Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2014

These are my live blogged notes from the Tuesday morning general session at ASTD International Conference & Expo, this week in Washington, D.C. Martha Soehren was elected to the ASTD Board of Directors in 2010. She serves as the Chief Talent Development Officer and Senior Vice President for Comcast University and Comcast Cable.

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Develop ASTD Director Lesson 140

The Performance Improvement Blog

AUGUST 27, 2014

In my online course for the Association for Talent Development (formerly known as ASTD) titled, Essentials of Developing an Organizational Learning Culture , participants want to know what they can do in the short term to create a learning culture. However, some CLOs feel pressure to change things immediately.

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Culture Develop Organizational Learning Information Overload 231

Web Courseworks

JUNE 4, 2009

I’ll confess that I may not have been at the ASTD conference every day this past week, but I do have some impressions of the event I’d like to share. I was a little disappointed that ASTD decision makers, whoever you are, did not put the eLearning vendors together. ” Tags: ASTD Elaine Biech Game Based Learning.

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ASTD eLearning Consultant Simulations Learning Objects 113

Kapp Notes

MAY 17, 2013

Game Development Software The Knowledge Guru. The research evidence suggests the use of simulations to enhance the confidence trainees have in their ability to apply the skills learned in the training to their job. Improve Training: Thinking Like a Game Developer. Learning Game Design Workshop from Karl Kapp.

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ASTD Slides Simulations Comparison 175

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 17, 2011

Kirkpatrick says participants need to achieve certain knowledge, skills, and attitudes to get to the desired behavior and results. knowledge, skills, and attitudes?have He recommends performance tests to measure an increase in skills. skill practice, role plays, and training simulations? Level 3: Behavior.

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Kirkpatrick Social Learning Social Networks Blogging 168

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. Game Development Software ThinkingWorlds (3D Software). Improve Training: Thinking Like a Game Developer. Companies Mentioned. Enspire Learning. Zombies Run. Knowledge Guru.

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ASTD Simulations Authoring Tools Comparison 195

Kapp Notes

APRIL 24, 2013

Had a great time last night with the wonder folks from the ASTD Mid-NJ chapter, lots of great questions and interactions. Game Development Software ThinkingWorlds (3D Software). Improve Training: Thinking Like a Game Developer. Fall 2011 Training Industry Quarterly Article: Improving Training: Thinking Like a Game Developer.

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ASTD Simulations Resources Comparison 150

Clark Quinn

JUNE 2, 2008

I'm at the ASTD Conference in San Diego at the general session. Tony Bingham, ASTD CEO, is talking about and showing videos around talent management. It looks like there are about 5,000 people in the room. A complete guess at the number, but pretty good size. It's often easier to change the world than it is to change yourself.

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ASTD Management Metrics Conference 137

Learnnovators

MAY 29, 2014

THE JOURNEY: We, like many out there, are of the view that, though most learning designers possess good levels of skills around the traditional training (formal learning) area, their skill levels fall short around the informal or social learning areas.

Social Learning 167

Social Learning Social Informal Diversity Training 167

Integrated Learnings

MARCH 14, 2012

One dusty cover that caught my eye was the January 2004 issue of Training + Development Magazine from ASTD, with this headline: 8 Trends You Need to Know NOW. The article emphasizes the need for us to develop business acumen and follow business trends, so that we can ensure learning strategy aligns with organizational strategy.

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Trends Blended Learning Diversity Training Off-shore 123

OpenSesame

AUGUST 21, 2014

To help businesses meet these new demands, the ASTD-Cascadia chapter has themed this year’s annual conference “Join the Revolution: Change the Face of Learning!” These sessions will explore those skills needed for classroom/face-to-face training success. The post Join OpenSesame at ASTD-Cascadia Chapter's Annual Conference!

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ASTD Conference Examples Sample 52

Kapp Notes

MAY 14, 2013

Game Development Software ThinkingWorlds (3D Software). The research evidence suggests the use of simulations to enhance the confidence trainees have in their ability to apply the skills learned in the training to their job. Improve Training: Thinking Like a Game Developer. Here are the resources from my presentation.

