LINK 1:
http://www.elearninglearning.com/blog/instructional-design/
Overview:
• Upcoming eLearning Events
• The latest article from the eLearning Learning Community
• The 'Best' from the eLearning Learning Community
This site will will serve as an ongoing resource for my work in the instructional design field because the information provided appears to be up-to-date, varied and easy to access.
The site includes links to learning concepts including Design, Rapid Learning, Learning Theory and Corporate eLearning. My goal is to become a professional corporate trainer and I feel this site provides resources that will fulfill my needs as I work towards my goal.
LINK 2:
http://www.merlot.org/merlot/index.htm
Overview:
• Provides the ability to create learning materials with MERLOT content builder
• Contains resources on various discipline communities
• Allows browsing of peer reviewed online learning materials in various disciplines
• Resource to find expert colleagues in your field of study
This site will serve as an ongoing resource for my work in the instructional design field because the content included on the site is geared toward educators and people designing instruction.
The site provides learning materials on topics I am interested in teaching as a corporate trainer (i.e. Marketing, management, Professional Coaching) as well as links to resources outside of MERLOT such as professional organizations and Business Education Journals.
LINK 3:
http://www.distance-educator.com/index.phtml
Overview:
• Provides Weekly Newsletter on distance education and elearning
• Contains links to current articles applicable to many levels of education
• Easy to access Blogs of the website founders
This site will serve as an ongoing resource for my work in the instructional design field because it provides a wealth of resources related to distance education and elearning. The site allows access to a vast array of articles which are categorized for ease of use. I can envision continuing to use the site as a resource for current information in the field of instructional design as my studies continue.
