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APRIL 6, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Sound of Silence by Jim on April 7, 2011 in eLearning At what point does narration really add anything to an eLearning module, and at what point is it simply being added because “it’s what’s expected?” Properly d.

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MAY 18, 2011

Military by Jim on May 19, 2011 in Gaming Theory Think game-based training doesn’t have anything to offer your organization in the way of savings? The Army even recently held a contest for soldiers to develop the best military-applicable smartphone app. The Department of Defense disagrees with you.

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MARCH 15, 2011

My thinking about training evaluation was turned on its head by a presentation at the February 2011 MNISPI meeting by Beth McGoldrick of Ameriprise’s RiverSource University. McGoldrick decided that the model to use in developing the evaluation design would be Scriven’s Key Evaluation Checklist (KEC).

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

by Andrea on February 23, 2011 in social learning The other night I attended a lecture at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Work to develop business ideas often happens in teams because the knowledge and experience of many is always better than one. There are always risks, but again someone has to go first.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Finding ways to incorporate these elements can be difficult for instructional designers, curriculum developers, and, especially, creators of eLearning. Discovered via Brent Schlenker’s Corporate eLearning and Development blog. With deadlines and budget pressures always present, it’s easy to jettison these “soft&# elements.

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MARCH 22, 2011

by Paul on March 23, 2011 in Classroom Learning , Video , blended learning Opening weekend of March Madness is over. Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS What Can March Madness Teach Us About Blended Learning? Yes, it hurts just typing it. Properly d.

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MAY 8, 2011

Maintaining the status quo is no longer sufficient if we, as learning and development professionals, want to stay relevant to the businesses we serve. It has been around for all of my 15+ years as an instructional designer and training developer, and goes back much further than that. We have to evolve, or be left behind.

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APRIL 5, 2011

Because of these job role changes – and the potential impact on employees’ careers – large pockets of passive resistance to the change can develop. Obviously, these changes have a potentially large impact on people working in the organization. less big companies, for more than 20 years.

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JANUARY 30, 2011

Train Your Client On Training by Paul on January 31, 2011 in Instructional Design , Training Development In the enterprise learning industry, when you sit down with a client to discuss an opportunity, oftentimes the client has a good idea what they want. You have a choice! Please let me know if that’s ok. Thank you either way.

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MARCH 2, 2011

Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend No comments yet. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply. Properly d.

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MARCH 1, 2011

I don’t think I’m alone, however, in being unimpressed with this development. Another similar (though paid less) group of thousands are the training developers whose jobs are to help others use the software once it’s working. A lot of people, apparently, agree. less big companies, for more than 20 years.

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APRIL 17, 2011

But, of course, you actually do need to develop an evaluation for this level. He recommends developing the Level 4 evaluation in a way that top management would find meaningful. to results through a chain of evidence using the data and information from each of the first three levels. That’s all we usually need, he says.

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MARCH 6, 2011

by Michael on March 7, 2011 in blended learning If you still believe that “classroom learning is the best learning” for your training and learning programs, I have some news for you. 5 Tips for Creating Better Blended Experiences Remember “Transition to e-Learning” Development Tools. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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APRIL 21, 2011

This reminds me of a session I attended on emotional intelligence at the eLearning Guild ‘s Learning Solutions 2011 conference last month. The session, presented by Lou Russell , looked at how the mental and emotional stress in the workplace impacts decision making. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend Trackbacks/Pingbacks Facebook or Kanye West: Which Pop Icon Has a Future in Enterprise Learning? Properly d.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Not Everyone is a Social Customer by Paul on February 11, 2011 in Development Tools , customer service , social learning A couple weeks ago I wrote a blog about the need to train your clients on the various methods of…training.

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MARCH 21, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Online Academy Helps to Keep Lectures Where They Belong: Out of the Classroom by Jon on March 21, 2011 in Classroom Learning , Video , blended learning Where do the most innovate ideas in learning come from? Properly d.

