Upside Learning

APRIL 12, 2010

This month’s Big Question on Learning Circuits Blog seeks to understand how we are keeping up with the increasingly complex tools and technologies landscape. I reflect on this question from an organization perspective as opposed to an individual’s perspective. Here’s what we are doing in our organization: 1.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 8, 2011

The questions prompt quite a lively and interesting discussion among online community members. The Learning Circuits Big Question for May is: How do we need to change in what we do in order to address learning/performance needs that are on-demand? OK, so this is not about the easy questions.

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ID Reflections

APRIL 25, 2009

This is precisely my feeling too…it is one of my pet grouch that this month’s Big Question allows me to vent. We are still on our first generation e-learning courses—the linear, click and reveal types, where, for most corporate training departments, cost cutting is the major goal for shifting to the e-learning mode.

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Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

This month's ASTD Learning Circuit's Blog Big Question is "How do I communicate the value of social media as a learning tool to my organization?" Providing up-front assistance and training is essential for the majority of employees to adopt. Here are several ways to help sell Social Media in an organization.

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eLearning Cyclops

MARCH 2, 2010

This month's Big Question is "how do we leverage open content in workplace learning?" To learn more about about some of opportunities available in open content, I visited the sites listed on the Big Question post. So, back to the Big Question. These were OER Commons and Open Courseware Consortium.

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eLearning Cyclops

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

February's Big Question on the Learning Circuits blog is "What is the impact of the economy on you and your organization? With a lot of ambition, a little bit of luck and long hours, I can potentially earn more than I would in a corporate training department. What are you doing as a result?"

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eLearning Cyclops

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

This month's Big Question at Learning Circuits is on working with subject matter experts (SME). First off, thank you Tony at Learning Circuits for using my suggestion as this month's question. They will help identify training needs, learning objectives, etc. Remember, write your design plan to a non-training audience.

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eLearning Cyclops

MARCH 1, 2009

The March Big Question from Learning Circuits is What will workplace learning look like in 10 years? Soft skills training (e.g. Here are some of the things I see in 10 years: We will see much more informal learning and knowledge management. We are already seeing this with the use of m-learning and Twitter in the classroom.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, December 11, 2007 The Big Question This months big question from the Learning Circuits Blog: What did you learn about learning in 2007? I was so not motivated to be there, plus the professor was a jerk.

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CommLab India

JUNE 23, 2023

eLearning translations are crucial to delivering training to your global workforce with equal fervor. Whether we should do it in-house or outsource it is a big question. Read the blog to gain insights on the importance of eLearning translations and weigh the pros and cons of doing it in-house.

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The Learning Circuits

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

I'm happy to announce that several thought leaders have joined together with me to revitalize the Big Question. net Jeffrey Goldman Jeff Goldman has 13+ years experience in the training and development field, including nine years designing and developing e-learning. What exactly, we aren't sure. We'll figure it out as we go.

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eLearning Cyclops

JUNE 3, 2010

June's Big Question over at the Learning Circuits blog is regarding tools one should ".learn Although my degree is in instructional design I have worked in corporate training departments where I am responsible for both. learn today in order to be a valuable eLearning professional in 2015." Photoshop or Fireworks).

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Clive on Learning

JUNE 15, 2011

So, the Learning Circuits Big Question for June is: How do we break down organisational walls when it comes to learning? It is in any organisation's interest to engage as fully as possible with their stakeholders - this may prove to be an income earner as well, as the P&Ls of customer training departments make all too plain.

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Clive on Learning

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

There’s a new Big Question on the Learning Circuits blog and it’s about questions. It builds on a great posting by George Siemens in which he describes Questions I’m no longer asking , in other words what issues are now so cut and dried that to keep questioning them would be a waste of energy.

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Tony Karrer

JANUARY 9, 2007

The Big Question on the LCB for January is: What are the trade offs between quality learning programs and rapid e-learning and how do you decide? There's a lot involved in this question and I plan to revisit it several times during the month. I'm hoping to see some contributions that will help thinking.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 4, 2008

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Monday, February 04, 2008 The Big Question: Instructional Design as a Spectrum The Learning Circuits Big Question this month: Instructional Design - If, When and How Much? PowerPoints on steroids. I pick purple.

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Tony Karrer

APRIL 3, 2007

Since I'm likely not going to be blogging for about a week starting Friday, I thought I'd get an early jump on this month's Big Question from LCB - ILT and Off-the-Shelf Vendors - What Should They Do? There's really a lot at stake in this question in that it goes far beyond the question. Lowest cost will dominate.

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Litmos

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It’s a big question for Learning and Development (L&D) pros everywhere, and for anyone who has ever begged a learner to fill out a survey or questionnaire after a training module. What do learners want?

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Clive on Learning

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Could I re-train as - what did you call it - a learning architect? Or should I re-train as a learning technologist? Will anyone still do formal training in a future in which all learning is informal and on-the-job? First thought: Perhaps, if you see yourself carrying out a consultative role. First thought: I'm not sure.

