The Flipped Classroom - an akDLN
Feb/13/2012 18:58 Filed in: Methods
The Flipped Classroom - have you tried it? A training idea that can be used in the classroom AND in the workplace training room. Learn more about this and see how it might benefit you to use distance learning technologies WITH your live sessions!
Created by Knewton and Column Five Media
Natonal Distance Learning Week 2011
Oct/23/2011 13:44
Distance Learning gets its own week this November 7 -11. According to the Sloan Consortium, the number of distance learning participants continues to grow, with increased recorded each year for the last three. Why? Because learners can participate from anywhere, at any time. They do not need to travel, or be present at time and place for a classroom lecture. Moreover, best practices in distance learning directs the development of INTERACTIVE learning, replacing the dull page-turner online courses of yesterday. Now, learners can practice with new information & skills, thereby increasing chances that a change in cognition & behavior will take place. Only then is the investment in training worthwhile.The United States Distance Learning Association sponsors National Distance Learning Week. At their site, enroll in webinars to learn more about this form of education & training. Then return here, entering the Alaska Distance Learning Network, to explore a shared source for adult learning sponsored by various companies dedicated to keeping workforce knowledge & skills current.
ASTE 2011 Complete, ASTE 2012 Next!
Mar/01/2011 11:05 Filed in: News
A week with positive-minded, excited individuals is always good for the soul. When most of them are rural Alaska teachers in for a refreher, the excitement is even grander. Over the four days of pre-conference courses and the conference itself, we shared ideas and solutions.
Moodle mavens always enjoy time together. Everyone finds a new approach or new tool and we swap. The downside? Going home feeling as if you just spent a day in front of a fire hose. You are saturated. You are titillated, You are full of good intentions and ideas. Now comes the challenge: spend some time (immediately) reviewing and trying what you learned (again, immediately!)
So if you have a new challenge in training or a mental image of something you would like to accomplish, let’s talk! Your ideas keep me stimulated to learn and try the ideas just shared.
Moodle mavens always enjoy time together. Everyone finds a new approach or new tool and we swap. The downside? Going home feeling as if you just spent a day in front of a fire hose. You are saturated. You are titillated, You are full of good intentions and ideas. Now comes the challenge: spend some time (immediately) reviewing and trying what you learned (again, immediately!)
So if you have a new challenge in training or a mental image of something you would like to accomplish, let’s talk! Your ideas keep me stimulated to learn and try the ideas just shared.
ASTE 2011
Feb/18/2011 14:14 Filed in: News
We are preparing for the 2011 ASTE Conference to start this evening. Weekend pre-session courses are followed by several days of contributed papers, vendor exhibits on technology for training and trainers, and networking with trainers and educators. This conference is a highlight of the year - I always come away reinvigorated about consulting and training via distance.
On my list: present at the Moodle Makeover; co-present on the CyberLynx Distance Learning project, and prsent on Neuroscience and eLearning. A busy week ahead!
On my list: present at the Moodle Makeover; co-present on the CyberLynx Distance Learning project, and prsent on Neuroscience and eLearning. A busy week ahead!
Salaries in e-Learning
Feb/17/2011 13:16 Filed in: News
According to the eLearning Guild, “e-Learning salaries worldwide grew 2.0% this past year with an overall average global e-Learning salary of $76,852. Compensation is also climbing in the United States (U.S.). The average e-Learning salary in the U.S. grew by 0.8% to $79,890.”
And the U. S. Department of Labor is updating the official job descriptions businesses use through the Onet database to reflect skills and duties in e-Learning careers. The akDLN staff were just interviewed for input for the Onet listings and received a commendation for the work.
And the U. S. Department of Labor is updating the official job descriptions businesses use through the Onet database to reflect skills and duties in e-Learning careers. The akDLN staff were just interviewed for input for the Onet listings and received a commendation for the work.
