Tag Archives: Design

A six stage methodology for learning. Part 2 – Context

Posted on July 24, 2013 by

Yesterday i introduced my six stage Learning Methodology: today, i want to look at the first part in more detail. Context. Context is about the contract between learner and organisation: it’s where we ask people to invest their time and … Continue reading →

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The architecture of learning: methodology and mortar

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

On the train this morning heading to the airport and i’m struck by the variety of architecture around me in the industrial district: glass, steel and stone arranged into a wide variety of imaginative and often playful designs. They’re not … Continue reading →

Posted in Creative, Design, E-Learning, Effectiveness, Engagement, Experience, Instructional Design, Integrity, Learning Design, Learning Methodology | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Creating engaging e-learning: 3 practical tips (story, navigation and saying goodbye)

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

I went out walking in the snow yesterday in the forest: I love getting out when it’s like this, just a wide expanse of heathland with a fresh carpet of snow. Usually you have to pick your way across this … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, E-Learning, Effectiveness, Engagement, Functional Design, Learning, Learning Design, Learning Journey, Stories, Storytelling | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

Creating space to be creative: how mobile learning can liberate us

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

My iPad makes me more creative. Or maybe i should say that it facilitates my creativity. Why? Because it captures my output in one place and because it makes it easy for me to repurpose that output into deeper, more … Continue reading →

Posted in Adaptability, Agile, Creative, Effectiveness, Ideas, iPad, Learning, Learning Technology, M-Learning, Mobile Learning, Productivity, Sharing, Social Learning, Technology | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Mastering Mobile Learning: inquisitive minds

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

We use our mobile phones to learn things when we are inquisitive. We tend not to schedule and plan in depth adventures with our phones, that’s left to tablets and PCs. Our love affair with mobile is a flirtatious one, … Continue reading →

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Imagery in e-learning: is a picture really worth a thousand words, and are they the right ones?

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

We’re working on a kind of storybook project this week, using photos to create montages of action, with speech bubbles and text panels. It’s a neat and simple presentation style, but it does mean you have to think quite carefully … Continue reading →

Posted in Aesthetics, Art, Clarity, Creative, Drawing, Engagement, Graphic Design, Learning, Stories, Storytelling | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Choosing the right fruit: unravelling the layers of social learning.

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

It’s counter intuitive to think of all learning as ‘social’ at heart because it’s largely process of internalisation and mastery, but increasingly we are paying attention to the social aspects of learning design and delivery. I’ve been working my way … Continue reading →

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Words about Learning: intent

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Sometimes we have an idea: let’s do something better! The idea is good. It gives us intent. But how do we actually do the thing better? What, when push comes to shove, are we not doing well already? Aspiration is … Continue reading →

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The power of design: looking good, feeling good.

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

My favourite book is a copy of the Hobbit that i won in an art competition when i was about ten. It’s a great story, self contained, elements of adventure and companionship, a dragon and treasure and, best of all, … Continue reading →

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Designing for mobile learning. Considerations and constraints.

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

Tomorrow i’m facilitating a seminar on ‘Designing for mobile learning’, so i thought that today was a good opportunity to think about it before opening my mouth. Consider this my rehearsal. When we think about mobile learning, we can consider … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps, Barriers to Learning, Design, Instructional Design, Learning Design, Learning Methodology, Learning Technology, Mobile Learning | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments