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

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/

Download Link:

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.