Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 1, 2012

Question from client: What do we need to think about to manage the change associated with introducing technology into our learning strategy? Communication: Work with corporate comms (if you have one) to choose the best vehicles for communicating your new learning technology initiative (e.g. newsletter, poster, road-show etc)).

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Connect Thinking

MARCH 1, 2013

Over the last several weeks I’ve blogged about change management when introducing a learning technology (e-learning) strategy (see Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 , Part 4 ). When offering e-learning for payment, it is very important to demonstrate value for money. Provide examples of simple online exchanges.

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Connect Thinking

MARCH 31, 2012

Let’s take a look at each modality before looking at how my client’s question relates to learning strategy. We also need to consider what is lost when we move training out of the workshop and into a self-directed modality, such as e-learning or video. Intranet, LMS, DVD, embedded in an e-learn).

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Connect Thinking

JANUARY 4, 2012

Last week I blogged about what’s required organisationally for self-service learning to become part of a deliberate learning strategy. Now, from the onset Id like to say that a learning strategy should include both the promotion of learning self-service and manager as coach.

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Connect Thinking

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Podcast 27 of the the Connect Thinking E-learning Academy free video and audio podcast series has just been released. This is the second in a series of three podcasts exploring blended learning in organisations. This episode explores tips for implementing blended learning and an example. Or read the podcast 27 transcript.

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Blended Learning Tutorial Blended Free 131

Connect Thinking

MAY 26, 2012

I have found a set of agreed learning design guiding principles can be shared with SMEs and can help underpin e-learning project design decisions. 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.

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Blended Learning Learning Conversation Guide 182

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 16, 2013

What this means is that your ‘go alone’ approach to developing e-learning courses may not be viable long-term. Take OpenSeseme as an example of a business shaking up the distribution of e-learning. Online business models are changing rapidly – new alliances, new distribution channels.

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