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Using Social Media for Research will be presented on the 2nd September (Insya-Allah) at the APAME Convention 2012. Interestingly, I have decided to share the presentation slides much earlier here, because I am basically done with the draft version, and would simply love some feedback and suggestions for improvement before the APAME Convention 2012. Please feel free to slam everything any way...

Link to article (By Andrew R. Brown & Bradley D. Voltz)"Preparing and developing e-learning materials is a costly and time consuming enterprise. This paper highlights the elements of effective design that we consider assist in the development of high quality materials in a cost efficient way. We introduce six elements of design and discuss each in some detail:Activity - Students are asked to undertake activities that provide an experience likely to lead them to the desired new understanding....

Link to article (By Mark Mabrito. You need to subscribe to Innovate to view this article, but it is free)"Establishing fruitful interaction in online courses is a persistent challenge. Mark Mabrito shares his personal practices with readers, outlining the tools and policies he has used to enhance interactivity with students, among students, and between students and course content. Mabrito explores the fine lines that instructors must walk: Encouraging participation without being overbearing....

Link to My New BlogI just want to share with those that read this blog (or bump into it!) that I have started a new blog today (January 9th, 2008) entitled e-Learning in Malaysia. It is kind of empty right now (except for a few interesting links and posts), but as I learn over the coming months (and perhaps years), I believe it will evolve into a useful blog to find e-learning related things going...

IMU LEARNING SERIES (ROUND 5) Title : Games, Gamification and the Need for Engaging LearnersDate : 21st March, 2012 Time : 10.00 AM, Kuala Lumpur Venue : Online (WizIQ)Description:In this very interesting 1 and half hour talk, Karl explores how games provide engaging learning opportunities, as he discussed a broad scientific overview of what he knows from research about the effectiveness...

CLICK HERE to View!PASSION TO TRANSFORM?Are you an educator (Professor, lecturer, teacher, corporate trainer, etc.) with PASSION TO TRANSFORM education in Malaysia? Using Twitter, too? If so, please add yourself or add an educator that should be on this list! HOW TO JOIN?Voting has been disabled to encourage every passionate and inspiring educator in Malaysia to join (without being worried about...

Its time for another late night Technology Tuesday post... how to easily add a border to your pictures! This was the closest poll ever I think!  It literally couldnt have been any closer!  This tutorial uses the program Picasa, which is a free program offered by Google (and I just love it!).  You can download it here. If you already have Picasa installed, click "Help > Check...

“Strange as it may seem, no amount of learning can cure stupidity, and formal education positively fortifies it.”- Stephen Vizinczey PINTEREST VERSION: CHECK OUT THE BEST OF ZAIDLEARN (UPDATED)Actually, as you learn and acquire knowledge and skills, your ego might amplify your confidence, ignorance and pride, which again could hinder you from going beyond what you have already learned. You become...

"... Would you like to get 16,000 Followers in 90 days & Make Money doing it?" ...moreTHE SECRETWhy think so small! If you first want to think really big, you might as well go for it for real. I mean what is 16,000 followers (and in 90 days, come on! Peanuts, man!), even if it is a targeted audience to your personal, or company needs to generate traffic and revenue. Forget all the Twitter Gurus...

BLOOMS TAXONOMIESToday, I feel like celebrating Benjamin Bloom and Blooms Taxonomies (2 at least). Like it or not, Blooms Taxonomy has impacted Universities and schools around the world for decades one way or the other.  So, today I am starting a new mission to collect the most awesome creative visualizations of Blooms taxonomies (old and new), and I invite you to help me discover them...

Link to Virtual TraderVirtual Trader is UKs largest and best Stockmarket simulation game. Experience the thrill of investing with no risk. Its completely free to play. Virtual Trader is the most comprehensive Investment Simulation Game available, offering its users the opportunity to gain practical experience trading a wide range of investment vehicles, such as Stocks, Options, Futures, Mutual Funds etc. Start with a portfolio of ?100,000 of virtual money and trade stocks listed on the...

If you liked last weeks post about organizing your life with technology, youll love this weeks post as well!  The winner of this weeks poll is how to organize your files for the week, using technology of course!Heres the poll: Before I go into organizing your files for the week, Im going to talk briefly about organizing your files digitally.  I know its a wordy tutorial but I promise I have...