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ASTD Simulations Resources Comparison 150

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. Game Development Software ThinkingWorlds (3D Software). Improve Training: Thinking Like a Game Developer. Companies Mentioned. Enspire Learning. Zombies Run. Knowledge Guru.

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ASTD Simulations Authoring Tools Comparison 119

Web Courseworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Gamification is revolutionizing the field of learning and development. Gamification Strategies for Instructional Designers and Trainers skills seminar I led at the recent ASTD Chicagoland Chapter meeting at the DePaul University School for New Learning on September 18 th. That was the main thrust of the Game On!

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Gamification Simulations Blended Learning Association LMS 239

Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Last week at ASTD TechKnowledge , I did a keynote on Work Literacy and eLearning 2.0, Fourth Grader Wikipedia Update New Work and New Work Skills Work Skills Keeping Up? I spend a lot of time developing SharePoint options for a department, but colleagues are more likely to spend their 2.0 Tools for eLearning.

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Social Networks ASTD Wiki eLearning 2.0 102

Clark Quinn

JUNE 2, 2008

Next up at ASTD - Malcolm Gladwell - new book in November - Outliers - how people get to be successful. Break down into specific skills and measure against those skills. He spends about 10 minutes to show this through discussion of Fleetwood Mac vs. the Eagles and how the music industry focuses on conceptual innovators today.

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ASTD Player Mac Score 100

Tony Karrer

JUNE 2, 2008

Next up at ASTD - Malcolm Gladwell - new book in November - Outliers - how people get to be successful. Break down into specific skills and measure against those skills. He spends about 10 minutes to show this through discussion of Fleetwood Mac vs. the Eagles and how the music industry focuses on conceptual innovators today.

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ASTD Player Mac Score 100

Upside Learning

AUGUST 19, 2009

According to an article posted on the ASTD website by Karl Kapp and Robyn A. Defelice, the time needed to develop one hour of self paced eLearning could take between 90 hours and 1743 hours. I would imagine soft skills simulations to take equal efforts if not more than those required for application simulations.

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eLearning Developer Simulations Develop Courseware 192

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 26, 2008

The ASTD Big question this month is What did you learn about learning in 2008? Why 3D Teaching Higher Order Skills in a Virtual World Complaint? Tags: ASTD Big Question. I learn so much all the time from students, clients and colleagues, it is hard to narrow it down to just two or three things, but I'll try.

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Big Question ASTD Virtual Classroom Social Networks 100

OpenSesame

AUGUST 21, 2014

To help businesses meet these new demands, the ASTD-Cascadia chapter has themed this year’s annual conference “Join the Revolution: Change the Face of Learning!” These sessions will explore those skills needed for classroom/face-to-face training success. eLearning Track: Designing Beyond Page-Turners.

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ASTD Conference Examples Sample 49

OpenSesame

JANUARY 18, 2013

Global 500 companies focus on sales training ahead of executive development and basic skills. ASTD reports that Forbes 500 companies spend more time and money training their team in sales, allocating fewer resources to training for executive development, interpersonal skills and basic skills.

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ASTD Report Social Networks Industry 52

The Performance Improvement Blog

MARCH 17, 2014

According to the 2013 State of the Industry report from ASTD , instructor-led programs continue to be the primary method for training and developing employees. The content of these programs runs the gamut from basic skills to executive development. . elearning), the predominant method is still sage-on-the-stage.

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ASTD Agile Coaching Mentoring 245

Learnnovators

MAY 29, 2014

.”- Karl Kapp THE JOURNEY: We, like many out there, are of the view that, though most learning designers possess good levels of skills around the traditional training (formal learning) area, their skill levels fall short around the informal or social learning areas.

Social Learning 100

Social Learning Social Informal Resources 100

Tony Karrer

MARCH 9, 2009

Skills Gap There's a great post by Catherine Lombardozzi - Learning 2.0 that discusses the skills that "many employees … well beyond school … could use help in developing … skills are different." She goes on to list out the skills and I think it's quite a good list. Skills Training? eLearning Technology.

