one. career development student-related workplaceMORE >> 2 Tweets
• JAY CROSS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  10 most popular posts of 2012
  Google Analytics tells me these are 2012′s greatest hits on jaycross.com. Dan Pink’s new book. Dan Pink has written another best seller. The book won’t be released until December 31 but is already in its third printing.) The The U.S. Government reports that one worker in eight is a sales person. Dan disagrees. Learning by Doing. Sitting Kills. MORE >> 5 Tweets
• LEARNNUGGETS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  10 Tips For a Freelancer’s Guide to Budgeting
  Posted in FREELANCE I’m a freelancer. Not to be confused with a freeloader. quit my corporate job after 15 years – on purpose. now run my own business out of my home. The thing with running your own business in the world of freelancing is a having a solid budget that involves concentration and a consistent [.]. FREELANCE budgetMORE >> 6 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  NMC Horizon Report — Preview of the 2013 Higher Education Edition
  education technology emerging technologies future of higher education higher education educational technologyMORE >> 1 Tweet
• THE PEFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT BLOG | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  Managing to Outcomes in Nonprofit Sector
  This is the traditional time to reflect on trends observed during the past year. One major trend I have observed is performance management of nonprofit organizations. Actually, this is an accelerating trend that got its impetus from Peter Drucker decades ago. know, you thought all organizations managed to outcomes. million people.”). MORE >> 4 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  Some items re: career development
  The hottest IT skills for 2013 — from itstrategynews.com. Top 4 traits of “future proof” employees, according to 1,709 CEOs — from forbes.com. What should you look for as you recruit new hires in 2013? As an employee yourself, what traits will serve you best in the years ahead? MORE >> 1 Tweet
• CLO MAGAZINE | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  Tuition Assistance’s ‘Fiscal Cliff’
  If the U.S. economy heads off the so-called fiscal cliff, how will tuition assistance programs be affected? As the U.S. economy stands at the brink of a “fiscal cliff” — a combination of tax increases and spending cuts by the federal government set to take effect Jan.1 1, tuition reimbursement money may become taxable. MORE >> 7 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  The New Explorers Guide to Dutch Digital Culture [creativeapplications.net]
  The New Explorers Guide to Dutch Digital Culture – from creativeapplications.net. EuropeMORE >> 1 Tweet
• PERFORMANCE LEARNING PRODUCTIVITY | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  Exploiting The Link Between Employee Development & Customer Engagement
  This  post is adapted from a commentary written for the Spark Interactive / ClerkWell 2012 Digital Customer Experience Report – an annual industry report that focuses on customer engagement and how businesses are using digital means to build closer relationships and interact with their consumers. It contains excellent data andMORE >> 4 Tweets
• 4 days and counting for the “Fiscal Cliff”… LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  
• 2012: That was the year that was JANE HART'S PICK OF THE DAY | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  
• Gear Up for Mobile Learning MINDFLASH | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  
• Some resources on educationally-related apps for the iPad LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  
• Why your college needs to support BYOD [edtechmagazine.com] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  
• Massive List of MOOC Resources, Lit and Literati [back from June 2012 by Erica St. Angel] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  
• Khan Academy explores hands-on learning [edutopia.org] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  
• 5 ways online education can keep its students honest [Ki Mae Heussner] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  
• How might future educational apps use this sort of interactive TV related functionality? LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  
• How to make RSA Animate style videos with your class [blogush.edublogs.org] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
  

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December 26, 2012

• WIRED@HEART | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012
  3 Strategies for Creating Must Have Taglines for Your Online Courses and Products
  It takes 8 seconds online for the visitors to decide whether to continue reading your content or click away. How will you convince your audience to stay on your blog, search through your online profile and enroll in your online courses? Here is a 3-step formula for developing a tagline: A. Brainstorm important words: 1. How do you help them? MORE >> 5 Tweets
• ZAIDLEARN | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012
  Recapping a Smashing 2012!
  Alhamdulillah, 2012 was an exciting year with many inspiring learning adventures and memories ! For those of you who missed some of them, or are new to ZaidLearn, here is a compilation of the learning adventures and ideas explored in 2012. IMU WEBINAR SERIES The IMU Webinar Learning Series was conceptualized late 2011 and launched early 2012. MORE >> 9 Tweets
• MINDLEADERS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012
  Transition with us to the Skillsoft blog in 2013
  The holiday season reminds us that this is a time for connecting with friends and family.  That’s how Skillsoft feels about you and we hope that you will take this time to connect with us through our social channels. We are happy to report that many of you are now following the various Skillsoft channels and are helping to enrich our community.  MORE >> 1 Tweet

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December 25, 2012

• JAY CROSS | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2012
  MOOC on complexity
  I just signed up for Santa Fe Institute’s free, 11-week MOOC on Introduction to Complexity. Join me. Just JayMORE >> 5 Tweets
• BRIAN DUSABLON | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2012
  Mmmmmm. Bacon.
  from Instagram: [link]. Photography instagramMORE >> 1 Tweet
• LEARNDASH | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2012
  2013 is the Year of the WordPress LMS
  Merry Christmas! hope that everyone is having a relaxing time with their friends and family this holiday. I am resting myself, but couldn’t keep my thoughts away from the LearnDash WordPress LMS plugin for very long – so here I am! I need to type rather quietly though as I have a few people taking a nap around me). MORE >> 1 Tweet

