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I attended a thought-provoking session facilitated by @chrischampion yesterday(11/12/11) at EdCamp Harrisburg. The session focused on “doing different things” versus just “doing things differently.” Chris pushed the audience to really think creatively about the possibilities for technology’s impact on learning and to go beyond the immediate efficiencies realized by using technology. One topic

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Do you need an instructional design degree? This is an argument that comes up about every 3-4 months in the instructional design field. This time it's on Tom Kuhlmann's Rapid eLearning Blog. Tom does a good job of indicating how you can do it without a degree and the benefits of getting a degree.I'm not doubting the skills of the many that have commented about how they have succeeded without a

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This article originally appeared in the January central PA ASTD chapter newsletter . . .With each turn of December on the calendar comes renewed optimism, new ideas and plans for a new approach. Resolutions abound, they often fall of the to-do list in favor of the more mundane, and urgent requirements. So, take some time this year to become familiar with a few technologies that will help you

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When I was designing and devleoping my first games for learning in 2000, the framework of most serious games was fairly well established . . . "An interactive activity to reinforce rote leearning; built in Flash." Fast forward a decade-plus adn the options and opportunities in games for learning have exploded. The strategies for creating and using serious games has advanced. No longer confined

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This post is for the EdTec 498 class through PSU’s World Campus. I’m happy to be making a guest blog appearance for the EdTec 498 class. I’ve been asked by Phil Tietjen, the course instructor, to define web 2.0 and/or social media and to identify some distinguishing features of web 2.0 that support learning.I would define web 2.0/social media as, “Any two-way medium that allows people to

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As we start to plan for LEEF 2011 (June 16-17), it’s amazing to think how much games, simulations and virtual worlds for learning have matured over the past two years. And yet, there is so much more untapped potential. Looking out across the landscape, it appears that the mention of games and simulations for learning no longer defaults to conversations of jeopardy-like activities or electronic

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Information about the new concentrations in the LTMS program are now available on the web site! Check it out at http://tiny.cc/x8of4These new additions are the result of many hours of work and collaboration with the LTMS advisory group. Thank you to everyone that has provided input and support throughout the process.Are we the first with a serious games and simulations degree?

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In this series, we’re taking a look at how the generation (Boomers, Generation X or Generation Y) might impact the way an individual thinks about and engages in games and ways in which learning professionals can adjust the game and simulation to address the expectations of each generation. As we explore the generations keep in mind the characteristics are generalizations of the generation and not

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This is the second part of a four part blog series on generational considerations for games and simulations for learning. We’ll take a look at how the generation (Boomers, Generation X or Generation Y) might impact the way an individual thinks about and engages in games and ways in which learning professionals can adjust the game and simulation to address the expectations of each generation. As

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This is the first part of a four part blog series on generational considerations for games and simulations for learning. We’ll take a look at how the generation (Boomers, Generation X or Generation Y) might impact the way an individual thinks about and engages in games and ways in which learning professionals can adjust the game and simulation to address the expectations of each generation. As we

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I just finished preparing a presentation for the PETE&C conference and decided to try Prezi as the presentation support tool instead of PowerPoint. Below is a short summary of my initial thoughts about Prezi and some comparisons to PPT.I'll be presenting "Web 2.0 for Reflection and Assessment" at PETE&C on Tuesday, February 23 from 10:45-11:45 AM. It's a presentation I've done before. I'm not

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Fifteen years ago PowerPoint and a projector were the extent of learning technologies available to everyone. Even a decade ago only PowerPoint a projector and the static web were available and accessible to everyone. Now the options are almost limitless as learning technologies continue to evolve and new tools, techniques and strategies are poised to have impact in the next decade.Read the full

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Harrisburg University of Science Technology will offer graduate courses from its Master’s Degree in Learning Technologies to educators who are interested in building their skills and knowledge of various types of learning technologies and strategies. The 2010 Educators' Technology Clinics provide hands-on exploration of technologies and instructional approaches that incorporate best practices for

