The How and Why of Contextual Inquiry: Presentation

By rashmi | Sep24, 2009 | Tidbits No Comments »

This presentation highlights Kern’s contextual inquiry (CI) process using a case study. It explains the concept of contextual inquiry, the phases of CI and the guidelines for CI on the field. To know more, view the following presentation. Read more…

Assessments in eLearning

By Nishana | Jul13, 2009 | Tidbits 1 Comment »
Time to get back to basics! Assessments is a tricky area for most IDs. Most IDs stumble when it comes to creating questions that are effective, practical yet challenging. We had a detailed post of designing effective assessment questions. For those who want a quick read about assessments and get some ideas about the role of visuals in assessments, here’s some tips, tricks and gyan! Read more…

Audio in eLearning - A Gamble?

By Archana | Mar30, 2009 | Main Articles, Tidbits 13 Comments »

Audio is a crucial aspect of an elearning application. There are lots of courses that do not have audio. These courses can still be good if the learner hates audio. But audio can play an important role in learning. Audio:

  • Sets the tone for your course. If the audio is formal, the theme of your course will be formal. If the audio is humorous, the theme of your course is light and humorous.
  • Adds a personal touch by giving your course a personality. This does not apply for robot-like audio.
  • Captures learner’s attention.
  • Completes the learning experience.
  • Reinforces learning by supplementing visuals and content. Read more…

The Elusive AICC code!

By Geeta Bose | Jan06, 2009 | Tidbits No Comments »

This is for all learning professionals who are looking for the elusive AICC code. We hunted high and low for it and finally found it at:

http://www.aicc.org/pages/aicc_sl.htm

This URL gives you valuable information about:
a. AICC sample lessons
b. AICC features used in the samples
c. Source codes for the samples

Read more…

Whys, Dos and Don’ts While Conducting Usability Testing in India

By Sneha | Dec01, 2008 | Tidbits, Usability 1 Comment »

While conducting user research in India, working closely with your local partners. Here are some do’s, don’ts and whys that will help give you a perspective. Read more…

Tips for Creating Online Tests

By Geeta Bose | Feb20, 2008 | Tidbits No Comments »

Nishana sent me these links today. It is a podcast of Dana Fine, a senior ID at SyberWorks.
http://www.syberworks.com/elpodcast18_transcript.htm

Do read her article below. It has some valuable tips on how to create online tests. The interview is based on her latest article
http://www.syberworks.com/articles/online_tests.htm

Personas in eLearning

By Archana | Jun14, 2007 | Main Articles, Tidbits 4 Comments »

How it is typically done……

IDs go through the content dump and a set of requirements from the clients. Most of these requirements are based on what the client wants to see in the course. The IDs then sit down to design strategies based on the content and the client’s likes or dislikes. In the process, the learner is left in the lurch trying to figure out what they have to learn when they go through the course. Read more…

Blogs

By Archana | Mar30, 2007 | Tidbits 1 Comment »

For those with a thirst for knowledge or habit of reading, inquisitiveness to learn, or determination to stay abreast with the latest happenings, I have made a list of my favorite blogs. I visit these blogs regularly and find them extremely insightful and fun! Read more…

Who was Benjamin Bloom?

By Archana | Sep05, 2006 | Tidbits 5 Comments »

Benjamin BloomBenjamin Bloom was born on 21 February 1913 in Pennsylvania. He was a diminutive man at 5 ft 5 inches but the aura around him made people stand and take notice. His conversations were rich with knowledge and information. Benjamin and Sophie Bloom had two sons, David and Jonathan.

When Bloom worked with Ralf W. Tyler, his mentor at University of Chicago, he focused on the development of specifications through which educational objectives could be organized based on their cognitive complexity.

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View an interesting demo by Allen Interactions

By Archana | Sep05, 2006 | Tidbits 1 Comment »

http://www.alleni.com/books/Resources/ExpediaNew/expediaMenu.html

This innovative demo has been designed to make the learner familiar with the places in New York.

While viewing the demo, make your own notes about the following features:

  • Interface
  • Instructional strategy
  • Navigation
  • Color scheme
  • Content organization on the screen
  • Instructions for learners
  • Hints and guidance
  • Use of photos versus illustrations
  • Instructional interactivity and motivation
  • Context and theme
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