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Welcome to Zaid's Learning Adventure! This blog is my online learning exploration into the knowledge galaxy of T&L (Teaching and Learning), OER (Open Educational Resources), and Learning Tools.


A Growing List of Free Learning Tutorial Sites!Yesterday

I was thinking the other day, why not create a simple raw list of links to EXCELLENT SITES (with short descriptions) that have or link to tutorials that explore learning tools and online learning. Here is my initial list, but I am quite sure there are many more great resource sites out there. So, if you have anyone to share, please post them in the comments section and I will add them. Ops, shouldn't we be using a Wiki for this kind of activity (Collaborative list creation)? Click here, if you want to add using the wiki-version.

Here is the initial quick list:
  • Learning 2.0 Programme
    This blog has been set-up as part of PLCMC's Learning 2.0 project to encourage staff to experiment and learn about the new and emerging technologies that are reshaping the context of information on the Internet today.





ZaidLearn's Mash-up Graphics (Part I)January 7
In the last post, we looked at how Salman Khan inspired us with his creative usage of Microsoft Paint to educate our learning minds.

Since we are on the Microsoft Paint topic, here are a few mash-up graphics that I developed in the past (between 2007 Aug - 2008 Feb) using a combination of PowerPoint, clip art, images and Microsoft Paint.


YouTube is an amazing learning space (although a lot of junk!). I suppose I am a bit weird (No joke there!)!


There is too much knowledge out there to capture and digest, but you could learn a few tricks from Tom Kuhlmann.











Salman Khan Uses Microsoft Paint to Inspire LearningDecember 29 2008


THE KHAN ACADEMY
Salman Khan (Sal) founded the Khan Academy with the hope of using technology to foster new learning models. The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit organization with the mission of providing a high quality education to anyone, anywhere. They currently have 700+ videos(growing fast!) on YouTube covering everything from basic arithmetic and algebra to differential equations, physics, and finance which have been recorded by Salman Khan.


SALMAN KHAN
He is currently the portfolio manager of a fund based in Menlo Park, CA. Sal received his MBA from Harvard Business School where he was president of the student body. He also holds a Masters in electrical engineering and computer scien








Thinking Back to The Future!December 22 2008


First, I would like to wish all Muslim readers a belated Eid Mubarak (Eid-al-Adha), and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for readers celebrating those events.

2008
Some people might be wondering, "how come ZaidLearn has been so quiet for more than a month (since 10th November)?". Partially, it is because I have been busy reflecting since then about this year and how to move forward in 2009. Also, since my last post I have conducted two e-learning workshops in Saudi Arabia (17-19 and 22-23 November), had a spiritual journey (Umrah), a two week terrible flu experience (but Insha-Allah a cleansing one), and delivered a lecture on critical thinking at the Ministry Of Health Malaysia Tutor's Conference, besides work and family pleasure.

Although, the online learning adventures have brought me joy and some success, I can't say that of my last learning adventures in the physical world. Somehow, they have been way below what I had envisioned (






The Learning Innovation Lab (Part 2)November 10 2008
Smart Education: Converging Technology, Pedagogy and Content

"One of the things that really delights me in this field is seeing people who have taken to these new technologies and new approaches achieving genuine success. I've seen it a number of times with colleagues I almost envy, so widespread is their impact and their reach (every time I feel a twang of competitiveness, I remind myself that I already have a great career, I don't need another, so I can celebrate someone else finding success in the marketplace). Anyhow, now I am seeing it again as Zaid Ali Alsagoff gives his first (no doubt of many) keynotes. Zaid joined me for my two-day session in Malaysia earlier this year and was a huge asset as we led a gr