"One critical use of technology for the classroom involves (as I mentioned in a previous post) creating materials and solutions that are aesthetically pleasing (and, at the least, not contrastingly contradictory).
I shared some links in another post…"
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As an instructional designer with a user experience background, I can't help but notice how frequently e-learning content presents the proper information, but lacks aesthetically. Such experiences…Continue
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Darren Hood replied to Carrie Albin's discussion Sharing Tips and Tricks of Using Technology in the Classroom Part 2 in the group MSU EduTechDarren Hood replied to Darren Hood's discussion The Importance of Emotional Design Impact"I posted some helpful links here....
http://maculspace.ning.com/profiles/blogs/more-info-on-aesthetics-and-learning-experiences"
Darren Hood posted a blog postMore Info on Aesthetics and Learning Experiences
Per my previous post, here's some additional information on aesthetics as they relate to learning experiences:Arts and Learning: The Impact of Arts and Aesthetics on Learning...…See More
Darren Hood replied to Darren Hood's discussion The Importance of Emotional Design Impact"Hi, Kieran.
You're probably more aesthetically gifted than you think. I should also be more descriptive.
I've seen many, many learning solutions that (upon first glance) are very unsettling. If you can just make sure that colors go…"
Kieran Mathieson replied to Darren Hood's discussion The Importance of Emotional Design Impact"OK, but...
I'm an educator and geek, without a good aesthetic sense. My Web sites look like this. How do I figure out how I could improve site aesthetics?
Kieran"
Darren Hood replied to Eric Dionne's discussion Cloud Computing Tip: Evernote"Love the post. Have you used any other tools similar to Evernote and, if so, which others do you recommend?"
Darren Hood posted a discussionThe Importance of Emotional Design Impact
As an instructional designer with a user experience background, I can't help but notice how frequently e-learning content presents the proper information, but lacks aesthetically. Such experiences might indeed be beneficial, but they're not pleasurable. Based on these elements, my tip involves instructional designers not only striving to present content that optimizes the learning experience, but is also pleasing to the eye — essentially marrying practicality with pleasurability. This will…See More
Darren Hood replied to Carrie Albin's discussion Sharing Tips and Tricks of Using Technology in the Classroom Part 2 in the group MSU EduTech"It appears my edit didn't get posted. I thought I should mention some versatility associated with Yammer. Yammer apps are available for iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, and Blackberry mobile devices. In addition, Yammer also provides…"
Darren Hood replied to Carrie Albin's discussion Sharing Tips and Tricks of Using Technology in the Classroom Part 2 in the group MSU EduTech"Here's another trick someone may find useful. Using Yammer is a very helpful way to facilitate streamlined group collaboration.
You can check out Yammer at www.yammer.com.
~Darren Hood"
Darren Hood replied to Carrie Albin's discussion Sharing Tips and Tricks on Mobile Learning in the group MSU EduTech"Awesome resource, Bradley. I'm gonna Tweet this one.
Thanks for sharing!
~Darren"
Darren Hood replied to Carrie Albin's discussion Sharing Tips and Tricks on Mobile Learning in the group MSU EduTech"I recently reviewed a mobile learning tips post about the importance of prototyping. For those that aren't familiar with prototyping, it involves construction of a proposed design that allows test subjects or colleagues to review the design and…"
Darren Hood replied to Carrie Albin's discussion Sharing Tips and Tricks of Using Technology in the Classroom Part 2 in the group MSU EduTech"One tip/trick that comes to mind is reflective of some experiences I've had during recent classes.
Due to the dynamic nature of my schedule, there have been several times that I sought to partake of course content while on a plane or while…"
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Per my previous post, here's some additional information on aesthetics as they relate to learning experiences:
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