eFront

JULY 21, 2015

Similarly, research in game studies has generally focused upon approaches based upon playing leisure games, and therefore do not take enough account of factors including the context, learning theory and practice and the attributes of the learner and learner group.” (de This will be your eLearning development context.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 28, 2011

Walmart announced last week (April 18, 2011) that it is – … buying Mountain View-based Kosmix , a heavily funded social media technology provider that has built a platform that enables users to filter and organize content in social networks, in order to connect people with information that matters to them, in real-time. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 19, 2011

Academia needs a coherent learning theory, or set of theories, that provides guidance for building the road system so the cars can operate. It is like encouraging faculty to use automobiles in 1910 at a time when there were no roads to drive on. Properly d.

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Learning Pool

JUNE 26, 2020

Learning Pool, the Derry-based leading elearning solutions provider is thrilled to announce its placement on the 2020 Training Industry list for the Top 20 Training Companies for Custom Content Development. View the full 2020 list of ‘Top 20 Custom Content Development Companies’ here.

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HexaLearn

JANUARY 17, 2024

Evolving Minds In this article, we’re about to embark on a journey to unveil the fascinating ways psychology shapes Learning Management Systems (LMSs) and custom eLearning development for effectiveness and enjoyment. Building On Learning Theories Learning theories serve as guiding stars in eLearning.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 6, 2011

So how do we best provide our learners of today with the best possible support and encouragement? We make the learning experience as real to them as possible. Think of it this way — if you do something for someone as opposed to having them do it themselves, do they truly learn? We blend it. Blend Your “Content-Heavy” Courses.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 14, 2010

The band director provides a safe environment and plenty of opportunities. I’m not sure I would have seen the concert through the lens of social learning had I not attended DevLearn ’10 last month. The kids seize the opportunities, take risks, and flourish. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 14, 2010

The band director provides a safe environment and plenty of opportunities. I’m not sure I would have seen the concert through the lens of social learning had I not attended DevLearn ’10 last month. The kids seize the opportunities, take risks, and flourish. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 30, 2011

You can play nice and develop whatever type of training your client wants, whether it provides tangible value or not. This article by Tom Kuhlman provides some great tips on helping your client see training differently. Properly d.

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Hurix Digital

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Failure to address these factors in learning design can lead to suboptimal outcomes, hindering the achievement of program objectives. This article aims to explore the significance of socio-cultural aspects in e-learning design and provide examples of how overlooking them can impact learning programs.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

Find out which meetings your SMEs are attending and get invited those that will likely provide valuable content. That way you learn as your SMEs learn. Provide SMEs with opportunities to report their readiness. The SME can then visit the site when they have time and do a structured brain-dump. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

Find out which meetings your SMEs are attending and get invited those that will likely provide valuable content. That way you learn as your SMEs learn. Provide SMEs with opportunities to report their readiness. The SME can then visit the site when they have time and do a structured brain-dump. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 8, 2011

Some folks are uniquely suited to learn this way but, in my experience, most are not. Learning in a vacuum is simply not optimal for the majority of us. We need the motivation that learning with others provides in numerous ways. But that is a topic for another day. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 4, 2011

Wikis are an easy place to start the promotion of collaborative learning spaces, and clients seem to be willing and able to accept this informal tool into their everyday lives. Cammy Bean’s latest blog post provides many ideas as well as real-life examples for Using Social Media for Learning. Go take a peek. Properly d.

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Association eLearning

JANUARY 14, 2016

The goal is to figure out which picture card another player is thinking of, based on a hint they provide. Think of it as the next step after providing examples. Examples generally provide context and let learners know “why,” personally significant information encourages further exploration. Here’s a summary of one of the rounds.

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Association eLearning

JANUARY 14, 2016

The goal is to figure out which picture card another player is thinking of, based on a hint they provide. Think of it as the next step after providing examples. Examples generally provide context and let learners know “why,” personally significant information encourages further exploration. Here’s a summary of one of the rounds.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Because of the vast range of services we provide as a management consulting firm, we’re something different to every client. Many consulting firms in our industry become too niche and lose out on work they can easily provide but do a poor job of marketing. Crafting the appropriate message is a balancing act. Properly d.

