Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 18, 2014

The two sources I use for benchmarks are Bryan Chapman’s research and Karl Kapp’s ASTD research. For example, let’s say a client asks me to convert an existing full day training program to self-paced e-learning. Front End Analysis: 9%. Authoring/Programming: 18%. I’ll call this analysis 20 hours.

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Develop Storyboard Ratio Captivate 379

Kapp Notes

MAY 14, 2013

In a meta-analysis of more than 60 studies with 6,476 participants, it was found that trainees receiving instruction via a simulation game had 20% higher confidence they had learned the information taught in training and could perform the training-related tasks (self-efficacy) than trainees in a comparison group of more traditional methods.

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ASTD Simulations Resources Comparison 150

Learning Visions

JANUARY 28, 2010

This are my liveblogged notes from Thursday, January 28 Keynote at ASTD TechKnowledge 2010 in Las Vegas, NV. Year long program. turned the floor into the 2D plane of the market analysis) During the market cycle – robot has to drive through the room and stop on a moneyed square. Tags: gam astd gaming. Meet once a quarter.

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ASTD Metrics Simulations Google Docs 133

Kapp Notes

MARCH 22, 2013

Had a great time last night with the wonder folks from the ASTD DC Metro chapter, a full house with lots of great questions and interactions. GameMaker (simple basic game design, but requires some programming and creativity). Simulations embedded in a program of instruction are better tools for learning than stand alone simulations.

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ASTD Simulations Authoring Tools Comparison 119

LearnDash

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Why then, are many organizations still shy about implementing robust learning programs? Even focusing on creating a training program in just one of these areas can have dramatic impact on the company. It has been found that an organization with a solid training program in Finance and Accounting saw an average increase of 16.3%

ROI 198

ROI Corporate eLearning Saba Training 198

Web Courseworks

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Are you an eLearning expert with an excellent idea for a new initiative or online education program? Perform a SWOT Analysis. This SWOT analysis will help you to determine a realistic market position and provide you with a baseline for developing concrete objectives and strategic actions. Perform a Market Analysis.

ROI 147

ROI Diversity Training eLearning Strategy eLearning 147

OpenSesame

JANUARY 19, 2012

Each year the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) surveys learning and development professionals and compiles their findings into the State of the Industry Report. At the same time, ASTD found that the number of learning hours used per employee remained stable at 32 a year. More flashy technology tools?

ASTD 40

ASTD Report Industry Develop 40

Mindflash

MAY 22, 2012

Most employee training and education programs focus on just a few required, core topics: basic skills, computer systems, and keeping current on industry regulations or changes. But that’s such a small part of what a great training program can be. Build a community service event into your education program.

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Program Training Train ASTD 84

Upside Learning

APRIL 16, 2013

Whether you have been managing disparate training programs via an LMS or have been doing it the traditional way and are now looking at adopting an LMS for managing blended learning, the 8 things mentioned below will help you to smoothly bring in blended learning in your L&D plan. is robust enough to run blended learning in a smooth way.

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Blended Learning Blended LMS Virtual Classroom 244

Integrated Learnings

MARCH 20, 2011

Analysis enables us to identify the cause of a performance gap and formulate a plan for addressing it. Ignoring this Analysis phase is a recipe for disaster. If there is no Analysis, then it's likely that an initiative won't satisfy the true business need. Consider, Analyze. We implement; we move on.

Instructional Design 195

Instructional Design ADDIE ISPI Simulations 195

ID Reflections

MAY 11, 2010

We need to get w/the program! We should! ~@ dwilkinsnh #ISPI #ASTD GenY has a tribe. We should teach a man to teach & share expertise." ~@ dwilkinsnh Organizational network analysis (Rob Cross) shows how companies really work. SoMe is largely driven by groups other than L&D. No one owns SoMe. People move in tribes.

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ISPI Skype Social Learning Social 168

Learning Visions

JANUARY 23, 2014

These are my live blogged notes from the Thursday morning keynote at ASTD Tech Knowledge in Las Vegas. Just differently) Megatrends for social Predictive analysis Brand stories might start on TV (commercials) and continue on Twitter. AmyJoMartin NY Times Best Selling Author & Founder of ?@DigitalRoyalty. DigitalRoyalty.

