E-Learning Academy

E-Learning Academy Special: Part 2 - Learning Management Systems. Are you ready?

info@connectthinking.com.au — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 11:31:14 +1000

This is part 2 of a 2-part webinar recording entitled "Learning Management Systems: Are you ready?" Hosted by Sara of Redback Conferencing. Guest Speaker Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au and www.redbackconferencing.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy Special: Part 1 - Learning Management Systems. Are you ready?

info@connectthinking.com.au — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 11:19:40 +1000

This is part 1 of a 2-part webinar recording entitled "Learning Management Systems: Are you ready?" Hosted by Sara of Redback Conferencing. Guest Speaker Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au and www.redbackconferencing.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #36 An End User's Perspective to Managing Change in Learning

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:33:41 +1000

Episode 36 is the final in a series of five tutorials exploring change management when implementing a learning technology strategy, such as e-learning courseware, LMS, webinar, social media or other tech-based modality. This video explores managing change from an end user's perspective perspective.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #35 A Manager's Perspective to Managing Change in Learning

info@connectthinking.com.au — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:59:25 +1000

Episode 35 is the fourth in a series of five tutorials exploring change management when implementing a learning technology strategy, such as e-learning courseware, LMS, webinar, social media or other tech-based modality. This video explores managing change from a manager's perspective.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #34 A Functional Perspective to Managing Change in Learning

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:56:55 +1000

Episode 34 is the third in a series of five tutorials exploring change management when implementing a learning technology strategy, such as e-learning courseware, LMS, webinar, social media or other tech-based modality. This video explores managing change from a learning and development or training function perspective.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy Special: Part 3 - Trends in Using Video for Learning

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:57:52 +1000

This is part 3 of a 3-part webinar recording entitled "Video is King: Top Tips on Designing and Using Video for Online Training." Hosted by Sara of Redback Conferencing. Guest Speaker Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au and www.redbackconferencing.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy Special: Part 2 - What Creates and Engaging Video?

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:51:15 +1000

This is part 2 of a 3-part webinar recording entitled "Video is King: Top Tips on Designing and Using Video for Online Training." Hosted by Sara of Redback Conferencing. Guest Speaker Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au and www.redbackconferencing.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy Special: Part 1 - Instructional Approaches for Designing Video for Learning

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:40:17 +1000

This is part 1 of a 3-part webinar recording entitled "Video is King: Top Tips on Designing and Using Video for Online Training." Hosted by Sara of Redback Conferencing. Guest Speaker Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au and www.redbackconferencing.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #33 An Organisational Perspective to Managing Change in Learning

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:40:39 +1100

Episode 33 is the second in a series of a series of five tutorials exploring change management when implementing a learning technology strategy, such as e-learning courseware, LMS, webinar, social media or other tech-based modality. This video explores managing change from an organisational perspective, including corporate, not-for-profit and training provider business models.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #32 Managing Change in Organisational Learning

info@connectthinking.com.au — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:47:44 +1100

Episode 32 is the first in a series of five tutorials exploring change management when implementing a learning technology strategy, such as e-learning courseware, LMS, webinar, social media or other tech-based modality. In this video I set the high-level context for the series, and answer three main questions.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #31 Video Platforms for Organisational Learning

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 07:34:48 +1100

Episode 31 is the third of a series of three tutorials exploring the role of video in organisational learning. In this video we explore the important role of video platforms in the learning architecture of your organisation. We take a look at the benefits and challenges of a video strategy, and predict some trends.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #30 Tips for Producing Video for Organisational Learning

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 11:04:11 +1100

Episode 30 is the second of a series of three tutorials exploring the role of video in organisational learning. In this episode we explore four video design types - conceptual, procedural, expertise and recordings.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #29 Video for Organisational Learning

info@connectthinking.com.au — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:10:46 +1100

Episode 29 is the first of a series of three tutorials exploring the role of video in organisational learning. In this episode we explore five types of video design for learning, in particular the role of video in evaluation.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #28 Blended Learning Trends, Benefits and Challenges

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sat, 6 Oct 2012 15:14:13 +1000

Episode 28 is the third of a series of three tutorials exploring blended learning design in organisations. In this episode we explore trends, the benefits and challenges of blended learning in organisations.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #27 Tips for Implementing Blended Learning

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sun, 9 Sep 2012 05:01:41 +1000

Episode 27 is the second of a series of three tutorials exploring blended learning in organisations. In this episode we look at tips for implementing blended learning, and provide an example.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #26 What is Blended Learning?

