Are you in the right career?

In the previous post, multiple intelligence theory we saw that each individual has seven types of intelligence.Today let us see the possible career choices for each types of individual.

Linguistic intelligence

These individuals have the ability to use words and language.

Careers: Poet, journalist, writer, teacher, lawyer, politician, translator

Logical-mathematical intelligence

These learners think conceptually in logical and numerical patterns making connections between pieces of information.

Careers: Scientists, engineers, computer programmers, researchers, accountants, mathematicians

Visual -Spatial intelligence

These individuals have the ability to perceive the visual.

Careers: Navigators, sculptors, visual artists, inventors, architects, interior designers, mechanics, engineers

Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence

These individuals have the ability to control body movements and handle objects skillfully.

Careers: Athletes, physical education teachers, dancers, actors, firefighters, artisans

Musical intelligence

These individuals have the ability to produce and appreciate music. These musically inclined learners think in sounds, rhythms and patterns.

Careers: musician, disc jockey, singer, composer

Interpersonal intelligence

These individuals have the ability to relate and understand others. They know how to communicate with and understand other people and how to work collaboratively.

Careers: Counselor, salesperson, politician, business person

Intrapersonal intelligence

These individuals have the ability to self-reflect and be aware of one's inner state of being. These learners try to understand their inner feelings, dreams, relationships with others, and strengths and weaknesses.

Careers: Researchers, theorists, philosophers

Corporate Learning Trends and Innovations 2008

Do you want to find out the latest happenings and the emerging trends in the e-learning industry? Do you want to network with fellow innovators?Then mark your calendar now. The Corporation Learning Trends and Innovation 2008 starts November 17th. The event is live, online and free. These are the confirmed presentations.

Alvaro Fernandez: Brain Fitness for Peak Health and Performance
Dave Gray: Visual Literacy, Learning Innovation
Kevin Wheeler: The Future of Talent
Dave Pollard - Working Smarter: Improving the personal productivity of knowledge workers.
Dave Wilkins - The Amazon Model and Forum Model - the intersection of LMS and Learning 2.0
Jane Hart - 25 Free Tools Every Learning Professional Should Have in their Toolbox
Mark Sylvester - Social Networking as a Strategic Part of Your Learning Strategy
Nancy White - Online Social Architectures - Networks and Communities
Robin Good - Best Online Collaboration Tools for Learning
Tony Karrer - Work Literacy - Implications for Learning Professionals
Jay Cross, Jane Hart, Harold Jarche, and Clark Quinn: Learnscape Sandbox
Marcia Conner and Jon Husband: ROI of Web Learning
Allison Anderson: Corporate Learning Ecology
George Siemens: Strategy in Climates of Change
Conversation with David Weinberger

You can sign up here.

For more details, visit http://www.learntrends.com/

Great Books for Free

So you want to accumulate wealth and dont know how? Get the words right from the horse's mouth and for free. Now you can get these great books for free for you to read and follow.The titles include Think and Grow Rich, The Way to Wealth, and The Richest Man in Babylon. So what are you waiting for?

Get them here.

Free book on e-learning

So you want to know the basics of e-learning? Then this book is a great resource.This book also discusses various e-learning tools, instructional design strategies for e-learning, and methods for delivering e-learning.

You can read it here.

http://iit.bloomu.edu/Spring2006_eBook_files/

Free e-books

I found a site which has loads of free e-books on different subjects. You can download them for free here. Really useful resource!

http://www.e-book.com.au/freebooks.htm

SCORM

In the e-learning industry we often hear the term SCORM. Today let us see what is SCORM really about. SCORM is the acronym for Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM). A sharable content object(SCO) is an independent piece of content that is reusable,interoperable,durable,and accessible. Let us see each of them in detail.

Reusable- The content can be used numerous times for different learners, on different situations, and on different platforms.

Interoperable - Content will function in different software and hardware environments, and on multiple applications.

Durable- Content need not be modified if there is an upgrade from one software system to the other.

Accessible- Content can be easily identified and accessed depending on the training needs.

Today lots of organizations have a lot of training programs for their employees.These training programs may be interlinked in some way or other.Let us assume that company A wants to give a training on how to grow Apples. Company B wants to give training on how to grow Oranges.
Now let us assume that company C wants to give training on how to grow Fruits.Instead of doing it from scratch it can simply reuse the content from both A and B if the content is SCORM compliant. The SCO's can be tracked by using an Learning Management System(LMS). Thus SCORM compliant courses save both time and money.

So are your e-learning courses SCORM compliant?

E-learning demos

I came across this site which has some cool e-learning demos ranging from e-learning financial services to virtual reality. Check them out!

http://www.real-sense.com/products/demo-zone.html

Free e-Book

E-learning Guild is giving away a free e-book, 144 tips on synchronous e-learning.You can download it here.

http://www.elearningguild.com/content.cfm?selection=doc.1025

Experiential learning

Experiential learning theory is another motivational theory in addition to ARCS. This theory was developed by David A. Kolb.It states that in the learning process knowledge is created by the transformation of experience.

This theory consists of four cyclic stages of learning. They are:

Concrete experience

In this stage the learner experiences or undergoes an activity.

Observation and reflection

In this stage the learner reflects back on his experiences.

Forming abstract concepts

In this stage the learner attempts to conceptualize the theory or model of what he has observed.

Testing in new situations

In this stage the learner plans to actively experiment the theory or model in new situations.

Kolb also identified four learning styles which correspond to these stages. These styles are:

Assimilators

They learn better when presented with sound logical theories to consider.

Convergers

They learn better when provided with practical applications of concepts and theories.

Accommodators

They learn better when provided with “hands-on” experiences.

Divergers

They learn better when allowed to observe and collect a wide range of information.

So which type of learner are you?