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APRIL 23, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Measuring Project Success: Thoughts for the Training Professional by Jim on April 24, 2011 in Project Management/Project Delivery When we think of the concept of “success,” it often seems relatively straightforward.

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APRIL 12, 2011

by Paul on April 13, 2011 in Informal Learning , social learning Last week my girlfriend and I ate dinner at Darbar Indian Grill in Uptown Minneapolis with another couple (good food, but overpriced), and we got on the topic of surfing the net on the job. Companies need to address more than just 20% of learning. Properly d.

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MARCH 7, 2011

by Jim on March 8, 2011 in social learning I’ll be honest. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend No comments yet. Properly d.

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APRIL 28, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Social Media: The Virtual “Over-The-Partition” Learning Network by Jolene on April 28, 2011 in Informal Learning , Instructional Design , Training Development , Video , social learning According to the 1996 report from the U.S.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend Tags: Informal Learning , social learning About Jon I have been involved in enterprise learning, in big companies and.

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JANUARY 27, 2011

Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend 2 Responses to “Online Video: the Perfect Social Learning Tool?&# tool chest.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

by Jim on January 19, 2011 in Informal Learning , LMS (Learning Management System) , Project Management/Project Delivery , Reviews , Wikis , social learning Like many of us, I don’t like spending money when it’s not necessary, and being a good project manager means being especially tight fisted with your client’s dime. Properly d.

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MARCH 29, 2011

On the other hand, experienced workers develop a sort of sixth sense about when auto-refrigeration is likely to happen. The when, why and how of auto-refrigeration is a complex problem with a huge number of variables. It can arise, or not, in variety of situations with potentially serious consequences for inexperienced workers.

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MARCH 27, 2011

by Barbara on March 28, 2011 in Instructional Design , performance support Accelerated Learning Mind Map While I was taking classes in curriculum design, we discussed, at great length, different learning styles: visual, auditory and kinesthetic. Howard Gardner listened to us describe the program series for two hours. He said it was great.

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MARCH 11, 2011

by Jolene on March 11, 2011 in Gaming Theory , Instructional Design , Training Development , eLearning Over the last year or so, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to incorporate games into eLearning instructional design projects. Rob Mueller May 11, 2011 at 6:35 pm # Great post on using games as a training device.

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JANUARY 5, 2011

Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend No comments yet. Collaborative learning? Give the last year some reflection. I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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JANUARY 19, 2011

by Jim on January 19, 2011 in Informal Learning , LMS (Learning Management System) , Project Management/Project Delivery , Reviews , Wikis , social learning Like many of us, I don’t like spending money when it’s not necessary, and being a good project manager means being especially tight fisted with your client’s dime. Properly d.

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JANUARY 14, 2011

Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In

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JANUARY 14, 2011

Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In

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JANUARY 21, 2011

Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. Web-based learning portals are the ultimate brain food — extending brain power by positioning learning and How-To reference material close to the job, 24/7.

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APRIL 19, 2011

by Paul on April 20, 2011 in Classroom Learning , Informal Learning , social learning Over the last few months I’ve discussed with my brother, a professor at Bethel University here in Minneapolis, how to incorporate social media into his classes. And contrary to my statement in the third paragraph, hopefully we’re not too far off.

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MARCH 8, 2011

So how can we, as instructional designers and eLearning developers, avoid the problems created by eLearning-in-a-vacuum? I’ve often wondered why businesses bring in consultants and then refuse to take their advice. But that is a topic for another day. I’d love to hear yours.

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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. Depends on the communication channel.

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APRIL 1, 2011

by Guest on April 2, 2011 in performance support Lynn Cases is a Senior Training Consultant for Dashe & Thomson. A system developed by which statistics were recorded and bets placed. Players ultimately developed, and their stats reflected that. And how did that happen? We do the same with employees and trainers.

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JANUARY 25, 2011

Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend 2 Responses to “Moving from Teacher to Facilitator&# Charles C. Experience, truly, is the best teacher!

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