Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 21, 2011

As instructional designers, we can help create environments that grow better Exobrains. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. Properly d.

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Performance Support Social Networks Brain Blended Learning 100

Dashe & Thomson

MAY 4, 2011

technologies into our training programs, but rarely do we find a client that wants to create a robust learning environment comprised of both formal and informal components. Like many enterprise learning companies, we are actively brainstorming ways to incorporate collaborative Web 2.0 Properly d.

Social Networks 182

Social Networks Social Learning Social Blended Learning 182

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

World: The Evolution of Distance Learning , Norm Willox, CEO of Critical Information Network, described the “brain drain&# that today’s companies are experiencing as: “Waves of craftsmen retiring, creating a void of skilled personnel and increasing operational risk for plants and facility operators. Properly d.

Wiki 100

Wiki Social Networks Brain Blended Learning 100

Learning Visions

JULY 24, 2007

Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Im Mrs. Dalloway Im just back from vacation and still trying to make the transition back into work mode. Im disturbed to report that Im The Poisonwood Bible. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. Not quite there yet. But I did learn that I am like Mrs. Dalloway. Quite chilling.

IM 100

IM IMS Wiki Moodle 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Social 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. Properly d.

Social Learning 100

Social Learning Social Networks Blended Learning Social 100

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. Properly d.

Social Networks 113

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 113

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. Properly d.

Social Networks 113

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Blogging 113

Learning Visions

DECEMBER 14, 2007

Friday, December 14, 2007 Im a Gamer 3.0! Now a few of Karl Kapps students "(Nicole Clark, Heather Gee, Aaron Kennelly and David Robbins) have created a fun little assessment tool called Gamer Rater that helps you determine what level of gamer you are according to Games, Gadgets and Gizmos for Learning.

IM 100

IM IMS Moodle eLearning Guild 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 27, 2010

According to an article released by mlive.com , more than a quarter of new jobs created this past year were temporary jobs. Beth’s experience looking for work as a private contractor exposed her to the current temporary staffing boom. And according to another story from the New York Times , that trend is expected to continue. Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Blogging 100

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 13, 2011

This is a tool you use to react to something you see, hear or do and an opportunity to create a voice. This is where you can create your customized information portal. Mention – Once you’re ready to begin creating your own messages, consider mentioning other users by their Twitter usernames (preceded by the @ sign) in your Tweets.

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Social Networks Twitter Social Learning Blended Learning 163

Learning Visions

JANUARY 16, 2008

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Im a (K)nitwit! Im looking forward to your post on blended quilting! Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Its winter here in New England. A time when this womans thoughts turn to knitting.

IM 100

IM IMS Blended Learning Moodle 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Theory vs. Application in Instructional Design: One Academics View A long time ago, I decided I was much better at the practical side of things than the theoretical. Im still a really hands-on person. Or maybe Im just too lazy and poor. How I use theory - selling my instructional design ideas.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Theory Instructional Instruction 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Before I left the Dashe & Thomson office for the Airport Hilton, I had already received several emails containing sales tips, links to sales videos Jeffrey had created, and a free trial to Jeffrey’s new CRM tool. I have fun (and I do that every day).” Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Delicious 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Before I left the Dashe & Thomson office for the Airport Hilton, I had already received several emails containing sales tips, links to sales videos Jeffrey had created, and a free trial to Jeffrey’s new CRM tool. I have fun (and I do that every day).” Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Delicious 100

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Many accuse him of creating hasty generalizations, while others believe he provides wonderful insights about our world and ourselves. I believe user adoption or training should be developed with the intent of creating a social epidemic, or should we say ‘workplace epidemic.’

Social Networks 134

Social Networks Blended Learning Change Management 134

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 7, 2011

During the performance Kanye starts freestyling about how he creates lyrics. Facebook allows you to create a dynamic environment within its Fan Page infrastructure. For example, I’m watching Storytellers: Kanye West on Palladia a couple nights ago (a great TV channel if you love music; and like learning, everyone loves music).

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Facebook Blended Learning Enterprise 100

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 7, 2011

During the performance Kanye starts freestyling about how he creates lyrics. Facebook allows you to create a dynamic environment within its Fan Page infrastructure. For example, I’m watching Storytellers: Kanye West on Palladia a couple nights ago (a great TV channel if you love music; and like learning, everyone loves music).

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Facebook Blended Learning Enterprise 100

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

And if you’re worried about accountability, create a program that tracks employees’ progress through the required content. Companies are developing “town square” learning centers that house all of their training content for employees to access where, when and how they choose. Or don’t. Properly d.

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Social Networks Roles Mobile 100

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

And if you’re worried about accountability, create a program that tracks employees’ progress through the required content. Companies are developing “town square” learning centers that house all of their training content for employees to access where, when and how they choose. Or don’t. Properly d.

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Social Networks Roles Mobile 100

Learning Visions

MAY 18, 2006

Thursday, May 18, 2006 A General Theory of Love An article in National Geographic about the chemistry of love sparked a conversation with my friend Bob. He sent me a book, " A General Theory of Love." Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. Its keeping me up late at night. Can I, um, have your attention, please?

