Categories: Technology, Content Management Systems, Elgg, Etomite, ExponentCMS, Graphics, Joomla, Large systems, Moodle, Open Source, Podcasting, RSS, Yammer
Oct
12
Choices in learning design
Learning, Technology, Designing Online Courses, Large scale programmes 1 feedback » 1616 viewsWhat follows is an update of a post I wrote back in 2005 about what to consider when designing learning programmes.As "Learning Designers", once we've asked the right questions at the outset of the project, we need to get down to the iterative proces… more »
Sep
24
Three steps to increase the impact of your online learning content
Technology, Designing Online Courses Send feedback » 2712 viewsWe spend days and weeks analysing audience needs & business requirements. We carefully craft our materials so they're engaging and follow best practice in materials design. Our developers create code that is standards compliant and accessible.
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Aug
16
If I was in charge ...
Technology, Context, Management & Implementation, Connected Learning Environment Send feedback » 1080 viewsOn the 21st Century Learning Skills LinkedIn Group, Rhys Brookes recently asked the question:You have a blank canvas, no limitations, it's your company.. How would you ensure knowledge and best practice was shared amongst colleagues? And how would yo… more »
Aug
15
The LMS (or Learning Management System) has been around for a while now. They are usually deployed into large organisations who need to be able to deploy lots of learning materials to lots of people, whilst controlling access, and recording use.The t… more »
Aug
04
Some hints and tips to help save time whenever you are using a word-processor (like MS Word or OpenOffice) or a desktop publisher (like Serif's PagePlus or Apple's Pages). If your document is longer than a single page then use "styles". These are… more »
Jul
12
OK, this is a very boring post. It's all about code. But, if you ever have a single website which you need to rebrand for a specific client, and you can't use a content management system, then here's how to do it.
Basically, the code looks for a param… more »
Jul
01
Just to be clear, this isn't going to be a list of functionalities. Instead, it's a set of ideals that I would look for from a vendor.
Demonstrable knowledge
Any vendor in this space cannot just dish out software. They need to understand learning, how… more »
Jun
28
Jane Hart is collating her annual list of the tools people use to support learning and development.
Here's my contribution. In descending order of importance:
Google search. Need I say more? It's fast. I know how to get the best out of it. It's my s… more »
Jun
15
Thinking about the technology systems we use to support learning, where does yours fit?
I've started the process. Let me know in the comments where you think systems should go on this spectrum.
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Jun
10
Norman Lamont (from Lloyds Banking Group) takes a sideways look at the risks we face with the uncontrolled use of social technology inside our corporations.
New technology - the threat to our informationView more presentations from normanlamont. more »