Metrics 160

Metrics Social Media Convert Liability 160

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 6, 2009

ASTD's Big Question for January is, again, a series of questions. I'm giving a workshop to the Centeral Iowa Chapter of ASTD. Tags: ASTD Big Question. What are your biggest challenges for this upcoming year? What are your major plans for the year? What predictions do you have for the year? First a little reflection.

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Predictions ASTD Big Question Write Blog 100

Kapp Notes

APRIL 21, 2012

we all know Gartner analysis are fabulously optimistic in their predictions but someone is reading those reports and paying for the analysis). The CEO shakes her head and then goes to the marketing department and says, “Can you create a sales training program around gamification?” billion in the next ten years. (we

Gamification 264

Gamification Blogging Instructional Instruction 264

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The ASTD Big question this month is an annual question: What did you learn about learning in 2009? So, I teamed with alumni Robyn Defelice at Dishing Design and updated the article for ASTD. The Metro DC ASTD chapter asked me to do an interview about audio in e-learning and I linked to the interview and shared some of my notes.

ASTD 100

ASTD Statistics Virtual World Big Question 100

Ed App

OCTOBER 19, 2020

There is a built in web service that evaluates accessibility of authored content in conjunction with the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). This custom blended learning solution has a group of instructional and creative designers that seeks to create world-class programs that engages learners and produces desired outcomes.

Blended Learning 52

Blended Learning Blended Solution Free 52

Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Michael Allen and I sit down and discuss the Zebra program at ASTD conference way back in 2011. Instead of exhaustive analysis, for example, we gather whatever project background information is relatively easy to obtain, then sketch out a possible instructional approach, and ask, “Why wouldn’t this be a successful direction?”.

Instructional Design 254

Instructional Design ADDIE Authoring Tools Conversation 254

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 7, 2013

Had a great time last night presenting to the New York ASTD chapter, great folks and great dinner afterwards…made it home by mid-night so that was a nice unexpected treat. Simulations embedded in a program of instruction are better tools for learning than stand alone simulations. Standing with ASTDNY banner.

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Resources Simulations Comparison Games 165

Marcia Conner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Although formal training accounts for only a small percentage of learning , unless noted specifically, the stats here relate to formal training, meaning that managed by a training department, usually through classes or online education (elearning) programs. ASTD estimates that U.S. I’ll add to this post over time, too.

Blended Learning 103

Blended Learning ASTD Budget PeopleSoft 103

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 25, 2012

Kapp's ASTD TechKnowledge 2012 Presentation. Simulations embedded in a program of instruction are better tools for learning than stand alone simulations. Trainees learn more from simulations games that are embedded in a program of instruction than when simulation games are the sole instructional method. & Ely, K.

TechKnowledge 198

TechKnowledge Simulations Resources Comparison 198

Learning Visions

AUGUST 23, 2009

Sunday, August 23, 2009 US Dept of Education Report on Online Learning The US Department of Education has just released a new report "Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies". ASTD Keynote: “People Lie&# Richard Hilleman Electr. Nice brief title.

Compliance Training 100

Compliance Training Report Online Learning Case Study 100

Mindflash

MAY 2, 2012

They simply don’t have the time or money to create unique, customized programs for each learner. For instance, if, during your “needs analysis,” you find that people within the organization need time-management training, it probably makes sense to design a training program around it. So what usually happens?

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Training Train Learning Objects Creative Commons 79

Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

I see those more as multimedia marketing campaigns than traditional training programs. For example, the human resources department is introducing a new bonus program and they want to have an “elearning course.” The training program successfully taught the new hires everything they needed to DO. Louis (ASTD). February: St.

Effectiveness 81

Effectiveness ASTD Case Study Wiki 81

Mindflash

JUNE 8, 2012

Launching a training program can be a daunting task, one that take months or even years to shepherd from its inception ( identifying the need for an intervention ) to its closure ( evaluation ). If your organization isn’t managing the development of learning programs as a project, you should.

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Project Management Metrics ASTD 96

Mindflash

MAY 31, 2011

You might be thinking you should do a needs analysis. I know an ounce of analysis is worth a pound of objectives , but don’t get caught up in doing a formal event-based annual needs analysis … make it an ongoing process. Q2 : How many business leaders will accept an 11-month timeline to develop a new training program?

