Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 6, 2011

So how do we best provide our learners of today with the best possible support and encouragement? By providing a blended experience we create the opportunity for our learners to first absorb information, then ask questions, challenge assumptions, and solicit experiences which they can share with others. We blend it. Properly d.

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Blended Learning Social Networks Social Learning Blended 141

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 14, 2010

by Jolene on December 14, 2010 in social learning Recently I witnessed a fabulous and fascinating display of social learning – a high school chamber music concert. The band director provides a safe environment and plenty of opportunities. The concert featured six chamber ensembles, five of which were self-directed.

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Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Social 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 14, 2010

by Jolene on December 14, 2010 in social learning Recently I witnessed a fabulous and fascinating display of social learning – a high school chamber music concert. The band director provides a safe environment and plenty of opportunities. The concert featured six chamber ensembles, five of which were self-directed.

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Social Learning Social Networks Blended Learning Social 100

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 28, 2011

YouTube is ( 2010 stats : more than 2 billion views a day; 3rd most visited website; over 5 million people have found and subscribed to at least one friend on YouTube; a broad viewer demographic: 18-54 years old.) Because video can be the virtual “over-the-partition” colleague. and to hear, “I’ll show you.” Social Media. Properly d.

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Social Media Social Networks Blended Learning Network 124

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

Find out which meetings your SMEs are attending and get invited those that will likely provide valuable content. Provide SMEs with opportunities to report their readiness. The SME can then visit the site when they have time and do a structured brain-dump. That way you learn as your SMEs learn. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

Social Networks 113

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 113

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

Find out which meetings your SMEs are attending and get invited those that will likely provide valuable content. Provide SMEs with opportunities to report their readiness. The SME can then visit the site when they have time and do a structured brain-dump. That way you learn as your SMEs learn. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

Social Networks 113

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Blogging 113

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 17, 2011

At the end of Level 1, Kirkpatrick now recommends a focus group to get information that wouldn’t be available right after the course was completed and to provide links to Levels 2 and 3. And it gets the managers involved in the training, in the evaluation process, and providing support and accountability as follow-up with their employees.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

When this happened to us recently, we turned to Vanilla Forums to provide the answer. Vanillaforums.org Scenario: A medium size client is rolling out a new software system and matching software training to all of its employees, but doesn’t have the money for a help desk team. What do you do? Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Free 133

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 19, 2011

Most of the time we end up brainstorming ways to incorporate tools like Twitter or Facebook into his lessons, because even though I may have more experience using social media, the tools are so new that no one really knows the best way to utilize them, for anything really. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Social Networks Social Learning Social Blended Learning 124

Dashe & Thomson

MAY 8, 2011

In my opinion, it’s not that providing on-demand learning and performance solutions is a new idea. We have to evolve, or be left behind. This month’s big question brings one big shift in the L&D space (addressing learning needs on-demand) into stark relief. I’d love to hear your comments. Properly d.

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Social Networks Performance Support Blended Learning Wiki 162

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 11, 2011

While games like these provide a fun alternative to boring quizzes, they do not provide context. According to McGonigal, When we play a game, we think creatively, collaborate, and persist. It is not enough, however, to just add a Jeopardy or Wheel-of-Fortune game to our instructional design. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Games 124

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 23, 2011

His example: Stock intro: “one key success measure for this project is to have…” Measurable item: ‘the completion date of every major milestone” Comparison statement: “within” Some number: “one week of the baseline schedule date” This example provides specificity and flexibility, all at the same time. And let me know your thoughts!

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Social Networks Blended Learning Project Compliance Training 140

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Temporary Staffing Revolution by Paul on December 28, 2010 in Temporary staffing A few weeks ago, I grabbed coffee with a long-time family friend that happens to be a training developer. I liked the sound of that. Should I use it?

