Connect Thinking

JANUARY 27, 2012

At this time I define it as: Content expressed as thoughts, experience, expertise, opinions…created in text, multimedia, pictures…and shared by individuals for different reasons. It is mediated by technology platforms whose functionality determines the distribution, retrievability and useability of the content.

Social Media 113

Social Media Social Media Social Learning 113

Connect Thinking

APRIL 6, 2012

We also need to be careful when developing e-learning courseware for soft skills that we don’t assume all the learner needs to do is become familiar with the content. Of course it’s not – they need to be able to ‘apply’ the content into specific contexts.

Virtual Classroom 166

Virtual Classroom Courseware Social Media Simulations 166

Connect Thinking

MARCH 31, 2012

it will speak volumes about the course sponsor’s attitude about the content and level of staff trust). refer to my blog post Mandatory e-learning is simply mandatory ). ” Some staff will miss or avoid workshops, and so other content options must be provided. Options should cover both process and key messages.

Strategy 149

Strategy Video Virtual Classroom Courseware 149

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Prescribed learning is not about ‘content dump’ It’s about providing an instructional approach that enables new knowledge and skills to be readily assimilated. Of course, foundation knowledge or skills should always be couched in learner’s context so that they can understand how the information relates to them.

Knowledge 254

Knowledge Skills Technology Develop 254

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 16, 2011

LMS whose foundation is the disseminate off-the-shelf content (e.g. LMS that support the content of authoring tools (e.g. These are often feature-rich for learning and are generally proactive in offering solutions for mobile learning and performance support. SkillSoft SkillPort ). Savv-e Express ).

LMS 113

LMS Learning Management System SkillPort System 113

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 11, 2013

Before the classroom: Webinar pre-brief, foundation content delivered via video, pre-work completed in the workplace with manager as coach. Done right, blended learning can in-fact improve learning transfer back into the workplace because the learning can be chunked and sequenced over a longer period of time and embedded into workflow.

Blended Learning 119

Blended Learning Social Networks Streaming Performance Support 119

Connect Thinking

MAY 26, 2012

Support the democratisation of learning by making content available to all. Below are some of mine for you to ponder: Example learning design guiding principles: At [Company], we: Foster a culture of learning through conversation and self-governance. Support skill development through challenge, reflection and manager conversation.

Blended Learning 182

Blended Learning Learning Conversation Guide 182

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 1, 2012

This means content must be relevant and fresh, and new information, courses, features or community members made obvious. “Is Once end user accesses the technology, they must feel as though it was purposeful and of value to their professional development, practice or other personal objective. Is it easy and intuitive to use?”.

Change 198

Change Management Adoption Adopt 198

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 28, 2011

Technology and environmental infrastructure that supports predictable access to content and networks that enable learning ‘self-service’ Learning professionals who can guide staff in the skills of information mining and management and networking. YouTube, online forums, Instant messaging etc).

Services 111

Services Instant Messaging ASTD Predictions 111

Connect Thinking

MARCH 7, 2012

It helps me to think about solution options that are more broad than the development and implementation of a piece of content. It helps me to prioritise understanding client culture, climate and workflow (cntext) before I offer solution options.

Association Learning Management System 167

Association Learning Management System Social Networks Learning Theory Theory 167

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 16, 2013

Not to mention your content may become redundant due to new legislation and new practices. What this means is that an e-learning course that looked good in 2013 can look pretty tired by 2015. And, with changes to operating systems, it may mean your e-learning no longer works for some of your clients. Finding a large customer base.

Streaming 140

Streaming Diversity Training Develop Instructional Design 140

Connect Thinking

JUNE 16, 2012

And, with the rapid redundancy of information, organisations can no longer afford expensive content productions or glorified e-learning courseware for the purposes of briefing staff. In today’s busy workplace, getting people across new information simply and easily has never been more important.

Learning Strategy 134

Learning Strategy Strategy Video Webcast 134

Connect Thinking

MARCH 1, 2013

They are also important when your strategy involves enabling end users to create and share content such as podcasts and videos. These skills are important in online communities of practice, discussion forums, blogs and wikis. Change management tips: Recognise skill development is graduated. Provide examples of simple online exchanges.

Change 142

Change Management Association Learning Management System Wiki 142

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 14, 2012

Learning practitioners today are being tasked with leveraging technology to manage our training offering, deliver content and capture assessment. These types of experiences will manifest through the learner and into the organisation in many many different ways; small and large, obvious and subtle.

System 141

System LMS Compliance Training Learning Management System 141

Connect Thinking

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

It’s easy for learning practitioners and trainers to fall into the trap of essentially cutting and pasting content into an online environment. There are lots of mediocre e-learning courses and assessments out there.

Change 168

Change Management Association Learning Management System LMS 168

Connect Thinking

JULY 20, 2012

Often the need to get content out to staff is more urgent than implementing a LMS. But this is expensive and, when you are new to learning management systems, it can challenging to get to the detail of your requirements and the options available. You want to avoid choosing the wrong system for your needs.

LMS 131

LMS Courseware Learning Management System Embed 131