Instructional Design Models

Models, like myths and metaphors, help us to make sense of our world. Whether derived from whim or from serious research, a model offers its user a means of comprehending an otherwise incomprehensible problem. An instructional design model gives structure and meaning to an I.D. problem, enabling the would-be designer to negotiate her design task with a semblance of conscious understanding. Models help us to visualize the problem, to break it down into discrete, manageable units.

University of Colorado at Denver
http://carbon.ucdenver.edu/~mryder/itc/idmodels.html

Essentials of LMS Selection: Getting It Right the First Time

It is a Free Webinar.

Great content is only part of the equation for successful online education: most organizations also need a way to effectively deliver the content, track participation, and manage the issuance of credit. The right technology can mean the difference between a big success and a big headache, but the selection process can be daunting. In this session, we’ll discuss the most fundamental factors to keep in mind when selecting a learning management system for your association. Attendees will receive a checklist of key questions to ask prospective vendors and will leave the session with a clear understanding of how to develop appropriate use cases and what to expect in the LMS selection process.

Thursday, March 17, 2011 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Register here :

https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/891490822

Learning 2.0 for Associations

Learning 2.0 for Associations 2nd edition

It is a free Report

It delivers an easy-to-read primer on how to leverage social media tools to expand the learning value that associations deliver. It’s a must-read for all association educators.

http://www.tagoras.com/learning20

Download Link:

http://www.fileserve.com/file/NTCUtR6

http://www.tagoras.com/docs/Learning-20-Associations-2ed.pdf

162 Tips and Tricks for Working with e-Learning Tools

This ebook has tips in the following five categories:

• Courseware authoring and e-Learning development tools
• Rapid e-Learning tools
• Simulation tools
• Media tools
• Combining and deploying authoring tools

these tips will be useful to any designer or developer looking for best practices to incorporate into their own production process.

License Agreement:The content of all Guild eBooks is FREE. You are encouraged to use it, share it, and post it on your Web site and/or your organization’s Intranet. No one is authorized to charge a fee for it or to use it to collect contact information. The PDF file cannot be altered without written permission from The eLearning Guild. We request that reuse or re-distribution of this publication is accompanied by appropriate attribution to The eLearning Guild.

It is from :

http://www.fileserve.com/file/8MFqyqM

Download Link:

http://www.elearningguild.com/

239 Tips for Producing and Managing Flash-based e-Learning Content

239 usable tips on 28 products.The tips range in length from one-sentence ideas all the way up to multi-page discourses. Some are very basic in nature, and others are quite advanced. These tips were different from past surveys in one significant way: Many of them contain detailed ActionScript code that will help you solve common problems.

It is from : http://www.elearningguild.com/

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http://www.fileserve.com/file/JybYMFW

CU Online Handbook 2009

Do you currently teach online? Have you thought about teaching online but for
some reason haven’t done it yet? Here at CU Online, we believe in the power of online learning. Whether you currently teach online or you are thinking about doing it in the future.

 

http://www.ucdenver.edu/Academics/CUOnline/Pages/CUOnline.aspx

This publication is licensed under a Creative Commons.

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http://www.fileserve.com/file/zvrPCkg

144 Tips on Synchronous e-Learning

You will find tips in these categories...

• Blending Synchronous Learning with Other Learning Modalities
• Designers of Synchronous Presentations, Courses, and Webinars
• Managers Who Lead Synchronous Learning Efforts
• Synchronous Speakers and Instructors
• Technical Production, Planning, and Preparation

It is from : http://www.elearningguild.com/

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http://www.fileserve.com/file/Zd7h99q

E-Learning Concepts and Techniques

It is a collaborative e-book project by Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania's Department of Instructional Technology  students and guest authors. It was a project-based assignment for the online class, E-Learning Concepts and Techniques Spring 2006  .

 http://iit.bloomu.edu/spring2006_ebook_files/index.htm

Downlod Link:

http://www.fileserve.com/file/ysPKMBP

65 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your e-Learning Budget

This eBook on maximizing your e-Learning development budget demonstrates the ingenuity of our industry and our commitment to learn all-ways. You will find tips on enduring themes such as where to begin your e-Learning programs, getting the most from subject matter experts, lending your skills to other departments, and lessons learned the hard way, to more timely themes like leveraging social media, using open source tools, and where to find free content on the net.  In this eBook you will find:

• 65 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your e-Learning Budget
• Article - Do More With Less by Marcia L. Conner
• Article - The e-Learning Department of One by Greg Kearsley

It is from http://www.elearningguild.com/

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http://www.fileserve.com/file/vyURxtG

Emerging Technologies in Distance Education

This book is by George Veletsianos.

It is a one-stop knowledge resource. Emerging Technologies in Distance Education showcases the international work of research scholars and innovative distance education practitioners who use emerging interactive technologies for teaching and learning at a distance.