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December 24, 2012

• LEARNING AND WORKING ON THE WEB | MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2012
  PKM workshop 2013
  A number of people have requested that I run another Personal Knowledge Management workshop, so the next online PKM workshop is now scheduled for 21 Jan – 15 Feb 2013 through the Social Learning Centre. This will be the last workshop in the current format. As facilitators, we use these discussions as starting points for deeper inquiry. MORE >> 13 Tweets
• ECONTENT | MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2012
  Virtual Meetings for Free!
  Ever wish you had the same tools that large corporations utilize for virtual meetings? Your wait has ended thanks to Zoom.Us. This startup company whose principals herald from both Webex and CISCO allow up to 15 people to use their virtual meeting tool at no charge. I've thoroughly tested the service, and am most impressed. obtain an account ). MORE >> 2 Tweets
• VISUAL LOUNGE | MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2012
  Happy Holidays! A Gift from TechSmith
  This month, we encourage you to get festive with lots of free, holiday inspired extras made to help you spice up your captures and recordings! For our Snagit users. Check out the snazzy Holiday stamp sets  we’ve created for you this month! Look what you can easily create with a simple picture: Before Snagit stamps. After Snagit stamps. MORE >> 8 Tweets
• EFRONT | MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2012
  eFront 3.6.12 just released
  What better time for new toys if not Christmas! Today we would like to announce a new version of eFront. As we pick up once more on eFront development we will reuse some of the TalentLMS visuals and functions for a next version scheduled for March.  All eFront development is being done ensuring compatibility with previous eFront versions. new theme. MORE >> 10 Tweets

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December 23, 2012

• TAYLORING IT | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2012
  Jumping on the bandwagon. My alternative predictions for 2013
  As the end of another year approaches it’s time for the blogging fraternity to turn to the tried and tested ‘ Top ‘this that and the other’ of 2012 ” and ‘ My predictions for 2013 ” blog posts. My Twitter stream will continue to be bombarded with Instagrammed photos of hot beverages and food. Again. MORE >> 8 Tweets
• JANE HART'S PICK OF THE DAY | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2012
  Social Media in 2012: Month by Month
  Read the post  HERE MORE >> 5 Tweets

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December 22, 2012

• DONT WASTE YOUR TIME | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2012
  Learning Attitudes #eLearning
  Credit to Joachim Stroh on Google+ for this graphic, in honour of the post by Euan Semple called “ Dumbing down and victimhood “: Euan’s original post states: “I have to confess I get frustrated when people complain about technology dumbing us down. Related posts: The Growth of Distance Learning #eLearning. MORE >> 30 Tweets
• BRIAN DUSABLON | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2012
  New fire pit. Life’s good.
  from Instagram: [link]. Photography instagramMORE >> 2 Tweets
• DESIGNED FOR LEARNING | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2012
  Why Should Managers Teach?
  I recently read an article in CLO titled, "Those who manage teach." It is a powerful statement and I completely agree with it. I have always believed that managers are the first line of teachers. Also, whether you know it or don't - whether you want to or not, every manager is a teacher.  good trainer teaching training good managersMORE >> 3 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2012
  Merry Christmas to all! Happy New Year’s!
  Merry Christmas to all! May 2013 be a great one for you and yours! Some verses for the LORD’s coming to Earth are listed below: John 1:1-2 (NIV). In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. John 1:14 (NIV). The Word became flesh. Hebrews 1:1-2 (NIV). Luke 1:26-28. MORE >> 1 Tweet
• LEARNING WITH E'S | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2012
  I'm dreaming of a White laptop.
  Me with Keith in 2009. or any colour really. It doesn't matter that much, as long as it does the job. My old laptop Keith (named after a Rolling Stone - he's very old and has seen better days, falling to pieces, but is still just about functioning), is just about to pop his clogs I fear. You see, Keith is almost 8 years old. Cheeky beggars. KeithMORE >> 9 Tweets
• CLO MAGAZINE | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2012
  The Week That Was
  These were the top five stories from CLOmedia.com for the week of Dec. MORE >> 2 Tweets

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December 21, 2012

• LEARNING ROCKS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012
  mylearningworx - a reflection on the launch event
  Last week I was pleased to attend the launch of mylearningworx , a new site that offers individuals the chance to both make a course and take a course. If your passion is to teach people about local history or some craft or hobby, their platform allows you to quickly and easily pull a course together and sell it to others who want to learn. MORE >> 9 Tweets
• DONT WASTE YOUR TIME | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012
  Why do we choose to learn online?
  While this infographic covers the ‘ Profile of an online student ‘ the stats that interested me the most are those below, about why they chose to study online: Reasons include: Lower costs. Study anywhere, any time. “Earn while you Learn” Accelerated learning. to cover the perceived lack of contact time. How Students Learn. MORE >> 19 Tweets
• LEARNING AND WORKING ON THE WEB | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012
  Some thoughts from 2012
  Here is a review of the five most popular posts here this past year, with a short synopsis of each. One year, distilled into a few paragraphs. Informal Learning: The 95% Solution. Informal learning is not better than formal training; there is just a whole lot more of it. To create real  learning organizations , there is a choice. MORE >> 20 Tweets
• MARCIA CONNER | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012
  Not a bad year, just not great. Nice knowing you.
  Last week imagine my surprise when a holiday card arrived from my friend Bill Owen, who passed away in early October. bristly 80 year old, William Henry Owen IV  engineered the world around him to infinity and beyond. It was as if even when we hadn’t seen one another, he was drawn to what mattered to the people who cared deeply about him. MORE >> 7 Tweets
• EJ4 | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012
  Top 10 Performance Improvement Posts of 2012
  The year is coming to a close and our offices are pretty quiet. Lots of folks taking some much need vacations and spending time at home with their families. But I’m here and feeling a bit nostalgic, so I thought I’d look back through our most popular blog posts of 2012. And share ‘em with you. And we’re having fun. MORE >> 3 Tweets
• VISUAL LOUNGE | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012
  Many Uses of Camtasia – Professional and Personal
  Jon Moody, an employee of Kal-Blue , discovered Camtasia this past summer and hasn’t turned back. He first started using it in his night job as a freelance musician and then brought it to the workforce. Jon was willing to answer a few of our questions, and here’s what he had to say: TechSmith : Can you describe your job and its demands? MORE >> 10 Tweets
• GOOD PRACTICE | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012
  The GoodPractice Book Group – The Final Chapter (for 2012!)
  With 2013 just around the corner, we recently brought the GoodPractice book club year to a close by finishing our reading of Julie Dirksen’s Design for How People Learn. We were also lucky enough to spend some time talking to Julie on Skype about the key themes of the book as well as all things L&D! Chapter 9: Design for Environment. MORE >> 3 Tweets
• LEARNNUGGETS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012
  The Making of the 2012 NuggetHead Studioz Holiday Greeting Card
  Posted in thoughts I hand-draw or design our families greeting cards every year. This year I have two to make. According to my last post on this blog I can only say that the first eight months of being an independent contractor has been absolutely awesome (that post coming next week)! Excuse: I’ve been too busy to write. [.]. thoughts videoMORE >> 1 Tweet
• DAWN OF LEARNING | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012
  State of the LCMS with Mark Hellinger
  Post Type: Blog post. It seems to me that this is a good time to comment on the state of the Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS) market given the many changes in 2012. read more. Industry NewsMORE >> 1 Tweet
• CLO MAGAZINE | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012
  Skills Today’s High Performers Need
  CEB, a member-based advisory company, has released its annual Executive Guidance, which identifies the critical competencies employees must embody to thrive as high performers. Arlington, Va. — Dec. • Works well in teams. • Organizational awareness. • Effective problem solving. • Self-awareness. • Pro-activity. MORE >> 2 Tweets

