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Salman Khan had started to create instructional videos using very simple set of tools (software and hardware). You too can do so using a small writing tablet such as WACOM coupled with a tool like Camtasia. That is all required to begin. However, these days lots of options are available depending on how you want to go about creating these videos and with what kind of features and requirements. I have created a “PearlTree” on Screencasting as this is referred to as, that will lead you to the best of resources to get you started. It includes an article on how to choose screencasting tools too. Hope you find this useful.

There are a variety of desktop/laptop applications such as Camtasia, ScreenFlow (Mac), web applications such as Screentoaster and Apps for iPad such as Explain Everything, Educreations etc. make this really easy to create, edit/maintain. However, given a wide range of features, I would recommend carefully identifying your requirements and review using free trials of some of these before making the final choice. I hope you find this to be useful.

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4Ds of Learning Solutions

When we approach a learning requirement one has to look at four aspects for developing a solution and ensuring that it delivers what is expected. I would like to refer to it as:

4D Model for Learning Solutions:
Design
Develop
Deliver
Determine

What is done for each of the above Ds affects the final outcomes from a learning initiative.

While this model can be applied to any type of learning initiative, whether its classroom, eLearning, hybrid etc., this article focusses on eLearning solutions.

I have seen that quite a few eLearning solutions focus on the first 3 Ds – Design, Develop and Deliver very well but the solution does not have “Determine” integrated suitably within itself. Even if it is included in form of end of course assessments, its not very accurate reflection of the actual amount of proficiency acquired by the learner in the subject matter.

Moreover, it is widely known that assessments with multiple choice questions are contaminated with guesswork and weak in determining fairly accurately the outcomes from learning.

Activated Learning is a powerful approach to all  4 Ds for learning. Most importantly “Determine”, wherein the personalization of learning process for each learner is driven with a complex set of algorithms that are designed to meet a wide range of learning requirements, one of which is accurate measurement of knowledge mastery of the learner.

It is inspired by the quality management processes in manufacturing, wherein the product quality is determined as the product is being manufactured at every stage. This is to help negate the need to conduct any quality tests at the end of the process.

So when a learner achieves 80% in Activated Learning one can be certain about the level of knowledge mastery achieved by the learner.

If you are concerned about ensuring that your learning solution delivers measurable learning outcomes with high degree of certainty, you must consider trying Activated Learning and experiencing it. Ensure that you have a sound ROI on your learning initiative. For more information you may reach out on – info (at) learningrevolution.co

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School education is the most attractive segment, while restrictive government policy is the biggest impediment to investing into the education sector in India, according to a survey by London-based consultant Parthenon Group.

In the sample survey involving 34 investors and 47 educational institutions, 53% of the investors and would-be investors identified unfriendly regulations as the biggest challenge facing the sector.

School education is the most attractive segment, while restrictive government policy is the biggest impediment to investing into the education sector in India, according to a survey by London-based consultant Parthenon Group.

In the sample survey involving 34 investors and 47 educational institutions, 53% of the investors and would-be investors identified unfriendly regulations as the biggest challenge facing the sector.

School education is the most attractive segment, while restrictive government policy is the biggest impediment to investing into the education sector in India, according to a survey by London-based consultant Parthenon Group.

In the sample survey involving 34 investors and 47 educational institutions, 53% of the investors and would-be investors identified unfriendly regulations as the biggest challenge facing the sector.

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At the same time, in my personal opinion, I think this issue needs to be dealt with very very carefully.

Since there is a severe demand supply gap as far as education sector is concerned in India, and the government cannot make the necessary investment to create capacity, it is important that private investment is encouraged in the sector.

However, one must be careful that solid regulations and control mechanisms are established to ensure that quality education is delivered by these private institutions. We are already seeing a plethora of institutions around the country who have set up schools and colleges which lack in requisite infrastructure and deliver poor quality of education. And since there is strong demand due to lack of capacity, they are thriving on hard earned money of parents, putting students’ future at risk and destroying their dreams of a rewarding career.

Also when foreign institutions establish their campuses in India, they may charge higher fees to support high costs. However, this can have an inflationary effect on fees in general as those who do not offer education of similar standards will follow suit. This will happen until the demand supply gap narrows down and allows parents to make an informed decision driving away such poor institutions out of business.

It is very important that quality education is provided, at the most reasonable cost that is affordable by most Indian students.

Hence, current government must invest more resources in framing the most suitable regulatory framework and infrastructure, which should then be followed by opening of doors to private investment in this sector.