E-Learning Academy: Recent Episodes
Connect Thinking Pty Ltd
The Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy podcast series is a collection of short tutorials on learning technologies for the corporate learning practitioner. Your host is Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy. New episodes are released every month.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.