Ruth Colvin Clark, PhD., shares her expertise on the power of scenario-based eLearning. We discuss a range of topics, from how eLearning scenarios accelerate expertise to using the right amount of guidance.

WE DISCUSS:

* Comparing instructive and inductive approaches to learning

* Evidence that scenarios improve learning

* When scenarios have the most impact on learning

* Examples of scenario-based eLearning

* Skills that problem-based scenarios can build

* Types of guidance to provide

* Challenges with writing scenarios

TIME: 20 minutes

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RESOURCES:

* Scenario-based e-Learning: Evidence-Based Guidelines for Online Workforce Learning by Ruth Colvin Clark and Richard E. Mayer

* 5 Ways to Use Graphics in eLearning Scenarios

* Alternatives to Correct and Incorrect

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Jane Bozarth, social media expert, reveals all.

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In this conversation with, Jane Bozarth, PhD., we talk about how to use social media tools to implement a complete learning experience or to simply enhance online learning. Jane provides many actionable tips, innovative examples and common sense guidelines.

WE DISCUSS:

* Benefits of using social media to learn

* How social learning is different than social media learning

* Why listening is a powerful tool

* Challenges of using social media for learning

* Examples of successful learning projects with social media

* Criteria for using social media in an online learning experience

* Easiest tools to use

TIME: 35 minutes

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RESOURCES:

* Social Media for Trainers

* Learning Solutions Magazine articles by Jane

* 23 Things (discussed in podcast)

* Learning and Teaching Metaphors on Pinterest

* Unlearning on Pinterest

* How you can participate in #lrnchat

* Molly McLure Wasko and Samer Faraj. “It is what one does”: why people participate and help others in electronic communities of practice.

 

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In this first episode from 2013, you'll get a fresh perspective on job seeking, hiring and finding your career path as a learning experience designer.

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In this first episode, you'll get a fresh perspective on job seeking, hiring and finding your career path as a learning experience designer. Director of Instructional Design, Joe Fournier, provides super advice on starting out or moving to a better position in instructional design, training, and eLearning design and development.

WE DISCUSS:

* Skills hiring managers are seeking

* How to get experience

* Making a portfolio

* Whether an ID degree is required

* Changes in the field

* Preparing for the future

* Pay disparity between men and women

TIME: 23 minutes

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RESOURCES:

* Spot Learning (Joe Fournier's website)

* @jfournierii (Twitter)

* Breaking Into Instructional Design: free 12-lesson email course about a career in instructional design

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