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

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

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

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

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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

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

Web Site
http://carbon.cudenver.edu/%7Emryder/itc_data/idmodels.html

Abstract
A comprehensive list of ID models with links to their supporting theories and articles discussing the merits of each model.

Posted by dan mcdowell at 02:39 PM | Permalink

Web site
http://tip.psychology.org/

Abstract
TIP is a tool intended to make learning and instructional theory more accessible to educators. The database contains brief summaries of 50 major theories of learning and instruction. These theories can also be accessed by learning domains and concepts.

Posted by dan mcdowell at 02:36 PM | Permalink

Citation
Siemens, G. (2003). Content Management: Our Organized Future. Retrieved October 1, 2005, from http://www.elearnspace.org/Articles/contentmanagement.htm

Abstract

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Rossett, A. (1999). First Things Fast: A handbook for performance analysis. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer.

Abstract:

In addition to the book, there is a web site that also provides great info and guides.

Posted by dan mcdowell at 08:26 AM | Permalink

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

Abstract
This site allows you to "try out" open source content management systems without installing them on your own server. Includes the latest updates.

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