Adobe Captivate

AUGUST 21, 2010

This one hour session hosted by Dr. Allen Partridge, Adobe eLearning Evangelist, will focus on making the transition to asynchronous and synchronous online education & distance learning for university faculty and instructional design support personnel. Captivate 5 for University Educators. Register for it now HERE: [link].

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Captivate Education Adobe Captivate Blended Learning 81

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 6, 2011

So how do we best provide our learners of today with the best possible support and encouragement? 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. We blend it.

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Blended Learning Social Networks Social Learning Blended 141

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 14, 2010

The band director provides a safe environment and plenty of opportunities. As the band director explained, the students organize the ensembles, recruit student musicians, and show up between one to four mornings a week – before school – to rehearse. The kids seize the opportunities, take risks, and flourish. Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Social 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 14, 2010

The band director provides a safe environment and plenty of opportunities. As the band director explained, the students organize the ensembles, recruit student musicians, and show up between one to four mornings a week – before school – to rehearse. The kids seize the opportunities, take risks, and flourish. Properly d.

Social Learning 100

Social Learning Social Networks Blended Learning Social 100

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 25, 2011

Providing training to them in a way that reflects their preferred way of learning is a challenge that no company can afford to ignore. Already, the first classes of DNs have entered the workforce. Properly d.

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Social Networks Blended Learning Social Learning Blogging 154

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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Social Networks Blended Learning Web Wiki 124

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

Find out which meetings your SMEs are attending and get invited those that will likely provide valuable content. 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. That way you learn as your SMEs learn. Properly d.

Social Networks 113

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 113

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

Find out which meetings your SMEs are attending and get invited those that will likely provide valuable content. 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. That way you learn as your SMEs learn. Properly d.

Social Networks 113

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Blogging 113

Dashe & Thomson

MAY 4, 2011

Cammy Bean’s latest blog post provides many ideas as well as real-life examples for Using Social Media for Learning. 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. However, wikis are only the tip of the iceberg.

Social Networks 182

Social Networks Social Learning Social Blended Learning 182

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 8, 2011

We need the motivation that learning with others provides in numerous ways. When we are assigned a required task, like completing a boring eLearning module, often the only motivation is to finish so we can get on with our real work. Some folks are uniquely suited to learn this way but, in my experience, most are not. Properly d.

Blended Learning 145

Blended Learning Social Learning Social Social Networks 145

Spark Your Interest

DECEMBER 5, 2021

3 Elearning Trends 2022 – Synchronous Isn’t Scalable. What we predicted over a year ago. “… synchronous learning alone is not scalable. It has also led to outsourcing training development to specialist online training developers. In 2023 this is one of the trends in elearning that we expect to grow further.

Diversity Training 130

Diversity Training Blended Learning Trends Corporate eLearning 130

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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Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Blogging 100

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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Evalution Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning 160

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.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Games 124

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 133

Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Free 133

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

elearning maker - another product form e-doceo; screenwriting, storyboards, media inserts, selection and moving of elements plus more; a beginner could use some of the features, but a developer has some additional capabilities and flexibilities. Celtix - Enables you to create storyboards and scripts. It’s free. It’s free.

eLearning Tools 85

eLearning Tools Authoring Compliance Training Flash to HTML5 Conversion 85

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.

Social Media 124

Social Media Social Networks Blended Learning Network 124

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. Going forward, our retail associates can learn where, when and how they choose.” Properly d.

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Blended Learning Social Networks Roles Mobile 100

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. Going forward, our retail associates can learn where, when and how they choose.” Properly d.

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Social Networks Roles Mobile 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

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

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

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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Ratio Social Networks Blended Learning Off-shore 167

The Learning Dispatch

JUNE 21, 2018

Of course elearning needs sound! Here are some ways to construct elearning without audio. Need creative help in developing your elearning course? Contact us to learn more about our elearning development services. Who doesn’t love audio narration in elearning? Iterative Development Changes.

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Audio Design Corporate eLearning eLearning 51

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 27, 2011

As support, Anderson provides examples in which exceptional performers (elite dancers, TED Conference speakers), learn from their counterparts around the world by watching them online. The best aspects of the observed performances are emulated, and new ideas and innovations added. Properly d.

Social Learning 134

Social Learning Social Networks Social Blended Learning 134

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. And it gets the managers involved in the training, in the evaluation process, and providing support and accountability as follow-up with their employees.

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Kirkpatrick Social Learning Social Networks Blogging 168

Dashe & Thomson

MAY 8, 2011

In my opinion, it’s not that providing on-demand learning and performance solutions is a new idea. It has been around for all of my 15+ years as an instructional designer and training developer, and goes back much further than that. We have to evolve, or be left behind. Properly d.

Social Networks 162

Social Networks Performance Support Blended Learning Wiki 162

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 23, 2011

His example: Stock intro: “one key success measure for this project is to have…” Measurable item: ‘the completion date of every major milestone” Comparison statement: “within” Some number: “one week of the baseline schedule date” This example provides specificity and flexibility, all at the same time. Properly d.

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Blended Learning Project Compliance Training 140

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

I've been creating eLearning for years (and years and years). In fact, home-grown audio works fine provided the audio doesn't contain loud, annoying, distracting background noise, or the narrator has a very thick accent that hinders learner comprehension. All of the eLearning tools will let you record audio on-the-fly.

Voiceover 100

Voiceover Audio Adobe Captivate Simulations 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 9, 2010

The rule requires that one person try to repay, in kind, what another person has provided. This sense of future obligation makes possible the development of continuing relationships, transactions and exchanges that are beneficial to society. Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Delicious 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 9, 2010

The rule requires that one person try to repay, in kind, what another person has provided. This sense of future obligation makes possible the development of continuing relationships, transactions and exchanges that are beneficial to society. Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Delicious 100

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.

Ratio 133

Ratio Social Networks Blended Learning Off-shore 133

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.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Social Learning Social Blended Learning 124

eLearningMind

AUGUST 24, 2023

In the context of eLearning, QA ensures that the course content, design, and functionality are of high quality and aligned with the learning objectives and audience needs. QA is a crucial part of the eLearning development process. So, what are some of the key aspects of QA in the eLearning development process?

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Quality Diversity Training Simulations Learning Objects 52

Creativ Technologies

MARCH 4, 2022

Well, in a survey done by the Harvard Business Review, which included 1500 managers, 75% were not happy with the learning and development provided by their companies. So, is eLearning justifying the purpose for which it is getting implemented? Managers in implementing eLearning aim to ensure that downtime is not caused.

Performance Support 98

Performance Support Taxonomy Kirkpatrick Synchronous 98

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.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Social 100