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Upside Learning

DECEMBER 31, 2009

Learning Management: What does a Training Company need an LMS for? Learning Management: What does a Training Company need an LMS for? Top 8 Reasons Why Training Providers Are Adopting eLearning. Top 8 Reasons Why Training Providers Are Adopting eLearning. Training Companies Are Adopting eLearning.

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Clive on Learning

JUNE 23, 2010

This month’s Big Question on the ASTD Learning Circuits Blog asks what software tools, as learning and development professionals, we should set out to learn. I’ve witnessed terrible examples of the training friends of mine have received when they decided to become more tech-savvy. On careful reflection, I’d have to say none.

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TalentLMS

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The next may seem a bit vague: actually rolling out the diversity and inclusion training program. If you’re expanding your employee development strategy to include training for diversity and inclusion, you may have big questions, starting with, “ Where do we begin? ”. The challenges of training for diversity.

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Kapp Notes

JUNE 7, 2007

Clark Aldrich's blog entry for the big question has a great list of games and simulations that you need to check out. This can be used for many different training applications using the world of Second Life as a platform for creation of the learning. Take a few minutes and browse the content. Wikis Explained.

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

You’re going along training for years and then BOOM your company decides to jump on the virtual classroom train. The big question settles in, “How do I make this virtual classroom space feel like a face-to-face classroom?”. One of common situation is going virtual. Does this sound familiar?

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Clive on Learning

MAY 20, 2010

The May Big Question in the Learning Circuits Blog is What will workplace learning technology look like in 2015 ? Five years may be a lot in Internet Time, as Jay Cross keeps reminding us, but in corporate training it’s no time at all. So, in for a penny … First the killjoy stuff. Just maybe.

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Clive on Learning

JANUARY 13, 2010

The Big Question for January in the Learning Circuits Blog is, rather predictably, what are your predictions for 2010? In 2009 I predicted : Classroom training will be decimated. I’m happy to participate in the sure knowledge that nearly all so-called expert predictions in practically any field prove to be miles off the mark.

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Axonify

DECEMBER 12, 2019

This was the big question we set out to answer during our latest L&D webinar. The post Your top learning technology questions, answered appeared first on Axonify. “Where do I even start when it comes to learning technology?” During the first 30 minutes, Dani … Continued.

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Clive on Learning

JANUARY 12, 2009

The Learning Circuits Blog Big Question for January asks what are your challenges, plans and predictions for 2009? There will be enough exceptions to keep those already active in these fields going, but no big shift in corporate learning practice. Classroom training will be decimated.

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CommLab India

MAY 11, 2023

But how to spark creativity and foster innovation in learning remains a big question. The subject of creativity and innovation is a far-reaching one and is critical to attaining long-term success in learning. The simple answer to it is through building the necessary skills for it. Let’s discover how.

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The Learning Circuits

MARCH 5, 2007

And that means that we can ask this month's big question - a few days late. This month's big question actually was a question asked by an attendee at Jay Cross' presentation on informal learning at ASTD TechKnowledge. So, this month, The Big Question is. What Would You Do to Support New Managers?

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Clive on Learning

APRIL 7, 2011

We can speed up the process with the right tools, training and an agile approach, but it still takes longer than many organisations can wait. There’s absolutely no doubt that it takes a long time – in many cases, much too long – to produce half-decent interactive lessons. So what do you do if your client wants it now?

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Clive on Learning

JUNE 4, 2009

June's Big Question on the Learning Circuits Blog asks a personal question: How much time do you spend and how do you find the time for reading blogs, twitter, social networks, etc.? A one hour train journey is about right for me to make a posting, so we're talking two hours a week. Not such a big commitment.

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Clive on Learning

MARCH 3, 2010

The February Big Question on the Learning Circuits Blog (I know, it’s March already and I’m late on this one) queries what the place is for instruction and deep reflection in a culture in which people increasingly just dip into things and move on.

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Clive on Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2008

In the Learning Circuits Blog, the big question for October is "I'm interested in a career in e-learning. Once you know where you'd like to fit in, you should consider whether to undertake some formal education or training that's appropriate for your role. What should I do first?"

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Clive on Learning

JULY 1, 2009

This month's Big Question on the Learning Circuits Blog asks 'What new skills and knowledge are required for learning professionals?' Big mistake. Well,contrary to many commentators, I am not so sure that l&d professionals need to tear up the rule book and start again. Let's take an example.

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Clive on Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2006

Learning Circuit's big questions for December are: 1. It took me a while to develop my own blogging style - I have for years written columns in training magazines and I thought this would be the same. What will you remember most about 2006? For me, it will probably be my first complete year of blogging.

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Axonify

APRIL 20, 2018

Let’s define it as “data used to measure and improve the impact of training.” Does this data show that people learned from your training? Does this data show that employees changed their behavior on the job based on your training? Behavior change takes time, and most training programs have set start and completion dates.

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