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Organization Case Study Training Train 76

Learning Visions

JANUARY 30, 2013

I'm at the ASTD Tech Knowledge 2013 Conference kicking off today January 29, 2013 in San Jose, California. ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate) – it just wasn’t good enough for him. Extreme programming, Agile, etc. These are my liveblogged notes from a concurrent session with Dr. Michael Allen.

Instructional Design 171

Instructional Design ADDIE Agile Budget 171

Mindflash

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

One theme that resonated most for me was about increased emphasis on data and data analysis — or what’s being called Big Data. In addition to providing work-based performance support, Big Data will also enhance our formal learning programs. Big Data could make that possible.

Corporate eLearning 97

Corporate eLearning Performance Support Kirkpatrick TechKnowledge 97

Kapp Notes

APRIL 21, 2012

we all know Gartner analysis are fabulously optimistic in their predictions but someone is reading those reports and paying for the analysis). The CEO shakes her head and then goes to the marketing department and says, “Can you create a sales training program around gamification?” billion in the next ten years. (we

Gamification 100

Gamification Blogging Instructional Instruction 100

Performance Learning Productivity

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

First, it does show small positive effects in the largest of workplaces, although diversity councils, diversity managers, and mentoring programs are significantly more effective. Second, optional (not mandatory) training programs and those that focus on cultural awareness (not the threat of the law) can have positive effects.

Metrics 186

Metrics Personal Personalization Diversity Training 186

Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 14, 2007

Literature and Communication Arts History (Instructional Tech in grad) History I dont have time to do a full survey analysis, but you can view the survey results here. There were some interesting comments in that post, including some information on instructional design certificate programs. Thanks to everyone who participated.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 100

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

This month's ASTD Big Question is, again, a series of questions. My to-do list contains items like: Write assessment report for DPW Write article for magazine Meet with students Invoice clients Conduct training needs analysis Create game treatment I have to learn some things to complete the list but this is not the same as a "to-learn" list.

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Compliance Training Knowledge Worker Big Question Write Blog 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

Kia ora Cammy, Mattias Östmar, the originator of Typealyser got back to my post on the analysis of bloggers in my commentsphere. If you look at the analysis I did of a range of bloggers from my own commentsphere, youll see that I have a preference for thinkers, scientists and mechanics when it comes to blogs. Who knows.

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Blogging Personal Personalization IM 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 27, 2009

If we are presented if any training request we do have a needs analysis process. During our analysis we determine the best delivery method (and sometimes e-learning is the best option). ASTD Keynote: “People Lie&# Richard Hilleman Electr. Luckily, I am not an order taker. In part because the management in our corporate U.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Moodle eLearning Guild ASTD 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 7, 2007

Cathy is a fabulous writer, offering great insight and analysis, along with a delightful sense of humor. Reflecting on #ASTD10 Recommended: "In Defense of the LMS" Chicago Bound: Kineo at ASTD ICE #astd10 One Year on at Kineo #yam Now that’s an Enterprise Moodle! -- Kineo Moodle f. The eLearning Salary Gender Gap Phew!

Second Life 100

Second Life Moodle eLearning Guild Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 15, 2007

A common one is ADDIE - Analysis-Design-Development-Implementation-Evaluation.) Reflecting on #ASTD10 Recommended: "In Defense of the LMS" Chicago Bound: Kineo at ASTD ICE #astd10 One Year on at Kineo #yam Now that’s an Enterprise Moodle! -- Kineo Moodle f. ASTD Keynote: “People Lie&# Richard Hilleman Electr.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design ADDIE Authoring Tools Moodle 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

Some insightful industry analysis, surrounded by a lot of marketing speak. Have the e-Learning vendor create the first few custom programs. Did you provide any formal/informal training or guidelines on good ID, or are they modeling their work on programs you built? ASTD Keynote: “People Lie&# Richard Hilleman Electr.

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Rapid eLearning Instructional Design Atlantic Link Case Study 100

Janet Clarey

OCTOBER 9, 2008

ASTD ’s Learning Circuits Blog has a monthly ‘Big Question.&# Need identification, analysis, recommendation, solution. Online facilitation skills - Jennifer Hoffman has a great program with certification @ insynctraining. ’ joined ASTD, ISPI, e-Learning Guild, went to Masie lab. What should I do first?

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Blended Learning Brandon Hall Social Networks LCMS 63