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Flexible Space: The Secret To Designing Powerful Training

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Graduate Students at MIIS Class Doing Group Exercise in Flexible Classroom Space. So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially technology related. The flexible classroom is a large open space. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST. I most often have to hack the space.

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The Triple Bottom Line in India: Software, Quality Education, and Early Learning

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Rufina’s new job is working for an education software start up that is developing operational software for schools It is called: EnTeEf: “Enabling Teachers’ Effectiveness “ in classrooms. The curriculum integrates the use of technology, for all aspects of instruction and managing the school. www.enteef.com.

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Trainer’s Notebook: Reflections on Designing and Delivering Training To Get Results

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It’s been great to discuss instructional design with other trainers that Deborah has brought together. This takes a bit more effort than putting together a slide deck. So, you have to design for that. The secret is in the structure and design of the small group exercises. Presenting Integrated Social Media Strategy.

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How To Make A Back Channel Light Up Like Clark Griswald's House

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I've been experimenting with integrating social media into instruction for the past five years, so the webinar was a great opportunity to reflect on practice. I covered these three topics: Why: Social media integrated into instruction - Pass or Fail? What: The art of social instructional design. Social Instructional Design.

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Creating Learning Experiences That Connect, Inspire, and Engage

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On New Year’s Day, I heard a story on NPR about some research on instructional techniques used by many college professors – the lecture and how it is less effective in an age information abundance. This is important for both online and offline instructional delivery. 3. Social Media Integration.

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Remix This Power Point!

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The above slides are from yesterday's Extension presentation and focus on Step 8: User-Generated Content and Remixing. I also recently discovered this post/podcast called " Remixing the Classroom." A student came up with an amazing metaphor for how intellectual property should work in the classroom and in greater society.

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10 Steps to Extension Professional 2.0 Remix

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Overview slides of what is Web2.0 ( remix from Social Media and Nonprofits Presentation) Core theme Listening - Responding to what people are saying about the topic or the program. Personal learning and reflection on and about your instructional topic. Research to incorporate in instructional materials. Step 1: Find People.

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