Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 23, 2011

Properly documenting expectations, responsibilities, and success factors can be one of the most vital aspects of successful project management, but it’s so often overlooked or treated as merely an exercise. Personally, I’m still working on every new project to fine tune the proper “documentation ratio.&# Properly d.

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Blended Learning Project Compliance Training 140

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

A brief review of the module: Given how important this training really is for the welfare of our troops and for our national security, I think Cathy’s done an excellent job of making it visually appealing and engaging, given the constraints of time and budget. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

OCTOBER 15, 2010

A brief review of the module: Given how important this training really is for the welfare of our troops and for our national security, I think Cathy’s done an excellent job of making it visually appealing and engaging, given the constraints of time and budget. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Module 100

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 5, 2011

So now, I resolve to promote interactive, “do-it” training whenever feasible. Since I had some time, I intentionally decided to find the route through trial-and-error, starting only with the end address (in essence “doing”). The result, after a few mis-steps, is that today I could get there with my eyes closed (don’t recommend it).

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Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 113

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 30, 2010

The difference: peer-to-peer interaction. That’s why this post from Frank Noschese is so great. He contrasts two teaching methods that involve different kinds of whiteboards: one that costs $2,000, and one that costs $2. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Blended Learning Social Wiki 124

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 21, 2011

What happens in class is interactive problem solving – which means, in effect, that the “teachers have used technology to humanize the classroom,” he says. 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. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

The applications everyone from Wired to the Wall Street Journal are talking about are altering the way we interact with each other, the way we purchase goods and services, and the way we learn. This ever-changing technological landscape is currently held captive by social media, and for good reason. Properly d.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Social Social Learning Blended Learning 124

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 15, 2011

McGoldrick described an approach to evaluating training that wasn’t just about changes in learner behavior but about learners integrated with and interacting within their own workplace. The title was “Expanding ROI in Training Programs Using Scriven, Kirkpatrick, and Brinkerhoff,” which sounds pretty academic. But it wasn’t. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Thomas Fingar, Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Analysis , describes how Intellipedia was used to create an article about how Iraqi insurgents were using chlorine in improvised explosive devices: They developed it in a couple of days interacting in Intellipedia … No bureaucracy, no mother-may-I, no convening meetings.

Wiki 100

Wiki Social Networks Security Blended Learning 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Thomas Fingar, Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Analysis , describes how Intellipedia was used to create an article about how Iraqi insurgents were using chlorine in improvised explosive devices: They developed it in a couple of days interacting in Intellipedia … No bureaucracy, no mother-may-I, no convening meetings.

Wiki 100

Wiki Social Networks Security Blended Learning 100

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 8, 2011

The gist of it was that even though we have an enormous amount of tools available to enable social learning across far reaching boundaries, the self-study type of eLearning seen in so many workplaces today can potentially cut learners off from any type of social interaction during the course of the learning. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 8, 2011

In my opinion, it’s not that providing on-demand learning and performance solutions is a new idea. What is new, however, is the ratio of on-demand solutions to more traditional training offerings. It has been around for all of my 15+ years as an instructional designer and training developer, and goes back much further than that.

Social Networks 162

Social Networks Performance Support Blended Learning Wiki 162

Thinkdom

JANUARY 10, 2024

It includes semi-finished to finished images, videos, interactive elements, and even the first voice-overs. The aim is to improve the quality of the eLearning course and ensure it meets the learning objectives effectively. It is uploaded to the ,, Learning Management System (LMS), and access is provided to the learners.

Content Developer 104

Content Developer Instructional Design Authoring Tools Diversity Training 104

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 6, 2011

Software tools such as Articulate Presenter or Adobe Presenter allow you to transition your current PowerPoint into a streamlined e-Learning modules complete with narration, interactive quizzes, and Flash-based output compression. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 7, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Facebook or Kanye West: Which Pop Icon Has a Future in Enterprise Learning? by Paul on January 7, 2011 in LMS (Learning Management System) , social learning People love to learn. Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Facebook Blended Learning Enterprise 100

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 7, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Facebook or Kanye West: Which Pop Icon Has a Future in Enterprise Learning? by Paul on January 7, 2011 in LMS (Learning Management System) , social learning People love to learn. Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Facebook Blended Learning Enterprise 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Communication is the key to any good relationship, and that rule remains true at the project management level. 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.

