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. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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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. The slow adoption of social learning is not localized to Minnesota and North Carolina. However, wikis are only the tip of the iceberg. Go take a peek. What’s it going to take for you to follow their lead?

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 12, 2011

I learned that the Target Center in Minneapolis is the 28 th busiest building in the nation via Facebook today. That’s right, FACEBOOK! IOL is facilitated through the use of tools like Yammer that connect coworkers across the globe. ASL, by definition, can happen anytime, anywhere. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! 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. What are some good ways to push back on a client whose mind is already made up? Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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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. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Ive been looking for some ammo t.

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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. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Ive been looking for some ammo t.

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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. 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. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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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. 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. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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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? By providing a blended experience we create the opportunity for our learners to first absorb information, then ask questions, challenge assumptions, and solicit experiences which they can share with others. We blend it. 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? Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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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. I liked the sound of that.

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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? Download the whitepaper » Blog this! 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. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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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. less big companies, for more than 20 years. Properly d.

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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. And let me know your thoughts!

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 9, 2010

The rule requires that one person try to repay, in kind, what another person has provided. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend No comments yet.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 9, 2010

The rule requires that one person try to repay, in kind, what another person has provided. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend No comments yet.

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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.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 8, 2011

We need the motivation that learning with others provides in numerous ways. I think we need to provide learners with some “social anchors&# in these types of eLearning programs to help facilitate the social learning process. Some folks are uniquely suited to learn this way but, in my experience, most are not.

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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.

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Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

John states: “We’re committed to providing flexible, accessible, and customized learning opportunities. Social Learning Blog - January 7, 2011 [.] Going forward, our retail associates can learn where, when and how they choose.” Or don’t. If you can’t expect your employees to learn, how can you expect them to work? Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

John states: “We’re committed to providing flexible, accessible, and customized learning opportunities. Social Learning Blog - January 7, 2011 [.] Going forward, our retail associates can learn where, when and how they choose.” Or don’t. If you can’t expect your employees to learn, how can you expect them to work? Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Many accuse him of creating hasty generalizations, while others believe he provides wonderful insights about our world and ourselves. In the decade since this book was published, it seems Gladwell has become quite the divisive figure. Either way, Gladwell’s financial success from his books is undeniable. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Not only does the site possess an “army of amateur editors” able to synthesize information quickly, but it also provides the easily accessible background knowledge, in the form of wikilinks, that non-expert readers crave. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 14, 2011

In his book, Brain Rules , Dr. Medina provides 12 simple rules that encapsulate what current science knows about how the human brain learns. I realize now that my experiences directing plays and teaching undergraduate acting classes at the University of California-Irvine provided me with some unique insights in regard to this brain rule.

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Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Military May 19, 2011 Give User Adoption the Respect it Deserves May 17, 2011 How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties May 11, 2011 Addressing On-Demand Learning and Performance Needs #LCBQ May 9, 2011 Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning May 5, 2011 Gregg Sean: Nice review of the topic , I was seeking to see wh.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 2, 2011

By their nature as an easy to update discussion forum/document repository/collective know-how workspace, wikis provide a natural outlet for the sort of informal learning that is so central to any truly effective learning initiative. So, long story short, social media once again proves its immense utility in a world where Web 2.0

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Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Military May 19, 2011 Give User Adoption the Respect it Deserves May 17, 2011 How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties May 11, 2011 Addressing On-Demand Learning and Performance Needs #LCBQ May 9, 2011 Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning May 5, 2011 Gregg Sean: Nice review of the topic , I was seeking to see wh.

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eLearning Learning Posts

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

4 Free Tools to Help Get Your PowerPoint from Good to Great , October 21, 2010 Continuing the recent trend of PowerPoint in the news , I stumbled upon an article in USA Today that provided some tips and advice for designing more engaging presentations. This may be because designers only know about the Kirkpatrick “Levels.”

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Limestone Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Learn directly from Jim and Wendy Kirkpatrick, creators of the New World Kirkpatrick Model, how to start any training program right, so that value is built in and can effectively be demonstrated when it is complete. You are not alone. But it’s not curated, it’s not contextual, and it can be overwhelming.

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