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CAC 2009 Student Presentations

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Mock E-Learning RFP Fall 2009 This semester the focus is on developing a “Training System” for the introduction of a new product from Big Power Tool Company (BPTC). and social media solutions. This is the opportunity for social media solutions). Create the system in three languages.

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FDA and Social Media. Maybe a Model for Others

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The next frontier, it appears, is social media. The FDA back in November 2009 had a meeting to gather input about the use of Social Media to represent products and inform the public. I've worked with Pharma and Device companies and some are hesitant to use social media for fears of potential issues.

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Using Games and Avatars to Change Learner Behavior

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This is interesting by itself but when you combine it with the results of other similar studies, it becomes clear that pro-social games can and do influence behavior positively. Other research has shown that pro-social games—games where the player is helping others—have a positive influence on pro-social behavior. References. [1]

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Competition & Cooperation in Gamification

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Competition can be used if the students are initially reluctant to learn content, they have a good social relationship with each other or if the students are initially hesitant to engage with the content. Increasing the number of competitors can decrease student motivation (Garcia & Tor, 2009). Freiburg, Germany, July 2010.

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Fall 2009 Corporate Advisory Event Starts Today

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and social media solutions. The RFP has opportunities for product training, sales training, e-learning, hands-on instructor-led elements, multiple languages and follow up training. As well as training geared toward experts and novices and the opportunity for students to offer a solution using Web 2.0

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2009 Predictions, Remembrance and Challenges

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Social Media or Knowledge Media will become a great resource within organizations. This year has been a busy year as my consulting has been more active than any previous year. The rapid pace of e-learning growth will create a bunch of garbage e-learning. I will continue to blog and enjoy the online community of bloggers, lurkers and others.

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Training Industry Statistics

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Small companies (10-999 employees) spent about 33 hours of training per employee in 2009. Midsized (1,000 to 9,999 employees) spent about 29 hours of training per employee in 2009. Large (10,000 or more employees) spent about 33 hours of training per employee in 2009. Here are some interesting statistics from TRAINING.