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December 20, 2012

• CLARK QUINN | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
  Unlearning?
  Recently, there’s been a lot of talk and excitement about unlearning, and it’s always rubbed me the wrong way. Because, frankly, unlearning physiologically isn’t really an option. So I thought I’d talk about the cognitive processes, and then look at what folks are talking about. So, you simply can’t  unlearn. Um, okay. MORE >> 19 Tweets
• IGNATIA WEBS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
  Eulogy for a long lost love, lost, no networks for the lonely
  Last week my ex-partner died. Tina Vanbiervliet , a ferocious painter and artist. We lived together for 7 years, but it was already 10 years ago that we departed our ways. heard the news only yesterday. She was found days after being dead. In her small apartment covered with paintings. Murals on every wall including the ceiling. Her dog next to her. MORE >> 9 Tweets
• CLIVE ON LEARNING | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
  In case you missed it – 2012 according to Clive on Learning
  Before I take a break for Christmas, I thought I'd provide you with this summary of all my posts on Clive on Learning in 2012. I've marked with asterisks a few posts that were particularly signifiant from my point of view. October Do instructional designers need to know about what they are designing? What specifically is e-learning good for? MORE >> 11 Tweets
• LATITUDE LEARNING BLOG | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
  Does User Self-Certification in the LMS Qualify as an Electronic Signature?
  According to the US eSign Act of 2000 an electronic signature is “an electronic sound, symbol, or process, attached to or logically associated with a contract or other record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record MORE >> 6 Tweets
• UPSIDE LEARNING BLOG | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
  The Genericization Of Content
  This proliferation of devices is having a strange ‘dumbing-down’ effect on a lot of the eLearning courseware being created right now. We are starting to ‘genericize’ content, it is starting to look the same, feel the same, and function in a similar manner. Why do I think this way? It’s probably about time and money, it mostly always is. MORE >> 23 Tweets
• CLARK ALDRICH | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
  Inside Learning Technologies & Skills: Four Articles
  Today, my fourth article for the British magazine Inside Learning Technologies & Skills came out. The three so far were: Why Educational Simulations? Developing conviction in all students will be one of the most meaningful opportunities of the next decade for universities, corporations, and other organizations. MORE >> 4 Tweets
• JAY CROSS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
  Learning by doing
  Informal Learning Social LearningMORE >> 4 Tweets
• I CAME, I SAW, I LEARNED | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
  eLearning & Gamification: Apply the Octalysis Framework to Your Training
  by AJ George  Last week I gave a pretty in-depth explanation of  Yu-kai Chou's Octalysis Framework  that I thought might be useful if you'd like to incorporate gamification into your eLearning courses. So far I have mostly covered what the Octalysis is and how it is set up. Here's another example. Add them all together. MORE >> 4 Tweets
• TOPYX SOCIAL LEARNING | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
  TOPYX Social LMS Wins Two Brandon Hall Awards
  We are honored to announce that the  TOPYX® social learning management system (LMS)  was a winner of two 2012 Excellence In Technology silver awards by the Brand Hall Group, Inc. as the Best Advance in Social Learning Technology and the Best Advance in Learning Management for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses. Jeffrey A. Jeffrey.Roth@Interactyx.com. MORE >> 13 Tweets
• VISUAL LOUNGE | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
  Happy Holidays from Your Friends in User Assistance
  As we continue through the holiday season, we here in User Assistance (the friendly folks who bring you the Tips & How To’s Blog Posts) wanted to take a few minutes to thank you for another wonderful year. And so, here is our holiday card to you: a collection of our favorite holiday memories from over the years. We hope you enjoy! MORE >> 11 Tweets
• Five Tips for Effective Distance Learning CLO MAGAZINE | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
  
• Webinar: Strategies to Empower Learners Within a Learning Management System ABSORB LMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
  
• Many Working Adults Plan to Return to School, Take Online Courses CLO MAGAZINE | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
  
• Merry Christmas From LearnDash LEARNDASH | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
  
• God Particles and Learning CLO MAGAZINE | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
  