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Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Blogging 100

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

When this happened to us recently, we turned to Vanilla Forums to provide the answer. Vanillaforums.org Scenario: A medium size client is rolling out a new software system and matching software training to all of its employees, but doesn’t have the money for a help desk team. What do you do? Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Free 124

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 27, 2011

As support, Anderson provides examples in which exceptional performers (elite dancers, TED Conference speakers), learn from their counterparts around the world by watching them online. The best aspects of the observed performances are emulated, and new ideas and innovations added. less big companies, for more than 20 years. Properly d.

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Social Learning Social Networks Social Blended Learning 134

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 8, 2011

We need the motivation that learning with others provides in numerous ways. I think we need to provide learners with some “social anchors&# in these types of eLearning programs to help facilitate the social learning process. I think feedback like that in a self-study eLearning situation could provide the same type of motivation.

Blended Learning 145

Blended Learning Social Learning Social Social Networks 145

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 19, 2011

Most of the time we end up brainstorming ways to incorporate tools like Twitter or Facebook into his lessons, because even though I may have more experience using social media, the tools are so new that no one really knows the best way to utilize them, for anything really. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Social 100

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Gliffy is an online flow charting tool that provides a cost effective way to create and publish high-quality flow charts and diagrams. It provides free collaboration tools and automatic revision tracking that make sharing your work a snap. I’m also pleased with the variety of publishing options the tool provides.

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Social Networks Blended Learning Tools Tips 100

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

Gliffy is an online flow charting tool that provides a cost effective way to create and publish high-quality flow charts and diagrams. It provides free collaboration tools and automatic revision tracking that make sharing your work a snap. I’m also pleased with the variety of publishing options the tool provides.

Content Developer 100

Content Developer Social Networks Blended Learning Tools 100

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

John states: “We’re committed to providing flexible, accessible, and customized learning opportunities. Going forward, our retail associates can learn where, when and how they choose.” I Love To Learn While reading the article, specifically the excerpt above, I was blown away by how simple yet powerful an idea Best Buy was implementing.

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Blended Learning Social Networks Roles Mobile 100

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

John states: “We’re committed to providing flexible, accessible, and customized learning opportunities. Going forward, our retail associates can learn where, when and how they choose.” I Love To Learn While reading the article, specifically the excerpt above, I was blown away by how simple yet powerful an idea Best Buy was implementing.

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Blended Learning Social Networks Roles Mobile 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Jeffrey Gitomer’s Reciprocation: The Old Give and Take…and Take by Paul on December 10, 2010 in sales Pay every debt as if God wrote the bill. The rule requires that one person try to repay, in kind, what another person has provided.

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Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Delicious 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Jeffrey Gitomer’s Reciprocation: The Old Give and Take…and Take by Paul on December 10, 2010 in sales Pay every debt as if God wrote the bill. The rule requires that one person try to repay, in kind, what another person has provided.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Delicious 100

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Many accuse him of creating hasty generalizations, while others believe he provides wonderful insights about our world and ourselves. In the decade since this book was published, it seems Gladwell has become quite the divisive figure. Either way, Gladwell’s financial success from his books is undeniable. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

Social Networks 134

Social Networks Blended Learning Change Management 134

Jane Hart

JANUARY 3, 2011

Blog C4LPT Jane Hart Advice Workshops Social Learning Handbook Resources Contact 2010 in Review Part 4: Top 100 articles of 2010 EmbedPlus : enhanced YouTube embedding The Year of Social Media 2010 Infographic On January 3, 2011, in Uncategorized , by Jane Hart 2110 – the year of social media – Infographic courtesy of Mindjumpers.

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Social DimDim 115

Interactive Services

JANUARY 2, 2019

Just last week I posted a picture on my Facebook account. Since this is the type of content I am regularly posting on Facebook, it’s silly to think that if I was hacked, a hacker could have anything to gain from a picture of a young boy and his dog. It was a picture of my childhood dog and me.

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Privacy Social Networks Facebook Cyber Security Training 40

Tony Karrer

JANUARY 18, 2010

Before I start with any of my actual predictions, let me throw in an overall prediction that the year is going to start off slow for most people, but by the end of the year, we will all be thinking: “Wow, 2010 was a crazy year!” And probably will get some more ideas from the Big Question - Predictions and Plans for 2010.