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Association eLearning

APRIL 13, 2016

Continuing education is needed to address the crisis, but while most associations do provide education, a number of third-party suppliers have entered the marketplace as well. These “mentors” can opt in to provide feedback and advice to these learners. The skills-gap issue is growing more critical in the U.S.,

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 15, 2011

McGoldrick decided that the model to use in developing the evaluation design would be Scriven’s Key Evaluation Checklist (KEC). The KEC provides a roadmap for the design, implementation, and assessment of evaluations. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 11, 2011

While games like these provide a fun alternative to boring quizzes, they do not provide context. According to McGonigal, When we play a game, we think creatively, collaborate, and persist. It is not enough, however, to just add a Jeopardy or Wheel-of-Fortune game to our instructional design. Properly d.

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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. More often than not, however, these guidelines can be dangerously misleading. Thank you so much. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

When this happened to us recently, we turned to Vanilla Forums to provide the answer. Vanillaforums.org Scenario: A medium size client is rolling out a new software system and matching software training to all of its employees, but doesn’t have the money for a help desk team. What do you do? Properly d.

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OpenSesame

JANUARY 16, 2020

It’s free, and you don’t have to sign up for anything or provide any contact information. This quick read will provide you with information on timeline, content requirements, expert assumptions and suggestions, and selecting the best training solution solely based on what would be best for your organization. You can download it HERE.

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Learning Pool

JUNE 26, 2020

Learning Pool, the Derry-based leading elearning solutions provider is thrilled to announce it’s been selected as a company to watch for Custom Content Development by Training Industry. These companies assist clients all over the world with a wide range of learning needs. About Learning Pool .

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Learning Pool

JUNE 26, 2020

Learning Pool, the Derry-based leading elearning solutions provider is thrilled to announce its placement on the 2020 Training Industry watch list for the top training companies for custom content development. These companies assist clients all over the world with a wide range of learning needs.

Custom eLearning Development 52

Custom eLearning Development Content Developer Industry Companies 52

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Through an interview with John Congemi, senior manager of retail learning and development, we learn that all training initiatives at Best Buy now center on the three pillars of ROLE: freedom, co-creation and a robust library of learning content. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Through an interview with John Congemi, senior manager of retail learning and development, we learn that all training initiatives at Best Buy now center on the three pillars of ROLE: freedom, co-creation and a robust library of learning content. Properly d.

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Social Networks Roles Mobile 100

Association eLearning

MARCH 23, 2016

Provide instructive feedback for each question. On a final assessment, just providing “Correct” or “Incorrect” may be appropriate. If the question is part of a learning activity, however, the feedback can explain why the answer is right or wrong. Check for spelling and grammatical errors.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Gliffy is an online flow charting tool that provides a cost effective way to create and publish high-quality flow charts and diagrams. It provides free collaboration tools and automatic revision tracking that make sharing your work a snap. I’m also pleased with the variety of publishing options the tool provides.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Blended Learning Tools Tips 100

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

When this happened to us recently, we turned to Vanilla Forums to provide the answer. Vanillaforums.org Scenario: A medium size client is rolling out a new software system and matching software training to all of its employees, but doesn’t have the money for a help desk team. What do you do? Properly d.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Free 124

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 12, 2011

It is a world where the capability to find information and turn it into knowledge at the point-of-need provides the key competitive advantage, where knowing the right people to ask the right questions of is more likely to lead to success than any amount of internally-held knowledge and skill. Properly d.

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Blended Learning Personal Personalization 140

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

Gliffy is an online flow charting tool that provides a cost effective way to create and publish high-quality flow charts and diagrams. It provides free collaboration tools and automatic revision tracking that make sharing your work a snap. I’m also pleased with the variety of publishing options the tool provides.

Content Developer 100

Content Developer Social Networks Blended Learning Tips 100

Association eLearning

MAY 11, 2016

LCMS – A Learning Content Management System (LCMS) typically provides a multi-user environment where administrators, instructors, and content managers can create, store, reuse, and manage learning objects from a central object repository. Built-in assessment and reporting tools allow for automated certificate generation.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 17, 2011

At the end of Level 1, Kirkpatrick now recommends a focus group to get information that wouldn’t be available right after the course was completed and to provide links to Levels 2 and 3. Level 2: Learning. There should be a request for suggestions on how to improve the course and an action plan to address identified weaknesses.

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Instancy

APRIL 14, 2021

These, and many such questions can be answered by including instructional design in to your eLearning development process. eLearning is a combination of technology and education or training. Instruction design can make the best use of available learning technologies. . Your learning business is unique.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 8, 2011

This month’s big question brings one big shift in the L&D space (addressing learning needs on-demand) into stark relief. In my opinion, it’s not that providing on-demand learning and performance solutions is a new idea. We have to evolve, or be left behind. Properly d.

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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. More often than not, however, these guidelines can be dangerously misleading. Thank you so much. Properly d.

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