• Closing out 2012, welcome 2013! ICS LEARNING GROUP | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
  
• Festive Quiz LEARNFOREVER | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
  

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December 19, 2012

• JAY CROSS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  Dan Pink’s new book
  Dan Pink has written another best seller. The book won’t be released until December 31 but is already in its third printing.). The U.S. Government reports that one worker in eight is a sales person. Dan Pink disagrees. He thinks we’re all sales people, even though a lot of us are engaged in “non-sales selling.” Attunement ? MORE >> 11 Tweets
• DONT WASTE YOUR TIME | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  What is a Learning Technologist (part 8)?
  2012 has been a challenging and adventurous year for me and I planned to round it off with another post in my series of “What is a Learning Technologist” articles (this is number 8 – read the others from the list here ). They need to find answers. They want to see how things work. They can’t stop themselves.” part 3). MORE >> 30 Tweets
• ELEARNING 24-7 | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  A Look Back at E-Learning in 2012
  I love the end of the year. It enables you to look back and see the triumphs, the disappointments, the good and the bad. Many people look back and are amazed. Others look back and say “What if I did that” or “What if…”   It is always a half full/half empty experience. like that because it tells a story. On Fire. Steag. MORE >> 19 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  The five most disruptive technologies of 2012 [Mims]
  The five most disruptive technologies of 2012 — from qz.com by Christopher Mims. augmented reality disruption emerging technologies engagement / engaging students game-changing environment gesture / gesturing human-computer interaction (HCI) technology (general MORE >> 3 Tweets
• ELEARNING ACUPUNCTURE | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  Consistency vs Variety in Online Assessments: is the balance important?
  I received an email last week from a college professor who had a good question. She is designing her second online course and was wondering what my opinion was on the types of assignments that work best online. Yes – I vote for predictability and variety; however, there is more than one way to skin the cat. Assignment 2: Due Sunday of Week 6. MORE >> 5 Tweets
• SPICY LEARNING | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  Five ways Tin Can will liberate your learning content!
  This short post is an edited excerpt from the updated Spicy Learning Guide, an essential compendium of 101 tips to improve your learning strategy. We’ll be releasing the new Spicy Learning Guide at Learning Technologies 2013 , so visit us at Stand 33 to collect your free copy! Tin Can doesn’t require a browser in the way that SCORM does. MORE >> 10 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  10 predictions for blended learning in 2013 [Horn, Staker]
  10 predictions for blended learning in 2013 – from thejournal.com by Michael Horn and Heather Staker. Excerpt: In the year ahead we will see more public schools adopt blended learning, meaning online learning in physical schools. Below are 10 predictions for blended learning in 2013. blended learning hybrid learningMORE >> 2 Tweets
• LEARNING AND WORKING ON THE WEB | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  PKM: the basic unit of social business
  True collaborative networks do not rely so much on teams than on individuals, as B. Nardi, S. Whittaker and H. Schwartz  have shown. Instead of focusing on teams and communities, we must concentrate our efforts in providing workers with the right resources and knowledge to build their own connections. Teams are for sports, not knowledge work. MORE >> 37 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  What if the HCI within Leap could be applied towards an entire video wall / display?
  Also see: Motion-control maker Leap, nearing retail launch, turns focus to apps – from allthingsd.com by Lauren Goode. Leap Motion giving 10,000 developers free Leaps — from cnet.com by by Daniel Terdiman. AirHarp uses Leap Motion to let you play music with the air — from dvice.com. V -- audio/visual computer science Daniel S. MORE >> 2 Tweets
• DEVELOPER ON DUTY | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  New Content for the AS3 Style
  We are pleased to announce that an update for the AS3 style went out last week. It now supports these additional page types:  . Image and Audio. Image Link and Audio. Text and Audio. Text Audio and SWF. Text Image Audio. Text Image Link and Audio. Text and Image. Text and Image Link. Text and SWF. Text and Video. Video. Quiz.  . eLearning StrategyMORE >> 3 Tweets
• Google digitizes Ten Commandments, Book of Genesis LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• Realizing the Potential of the Tin Can API INTEGRATED LEARNINGS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• Accreditation actions increased during financial downturn [Kelderman] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• 2013 Reality - NOT Predictions! CORPORATE ELEARNING STRATEGIES AND DEVELOPMENT | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• These guys are jammin’! LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• Learning to be Great Organizations THE PEFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT BLOG | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• Flipped learning: A response to five common criticisms [November & Mull] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• Pattern Recognition, Neoterics and moving on. MARK OEHLERT | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• It’s that time of year again ONLIGNMENT | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• Competition Finalist 2: Meeting Learner’s Needs EFRONT | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• Living with contradictions LEARNING AND WORKING ON THE WEB | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• Competition Finalist 4: Top 10 Startup Social Media Curation Tools for Social Learning in the Workplace EFRONT | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• Is Your Sales Force Fully Connected? TOPYX SOCIAL LEARNING | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• iPad competition finalists announced! EFRONT | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• Career Accelerator Resource Extended for New Jersey State Library Recovery Project CLO MAGAZINE | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• Competition Finalist 5: Learning on Tablets EFRONT | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• Mobile Learning Certificate by ASTD T+D BLOG | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• Competition Finalist 1: John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime Uni. Case Study EFRONT | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• Common Craft Cut-out Library TAKE AN E-LEARNING BREAK | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  
• Competition Finalist 3: Social Learning Applied EFRONT | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
  

