The Boggs e-Learning Chronicle

C-Level Execs Driving HR and Talent Management Technology Adoption...

According to Canadian Technology News.......

Tighter labor market drives greater HR app adoption, Workforce specialists provide glimpses of how firms are using talent management apps to foster competitiveness by  Vawn Himmelsbach

Excerpt: "While HR applications have been around for a long time, they were never considered a big IT priority - until now. Talent management suites are emerging as C-level executives become increasingly concerned about attracting and retaining talent in a tightening labor market. The HR or IT department tends to drive the deployment of organization management applications, but the drive behind talent management is coming from above."

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Dave Boggs
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SyberWorks e-Learning Podcast #17 Is there really a Workforce Shortage?

Here is our latest press release and e-Learning Series podcast:

Press Release:

SyberWorks e-Learning Podcasts: Episode #17 Is there really a Workforce Shortage?

Podcast:

Episode 17: Is there really a Workforce Shortage?

Jim Kissane, a noted workforce development expert discusses the  workforce shortage in today's employment marketplace.

SyberWorks e-Learning Podcast Transcript #17

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Dave Boggs
SyberWorks, Inc.
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e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series
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Three Web 2.0 Calculator Widgets....

Found these up on Jane Hart's blog....

Calcoolate.com

Calcr.com

 

Instacalc.com

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Dave Boggs
SyberWorks, Inc.
SyberWorks e-Learning Podcast Series
SyberWorks LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast Series
e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series
SyberWorks Training Center Learning Management System

January 08 SyberWorks e-Learning Podcast #17 Preview

Here's a sneak preview of our January 08  SyberWorks e-Learning Podcast Series.  Have a listen....

Audio Preview

Time: 41  Seconds

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Dave Boggs
SyberWorks, Inc.
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e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series
SyberWorks Training Center Learning Management System

Episode 29: Value-Added Services

The next episode of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series is up!   This week's word is  "value-added services".

On the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series, there are three ways to comment on each episode. You may post a message to the blog; leave a web-based voice mail by clicking the button in the upper right-hand corner; or call in and leave a message about each show.  You may find each weekly episode and its accompanying transcript on the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series page located in the media center of the SyberWorks web site.

Press Release:

The e-Learning Lingo Podcast #29: "Value-Added Services"

Blog:

e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series Blog

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Dave Boggs
SyberWorks, Inc.
SyberWorks e-Learning Podcast Series
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e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series
SyberWorks Training Center Learning Management System

The Impacts of Culture and Cultural Diversity in Online Teaching...

Accommodating culture and cultural diversity in online teaching

by Annegret Goold, Annemieke Craig and Jo Coldwell of Deakin University from the Australasian Journal of Educational Technology 

Abstract:

"......The overall aim of the project was to identify the characteristics of culture and cultural diversity, and to consider how these manifested themselves when teaching and learning in an online environment. This paper reports on particular outcomes from the second stage of the project. This involved conducting focus groups with experienced academics and educational developers of online units. The aim was to gain an understanding of culture and cultural difference in the online environment and to consider what strategies were effective in teaching a culturally diverse cohort of online students. The findings from the focus group sessions were benchmarked with other external faculty. The cultural factors of ethnicity and language, attitudes to educational learning, education and prior learning, learning styles and socio-economic background were well supported by the external faculty. However the factors of religion and gender were not supported. Practices for accommodating such cultural differences amongst students within the online class are presented."

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Dave Boggs
SyberWorks, Inc.
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How Technology Supports Authentic Learning....

From the Educause Learning Initiative.....

Authentic Learning for the 21st Century: An Overview By Marilyn M. Lombardi Edited by Diana G. Oblinger

Abstract:

"Learning-by-doing is generally considered the most effective way to learn. The Internet and a variety of emerging communication, visualization, and simulation technologies now make it possible to offer students authentic learning experiences ranging from experimentation to real-world problem solving. This white paper explores what constitutes authentic learning, how technology supports it, what makes it effective, and why it is important."

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Dave Boggs
SyberWorks, Inc.
SyberWorks e-Learning Podcast Series
SyberWorks LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast Series
e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series
SyberWorks Training Center Learning Management System