ID Reflections

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Who are Instructional Designers? The existential dilemma.

ID Reflections

Many organizations are investing in Authoring Tools like Articulate and Captivate and strongly feel that their SMEs who have in-depth knowledge of the subject can deliver the e-learning courses. Sometimes, turning the storyboards into functional modules using Authoring tools like Articulate.

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In Response: Signs of Authority-Important Presentation Traits

ID Reflections

The post, Signs of Authority-Important Presentation Traits , appealed to me at various levels, and the comment from Mr. Govindarajan raised a point that struck a chord. I think the use of a medium like the flip-chart or the w/b actually enables the presenter by making him/her the center and highlighting the message more than the tools.

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Application Training Programs: What's the Big Deal?

ID Reflections

Same with software systems that take years to develop and then they want training created and delivered in a week.? This was further ratified by a detailed post by Sreya, a co-blogger, called Challenges and solutions to technical software product training: Gathering Information.

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SkillSoft's inGenius: About adding meaningful context.

ID Reflections

s Empty Drums, Part II points out the advantage of "leveraging the amplification benefits of social technology" tools like inGenius. Tony Karrer, in his post, Social Learning Tools Should Not be Separate from Enterprise 2.0: Tony Karrer, in his post, Social Learning Tools Should Not be Separate from Enterprise 2.0:

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L&D needs New Skills

ID Reflections

This is an insightful tool to understand why hierarchy and authority have a greater impact in some countries, in addition to the already prevailing organizational culture. Given the high power distance in a country like India, it is little wonder that most people accept authority and hierarchy more easily than perhaps in the West.

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The Adventures of Developing an e-learning Course!

ID Reflections

Can better use be made of tools and applications like Skype, AOL, Webinars, conference calls, video conferencing, Google docs, etc.? Who is the final authority who will provide the sign-off? Which part of the content is least likely to change? Focus on developing those modules first.) Who are the SMEs?

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7 Strategies to Facilitate "Working Out Loud"

ID Reflections

When individuals see others (especially those in positions of authority and leadership) revealing their vulnerabilities and fears, a safe place is automatically created. Apart from anything, working out loud is a valuable self-reflection and learning tool. It encourages deep conversations, honest feedback and authentic support.

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