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December 18, 2012

• DONT WASTE YOUR TIME | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  Using Pinterest in the Classroom #edtech
  If you have been thinking about how to use images and Pinterest in your classroom in an engaging and innovative way, and wondered about how ‘pinned’ images, videos, etc. can be used to group, collaborate, and crowdsource resources, then this infographic has some useful tips and links for you (click to view the full version):  . MORE >> 83 Tweets
• ONTUITIVE | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  You teach swimming or prevent drowning?
  Okay, I realize that's a fairly aggressive title! But a fairly stark realization that has become apparent to us, as of late, both in our travels and when working with many senior learning leaders. We simply aren't tasked to deliver the same outcomes we once were. Yet, we continue to see the same old deliverables, often packaged in a new wrapper MORE >> 12 Tweets
• I CAME, I SAW, I LEARNED | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  Adobe Captivate 6: Delivering Standalone eLearning Lessons
  by Kevin Siegel    I recently received an email from a new Captivate developer who had delivered an eLearning lesson to a client via email attachment. The client informed the developer that he could not open the email attachment since he didn't own Adobe Captivate. Just remember that neither SWF nor HTML5 are good standalone options. MORE >> 14 Tweets
• LATITUDE LEARNING BLOG | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  Happy Holidays from Latitude Learning Team !!!
  Wishing you and yours happiness this holiday season and success throughout the New Year!!! Please note that Latitude offices will be closed December 24th and 25th, as well as January 1st in holiday observance MORE >> 7 Tweets
• CLIVE ON LEARNING | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  Transforming learning and development
  Over on the Onlignment blog, I have, throughout 2012, been setting out a model for a transformation in workplace learning and development. started the series by arguing the case for transformation. Establishing a learning architecture and infrastructure that recognises these unique characteristics. hope you find it useful MORE >> 12 Tweets
• RAPID ELEARNING BLOG | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  7 Free Handwritten Fonts for Your E-Learning Courses
  I like to use handwritten fonts in my courses. They work well when I add them to speech bubbles, callouts, or captions. also like the contrast a handwritten font adds to a more formal design. It comes across as a personal note—something I need to focus on. One of my favorite handwritten fonts is Skippy Sharp. But Skippy Sharp isn’t a free font. MORE >> 121 Tweets
• DONT WASTE YOUR TIME | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  ‘Foldify’ App (#foldify)
  Foldify ( iPad ) : I can’t remember how or where I found out about this app but it is one of the best one’s I’ve ever bought/downloaded. It’s a simple idea – use one of the pre-defined blank templates of a 3D shape and draw on the explanded , unfolded, version to design your very printed 3D figurine. Design challenge. MORE >> 13 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  An introduction to technology integration [edutopia.org]
  An introduction to technology integration – from edutopia.org. Excerpt: Integrating technology with classroom practice can be a great way to strengthen engagement by linking students to a global audience, turning them into creators of digital media, and helping them practice collaboration skills that will prepare them for the future. MORE >> 1 Tweet
• LEARNING SOLUTIONS MAGAZINE | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  The Most Impactful Learning Content Comes From Data by Tina Woita
  How are you using data to set strategy and guide development and deployment of your learning programs? Collecting and analyzing data makes it possible to understand the resources needed in order to move forward, and to differentiate the needs by organizational unit and location, and by tenure. Learning Systems ManagementMORE >> 22 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  Example slides from ECAR’s 2012 Annual Study of Students and IT [Educause]
  Example slides from today’s presentation:  .  . From DSC: I also support one of the questions which, paraphrasing, asked, “Do you pulse check students’ expectations ? MORE >> 1 Tweet
• Happy Holidays! ENSPIRE LEARNING | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• 20,000 eLearning courses available instantly from OpenSesame!!! ELEARNING TV | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• What’s REALLY Going On? 6 Truths About Training in 2012 BOTTOM-LINE PERFORMANCE | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• Top 10 Leadership Soft Skills CLO MAGAZINE | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• TOPYX Topics – Social Learning Newsletter – Dec. 2012 TOPYX SOCIAL LEARNING | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• Improve E-Learning Effectiveness: Track Duration MINDFLASH | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• Special Report: Executive Education CLO MAGAZINE | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• 10 Strategies to Connect with Influential People Online (Before the End of the World) WIRED@HEART | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• Experience, Experience, Experience CLO MAGAZINE | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• MnNordSki! ECONTENT | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• Has Executive Education Gone Soft? CLO MAGAZINE | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• Perspectives on Learning Technologies TOWARDS MATURITY | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• More Firms To Give Back To Employees This Holiday Season CLO MAGAZINE | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• Health & Safety Culture LEARNFOREVER | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• Opinion: Sandy Hook shows teachers’ enduring values [Bosso] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• Wise Up on Wisdom CLO MAGAZINE | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• Making BYOD work in schools – Three school districts that have figured it out [Ross] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• Housing a Love for Learning: Coldwell Banker’s David Birnbaum CLO MAGAZINE | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• HTML5 definition complete, W3C moves to interoperability testing and performance [w3.org on 12/17/12] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• The Shift Toward Soft CLO MAGAZINE | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• Flipped Learning #26: The Power of the Transformation with Jon Bergmann [Troy Cockrum] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• Understanding dual screen content apps: A market overview [Costa] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• 8 next-generation user interfaces that are (almost) here [Poh] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  
• Gorgeous wildlife paired with a stunning full moon [Adams; Hosmer] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
  

