I used Powtoons for this ADDIE presentation. I love Powtoons and am so intrigued by all the options it provides. I need to learn to better pace myself and my time though. The editing part of the...
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Gamification Review
My understanding (initially) of gamification was that this word literally meant "video games" only. Gamification is much broader than simply video games, but encompasses physical games, video,...
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TPAK and Other Theories of Knowledge Acquisition
How might TPACK and other theories of knowledge acquisition affect your work as an instructional designer?
Having not been an education major, the TPACK model was a new model for me. I...
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Birth of a Tornado and Create Engaging Asynchronous Courses
Creating engaging learning and learning that is retentive at the same time, within the asynchronous environment is not only a challenge, but a critical piece for success to the end user.
Take the...
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The Secret to Feeling Loved
Over the last four years it has been quiet in this corner of the (blog) world. In an effort to spend more time with my family and focus on what matters, I left blogging behind. In August 2017 I...
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Green Screen Video Production
Green Screen video production was one of our last assignments this Fall semester. We used Camtasia for this project to produce the video, along with several other added mediums. The more we...
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Open Source and Learning Management Systems
Open source software (where code is written in an open, visible, and editable format) is the modern age version of a "barn-raising." How so? Just like a traditional Amish barn-raising, where...
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Picking Up My Keys
Admittedly, I am not a poet, a wordsmith, or elegant writer. I've always had a lot of words and wanted to use them. I see that in my mini-me everyday and as it reflects back it is with secret joy...
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When Life Collides with IDTE
Our little IDTE Cohort is working on a lot of projects right now and it feels like there a many irons in the fire. Most of the projects are time consuming, which in and of themselves is not a bad...
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