Let’s take a journey – a journey through space. Not outer space but rather this physical universal space we’re in right now. Consider for a moment that everything around you is billions of atoms that make up matter, and that matter is countless objects in our everyday life. The chair you’re sitting … [Read more...]
AG|09 – an invitation to speak
I was recently informed that my submission to eLearning Guild's Annual Gathering next year has been accepted. Whoohooo!!! I presented a case study of our LMS implementation at this year's Meridian Users Conference. I received many comments and it was suggested I submit a proposal to present the … [Read more...]
What’s in the box?
Man 1: Whatcha got? Man 2: A box Man 1: Where'd ya get it? Man 2: I don't know Man 1: You don't know? Man 2: No. Just always had it. Man 1: What's in it? Man 2: I don't know. Man 1: You don't know? Man 2: Nope. Man 1: You have a box you don't know where you got and you don't know what's in … [Read more...]
To Pre-Test or not to Pre-Test
There are two schools of thought on this. Adding a Pre Test to gain entry to an on-line course and/or a workshop or not. As well there are as many middle-school thoughts in between. In my experience, here are the top two: Pre Test is to measure a learner's current knowledge of the subject prior … [Read more...]
What’s in a job title?
Janet Clarey wrote a piece about "Learning Professionals" in her blog recently, and as coincidental as it may seem I have had this post title saved in a draft for some time as the same question has been lurking around my noggin for some time. I've been called a lot of things in my life and some of … [Read more...]
Are you smarter than a 5th grader?
The convenience of having an actual living, breathing 5th grader in my home during the popular weekly game show may not be all that convenient. As a family we enjoy watching the show and pretending we are the participants and my step-daughter plays the role of the student. Sometimes she's right … [Read more...]