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December 17, 2012

• MOODLE JOURNAL | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  eBook Student Survey
  I guess it when it comes to planning and delivering a course using a technology platform such as Moodle, it does become part of normal practice to introduce new resources simply by supplying a suitable link and this year one of these links was to eBooks. So is there a perceived advantage academically in using eBooks? well worth a view I felt MORE >> 2 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  Reflections on “If you build it, debt will come.”
  If you build it, debt will come – a solid article from quickanded.com by Jeff Selingo. Excerpt ( emphasis DSC ): When we read or hear stories in the news media these days about debt in higher education, we typically assume they are about the trillion dollars in student loans held by college graduates and their families. MORE >> 2 Tweets
• GEORGE SIEMENS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  Connections: Deconstruction and Connectivism
  I haven’t really spent much time with modern French philosophers. They vex me and use many words to say few, but ambiguous, things. Stella Bastone agreed to share the module. From the module: According to Derrida, all Western thought is based on the idea of a center…Deconstruction challenges this. great resource MORE >> 30 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  The IBM 5 in 5: Innovation in the next 5 years
  – I originally saw this on twitter, thanks to Jane Hart; Jane also. posted it on her c4lpt.co.uk/blog. 21st century A/V -- audio/visual assistive technologies emerging technologies future innovation trends vendors visionMORE >> 2 Tweets
• TRINA RIMMER | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  You might be misguided if…
  2012 was an “interesting” year (yes, with air quotes). In my 2nd year as a freelance instructional designer, I learned a lot about myself and my industry. Between debunked learning theories that resurface with zombie-like persistence (hello learning styles !) Okay, I’m just going to say it: sometimes, paper isn’t the enemy. MORE >> 7 Tweets
• SOCIAL LEARNING BLOG | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  When is eLearning a Smart Management Decision?
  I was asked recently to define situations where eLearning is a smart management decision over the same course in an instructor-led training (ILT)  format. There There is a tremendous amount of information available about the advantages of eLearning as a delivery method, but there is not a whole lot devoted to this particular question. MORE >> 11 Tweets
• USABLE LEARNING | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  Why I don’t like WIIFM
  This is excerpted and expanded from a post that I wrote for the Tin Can blog  . We’ve talked about WIIFM (What’s in it for me?) for years – it’s one of those things you always hear that you need to include in learning experiences to persuade your learners to pay attention. remen, doctors, etc.), not merely what they will do for a living. Thoughts? MORE >> 17 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  The Perfect Storm in Higher Ed has been amassed; change is in the air. [Christian]
  Combine the trends listed in this graphic: – from The Economics of Higher Educatio n , Dec 2012 (pg 2). …with the next several graphics… From 5/21/09. …and you can see that the Perfect Storm in Higher Ed has been amassed.  Massive change is in the air. Excerpt: What’s wrong with getting a college degree? MORE >> 1 Tweet
• TAYLORING IT | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  A ‘storified’ insight into my recent Lunch & Learn session
  Since I started in my new role back in September, I’ve facilitated four Lunch and Learn sessions on the following subjects: “what is elearning” Mobile Learning. The use of technology in the onboarding/induction process. My most recent session on onboarding / inductions attracted some conversations on Twitter. MORE >> 2 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  The appification of everything will transform the world’s 360 million web sites [Kosner]
  The appification of everything will transform the world’s 360 million web sites — from forbes.com by Anthony Wing Kosner. cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related computer science HTML 5 programming web design and production web design web developmentMORE >> 1 Tweet
• Starting to work out loud LEARNING AND WORKING ON THE WEB | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  
• Headline Muse LEARNING WITH E'S | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  
• Hey, East Coast: Say Hello to Eric! EJ4 | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  
• The IBM 5 in 5: Innovation in the next 5 years JANE HART'S PICK OF THE DAY | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  
• Associations and Non-profits Need a Helping Hand TOPYX SOCIAL LEARNING | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  
• Adding Reusable Bouncing Arrows in Camtasia for Mac VISUAL LOUNGE | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  
• HTML5, Support, Browsers, and Mobile ICS LEARNING GROUP | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  
• 7 Lies Leaders Love to Tell TRAINING INDUSTRY BLOG | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  
• Get some solid ideas/techniques from Techsmith’s 2012 ScreenChamps Awards LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  
• Apple’s Best [Apps] of 2012 LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  
• Some serious field trips coming our way in the future! LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  
• LearnLaunch.org — expanding the education innovation ecosystem in New England LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  
• Reflections on “Driven to distraction: How to help wired students learn to focus” LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  
• 3D4Medical.com LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
  

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December 16, 2012

• LATITUDE LEARNING BLOG | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012
  LMS Free Training - e-Commerce Management and Reporting - December 20th, 2:00PM Eastern
  Latitude Learning announces our next Free Training Webinar, scheduled for Thursday, December 20th at 2:00PM Eastern Time. This FREE course focuses on e-Commerce payment processing and reporting in the LMS MORE >> 5 Tweets
• DONT WASTE YOUR TIME | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012
  Introduction to Technology Integration #edtech
  YouTube: An Introduction to Technology Integration. Watch this, it’s great: “What I think is really exciting about what we’re seeing now is that technology is being used to fundamentally transform what the classroom is, fundamentally transform what yo can do with the classroom. MORE >> 19 Tweets
• E-LEARNING PROVOCATEUR | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012
  Science and Faith: A venn diagram
  Merry Christmas everyone. wish you a 2013 full of provocative ideas, courageous experimentation, loads of fun, and – of course – plenty of learning! cartoon data faith humor humour religion science spirituality venn venn diagramMORE >> 9 Tweets
• ECONTENT | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012
  Flintlocks and Gun Control
  I just sent emails requesting action on gun control to President Obama, my two senators, my representative and governor.  Even though I hunt, I recognize that we do NOT need the kind of guns used in this week's murders in Connecticut. Our founders never envisioned the types of weapons now available. Thank you. Northern LifeMORE >> 3 Tweets
• LEARNING SOLUTIONS MAGAZINE | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012
  What's Your Strategy for 2013? by Bill Brandon
  While 2012 went by quickly, it didn’t seem too complicated. We can’t count on being so lucky with. 2013 – it’s likely to present tricky challenges. It will be a good year to craft a mixed learning and. support strategy for your organization. Design Strategies Development Strategies Emerging Topics ManagementMORE >> 14 Tweets

