Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 25, 2011

Even with the help of the newest technology tools to communicate and educate including social media, wikis, and Google, we still need to transform our ILT classrooms and training sessions into integrated blended learning environments. Outside of work I enjoy several hobbies including camping, travel and photography. Properly d. Properly d.

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APRIL 19, 2011

Trent Batson wrote a great piece on technology adoption in the classroom a couple weeks ago entitled Faculty ‘Buy in’ – to What? He argues that technology advocates urge faculty members to go away from what they’ve been doing but don’t explain what they should go toward. Sad, but true. Do you know of any other road-builders?

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 6, 2011

Some people synthesize material when it is presented in written form, and some just do better when they are free to listen without reading. The usual rationale given for why eLearning needs both text and audio is that it accommodates multiple learning styles. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Because the world of technology, and for that matter the use of technology in training, is changing so rapidly, most business managers are unaware of the promising user adoption solutions coming to the forefront. This ever-changing technological landscape is currently held captive by social media, and for good reason.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 5, 2011

In another post, Krigsman writes: Communications in [the context of ERP implementation] means explaining the business impact of technology decisions to a non-technical audience. That impact likely includes process changes that may affect employees in a variety of ways. More about me here. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 21, 2011

From a recent article at Knowledge@Wharton called Technology and Teaching: Flipping the Model : Khan stumbled upon the idea for his free web-based academy while trying to teach math to cousins in New Orleans. Khan discusses this whole phenomenon in this 20-minute TED talk. More about me here. Ive been looking for some ammo t.

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JANUARY 27, 2011

Free online video is creating new global communities, granting their members both the means and the motivation to step up their skills and broaden their imaginations. Like Marsha (above) I am a graduate student at Roosevelt University and focus on technologies like YouTube as an effective learning tool. More about me here. tool chest.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Supercomputer’s Win on Jeopardy: Little Comfort to Those Implementing Enterprise Computer Software → Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 19, 2011

Trent Batson wrote a great piece on technology adoption in the classroom a couple weeks ago entitled Faculty ‘Buy in’ – to What? He argues that technology advocates urge faculty members to go away from what they’ve been doing but don’t explain what they should go toward. Sad, but true. Do you know of any other road-builders?

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MARCH 6, 2011

While some activities such as breakout groups, team presentations, and in-depth case studies are still good ways to encourage collaboration in the learning environment, incorporate new activities which support technology integration and social learning such as a team blog or web-based project portal. Please feel free to post your suggestions!

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MARCH 22, 2011

Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d. Properly d.

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JANUARY 21, 2011

View all posts by Jolene → ← The Freemium Three: Three Free Tools That Will Work Wonders For Your Next Training Project. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In my spare time I read, play with my kiddos, and train with the Dashe & Thomson running team. Properly d. Properly d.

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. More about me here. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

My background includes extensive experience in learning, teaching, and facilitation, and I love technology and how its changing our culture. Outside of work I enjoy several hobbies including camping, travel and photography. Some of my photography can be seen in local art galleries and online through National Geographic image stock.

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JANUARY 30, 2011

My Favorite Things: Tools and Tips to Facilitate Content Development → Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Thank you either way.

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MARCH 1, 2011

Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. More about me here. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 5, 2011

→ Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d. Properly d.

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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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JANUARY 14, 2011

View all posts by Jolene → ← Work as Improv Theater: Teaching the Right-Brained Learner The Freemium Three: Three Free Tools That Will Work Wonders For Your Next Training Project. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

View all posts by Jolene → ← Work as Improv Theater: Teaching the Right-Brained Learner The Freemium Three: Three Free Tools That Will Work Wonders For Your Next Training Project. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 11, 2011

Rx for SMEs → Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. More about me here. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 2, 2011

→ Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 18, 2011

View all posts by Jim → ← Give User Adoption the Respect it Deserves Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Properly d. Properly d.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

View all posts by Jolene → 5 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Customer Base → Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Properly d.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

View all posts by Jolene → 5 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Customer Base → Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Properly d.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

The Temporary Staffing Revolution → Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d. Properly d.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

The Temporary Staffing Revolution → Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d. Properly d.

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d. Properly d.

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d. Properly d.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

→ Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. More about me here. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

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DECEMBER 12, 2010

→ Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. More about me here. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

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MARCH 7, 2011

The Lonely eLearner: Creating Social Learning Anchors → Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

In my free time, I enjoy reading, medical lectures, belly dancing and regular visits to my massage therapist. I see myself as a translator, taking complex ideas and systems and making them easy for a learner to understand. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Listen to your team and feel free to let them come up with the decisions. Speak positively of your team to the client (whether outside or inside the company), and accept that with your position comes the responsibility to take on criticism; if something’s gone wrong and your client isn’t happy – it’s your fault first. Listen first.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Listen to your team and feel free to let them come up with the decisions. Speak positively of your team to the client (whether outside or inside the company), and accept that with your position comes the responsibility to take on criticism; if something’s gone wrong and your client isn’t happy – it’s your fault first. Listen first.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 7, 2011

There are whiteboard apps you can add for synchronous learning. Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 7, 2011

There are whiteboard apps you can add for synchronous learning. Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality.

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