Theory 100

Theory Blended Learning eLearning Guild Moodle 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Im not looking for the obtuse theory books. After my appeal for something a little more pared down that I might actually be able to read, Dr. John came up with these essentials: The Conditions of Learning and Theory of Instruction , by Robert Gagné Training Complex Cognitive Skills , by Jeroen J.G. These are my current faves.

Instructional Design 236

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 236

Learning Visions

AUGUST 1, 2007

Wednesday, August 01, 2007 Learning Visions Im Cammy Bean and this is my little corner of the world where I talk about instructional design and topics somewhat related to eLearning. Im @cammybean. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. I talk about some of the tools I use. You can even subscribe via email.

Second Life 100

Second Life Instructional Design Moodle eLearning Guild 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

Were creating an orientation program for a national sorority. My brain has a hard time these days parsing dense theory. Im a convert. Yes, Im an English major who writes mostly text bullets instead of novels. So Im curious: what drove you to revisit theory? Cammy, Im glad to hear you so revved up.

IM 100

IM IMS Authoring Tools Moodle 100

Learning Visions

MAY 1, 2007

A list of important books, key terminology, basic theory. And, more importantly, you can improve your design when you understand the theory. (Im Im not a big theory person. Im much more into practical application. Rand Spiro -- Cognitive Flexibility Theory (CFT) 2:52 PM Cammy Bean said. Amen, Cammy.

Instructional Design 154

Instructional Design Toolkit Instructional Instruction 154

Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

Im struck by why I find this topic so interesting. As a practical person, I tend to avoid theory. But in my quest for an informal M.Ed, Ive got to get into theory a bit, right? The EduTech Wiki also has a good overview on learning style theory. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. For the moment.

Learning Styles 186

Learning Styles Wiki Cognitive Rapid eLearning 186

Learning Visions

JUNE 17, 2009

Im in that beginner-mind zone. Although Ive been doing this work for 15ish years, the ground beneath me is shaky and I feel like Im in new waters, navigating new people, new processes, new tools. Im suddenly racking up lots of frequent flyer points. When Im actually in town, I work from the shed. Im @cammybean.

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Beginner IM IMS Moodle 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 3, 2007

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 eLearning Guild Event -- My Sessions As Ive mentioned here before, Im extremely excited about attending the upcoming eLearning Guild event here in Boston. Im excited to go to as many sessions as I can. Im excited to pick peoples brains. And Im wondering if Im missing something really cool.

eLearning Guild 100

eLearning Guild IM IMS Corporate eLearning 100

Vitalyst

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Collaboration’s productivity-boosting potential grew in 2017—not just in theory, but also in practice. They also free up time that would otherwise be spent searching for project information in IM, email, and other sources. Collaboration. Integration. Cloud Adoption.

Productivity 40

Productivity Product IM IMS 40

Tony Karrer

AUGUST 25, 2010

I’ve had quite a bit of experience with this and actually one of my very first projects was creating a pretty incredible eLearning solutions for Lexus sales people. Tom Kuhler and his “Rapid e-learning&# blog once again bats 1000 by sharing tips for creating e-learning scenarios. Im looking for the Why?

Blended Learning 173

Blended Learning Sales Case Study Diversity Training 173

Vitalyst

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Collaboration’s productivity-boosting potential grew in 2017—not just in theory, but also in practice. They also free up time that would otherwise be spent searching for project information in IM, email, and other sources. Collaboration. Integration. Cloud Adoption.

Productivity 40

Productivity Product Microsoft IM 40

Learning Visions

MAY 9, 2007

For various reasons, Im not going to go back to school to get a Masters Degree in instructional design. But I firmly believe that this journey Im on is giving me the experience and educational equivalent (if not better) than a formal M.Ed. Even though Ive been doing this ("instructional design") for over ten years, Im starting over.

Informal 100

Informal IM IMS Cognitive 100

Learning Visions

DECEMBER 29, 2008

I think Im an inherently lazy person. Im supposed to tag seven other people, which Im feeling really lazy about. So Im just doing six. can you tell that Im re-reading Lord of the Rings? Cammy--Im preferring to think of it as not "lazy" but "balanced." Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID.

IM 100

IM IMS Authoring Tools Moodle 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 25, 2008

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Jott This Blog I havent had so much time lately to blog, as this project Im working on has been quite grueling. I find my best time for thinking up excellent blog entries is late at night when Im lying in bed. That is, of course, if Im even awake after the kids have finally fallen asleep.

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Blogging IM IMS Brandon Hall 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

I havent signed up anywhere, I havent taken part in any of the sessions, but Im like a moth drawn to the flame: as I peer in on all the conversation beginning to happen, I cant help but join in. Am I creating a new pattern? Cammy, Im glad youre doing the auditing. Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID.

IM 100

IM IMS Moodle Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2009

Me: Im an instructional designer. I create eLearning. Playground Mom: [weak smile] Me: I create training for companies thats delivered on the computer. Im sort of distracted by the naked boy who just ran by (not mine). I usually say "I create training that genuinely helps people do their jobs better." Oh, I see."

Instructional Design 218

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 218

Learning Visions

MAY 31, 2007

The focus here the last few months has been less on creating custom courses for clients and more on building Templates and Learning Portals (think LMS-lite). So, what do I do if Im not doing that? I use words like "cognitive load theory" or "working memory". And Im really excited about the project Im working on.

Job 113

Job IM IMS Cognitive 113