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December 15, 2012

• TAYLORING IT | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2012
  Podcast #26: One month on…
  Devlearn 12. Craig chats with Bianca Woods about what they took away from Devlearn 12, but more importantly what they’ve been able to implement back in their organisations in the 6 weeks since Devlearn concluded. Audio MP3 Audio MP3. Listening time: 25 mins. Download the podcast in m3 format: Podcast #26 One month on. Shownotes. Music  Source. MORE >> 6 Tweets
• JAY CROSS | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2012
  A puzzler
  What do the following people have in common? Mortimer Adler. Woody Allen. Julie Andrews. Gene Autry. Warren Beatty. Marlon Brando. Andrew Carnegie. Winston Churchill. Tom Cruise. Michael Dell. Charles Dickens. Bo DIddley. Barry Diller. Joe DiMaggio. Walt Disney. Thomas Edison. Larry Ellison. William Faulkner. Enzo Ferrari. Bobby Fisher. Henry Ford. MORE >> 3 Tweets
• CLO MAGAZINE | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2012
  Lead From the Heart
  It is our responsibility to model the way and give our entire effort to achieve exceptional results. This has been a tremendous year for me and a true honor to serve as the CLO of the Year. In my last year at the VA, I focused on creating professional opportunities for our returning warriors. ” Willpower and determination go hand in hand. MORE >> 8 Tweets
• CLO MAGAZINE | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2012
  10 Things Thriving Leaders Need to Know
  Knowing yourself, your people and how to influence are among the most vital leadership skills needed for 2013. Well-run, thriving organizations happen on purpose, not by accident. Therefore, leaders need to master 10 things for their organizations to thrive. Know yourself and your impact. Without self-awareness, few other competencies gain traction. MORE >> 3 Tweets
• CLO MAGAZINE | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2012
  The Week That Was
  The top five stories from CLOmedia.com for the week of Dec. Also, getting ready for the company holiday party? Better follow the rules MORE >> 2 Tweets

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December 14, 2012

• ONLIGNMENT | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  Free e-book shows how to transform learning and development
  The complete series of posts on transforming learning and development is now available as a free e-book. Paperback and Kindle versions will follow in the next couple of weeks. Enjoy! Blog transformationMORE >> 16 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  The future of augmented reality [Hidden Creative]
  The future of augmented reality — by Hidden Creative on behance.net. augmented reality future marketing/social marketingMORE >> 2 Tweets
• CLO MAGAZINE | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  Survey: Most Plan to Increase Virtual Learning in 2013
  Among the biggest benefits cited: reduced travel time, more convenient and more cost effective. San Francisco, Calif. — Dec. 13 ON24 Inc., a webcasting and virtual event services firm, announced the findings of its survey of more than 3,000 registrants of the Virtual Learning Edge, a virtual conference dedicated to virtual learning. MORE >> 30 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  Interesting…”The Web’s first Engagement Management System” — livefyre.com
  Looks like a very interesting set of tools/technologies out at livefyre.com — a piece of which is subtitled, the “Web’s first Engagement Management System.” ” How might this set of technologies/functionalities affect what’s possible with MOOCs? 21st century Daniel S. MORE >> 1 Tweet
• T+D BLOG | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  Skills for Coaching Employees
  (Business2Community.com) -- Successful businesses recognize the importance of quality leadership. Having skilled mentors at hand to encourage and engage contact center employees can make or break desired performance levels. While many supervisors and managers are natural leaders, others may struggle when required to praise or discipline employees. MORE >> 2 Tweets
• BRIAN DUSABLON | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  This Week in Browsing
  On Being a Senior Engineer – excellent post. If you make anything, go read it. Structured Content First – excellent presentation from Stephen Hay. Mosaic – great app to make some cool photo books for the holidays. ” TWiBMORE >> 1 Tweet
• JAY CROSS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  Join our Learning Hangout Tuesday at 1:30 pm Pacific/4:30 Eastern/9:30 Greenwich
  Tuesday, December 18. 30 Pacific. Google Un-Hangout. . Please join our conversation about anything related to learning in organizations. If you’re new to Hangouts: Join  Google+. If this is your first time, allow 15 minutes to get set up.). Join  our Learning Community. At the appointed hour, I’ll open the Hangout. First come, first served. MORE >> 2 Tweets
• MANAGING ELEARNING | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  GAME ON! The Power of Online Games
  My Session at the Great Ideas Conference 2013 This year’s Great Ideas Conference will be held March 10-12, 2013 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO.  I am especially excited for this tenth anniversary, because I will be co-presenting “Next Generation Learning: GAME ON! The Power of Online Games and Why Associations are Playing Along” [.]. MORE >> 2 Tweets
• EJ4 | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  Sell to Your Prospect’s Customer
  In most sales situations the “real customer” is your prospect’s customer. Experienced and successful sales professionals understand they don’t sell a product or a service; what they do sell is how their product or service will help the customer generate more revenue. Using this approach, don’t emphasize “short and engaging”. MORE >> 1 Tweet
• TOPYX SOCIAL LEARNING | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  Success in Today’s Business Environment? It’s About Sharing.
  Do you remember one of the earliest lessons we were all taught in grade school? If you want to play with others, you have to share. It’s funny how so many of the lessons we learned then, apply to business today. One of the traits that most successful businesses have in common is the ability to share. For larger corporations, it’s more difficult. MORE >> 8 Tweets
• Course-of-the-Month Club: Using a Learning Management System to Sell Subscriptions to Learning Content ABSORB LMS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  
• Loudpixel: Working in a Virtual Business Environment VISUAL LOUNGE | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  
• Friday’s Finds 183 LEARNING AND WORKING ON THE WEB | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  
• What is Tin Can? EFRONT | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  
• How blogging can improve student writing [Curran] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  
• Online education: Non-profits fight back? [infographic from onlinedegrees.org] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  
• 110 predictions for the next 110 years [popularmechanics.com] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  
• Inventing new business models; the importance of experimentation LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  
• UK universities forge open online courses alliance [Lomas] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  
• An educators guide to Airplay on iPads and Macs [Jonathan Wylie] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  
• 40 free world flags icon sets [Poh] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  
• Pulse-checking the living room LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  
• Active listening: A primer [Gremore] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
  

