Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 15, 2011

The KEC provides a roadmap for the design, implementation, and assessment of evaluations. Organizations such as PACT, ASTD, MNISPI, and the Digital Learning Forum get my creative juices going to generate new ideas and synergies. I am an avid film goer, music lover, bridge walker, and supporter of the Dashe & Thomson running team.

Evalution 160

Evalution Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning 160

The Performance Improvement Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

This is the question I will be answering in an ASTD-sponsored webcast on September 24, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. Highly committed, highly competent people create financial rewards for the organization; organizations that develop their people and provide opportunities for growth are sought-after by high-impact performers. to 2:00 p.m.

Roles 207

Roles Performance Support Performance Management 207

Kapp Notes

APRIL 30, 2012

April 30: Enid Crystal ASTD New York Chapter Blog. He provided a balanced and well described critique of the book. Next Karl Grieb of the ASTD Philadelphia eLearning SIG provides a description of the content of the book. I also did webinar for the Houston Chapter of ASTD arranged by Debbie. Play the game.

Gamification 100

Gamification Compliance Training Blogging ASTD 100

Trivantis

MAY 26, 2014

This month’s post is packed with awesome topics, including gamification, instructional design and highlights from ASTD 2014 International Conference & Exposition. Discover how to provide personal and effective feedback to your e-Learners. Kapp ASTD 2014 (ATD) Slides and Notes. Arianna Huffington, Opening Keynote #ASTD2014.

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ASTD Instructional Design Lectora Gamification 78

E-learning Uncovered

JANUARY 20, 2014

Conferences: * ASTD TechKnowledge : January 22-24, 2014, Las Vegas, NV. ASTD ICE (International Conference and Exposition) : May 4-7, 2014, Washington, D.C. Courses and Certificates: ASTD certificates: ASTD national offers many courses and certificates to members. Connie Malamed’s The E-Learning Coach.

Lectora 84

Lectora ASTD Adobe Captivate Articulate 84

Kapp Notes

MAY 15, 2014

Last week was a busy week for me presenting at the ASTD (now ATD) conference ( see slides here ) and a TEDx event on Saturday. The TEDXNavesink team was great to work with, they provided lots of coaching sessions and practice times. Overall, enjoyed my presentation and got a number of laughs.

ASTD 148

ASTD Slides Hosting Music 148

OpenSesame

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Our solutions need to be much more selective in providing high-quality inputs focused on supporting performance needs. Exercise and practice doesn’t only apply to the solutions we provide; we need to challenge ourselves to actively practice our craft to keep ourselves more fit to perform our work. Learning Resolutions'

Exercise 76

Exercise ASTD Performance Support Coaching 76

The Learning Circuits

APRIL 16, 2012

The blog book tour has started as ASTD and I kick-off a 25 stop blog book tour for the ASTD co-published book The Gamification of Learning and Instruction: Game-based Methods and Strategies for Training and Education. The book is available at the ASTD Book Store. April 27L Connie Malamed The eLearning Coach.

Gamification 82

Gamification Blogging ASTD Write Blog 82

Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 10, 2012

It usually involved a production environment where peer coaches were tasked with training new employees on the floor. But the ideas in this post could work in any type of training program that includes some sort of mentoring or peer coaching. The peer coach also has her own job to do. A Common Case. The Value of E-Learning.

Blended Learning 80

Blended Learning Mentoring Solution ASTD 80

The Performance Improvement Blog

JANUARY 26, 2012

ASTD reports an increase in spending on L&D in 2010 (latest year for which data is available); they estimate companies spent about $171.5 Only provide experiences that will help learners improve performance and contribute to achieving the strategic goals of the organization – no more and no less.

Simulations 157

Simulations Training Train ASTD 157

OpenSesame

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Our solutions need to be much more selective in providing high-quality inputs focused on supporting performance needs. Exercise and practice doesn’t only apply to the solutions we provide; we need to challenge ourselves to actively practice our craft to keep ourselves more fit to perform our work.

Exercise 52

Exercise ASTD Performance Support Coaching 52

The Learning Circuits

APRIL 23, 2012

Clark is not necessarily a fan of the term "Gamification" and provides some powerful reasons why in his post. April 23: Clark Quinn Learnlets April 24: Karl Grieb ASTD Philadelphia Chapter April 25: Webinar Presentation for Houston ASTD Chapter "What Research Tells Us about Games, Gamification and Learning" Join the webinar.