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 04:58:54 +1000

Episode 26 is the first of a series of three tutorials exploring blended learning in organisations. This podcast covers a definition of blended learning, blended learning design, and the requirements needed to make blended learning work in organisations.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #25 Trends in Social Media Platforms for Learning

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 20:03:13 +1000

Episode 25 is the third of a series of three tutorials exploring social media platforms for formal and informal social learning in organisations. This podcast covers social media platforms for organisational learning.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #24 Implementing a Social Media Platform for Learning

info@connectthinking.com.au — Fri, 1 Jun 2012 14:09:42 +1000

Episode 24 is the second of a series of three tutorials exploring social media platforms for formal and informal social learning in organisations. This podcast covers things to think about when implementing a social media platform.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #23 Choosing a Social Media Platform for Learning

info@connectthinking.com.au — Fri, 4 May 2012 11:13:58 +1000

Episode 23 is the first of a series of three tutorials exploring social media platforms for formal and informal social learning in organisations. This podcast covers things to think about when choosing a social media platform.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy Special: Part 3 - Webinar (virtual classroom) tips for participants and facilitators.

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:04:58 +1100

This is part 3 of a 3-part video series entitled "Participative Webinars for Learning, Sharing and Collaboration." Hosted by Sara of Redback Conferencing. Guest Speaker Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au and www.redbackconferencing.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy Special: Part 2 - Examples of webinar (virtual classroom) learning activities.

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:00:56 +1100

This is part 2 of a 3-part video series entitled "Participative Webinars for Learning, Sharing and Collaboration." Hosted by Sara of Redback Conferencing. Guest Speaker Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au and www.redbackconferencing.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy Special: Part 1 - What is a participative webinar?

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 09:52:01 +1100

This is part 1 of a 3-part video series entitled "Participative Webinars for Learning, Sharing and Collaboration." Hosted by Sara of Redback Conferencing. Guest Speaker Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au and www.redbackconferencing.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #22 Future Trends in Learning Management Systems (LMS)

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sun, 4 Mar 2012 06:45:31 +1100

Episode 22 presents some of the issues of many existing corporate Learning Management System (LMS), and outlines some of the features we may one day see in future LMS - Personal Learning Environments (PLE).
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #21 Implementing a Learning Management System (LMS)

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 21:03:22 +1100

Episode 21 introduces some processes and tips for implementing a corporate Learning Management System (LMS).
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #20 Choosing a Learning Management System (LMS)

info@connectthinking.com.au — Fri, 6 Jan 2012 16:21:40 +1100

Episode 20 introduces some processes and tips for choosing a corporate Learning Management System (LMS).
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #19 Creating a Professional Online Presence

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:07:30 +1100

Episode 19 examines the implications of social media proliferation for our professional profile, and some tips for building a professional online presence.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #18 Social Media Skill Requirements

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:45:09 +1100

Episode 18 examines the skills required of employees to effectively engage in social media for learning and workplace performance.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #17 Social Media for Learning

info@connectthinking.com.au — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:06:19 +1100

Episode 17 explores what social media is, technology trends that are or will influence our practice, and things we need to think about before implementing social media into our organisation.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #16 Case Study - Virtual Learning Environment

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:16:26 +1000

Episode 16 is an overview of Alison's doctoral research.
"In my 'spare time' I'm a Doctor or Education candidate at the University of Technology, Sydney. My thesis title is: Examination of virtual learning environments within a corporate context: Design and practice implications. It's about our experience introducing four asynchronous spaces in a consulting firm to help support workplace learning. I'll present an overview of my research in this podcast, and will add to this VLE podcast series over time as I develop my thinking and write up my work."
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #15 Getting Strategic About E-Learning

