Blog Idols

1. The eLearning coach site is very colorful and visually intriguing. It is a great site for an instructional designer that is intrigued by new designs and ideas for instruction through the online community. They give tips on realistic graphic images, social media resources for instruction and information about new advances and professional development within the online community of designers and programs. This is necessary in this new age of technology so that one is not left behind in their field. To be the best or be on the front line of competitors in a field one must be innovative and progressive. http://theelearningcoach.com/category/elearning_design/isd/ 2. The Rapid eLearning site offers exceptional information about eLearners and instructional tools for instructors of online education and assessment. An example of the discussed topics: free Power Point templates, online training programs, and Visual & Graphic Design and Video & Audio tips. The site also provides options for an individual to learn how to save time online, present stunning visuals for web pages and/ or online courses. I feel that this site is great for older individuals or instructional designers that are not the most technologically savvy. The site is very informative and gives links for other sites that are resourceful as well. http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/ 3. The Global Learning site provides an outlet to educators and visual instructors that use online or media resources. I believe this is useful for teachers as well as instructional designers. It gives information about new and innovative instruction techniques throughout the U.S. and countries outside of the U.S. The ability to reach people through online access opens the door to many opportunities. People have the shared and discovered several instructional techniques through media outlets. The accessibility that internet gives is unlike the instruction of the past with textbooks, newsletters, or a VHS tape. http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/global_learning/