Tips for Adding the Right Images to Your E-Learning Content Who doesn’t like pictures? I like pictures. Pictures are fun. They add interest, they add depth and they are able to say a whole heck of a lot more than I am at a fraction of the word count. Sounds like a win/win situation, right? After all, this is not a one kind fits all kind of thing. In short, you want this images you choose to enhance the quality of your E-Learning environment rather than distract from it. First off, its important to note that there are three main types of graphics to consider: Photos, Graphics and Icons. Photos Photos are exactly what you would think them to be. The downside to using photos is that unless you are a professional photographer, it can be difficult to find that perfect shot. Graphics Unlike a photo, a graphic is a designed image. This is the upside. Icons Icons can be especially important to those of us in the E-Learning community. Now that we understand the common types of images, its time to take a closer look at how those images should be used. 1. 2.
ElearningShow Hi Furqan, You might want to split the load, being using TeamSpeak for the group audio as you can setup a Server IP at the optimum middle location for all attendees. This will get you the audio component of the meeting. Then you can perhaps use a standard screen sharing application you can test: WizIQ, TeamViewer or try one of these: You could stream your screen via an IP but the location of the live stream would need to be located at the optimum middle location to provide the best results. I got to say, I have been having alot of success with high quality meetings using a combination of Skype and Logmein.com. All the best, Kevin Brake eLearningShow.com
46 Free Social Media Monitoring Tools | DreamGrow Digital If you want to know what’s happening with your brand’s social networking sites you need social media monitoring tools. Before you reach for your wallet and start to spend money try out some of the free social media monitoring services. This way you will get an understanding of what is available and if you need any paid services to monitoring social media. Social media monitoring definitionThe activity of tracking social media channels. This time we have collected a lot of free social media monitoring tools. Group A HootSuite Twitter account: HootSuite Monitor and post to multiple social networks, including Facebook and Twitter. TwitterCounter Twitter account: Thecounter Twitter Counter is the number one site to track your Twitter stats. Social Mention Twitter account: socialmention Social Mention is a social media search and social media analytics tool that aggregates user generated content into a single stream of information. Klout Twitter analytics Twitter account: twitter (doh!) Crowdfire
State Department Hosts 'MOOC Camp' for Online Learners Massive open online courses, or MOOCs, have been celebrated for their ability to give anyone with an Internet connection free access to classes at some of the best U.S. universities. For many who sign up for the courses, the experience is a solitary one. Students log on whenever they please and have no face-to-face interaction with virtual classmates. Enter the U.S. [Learn about U.S. colleges from current international students.] The State Department ran a pilot version of the program over the summer but is starting a new group of courses this winter. The online courses, which are entirely free though not for credit, include subjects such as public speaking, college writing and entrepreneurship. MOOC Camp aims to provide a high-quality, American-style learning experience, Evan Ryan, assistant secretary of state for educational and cultural affairs, wrote in an email. "Around the world, young people share a common desire for educational and economic opportunities," she wrote.
Atica e Scipione Editoras Revista Pré-Enem Abril Educação Já parou pra pensar em como é feito o cálculo da nota do Enem? Gostou desse conteúdo? Baixe a Revista Pré-Enem Abril Educação completa nesse link: e fique por dentro de tudo sobre o Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio! Livro Digital 2013 Professor, você já conhece o Livro Digital 2013? Educação e ensino A seguir, uma análise da Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação Nacional e de como ela enxerga (por vezes, limita) o nosso desenvolvimento educacional. 1. Modelos e esquemas mentais Por que a escola não nos ajuda a escolher entre modelos e esquemas mentais, ou mesmo a construí-los conscientemente? O Alvo entre o melhor da literatura infantojuvenil mundial
How To: Build Your Online Personal Branding | Penn Olson - Flock “It takes only three to five seconds to make a first impression, but it can take a whole career to undo it.” That’s what Dana May Casperson, author of “Power Etiquette: What You Don’t Know Can Kill Your Career” said. The same thing applies online, where first impressions are often the last. An avatar or online profile is the only thing people can use to judge you. Don’t let these little things spoil your opportunities. For beginners, here are 3 basic tips I find very important. 1. Who doesn’t like someone who is pleasant to the eye? Don’t scrimp when it comes to your appearance. Of course, there are plenty of good lookers out there who know how to package themselves. Stand out by letting your personality shine on the outside. 2. To help potential employers find and understand you better, it helps to be searchable online. Control the information you want to share. Google is a very common platform used to create an online profile, which can be used as an online resume. 3. - Writing an e-book
Book Review: The Power of Role-Based e-Learning An informative review of The power of role-based e-learning: designing and moderating online role play. This text provides a great information for both the new teacher who has just started using e-learning in the classroom as well as the seasoned veteran looking for new ideas to bring to their students. Purpose Willis, Leigh and Ip wrote the book as a practical guide to understanding and implementing online role-play into the classroom. The book is designed for course developers and for instructors using an online environment in their class, whether it is a F2F, blended, or a DE setting. The authors begin by extolling the virtues of role-play in the classroom. The book certainly addresses a topic relevant to educators today. Author's Intent The authors’ intent for the book is a practical guide to using role-play in the classroom. Content Highlights In chapter 1, the authors describe what exactly is role-playing and its effectiveness in the classroom. Conclusion Recommendations
Tecnologia Educacional Reportagem na revista Negócios & Empreendimentos Saiu na edição 26 da revista Negócios & Empreendimentos, publicada pela Editora Supernova, uma reportagem com a Delinea sobre Educação a Distância. A matéria está disponível na área de Imprensa do site da Delinea (www.delinea.com.br/sobre-a-delinea/imprensa). A matéria aborda um panorama geral de crescimento da modalidade à distância e conta com o depoimento da diretora de […] Leitura: Polo Tecnológico de Florianópolis: origem e desenvolvimento Produzido em estilo jornalístico e com linguagem acessível ao grande público, o projeto editorial foi pesquisado de 2006 a 2009, reunindo conteúdos inéditos e atualizações sobre o Polo industrial de alta tecnologia que teve origem formal em 1986, mas cujos antecedentes remontam ao começo do século XX: com a criação da Escola de Aprendizes Artífices, […] Reportagem na revista Negócios & Empreendimentos 19º CIAED, Congresso Internacional ABED de Educação a Distância
18 Essential Tools for Every Word-of-Mouth Marketer - Flock Clay McDaniel is the principal and co-founder of social media marketing agency, Spring Creek Group. Find him via @springcreekgrp on Twitter. By now, most consumer marketers know they could be using Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and other social media platforms to boost brand recognition, engage customers, and drive sales. When thinking about the technology tools you need to launch, measure, and optimize your social media marketing and online customer engagement programs, it helps to organize your efforts into categories: listening and monitoring tools; editorial, publishing, and content syndication tools; and conversation measurement tools. Social Media Listening and Monitoring Tools The first step in any social media marketing campaign is “listening.” 1. Editorial, Publishing, and Content Syndication Tools Now that you’ve heard what’s being said about your brand, you're ready to respond by creating your own messages. 10. Conversation and Content Sharing Measurement Tools 14.
