by Tom Werner on February 9, 2010
by Gary Woodill on February 9, 2010
by Janet Clarey on February 9, 2010
- You only remember 10% of what you read. Myth?
- The right side of your brain is the creative half. Myth?
- You only use 10% of your brain. Myth?
- Informal learning is highly efficient. Myth?
- And more
Links to thoughtful questioning about some statements frequently made by those in L&D. You be the judge if the statements are myths. (JC)
Learning Myths | Donald H. Taylor | 8 February 2010
by Janet Clarey on February 9, 2010
Handwritten fonts can draw attention to important parts of the screen, add a sense of personality, and speak to the user in more personal and informal tone. It’s as if the instructor is letting you in on some personal notes, giving you extra information. Kind of like the director’s commentary on DVD. Because of this, handwritten fonts can add value to your elearning course.
Read Tom’s post for a list of when to use handwritten fonts. (JC)
Here’s How to Add Personality to Your E-Learning Courses | The Rapid E-Learning Blog | Tom Kuhlmann 9 February 2010
by Janet Clarey on February 9, 2010
Many of us use PDF documents on the Web as resources for a course. If you want to link to a specific page within the PDF, instead of having it open to the first page, you can use a page parameter. Adobe has a list with several other parameters you may find helpful. Via Jane Hart on Facebook. (JC)
Linking to a page within a PDF (and more!) | The Doc Fox | Samartha Vashishtha | 9 February 2010
by Richard Nantel on February 9, 2010
Gmail users may, as early as this week, see the arrival of a new Twitter-like status field that will allow users to “view a stream of status updates from people they choose to connect with.” These updates will be shared with Youtube, Picassa, and possibly other Google apps.
I predict the number one update will be “checking my e-mail.”
It’s very premature to call this a “Twitter Killer.” (RN)
Google Launching Twitter-Killer For Gmail! | Nicholas Carlson | Business Insider | 8 February 2010
by Janet Clarey on February 9, 2010
Marketed to teachers, but useful for anyone presenting or instructing using PowerPoint, Microsoft Mouse Mischief (Beta) allows you to make a presentation interactive by adding multiple choice questions which people can then answer using mice connected to the instructor’s or presenter’s PC. (JC)
Make your PowerPoint presentations interactive | WiZiQ PowerPoint Learning Community | Willem Karssenberg | 5 February 2010
by Tom Werner on February 8, 2010