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Skills SharePoint Training Train 102

OpenSesame

MAY 31, 2011

“Community manager” is a job title because it takes patience, hard work and a certain amount of skill to draw out connections between community members. Supporting the development of community around organizations, themes or peer networks is a top emerging skill for learning & development professionals.

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ASTD NetDimension iPad Social Media 52

The Learning Circuits

AUGUST 1, 2012

It prepares new trainers with critical training skills and introduces seasoned practitioners to the latest techniques for delivering powerful training. This includes being introduced to the ASTD Competency Study, which forms the foundation of the ASTD Training Certificate. I don't use those words lightly.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 5, 2012

One of the most common complaints I hear from elearning developers is that they have to build the same types of courses over and over again. This can be stifling and in many ways retard your growth as an elearning developer. This means you get little opportunity to expand your skills and do something different. How to Volunteer.

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Portfolio Blended Learning ASTD Skills 79

Mindflash

OCTOBER 15, 2010

What will be a huge shock is that training directors, trainers, and instructional designers must develop new skills in order to stay relevant in 21st century business. It is ironic that as learning professionals our job is to help others learn new skills, but we often forget about ourselves? How will you learn these new skills?

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Skills Wiki Social Media ASTD 111

Rapid eLearning

MARCH 20, 2012

In today’s post we’ll look at another part of the conversation where we discussed what skills are needed to succeed and how they can be nurtured. Rapid E-Learning Developers Wear Many Hats. Success Requires Multiple Skills. Here are some of the skills that are critical to success: Project consulting. Acquiring Skills.

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Authoring Tools Skills Rapid eLearning ASTD 79

The Performance Improvement Blog

MAY 31, 2013

These managers are in the best position to help employees acquire the knowledge and skills they need to be successful. As I explained in a post on ASTD ''s Workforce Development Blog, four trends are increasing the importance of a manager''s role as faciliator of learning: Technology has contributed to a DIY environment for learning.

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Management Coaching ASTD Agile 231

Web Courseworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Gamification is revolutionizing the field of learning and development. Gamification Strategies for Instructional Designers and Trainers skills seminar I led at the recent ASTD Chicagoland Chapter meeting at the DePaul University School for New Learning on September 18 th. That was the main thrust of the Game On!

Gamification 138

Gamification Simulations Blended Learning Association LMS 138

Tony Karrer

JANUARY 8, 2009

Work Literacy Skills Workshop Was the last formal training you had on knowledge work skills the use of a card catalog and microfiche reader? While there has been incredible innovation in tools and methods that support personal work and learning over the past 10 years, most of us have had a hard time with our Work Skills Keeping Up.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Wiki Skills ASTD 100

Knowledge Guru

JANUARY 7, 2014

The answer, of course, depends on the type of training you are developing. The 2013 ASTD State of the Industry report includes a wonderful table with the twelve most common content areas found in corporate training. Managerial and Supervisory: Soft-skills training often (but not always) works best in face-to-face situations.

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Games Corporate Learning Compliance Training Content 229

Learningtogo

JUNE 23, 2017

She has appeared as an expert-guest on the topic of workforce development and millennial career-development for syndicated talk-radio shows including America’s Workforce Radio and Inc. Radio and is often quoted in news media like the Huffington Post, Fast Company, BBC, and numerous industry and trade journals.

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Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting Blended Learning 100

Learningtogo

JUNE 23, 2017

She has appeared as an expert-guest on the topic of workforce development and millennial career-development for syndicated talk-radio shows including America’s Workforce Radio and Inc. Radio and is often quoted in news media like the Huffington Post, Fast Company, BBC, and numerous industry and trade journals.

Podcasts 100

Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting Blended Learning 100

Performance Learning Productivity

MAY 1, 2014

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’. Only a minority of instance of under-performance are due to lack of knowledge or skill.

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Diversity Training Compliance Training Training Train 225

SkyPrep

MAY 13, 2022

The Association for Talent Development (formerly known as ASTD) has hosted conferences for nearly 80 years, to educate and inspire professionals in the talent development field. The post Join SkyPrep at ATD 2022 Conference first appeared on SkyPrep.

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