After hundreds of hours conducting workshops, developing SBLs, learning and researching with friends, my book Scenario-Based Learning (SBL): Using Stories To Engage e-Learners” is out. Go to www.lulu.com, search for SBL or Ray Jimenez. It has over 200 pages and…
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Orlando Guild Articulate – Session on Stories and SBL
March 9-10, 2009, I will present on Stories and SBLs – how to engage eLearners. My presentation starts with the story of “Pursuit of Happines” as a stage to show the elements of stories and how they engage learners. Then…
Twitter – Six Million Users – Micro-Learning
Business Week, March 16 reports that Twitter is now on new phase in finding revenues – by AD searches. I hope they succeed. Trainers must ask, what makes “tweets” work? It is the micro-sharing, micro-instant news … really micro-learnings. This…
Very Exciting Stuff! — For now actively involved in building www.TrainingMagNetwork.com – Please join me..
I am so excited to share with you that as of August, 2008, I will temporarily be holding-off on posting in this blog. I am now actively involved in building www.TrainingMagNetwork.com – Please join me.. Very Exciting Stuff! Ray Jimenez,…
Mobile: SBL is the technique, story is heart and soul
It is easy to be trapped with technique and lose sight of the essence.Scenario-based learning (SBL) is a complex technique. Ironically, thetechnique can in no way replace the need for a powerful story. Focus on the story and almost often…
Back to the Basics – Discussion Format and Inquiry-based Learning
I am reminded of an old colleague much senior my age whom I consider a guru and look up to me for advise. He said, 25 years ago, there are two methods of learning that are fundamentals: Discussion based and…
Origami Wings, Clocks, Short Stories, Poems – Summer
It’s summer and time for spending solid time with kids and family. Francesca, 14 years old, is completing her book “Light in the Chambers” with over 100 poems, stories and sketches. She plans to publish through www.lulu.com in a couple…
Learners Need to Learn Their Own Way – What we can learn from spaghetti sauce – Gladwell
Gary Van Antwerp was kind to share Malcolm Gladwell’s video. Per Gary, he can infer that learners need to learn their own way. http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/malcolm_gladwell_on_spaghetti_sauce.html Ray Jimenez, PhDhttp://www.vignettestraining.com/http://www.trainingpayback.com/ “Helping Learners Learn Their Way” “Helping Learners Apply Learning”
It is moving and life changing. Thanks, Randy.
It is moving and life changing. Thanks, Randy. I am pasting Elliott Masie’s message to view Randy Pausch video. “The Last Lecture” Educator – Randy Pausch Dies. If you were to watch only one video this year, please view “The…
# 2 – Start Small Social Learning Tests: Deepening Social Learning to Work Performance – Proposed Model
To continue my thoughts on the “Deepening Process” of Turning Social Learning to Work Performance, I think we have plenty of opportunities in training to start small social learning experiments. In #1A of the schematic I suggest trainers start their…
$700 Trillion Dependency – How did we ever get here? Reminds of me of declining supply of talent
$700 Trillion Dependency In the U.S. 700 people of 1,000 use cars. In China, 24 people of 1,000 use cars. The U.S. use 25% of world’s oil, and today, 70% of that oil requirement is imported.The magnitude of the energy…
Work Literacy of Social Learning Implementors
I have been reviewing the blog discussions on Work Literacy Gap and Frameworks between Harold Jarche, Tony Karrer and Michelle Martin. The discussions are very helpful in formulating my thoughts on the issues of social learning tools, technologies and impacts…
# 1 – Deepening Social Learning to Work Performance – Proposed Model
Series # 1 – Can we use formal learning structure as a framework in implementing Learning 2.0? One of the most challenging issues in implementing a new method, tool or way of thinking is how to replace the prior behaviors…
No Ugly Content Please: iPhone’s Modality Learning Is Great, but It Will Not Work with “Ugly Looking” e-Learning Content
I stumbled upon eQuixotic Blog and was impressed with Chris’ quality and mission. Chris talks about Apple’s July 11, 2008 release of Modality Learning. View Steve Jobs’ Keynote Address at WWDC 2008. Comments: 1) In the training industry, many times,…
iPhone Authoring – Seems Simple Enough
Apple is poised to take advantage of the learning, education and social media …in motion. See Apple’s Modality Learning. The basics of iPhone learning production are easy enough. Of course, just like anything else, if the content is bad, the…