ds106: Week 1 – My introduction
‘Hello ds106. My name is Rowan. Pleased to met you. I happened to have a great day today!’
Concept: A simple procedure
A diagram that describes the workflow of an activity. The activity requires the learner to identify and evaluate an organisation’s workplace procedures.
And so it begins….
Kozo Fuyutsuki and Gendo Ikari confirm the start of ds106. Seriously.
Concept: Scrawlin’ out the structure…
Scrawlin’ out the structure and sequence of an learning object is one of my favourite parts of the planning process.
Warming up for ds106
I’m warming up for the digital storytelling (ds106) online course by conducting some animated gif tests. Image sequence sampled from the animated film Akira. The ds106 online course commences Jan 10. I can’t wait! Here we can see Tetsuo having a bit of a hard time after coming into contact with Takashi (タカシ, codename #26).
Representing ‘real life’ elements on screen
Interactions based on the ‘compliant completion of documentation’ are a resource development staple. They always present an interesting challenge. Representing a ‘real life’ element (paperwork, document, forms, pro-forma) on screen in a meaningful way. This drawing describes how a interaction that requires the learner to complete an ‘OHS action plan’ could be represented on screen.
Concept: As much information as possible
I use drawings to complement my learning resource scripts. I try to give as much information as possible to the development team. Sometimes it helps.
Concept: Who you drivin’ now?
There always needs to be something to drive the learner through a learning resource. A thematically relevant scenario or problem that ‘wraps’ the content and assessment is a good way to engage the learner cohort. This method is not without it’s own problems. Not every learner wants a narrative embedded in their learning. Some learners …
Concept: Puttin’ it down on paper
Puttin’ a concept down on paper is one of the first things I do when I start to plan the design of an interaction. A simple pen drawing is immediate and it allows colleagues to see the flow of the interaction ‘that’s inside my head’. The drawing can be then used as the basis for …
I registered for the Digital Storytelling (ds106) online course
Today I registered for the Digital Storytelling online course. Digital Storytelling (ds106) is an open, online course that begins January 10 next year. Do you like telling stories with digital media? If so, check out the ds106 website to find out what it is all about, then go and register!
eT@lking web event: Developing learning resources
In March 2010, I co-presented ‘Developing learning resources’ as part of Learn Central’s eT@lking web events. eT@lking is one of the many events that are organised by The Australia Series Learn Central group. The Australia Series are Elluminate events held at Australia-friendly times and are largely organised by and for Australian educators/professionals. The ‘Developing learning …
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RENDERSAUR.ORG (DECEMBER 23, 2003)
My beloved rendersaur.org as at December 23, 2003 via the Internet Archive Wayback Machine.
NurseryLive!
Designed especially for certificate-level students in vocational education, NurseryLive! was an interactive simulation of a horticultural nursery that requires learners to keep plants free of pests and diseases in order to fill customer orders. From a technology perspective, NurseryLive! was a product of its time – it was compiled in Adobe Director and published for …
RENDERSAUR.ORG (SEPTEMBER 23, 2002)
My beloved rendersaur.org as at September 23, 2002 via the Internet Archive Wayback Machine.
RENDERSAUR (May 28, 2002)
My beloved rendersaur.org as at May 28, 2002 via the Internet Archive Wayback Machine.
rendersaur.org (JULY 24, 2001)
My beloved rendersaur.org as at March 24, 2001 via the Internet Archive Wayback Machine.
Rendersaur.org (March 3, 2001)
My beloved rendersaur.org as at March 3, 2001 via the Internet Archive Wayback Machine.