Social Networks 102

Social Networks Project Blended Learning Wiki 102

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Communication is the key to any good relationship, and that rule remains true at the project management level. 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.

Social Networks 102

Social Networks Project Blended Learning Wiki 102

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Ive worked in sales and marketing with various organizations, including 3M, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ionix Medical, and the Itasca Project. I live and breathe Minnesota sports and love golfing, boating, skiing, traveling, and attending live music. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Ive worked in sales and marketing with various organizations, including 3M, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ionix Medical, and the Itasca Project. I live and breathe Minnesota sports and love golfing, boating, skiing, traveling, and attending live music. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Social Networks Roles Mobile 100

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Before you commit to delivering a project based on these ratios (or buying services from someone based on them), it is useful to keep a few things in mind about eLearning Development Ratios: 1. There’s no time for an assessment” said the client, “We need to plug a number into the budget!” Thank you so much.

Ratio 167

Ratio Social Networks Blended Learning Off-shore 167

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 11, 2011

Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Games 124

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 19, 2011

Learning technologist and university art instructor Anthony Fontana has been developing learning software called QizBox to encourage and stimulate student learning through the use of interactive social media. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Social Learning Social Blended Learning 124

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 27, 2011

The audience for the training programs was junior high school students, and the purpose was to learn about works of art in the museum’s collection. It allowed the students to interact with the works of art in their own way. But now I wanted to find out more about Accelerated Learning. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Blended Learning Social Learning Blogging 140

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 6, 2011

Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Social Networks 154

Social Networks Sound Social Learning Blended Learning 154

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Before you commit to delivering a project based on these ratios (or buying services from someone based on them), it is useful to keep a few things in mind about eLearning Development Ratios: 1. There’s no time for an assessment” said the client, “We need to plug a number into the budget!” Thank you so much.

Ratio 133

Ratio Social Networks Blended Learning Off-shore 133

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 19, 2011

Learning technologist and university art instructor Anthony Fontana has been developing learning software called QizBox to encourage and stimulate student learning through the use of interactive social media. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Social 100

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 22, 2011

Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Blended Learning 145

Blended Learning Social Networks Blended Social 145

Dashe & Thomson

MAY 18, 2011

Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Social Networks 160

Social Networks Blended Learning Diversity Training Games 160

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 5, 2011

Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Change Blended Learning Management 140

Dashe & Thomson

MAY 4, 2011

Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Social Networks 182

Social Networks Social Learning Social Blended Learning 182

Dashe & Thomson

MAY 11, 2011

Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Social Networks 180

Social Networks Social Network Network Social 180

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

When working with this group, there is no central IT support to call on or budget to make sure everyone has Visio. Most recently, I’ve been working with a client whose subject matter experts are volunteers scattered about the county. After a little research, I landed at Gliffy.com , and so far have not looked back. Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Blended Learning Tools Tips 100

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

In the new culture of learning, people learn through their interaction and participation with one another in fluid relationships that are the result of shared interests and opportunity. The important thing about the Harry Potter phenomenon is not so much what the kids were learning, but how they were learning.

Social Networks 134

Social Networks Blended Learning Change Wiki 134

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

When working with this group, there is no central IT support to call on or budget to make sure everyone has Visio. Most recently, I’ve been working with a client whose subject matter experts are volunteers scattered about the county. After a little research, I landed at Gliffy.com , and so far have not looked back. Properly d.

Content Developer 100

Content Developer Social Networks Blended Learning Tips 100

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 1, 2011

Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Social Networks 133

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 133

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 21, 2011

Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Performance Support 100

Performance Support Social Networks Brain Blended Learning 100