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December 13, 2012

• GEORGE SIEMENS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  Finally, alternatives to prominent MOOCs
  Tony Hirst shared a new initiative via OU UK: UK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher education powered by The Open University. From a Times HE release : Futurelearn will carry courses from 12 UK institutions (see list), which will be available to students across the world free of charge. Why give not develop your own? MORE >> 54 Tweets
• BOTTOM-LINE PERFORMANCE | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  This Week on #TalkTech: The New Zite, Evaluating Mobile Apps for Learning, Google Maps and iOS
  #TalkTech is the “flipped” approach to Twitter chats. We publish all the topics a few hours before the chat so you can show up at 3 pm EST / 12 pm PST on Thursdays ready to discuss. This is the last #TalkTech of 2012! We’ll be up and running again on Thursday, January 3rd and ready to discuss the latest trends and technology once again. MORE >> 10 Tweets
• LATITUDE LEARNING BLOG | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  How Do I Setup a Course Series?
  The Course Series functionality is used to automatically enroll users in a bundle of courses when they enroll a single course. When you create a course series there are two things you need to consider: 1) which courses should be included in the bundle; and 2) what order should be courses be taken in MORE >> 5 Tweets
• LEARNING AND WORKING ON THE WEB | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  cooperative competencies
  Last month I wrote a post that included a presentation on enterprise social dimensions. It was based on three different perspectives I had come across. The presentation has been well-received and so far I have not seen a similar approach. am not a fan of competency models but these facets might be handy in creating professional development plans. MORE >> 25 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  5 new tools from Adobe you should know about [Dunn]
  5 new tools from Adobe you should know about — from Edudemic.com by Jeff Dunn. Adobe toolsMORE >> 2 Tweets
• CLIVE ON LEARNING | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  Insights: Evaluation and follow-up matters
  This post completes my commentary to the Learning Insights 2012 Report produced by Kineo for e.learning age magazine. The tenth and final 'insight' is that ‘Evaluation and follow-up matters'. Encouragingly the insights report is telling us that: 'Budget appears to be available where you can prove value to the business. insightsMORE >> 9 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  15 audience, student, classroom response systems [Bernard Bull]
  15 audience, student, classroom response systems — from etale.org by Bernard Bull. participation toolsMORE >> 2 Tweets
• CLO MAGAZINE | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  Motivation Employees Crave
  Good managers explain the context of organizational change and meaning for individuals. Yet, few have time to discuss employees’ work experiences or ambitions. past column in this space highlighted the lack of research to support the 70/20/10 model. Let me explain. Recent focus on high potentials has de-emphasized the rest of the employees. MORE >> 36 Tweets
• LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  Twitter Cheat Sheet for Educators [Tyson]
  Also see: https://twitter.com/tysonkimberly. Connectivism professional development opportunities twitter professional development social learningMORE >> 2 Tweets
• SPICY LEARNING | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  Three tips to shake up your e-learning strategy!
  This article was originally published on eLNinsights. As an early Christmas gift, our instructional designers have gathered together some of our favourite tips for L&D people like you! Let the learner objectives mould your content. Luke Helgesen –  @luke_saffron. Watch your optimism and don’t be shackled by the plan! Nick Baum –  @nick_saffron. MORE >> 6 Tweets
• A network of remote-controlled, mobile, videoconferencing-based sorts of devices [hooked up to voice translation engines] that students could travel the world with! [Christian] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• Converting Classroom Training to E-Learning: Key Questions E-LEARNING UNCOVERED | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• The Top 20 Most Popular LMS Software Solutions — from Oct 2012 by Capterra LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• ‘Google Maps’ App DONT WASTE YOUR TIME | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• Higher education’s perfect storm — viewed from another angle LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• Join us live at 2pm – ScreenChamp Awards show VISUAL LOUNGE | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• 10 steps to a successful school iPad program [Gliksman] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• Free Holiday Flash Game Template ELEARNING BROTHERS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• Hot lava explodes against a cool Hawaiian shore [Tom Kualii, as posted by Katie Hosmer] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• 11 Steps to Effective E-Learning Voice Overs [INFOGRAPHIC] LEARNDASH | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• Are we moving more towards a world where professors represent their own brands…? LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• Hyatt to Launch Global Training Program to Combat Human Trafficking CLO MAGAZINE | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• 10 things next gen districts will do well [Vander Ark] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• The Locking Mailbox: Low Tech Security With a High Tech Effect ECONTENT | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• Google, BMW Most Attractive Employers for Europeans CLO MAGAZINE | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• Working with learner habits GOOD PRACTICE | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• Ohio Get’s All Up In Christmas! LIVING IN LEARNING | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• Don’t Want Young Workers? CLO MAGAZINE | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• Learning Design Models Are Fine: But Are They Practical? MINDFLASH | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• Lynda.com: Some of their most popular, timely, and innovative courses of 2012 LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• Against the herd LEARNFOREVER | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• Top 12 Teaching and Learning articles for 2012, parts 1 & 2 [Bart] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• Dual transformation — a strategy for those of us working within higher ed to consider LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  
• Book says ‘Big Data’ becoming a global nervous system [Raasch] LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
  

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