Category: Learning resources
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Another Great E-Tool: Lino it
The above screen shot is a simple demo of what Lino it can do. Currently this great little tool is free but who knows how long for. This is very handy for trainers as you can create a series of simple post it notes on say a training program and then move them around till…
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E-Learning tool of the week- Slideshow-maker
I just don’t get the time to play around enough on the internet at the moment. There are so many great little tools and applications being created which can be used to build impressive learning resources. Even better many of them are free if you don’t mind a few little limitations. At least you can…
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Twitter power tips
I did a post last week on the usefulness of twitter for educators. If you haven’t at least had a play with it try it out for 30 minutes and search for topics that interest you and see what it brings up. If you are really starting to get into it and want to know…
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Twitter – eTool of the week
There has been an incredible amount written about twitter and I am sure that you have an opinion about it even if you have never used it before. If you have never tried it, please give it a go today for just 30 minutes. The reason for this exercise is that most people do not…
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Preparing a program
I recently ran in a local fun run. It went well and I achieved the time I was looking for. This was all due to the fact that I had prepared for the event months in advance. The next day I was a little bit sore which was to be expected but no where near…
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Education and the internet
At times we can get very carried away and create learning opportunities that are far too complex, don’t really appeal to the learner and don’t end up achieving an outcome. Sometimes keep it simple is difficult when you are on a roll. E learning is one of those areas where it is easy to forget…
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Lifelong learners
Most of the people who are reading this, I assume, are already life long learners. Some of you definitely are as I am currently teaching you. Maybe you know some people who need to get back into learning or you are struggling yourself. This short video is a very good introduction to the overall topic…
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E – Tool of the week: PowerPoint add-in
How many times have you been running a training session using PowerPoint and you have had to flick to your web browser to show something on the web, generally using alt-tab, and then you get lost and can’t find you way back to your slide or you accidentally close the slideshow which means you have…
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PowerPoint Power Tips
PowerPoint is a great resource for most trainers. But for others it can definitely be their downfall. The real trick is knowing when not to use it. I wrote a link piece to PowerPoint a while back if you want to check it out. It was time to condense this information down though into 56…
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Creating good learning activities
Following on from the last Ask Logicool video on excellent training program design I was asked a few questions about how do you create/write learning activities. The video can be found at the usual locations and is also replicated below. Do you have anymore questions about program design and writing? Just let me know and…