Copyright: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. It may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes, provided that the original author is credited.

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http://www.fileserve.com/file/4eYybEu

98 Tips for Selecting and Working with e-Learning Service Providers

 In this Free eBook you will find:

• 54 Tips for Selecting e-Learning Service Providers
• 44 Tips for Working Successfully with e-Learning Service Providers

• Improve Outsourced e-Learning Quality with Consistent Standards by Evelyn Jackson (re-print from Learning Solutions eMagazine)

It is from : http://www.elearningguild.com/

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http://www.fileserve.com/file/DDJAycJ

339 Tips on the IMPLEMENTATION of an LMS or LCMS

It is an amazing collection of tips from hundreds of your professional colleagues. Nowhere will you find a more comprehensive set of tips that you can use to improve your LMS and LCMS implementation efforts. This eBook is available for everyone regardless of their affiliation with The eLearning Guild

License Agreement:The content of all Guild eBooks is FREE. You are encouraged to use it, share it, and post it on your Web site and/or your organization’s Intranet. No one is authorized to charge a fee for it or to use it to collect contact information. The PDF file cannot be altered without written permission from The eLearning Guild. We request that reuse or re-distribution of this publication is accompanied by appropriate attribution to The eLearning Guild.

http://www.elearningguild.com/

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Instructional Design Programs

       

This page from elearningguild has many programs were recommended by a survey of learning professional participants on LinkedIn discussion groups and The eLearning Guild’s Discussion Boards.

http://www.elearningguild.com/content.cfm?selection=doc.1648

2011 Global e-Learning Salary & Compensation Report

This is a report from elearningguild about Learning salaries .It says that the Learning salaries grew 2.0% this past year .

 http://www.elearningguild.com/research/archives/index.cfm?id=148&action=viewonly

SmartBuilder

SmartBuilder is an authoring tool that combines the power and flexibility of flash with an easy to use interface. It provides a point-and-click interface that lets anyone create highly-interactive Flash elearning that includes:

• Branching scenarios
• Games
• Rich-media
• Powerful assessments, and more

This is the tour :

http://www.suddenlysmart.com/virtual_tour2/player.html

and here great examples :

http://elearningpros.blogspot.com/2011/02/elearning-examples.html

Elearning Examples

This page from suddenlysmart contains many good elearning examples.

 



http://www.suddenlysmart.com/examples.htm

have a good time

Articulate Rapid E-Learning Studio '09

It gives you powerful products in one integrated package. You'll have everything you need to quickly create e-learning courses from PowerPoint and develop stunning interactive content, quizzes, assessments, and surveys for one affordable price.

It has these products :

Articulate Quizmaker '09

Articulate Presenter '09

Articulate Engage '09

Articulate Video Encoder '09

Articulate Online

Articulate Online is a new user-friendly hosted service that allows you to track how employees, customers and prospects interact with your e-learning courses, assessments and presentations. And publishing and delivering that content is a snap.

Demo:

http://www.articulate.com/support/tutorials/ao/Articulate-Online-Overview/player.html

Articulate Engage '09

It is a quick and easy tool that lets you create lean-forward experiences that learners love. The ability to produce interactions. It has Easy-to-use templates let you create rich-media interactivity in minutes.

 http://www.articulate.com/products/engage.php

Demo:

http://www.articulate.com/community/tutorials09/engage09/Overview/player.html

Articulate Presenter '09

Transform PowerPoint into powerful Flash content .It makes it easy for anyone to add interactivity and narration to PowerPoint slides.

It has many features.

http://www.articulate.com/products/presenter.php

Deom:

http://www.articulate.com/community/tutorials09/presenter09/Overview/player.html

Articulate Quizmaker '09

This is a very good software from the leading company in rapid elearning ( Articulate ) with this tool you'll easily create professional, custom Flash quizzes and surveys.

there is a fully-functional 30-day trial version .

It has many features.

http://www.articulate.com/products/quizmaker.php

Demo:

http://www.articulate.com/community/tutorials09/quizmaker09/Overview/player.html

Sample:

http://www.articulate.com/products/demos/quizmaker/Manager/quizmaker.html

E-Learning Heroes

It is a great online source of e-learning resources and it is open free for anyone interested in improving his skill in e-learning.

http://community.articulate.com/

 

MIT OpenCourseWare

MIT OpenCourseWare is agreat idea , and it is open for the world . you can try these courses for free .

http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm

and this is the list of the courses :

http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/

We should support it.

iSpring Presenter

This is a  good authoring tool to use. It transforms standard PowerPoint presentations into SCORM/AICC compliant Flash e-learning courses. iSpring Presenter also provides you with a quiz authoring tool to enhance PowerPoint presentations with engaging, interactive quizzes.

http://www.ispringsolutions.com/products/ispring_presenter.html