Sunday, August 17, 2008

Learning about LMS - Initial Steps

Step One
  • prior knowledge it was hot
  • looked at horizon to informed judgement for directions
  • who is pushing this one in org?
  • 'sniffing the wind'

Step 2

  • glanced at the easy guides - in the nut shell in particular - new features - words about non technical - familiar and the novel
  • tried for download to experiment - blocked by firewalls
  • at same time approached by Orga innovator in web that he had found it.... link up to company. he put our names forward
  • next thing - networking skills - access to trial copy using their server for indefinite period of time.
  • David - personalised service to ensure access from home without problems

Step 3

  • did tutorial demo - dont usually do this stuff- excellent - aussie voice, quick, useful
  • scanned around and skim read - like a new text to get the gist of the LMS - broad sweeping overview
  • Talked to David - background information on development and countries using it.... future.
  • Playing and exploration - series of sessions ' popped in' and rapid fire looking around.
  • looking at visual impact and ease of usage.

Step 4 - organisational readiness

  • Anand supporting but very political activity
  • David supporting and trying to suss out organisation
  • Boss supporting but not knowing
  • More reading of informational leaflets
  • Building knowledge and linking into wider organisational constraints and limitations and advantages.

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