Gaze Into The Future Of E-Learning With Eric Schuermann In an exclusive interview with Learnnovators, Eric Schuermann shares his insights into the future of e-learning, and how Trivantis’ products are all set to align with the emerging trends and technologies related to e-learning. He also talks about how his company is being able to be on the forefront by keeping up with all the advances in the industry. Read on… Eric Schuermann is Director of Global Sales at Trivantis Corporation Inc. He has been serving the company for 14 years in various roles. Trivantis is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with offices in Paris, London, and Beijing. Learnnovators: What according to you is the future of e-learning? "Crystal Balling with Learnnovators" is a thought-provoking interview series that attempts to gaze into the future of e-learning. Join us on this exciting journey as we engage with thought leaders and learning innovators to see what the future of our industry looks like.
Education for Well-being » Insulat-Ed As the scope and quality of learning that can happen outside of institutional groups continues to increase, the educational hegemony of traditional schools continues to decrease. In Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations, Clay Shirky writes, “Now that there is competition to traditional institutional forms for getting things done, those institutions will continue to exist, but their purchase on modern life will weaken as novel alternatives for group action arise.” I’ve been reading Shirky’s book, thinking about how some of his general ideas on institutions apply to schools. In the following excerpt, I’ve replaced some key words with my own: A scribe [school], someone [an institution] who has given his life over [whose mission is] to literacy [education] as a cardinal virtue, would be conflicted about the meaning of movable type [free-forming educational networks]. code: jtarbell learn more The paradigm below is the simplest one for most schools to adopt.
Social Media Today | V.2 Which Social Media Channels Should You About 2 weeks ago I posted a matrix designed to help companies decide what social media channels they should be using. I originally intended to outline which channels are best to achieve certain personal branding goals, but as I talked with people who are leaders in personal branding; I started to get a lot of data, and decided to split the posts in two. This post is dedicated to deciding which social media channels to use for personal branding. Let me begin by explaining what personal branding is; in the simplest way I can. 3 components come together to create a personal brand: Relationships, Standards, and Style. There are 3 factors you should take into consideration when defining each component. Personality: Ideally, personality defines your emotional and cognitive behaviors and temperaments. **NOTE: Let me just reinforce the difference between skills and traits. (click here for full size) Ok, lets assume you've already defined your personal brand. See the below Venn diagram:
Participez à l'atelier TinCan de Crossknowledge au iLearning Forum des 11 et 12 février Participez à l'atelier TinCan de Crossknowledge au iLearning Forum des 11 et 12 février Le iLearning Forum confirme son positionnement d'évènement de référence dans le domaine des technologies au service de l'apprentissage et accueillera des professionnels du e-learning, de la formation, des ressources humaines et de la gestion des talents du monde entier. CrossKnowledge sera présent sur ce salon et vous attend au stand numéro 25. Nous animerons également un atelier le 12 février à 12h30 sur le thème : TinCan serait-il vraiment le futur du e-learning ? TinCan (xAPI) a soulevé beaucoup de questions dernièrement. Intervenant : Bertrand Gorge, Product Manager, CrossKnowledge Crédit photo : Donatella Tandelli / Shutterstock.com
Blog Photo: Mike with a group of Scholars at Villiers Park in 2011. It was an overcast day for the memorial service but with the numbers in excess of 300, the wonderful tributes, poems and live jazz music all added up to an incredible service in memory of Mike. For me and the girls all the anxiety and organising was worthwhile. Thank you so much to everyone who came, gave tributes, or thought about Mike from afar. It was all so special and we will hold the day in our hearts forever. Thank you also for all the generous donations. We are very happy that Villiers Park Educational Trust is to honour Mike’s memory by establishing a fund that will help disadvantaged young students aged 14-19 participate in their educational activities. 9 comments - read and reply . Just a brief - and deserving - mention for the charity, Farm Africa, which has produced a resources pack for schools. The resources are here: www.farmafrica.org.uk/ghtb/give-hunger-the-boot 9 comments - read and reply . Origin of O Levels 4.