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Predictions Diversity Training SharePoint Authoring Tools 200

eFront

DECEMBER 26, 2010

News from the e-learning frontier Pages Home About Community Free e-Learning Resources Contribute to the e-Learning Community 12/26/2010 Top 10 e-Learning Blog posts for 2010 Getting new ideas and tips concerning e-Learning is important to me. > Which is your favorite e-Learning blog post for 2010? Thank you for your comment.

Blogging 101

Blogging Social Networks Open Source Storyboard 101

Association eLearning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Make sure you’ve submitted an RFP (request for proposal) to a few LMS providers that offer the features your specific association or organization needs. You will probably require subject matter experts (SMEs) that can provide information necessary to build instructional courses. Will you provide CE credits? Those are important.

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Director Association Learning Management System Association LMS Authoring Tools 100

Jane Hart

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

This allowed me to provide extended training/teaching content. 140 University (@140university) March 23, 2010. 140 University (@140university) March 16, 2010. 140 University (@140university) March 11, 2010. 140 University (@140university) April 24, 2010. link] — 140 University (@140university) April 25, 2010.

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Twitter Quiz Training Train 189

eFront

APRIL 13, 2010

The content the first exclusive offer is the following: " The first exclusive offer for the members of the eFront facebook community is a flat 25% discount for any on-line eFront purchase! Visit the eFront price-list for hosted and non-hosted versions: - [link] - [link] Exclusive facebook discount to be applied on these prices.

Social Networks 78

Social Networks Facebook Open Source Text-to-Speech 78

Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Facebook for the Enterprise Im still mucking around in Facebook, trying to get it. Found this article, via Alec Saunders : Facebook for the Enterprise = Facebook. Provides some real examples of how business-folk are using FB; compares Facebook (emotional attachment) to LinkedIn (static resume).

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Social Networks Facebook Enterprise Instructional Design 100

eLearning Learning Posts

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

October 2010 did not disappoint! 4 Free Tools to Help Get Your PowerPoint from Good to Great , October 21, 2010 Continuing the recent trend of PowerPoint in the news , I stumbled upon an article in USA Today that provided some tips and advice for designing more engaging presentations. Here is the best from this past month.

Compliance Training 111

Compliance Training eLearning Strategy Custom eLearning Development Corporate eLearning 111

Learning Visions

JUNE 19, 2007

Tuesday, June 19, 2007 Using FaceBook Im trying to expand my horizons a bit these days and have been taking a closer look at a whole bunch of tools out there, including SecondLife and FaceBook. FaceBook seems like such a student-world application, and yet folks say more and more "grown-ups" are using it. But its a start.

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Social Networks Facebook Ning Instructional Design 100

Learning with e's

JANUARY 1, 2010

Do I need to have any kind of connection with my Facebook 'friends' beyond the fact that we are linked on the site? You just don't know for sure, because a lot of your Facebook friends aren't really friends at all - they are actually strangers. a Facebook link) with one of the people you also have a Facebook link with.

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Social Networks MySpace Facebook Social Network 56

Upside Learning

DECEMBER 21, 2010

In continuation to our weekly roundup of the best links shared on Twitter and Facebook, here is a collection of our top 15 links from the last week, each accompanied by a quick brief. Augmented Reality Marketing In 2010 And Beyond. Facebook Brings Facial Recognition To Photo Tagging. How To Revamp Your Learning Model.

Media 196

Media Augmented Reality Technology Learning Technologies 196

Dashe & Thomson

JUNE 28, 2011

Per-person consumption of traditional Web content fell by 3 percent between March 2010 and March 2011 in terms of minutes. Within that shrinking slice of online time, Facebook is increasingly the portal for everything. Search engines, once the gatekeepers to the Web, are giving way to Facebook. And, frankly, they often don’t.

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Web Social Networks Facebook Social Media 227