Gamification 46

Gamification ASTD Instructional Instruction 46

Performance Learning Productivity

MAY 1, 2014

Data provided by the US membership organisation Training Industry suggests annual growth around 6% per year since 2009. ASTD data suggests US companies spent $164billion on employee learning and development in 2012 saying that ‘ despite a continuously changing economic environment, organizations remain committed to training and development’.

Diversity Training 225

Diversity Training Compliance Training Training Train 225

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 20, 2012

Recent research by ASTD and REED Learning indicates that the top skills desired by Learning & Development departments are measuring and evaluating training. The “chain of evidence” supports the results, showing the value learning and reinforcement has provided to the business. coaches, mentors, peers, software programs, etc.)

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Kirkpatrick Evalution Metrics Behavior 198

Learning Visions

JULY 25, 2012

These are my notes from the morning session of ASTD LearnNow Conference, happening July 25 & 26 on the lovely shores of the Charles River in Cambridge, MA. Before Apply – provide planners (reference guides, wikis, blogs, elearning). After Apply – provide quick checks (checklists, assessment tools, feedback loop).

Wiki 151

Wiki Performance Support Blended Learning Agile 151

Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Learning Coach Model Very Powerful In 2010, I had a great experience where Dr. Joel Harband wrote a series of articles for my blog on Text-to-Speech in eLearning. It provided high value for me and hopefully value for people reading it. Please let me know if you want to be a Learning Coach for me on another topic.

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Text-to-Speech Compliance Training Diversity Training SharePoint 200

Learning Visions

MAY 24, 2011

These are my notes from a session with Allison Rossett “Falling in Love All Over Again—With ISD” at ASTD ICE in Orlando, May 24, 2011. Provide some structure. Forgive typos and incoherence… ** ISD got its start in WWII – when the country was preparing soldiers for war. 400 + films – taught standards. Encourage reflection.

Instructional Design 184

Instructional Design Social Networks Theory Learning Theory 184

Mindflash

JUNE 16, 2011

Picture this – a classroom that provides real time education, uses actual workplace events to learn from and requires on-the-spot thinking. Our workplace brings our employees into events that require them to think, learn and practice – then provides immediate feedback – an optimal learning environment. He is the author of “Fire Up!

Classroom 93

Classroom Environment ASTD Coaching 93

Performance Learning Productivity

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

We measure how many people have attended a class or completed an eLearning module, or read a document or engaged in a job swap or in a coaching relationship. ATD has been producing this annual report for years (originally as the ASTD). The most widely used measures for ‘learning’ are based on activity, not on outcomes.

Metrics 186

Metrics Personal Personalization Diversity Training 186

Learning Visions

MAY 7, 2014

These are my live blogged notes from a concurrent session (W104) at the ASTD International Conference & Expo, this week in Washington, D.C. SOAR -- "Service Over and Above the Rest" - coach to perform -- This was a change management program. Forgive any typos or incoherencies.

Evalution 157

Evalution Effectiveness Case Study Kirkpatrick 157

eFront

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Leaning Circuits - ASTD Everyone has something to say about e-learning, but are we communicating in the same language? Ecampus Ecampus glossary provides definitions of e-Learning. WSU have provided the glossary to assist new users joining their eLearning community. In my opinion the BEST e-Learning Glossary is the ASTDs.

Social Networks 109

Social Networks Open Source Text-to-Speech Storyboard 109

Upside Learning

AUGUST 31, 2009

In November 1959, Donald Kirkpatrick published a series of seminal articles on training evaluation in the ‘Journal of the ASTD’. Reinforcement and coaching by such individuals directly correlates to improved performance and positive outcomes. As designers of learning, have we applied the model with Don’s intent? registration required).

Kirkpatrick 174

Kirkpatrick Metrics eLearning Consultant Evalution 174

The Learning Circuits

APRIL 30, 2012

TODAY"S BLOG STOP: April 30: Enid Crystal New York ASTD Chapter Blog. He provided a balanced and well described critique of the book. Next Karl Grieb of the ASTD Philadelphia eLearning SIG provides a description of the content of the book. I also did webinar for the Houston Chapter of ASTD arranged by Debbie.

Gamification 45

Gamification Blogging ASTD Compliance Training 45

Web Courseworks

DECEMBER 23, 2014

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. This concept comes from Shawn Casemore, who has worked with association boards and nonprofits to provide strategic formulation and coaching.

