Web Site:
http://www.commoncraft.com/archives/000768.html

Abstract
This web site reviews the major differences between blogs and forums.

Posted by dan mcdowell at 08:02 AM | Permalink

Subjects: Blogs, Social Software, Web,

Web Site
http://www.mandarindesign.com/

Abstract
A web site that gives tips for web design, including CSS and blog designs.

Posted by dan mcdowell at 04:34 PM | Permalink

Subjects: Blogs, Web, WebDesign,

Citation
Morrison, G.R. (1988). The instructional designer- subject relationship: Implications for professional training. Journal of Instructional Development, 11(2) 24-27.

Abstract
Talks about skills needed to be successful.

• Group Process Skills – Includes planning an efficient meeting, using specialists effectively, build a team that is diverse enough to get the job done, be able to achieve group consensus, and be able to resolve conflicts.
  
• Problem-Solving Skills – needs different types of problem solving for different problems (technical issues compared to a stubborn expert).
  
• Communication Skills – includes effective listening, understanding body language, and being able to get to the heart of the issue (probing skills).

Location: ED795A Binder

Posted by dan mcdowell at 02:56 PM | Permalink

Subjects: Consulting, InstructionDesign, Journals,

Citation
Rossett, A. (1999). Understanding the people in the organization who aren’t us. Performance Improvement, Jan. 1999, 16-19.

Abstract
Looks at four groups that the ID will have to deal with. Nice chart outlines perspectives for each group and then strategies that can used to deal with those perspectives.

• The People with Expertise
  
• The People Closest to the Work
  
• The Partners in the Organization
  
• The People Who Pay
  

Location: 795A Binder

Posted by dan mcdowell at 02:54 PM | Permalink

Subjects: Consulting, Journals,

Document Download
795A Course Summary

Abstract
A summary of ED795A taught by Dr. Allison Rossett.

Posted by dan mcdowell at 02:50 PM | Permalink

Subjects: Analysis, BlendedLearning, Consulting, DistanceEd, InstructionDesign, KnowledgeManagement, Motivation, Notes/PPTs, Theory,

Citation
Baron, J., & Santos, I. (2005). Authentic engagement of adult learners in online learning. MountainRise, 2(1) Retrieved May 10, 2005, from http://facctr.wcu.edu/mountainrise/archive/vol2no1/html/authentic_engagement.html

Abstract

• well-designed and executed online learning environments are no less challenging and engaging for adults than their onsite counterparts
  
• affective issues of trust and intimacy were crucial to the substantive engagement of participants in educational dialogue
  
• The evidence presented above suggests that computer networked learning environments can be richly engaging, challenging, interactive and enjoyable
  
• presenting learners with meaningful problems that they would want to solve, they will be motivated to work through the problems and are more likely to perceive their problem-solving efforts as worthwhile
  
• providing students with choices increases intrinsic motivation and results in greater persistence, better performance and higher levels of satisfaction with their educational experience.
  
• The comparative delivery/distribution mechanisms matter much less than how the instructional team manages the environment before, during and after students invest their valuable time, energy and money.
  

Posted by dan mcdowell at 02:44 PM | Permalink

Subjects: DistanceEd, Web,

Citation
Allen, M. (2005). Who cares about motivation? Allen Interactions. (20) Retrieved May 10, 2005, from http://ezine.alleni.com/stories/story2_1.html

Abstract
Motivators:
1. Build on anticipated outcomes, show real world impact
2. Put learners in decision making scenarios immediately. Once they have something to lose, they pay attention.
3. select the right content for EACH learner
4. use appealing context, even humor
5. have the learner perform multistep tasks
6. provide intrinsic (detailed) feedback, not just wrong or right
7. delay judgment of performance. It will enable learners to evaluate themselves while they wait in anticipation

Posted by dan mcdowell at 02:42 PM | Permalink

Subjects: Motivation, Web,