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 16:18:14 +1000

Episode 15 asks why so few Australian organisations are investigating new technologies to support strategic capability development. Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #14 E-Learning Strategies For Small Organisations

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:02:16 +1000

Episode 14 explores some ideas for small organisations to think about when embarking on an elearning strategy. Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #13 E-Learning Instructional Design Approaches

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 06:12:05 +1000

Episode 13 explores five approaches to designing self-directed e-learning courses. Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #12 E-Learning Instructional Design Preparation Tips

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sun, 29 May 2011 11:09:23 +1000

Episode 12 looks at 5 preparation tips before beginning to design an e-learning course. Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy Special: Part 1 - 10 Things That Make E-Learning Work

info@connectthinking.com.au — Thu, 5 May 2011 16:24:47 +1000

This is part 1 of a 2-part video series that captures the highlights of a case study in virtual classroom design and facilitation delivered at the 2011 Australian Institute of Training and Development Conference by Colleen Kavanagh and myself, Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy Special: Part 2 - 10 Things That Make E-Learning Work

info@connectthinking.com.au — Thu, 5 May 2011 16:40:39 +1000

This is part 2 of a 2-part video series that captures the highlights of a case study in virtual classroom design and facilitation delivered at the 2011 Australian Institute of Training and Development Conference by Colleen Kavanagh and myself, Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #11 Managing LMS Implementations

info@connectthinking.com.au — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:28:00 +1000

Episode 11 outlines some of the things to think about when implementing a Learning Management System. Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #10 Managing E-Learning Projects

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sun, 3 Apr 2011 21:00:52 +1000

Episode 10 explores the role of Project Management when developing e-learning courses. It highlights development lifecycle and change management. Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #9 Learning Management Systems Part 2

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sun, 6 Mar 2011 08:04:14 +1100

Episode 9 explores the role of Learning Management Systems (LMS) in managing e-learning courses. This is Part 2.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #8 Learning Management Systems Part 1

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sun, 6 Feb 2011 09:37:45 +1100

Episode 8 explores the role of Learning Management Systems (LMS) in organisations. This is Part 1.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #7 Learning Technologies and Our Changing Practice

info@connectthinking.com.au — Fri, 7 Jan 2011 17:51:41 +1100

Episode 7 explores some of the changes that are occurring in learning and development as an outcome of technology.
Part 1 of the podcast is an interview with Colleen Kavanagh, a leader in organisational learning and development, and a speaker at AITD. Colleen agreed to help us explore some of the themes around learning and technology implementation, and how it’s impacting L&D practice.
Part 2 is a book review - The 2020 Workplace.
Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #6 Performance Support Tools

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:06:54 +1100

Episode 6 refers to the e-learning design framework described in episode 1 and focuses on bottom right quadrant of the framework - performance support tools. Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #5 Collaboration and Networking Tools

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 07:14:31 +1100

Episode 5 refers to the e-learning design framework described in episode 1 and focuses on bottom left quadrant of the framework - collaboration and networking tools. Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #4 Facilitated Group Online Learning

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 06:40:35 +1100

Episode 4 refers to the e-learning design framework described in episode 1 and focuses on the top left quadrant of the framework - facilitated group online learning. Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #3 Self-Directed Online Learning

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:58:10 +1000

Episode 3 refers to the e-learning design framework described in episode 1 and focuses on the top right quadrant of the framework - formal, self-directed online courses. Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #2 A Capability Development Framework

info@connectthinking.com.au — Sun, 5 Sep 2010 05:48:38 +1000

Episode 2 introduces a framework that helps learning professionals decide upon the right learning design and technology to meet existing and desired capability requirements. Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.

E-Learning Academy: #1 An E-Learning Framework

info@connectthinking.com.au — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:06:10 +1000

Episode 1 introduces a framework that helps guide the decision-making around technology choice for learning. Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. Go to www.elearningacademy.com.au for more information.