ROI 147

ROI Diversity Training eLearning Strategy eLearning 147

Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 26, 2019

Paid memberships in the main organization provide additional premium resources. Note that ATD used to be known as ASTD, the American Society for Training and Development.). They tend to focus on supporting faculty and coaching them to create better courses. Career Options. Full-Time Positions.

Organization 45

Organization eLearning Guild Instructional Design eLearning Consultant 45

Mindflash

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Here are four ways to help your employees stay confident and productive in a workplace of exponential change: Provide absolute clarity of direction, expectations and results. Be (more) available for support, training, coaching and applause. Be (more) available for support, training, coaching and applause.

Change 72

Change ASTD Attitudes Coaching 72

Mindflash

AUGUST 16, 2011

This is critical in today’s intellectual (provide service) age because employees are no longer hidden behind machines; they are now face-to-face with customers. Be available to constantly coach and guide employees. Today’s managers are less “bosses” and more performance coaches. He is the author of “Fire Up!

Brain 67

Brain Metrics ASTD Coaching 67

Mindflash

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

The TAS Group acquired sales performance improvement provider InfoMentis. Many smaller sales training providers consolidated their offerings going more niche. During 2011, ESR saw increased demand for process and sales training content in coaching (for sales management) and selling to the corporate procurement function.

Sales 65

Sales Write Blog Simulations Trends 65

Tony Karrer

MAY 5, 2009

His background teaching e-learning classes, knowledge of adult learning theory, and experience training CEOs and front line staff provides him with a unique perspective on organizational learning. His experience with technology companies and high-tech initiatives provides him with insights into the future of technology.

eLearning Consultant 102

eLearning Consultant eLearning Strategy Free LearnTrends 102

Mindflash

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Today’s employees are paid to think – to determine how to provide the best, most efficient and most profitable response in each moment of their constantly changing work days. Jay is a member of SHRM, ASTD, the National Speakers Association and the Florida Speakers Association. What should we do instead? First, let’s get caught up.

Performance Support 82

Performance Support Performance Compliance Training ASTD 82

Mindflash

MAY 29, 2012

” But instead of providing vague-sounding expectations, it’s important for trainers to clearly define specific and measurable results. Partner each employee with an education coach or mentor whose responsibility is to ensure the commitments made by the employee during the program are lived up to. Follow him on Twitter.

Management 79

Management Training Train ASTD 79

Mindflash

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

The point is pay is for value provided. Here is the coaching about raises and performance I offer to employees and managements: Employees: Don’t come to a payroll review without specific examples of how you have added value and made a difference. Teach employees how to provide and measure the value they provide.

Teach 68

Teach Strategy Develop ASTD 68

Tony Karrer

AUGUST 25, 2010

Harvesting Learning’s Fruit: A Downstream Training Investment - Living in Learning , September 4, 2009 Learners, managers, training staff, and SMEs all have a vested interest in what happens after training with respect to reinforcing learning through coaching, knowledge sharing, and in the case of sales people – boasting and bragging.

Blended Learning 173

Blended Learning Sales Case Study Diversity Training 173

eFront

DECEMBER 26, 2010

Rapid e-Learning Branching Scenarios by David on 03/31/2010 First iPad University Course by eLearning coach on 05/2010 A Research Design to Evaluate e-Learning Projects by Michael on 07/08/2010 Easy Mobile Learning (Sort of…) by Rick on 07/13/2010 Learning styles: Worth our time? Please share it with us by leaving a comment!

Blogging 101

Blogging Social Networks Open Source Storyboard 101

Rapid eLearning

MARCH 15, 2011

We used to send the managers an update of who took a course and then provided some additional coaching tips so that their staff could continue to be developed. Provide some handy cheat sheets or job aids they can use when they get back to the job. Or ask them to design some to share with others. Details to follow.

Course 83

Course Rapid eLearning iPad ASTD 83

The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Coach: What types of challenges do newer technologies, such as mobile and podcast, present to the instructional designer? They use authentic sounds to put the listener in the location of the interview, stories to provide the context of the segment and then insightful questions. All great techniques to use for educational podcasts.

Instructional Design 77

Instructional Design Design Wiki Simulations 77

eFront

JANUARY 5, 2011

It provides teachers with a highly intuitive visual authoring environment for creating sequences of learning activities. Xerte - (Authoring Tool) The Xerte Project provides a full suite of open source tools for e-Learning developers and content authors producing interactive learning materials.

Authoring Tools 111

Authoring Tools Xerte eXe Corporate eLearning 111