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Web 2.0 in the Classroom with Jim GatesOver the past few years some incredible changes have taken place online. You may have missed them while you were grading papers, writing lesson plans, learning new administrative software and trying to find some time for your family. The online world has gone through an incredible, jaw dropping evolution that changes everything about how education can

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Users determine the quality of eLearning DevelopmentIf a program runs without any errors, but no one knows how to use it, does it make any impact? Too often designers and developers focus on the programmability of eLearning programs and neglect the usability. It’s a balance between feature and function that results in an effective product.Graphic design can have an impact, but more often location

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Top 5 Ed Tech for 2009What tools, techniques and strategies made the most impact in 2009? Here’s a short list of the most used and talked about educational technology from my review of blogs, newsletters and industry reports:• Use: Collaboration (wikis, ePals, etc.)• Use: Online Communication Tools (audio, video, microblogging, chat, etc.)• Use: Screen Recording• Talk: Games for Learning• Talk:

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The Resultsof Web2.0 11 12 09 SlideshareView more presentations from Andy Petroski.

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Presented at 2009 PA Library Association conference on October 20, 2009. Presented with Nancy Adams, University LibrarianVideo For Learning Pala 2009View more presentations from Andy Petroski.

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Transform Your Training Projects with Games and SimulationsView more presentations from Andy Petroski.

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Central PA ASTD Learning 2.0 Presentation 8/20/09Download presentation file Link to central PA Learning Technologies Ning site - http://cplearntech.ning.com/. Join the conversation there or comment below.Learning 2.0View more presentations from Andy Petroski.Links:Web 2.0 Glossary - http://www.socialsignal.com/blog/alexandra-samuel/web-2-0-glossarySome web 2.0 tools - http://www.go2web20.net/PSU

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I was recently contacted by someone working on a book project that will "represent the vanguard in thinking about corporate learning", including positions on how it should/needs to evolve to remain a viable component of an organization.Some initial thoughts I provided to the publisher are listed below. What do you think? What are the big movements/issues currently in corporate learning and how

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Cool. My presentation Best Practices for the Effective Use of Technology in the Classroom - PETE&C 2009 is currently being showcased on the Education page by the SlideShare editorial team.It's likely to be there for the next 16-20 hours.

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I was at the PA Educational Technology Expo & Conference (PETE&C) earlier in the week. It was a great experience! I enjoyed talking with educators from K-12 and higher ed and enjoyed the extended discussion after my presentations on web 2.o, instructional design and games for learning.Thanks to Jim Gates for co-presenting the web 2.0 session with me and thanks to Carrie Calloway from The

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The Consumer Electronics Show took place in Las Vegas January 8-11. The show is a yearly pilgrimage for those involved with the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of consumer electronics products – or anyone who just likes to check out some pretty cool gadgets.Consumer Electronics ShowI like to read the CES reviews on CNet each year to scope out products that could

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Check out a post I wrote about Xcelsius over at the Gadget Cube Blog.Xcelsius is a great program for visually representing data for cause and effect analysis. It was created for accountants and business analysts, but it has great promise for interactive analysis in learning solutions.We introduce Xcelsius as a tool for visually representing data in the Visual Representation for Learning and

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OK. I’m a little late, but better late than never. Most make their yearly predictions at the end of the previous year or at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. As a sad indicator of aging and my recent work habits (too much) and sleep habits (not enough) I was sleeping by 10 PM on New Year’s Eve. So, even though it’s already mid-January I’d like to note a few thoughts about the learning

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Are we in the middle of a revolution in learning, as many would describe it, or an evolution? Revolutions happen fairly quickly and often have a great, immediate impact on all. Evolution happens slowly and often without impact to surroundings or in isolation of other related entities. Yeah, it’s definitely a learning evolution.Fundamentally changing the American education system and learning and

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