Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 25, 2011

Textbooks, blackboards, and overhead projectors remain the tools of choice for many teachers, at a time when their students are geared to learn from iPads, PowerPoint, and instant messaging. The result is a lost message, and a lost opportunity. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Ive been looking for some ammo t.

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APRIL 19, 2011

Most of the time we end up brainstorming ways to incorporate tools like Twitter or Facebook into his lessons, because even though I may have more experience using social media, the tools are so new that no one really knows the best way to utilize them, for anything really. But, in the end, they’re just ideas. Properly d.

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APRIL 6, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Sound of Silence by Jim on April 7, 2011 in eLearning At what point does narration really add anything to an eLearning module, and at what point is it simply being added because “it’s what’s expected?” Think about it.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Not Everyone is a Social Customer by Paul on February 11, 2011 in Development Tools , customer service , social learning A couple weeks ago I wrote a blog about the need to train your clients on the various methods of…training.

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

Of course, the person “next to you” might just as often be consulted via email or other online tool, but it doesn’t change this fact: the amount of workplace learning done in formal training sessions is a tiny fraction of of the learning that takes place one-on-one, between coworkers. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

What are your favorite tips and tools? Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Properly d.

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MARCH 22, 2011

Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this.

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JANUARY 30, 2011

View all posts by Paul → ← Online Video: the Perfect Social Learning Tool? Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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MAY 18, 2011

In addition to the use of video games for recruitment purposes, which have been available for some time, the Department of Defense has begun embracing the use of combat simulators, culture-based eLearning , avatars, and even cell phone apps, all designed specifically for military use. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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JANUARY 27, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Online Video: the Perfect Social Learning Tool? But why is video so much more effective at accelerating innovation than, say, print – or even eLearning? tool chest. less big companies, for more than 20 years.

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APRIL 5, 2011

The Sound of Silence → Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Properly d.

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MARCH 6, 2011

Allow them to discover information in bite-sized portions through self-directed activities such as eLearning, and then follow-up with a workshop, discussion group, open lab, or other opportunity to apply the new information. 5 Tips for Creating Better Blended Experiences Remember “Transition to e-Learning” Development Tools.

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APRIL 19, 2011

Most of the time we end up brainstorming ways to incorporate tools like Twitter or Facebook into his lessons, because even though I may have more experience using social media, the tools are so new that no one really knows the best way to utilize them, for anything really. But, in the end, they’re just ideas. Properly d.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

The era of “left brain” dominance, and the Information Age that it engendered, are giving way to a new world in which “right brain” qualities-inventiveness, empathy, meaning-predominate. The future belongs to a very different kind of person with a very different kind of mind. Won’t it be difficult to ‘corral’ all these creative thinkers?

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JANUARY 21, 2011

I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In View all posts by Jolene → ← The Freemium Three: Three Free Tools That Will Work Wonders For Your Next Training Project. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Liam McCoy: Thanks for this.

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MARCH 1, 2011

Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

While many large corporations still fear wikis for internal communication because they are “hard to control,” a number of intelligence agencies have been using a wiki tool – called Intellipedia – for several years. Apparently, it’s working. Some might confuse the use of wikis with sometimes controversial organizations like Wikileaks.

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DECEMBER 12, 2010

While many large corporations still fear wikis for internal communication because they are “hard to control,” a number of intelligence agencies have been using a wiki tool – called Intellipedia – for several years. Apparently, it’s working. Some might confuse the use of wikis with sometimes controversial organizations like Wikileaks.

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JANUARY 5, 2011

This happens far more frequently with “tell-me” eLearning than it ever should. What other good eLearning resolutions are out there? In effect, he was driving; I was just executing the commands. Once he had gotten out of the car, I was completely unable to take over his role. Paul I rarely ever visited. Collaborative learning?

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

It’s not that there is anything in particular wrong with Visio as a flow charting tool. Rather, it’s the access to the tool. When working with this group, there is no central IT support to call on or budget to make sure everyone has Visio. It has a ton of great features. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

It’s not that there is anything in particular wrong with Visio as a flow charting tool. Rather, it’s the access to the tool. When working with this group, there is no central IT support to call on or budget to make sure everyone has Visio. It has a ton of great features. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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MARCH 2, 2011

→ Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Ive been looking for some ammo t.

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JANUARY 14, 2011

I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In View all posts by Jolene → ← Work as Improv Theater: Teaching the Right-Brained Learner The Freemium Three: Three Free Tools That Will Work Wonders For Your Next Training Project. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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JANUARY 14, 2011

I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In View all posts by Jolene → ← Work as Improv Theater: Teaching the Right-Brained Learner The Freemium Three: Three Free Tools That Will Work Wonders For Your Next Training Project. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 12, 2011

IOL is facilitated through the use of tools like Yammer that connect coworkers across the globe. Most of my PDL is done reading daily news articles, marketing blogs, adult learning webinars and more via the internet. ASL, by definition, can happen anytime, anywhere. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 21, 2011

The now-common blended learning practice of assigning one or more eLearning modules prior to attending classroom training is similar to the Khan/schoolteacher model. The eLearning modules act as the “lecture”, which learners do on their own time. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Properly d.

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MARCH 7, 2011

the reason behind a new software rollout, or the need for an elearning module). The same strategy that has worked for Sheen and Old Spice may very well work for the internal expounding of your company’s message, whatever it may be about (e.g. Make it interesting and unexpected, and your employees will take notice. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 23, 2011

If your client wants you to get an elearning module built based on storyboards developed in-house, make sure it’s clear that your work is entirely dependent on their work. Ask for sign-off on the success factors from all the key people, whether you’ll meet them or not (this helps your immediate contact, too, which is pretty handy).

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 8, 2010

You need to know that deadlines are being met and budgets not exceeded, and your team needs to be able to air concerns and get help. Check in frequently for updates, but don’t make it an event your team members fear. Communication is the key to any good relationship, and that rule remains true at the project management level. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 8, 2010

You need to know that deadlines are being met and budgets not exceeded, and your team needs to be able to air concerns and get help. Check in frequently for updates, but don’t make it an event your team members fear. Communication is the key to any good relationship, and that rule remains true at the project management level. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 28, 2011

I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. my spare time I read, play with my kiddos, and train with the Dashe & Thomson running team.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 14, 2010

The eLearning Guild hosted an engaging, curiosity-inspiring conference focused on social learning. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In The kids seize the opportunities, take risks, and flourish. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Properly d.

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

The eLearning Guild hosted an engaging, curiosity-inspiring conference focused on social learning. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In The kids seize the opportunities, take risks, and flourish. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Properly d.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Both in a classroom and an eLearning setting, a new skill is generally presented as a demonstration, then students try the new skill on their own. It’s sort of the ultimate contribution to social learning. Now let’s translate this to a business setting. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 13, 2011

Since I became an active Twitter user a few months ago, the application has grown on me to the point where it’s now far-and-away my favorite social media tool. And I use the word ‘tool’ for a reason. This is a tool you use to react to something you see, hear or do and an opportunity to create a voice. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 22, 2010

The Temporary Staffing Revolution → Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 22, 2010

The Temporary Staffing Revolution → Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this.

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