Thinkdom

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

One can evaluate the cost to benefit ratio of a solution by measuring the results in terms of the time or effort saved. For an eLearning project to be executed successfully, it is not required for the team to have all the tools in their box.

Rapid eLearning 103

Rapid eLearning Custom eLearning Development Content Developer Authoring Tools 103

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.

Ratio 167

Ratio Social Networks Blended Learning Off-shore 167

CourseArc

JANUARY 30, 2022

Here’s an example: in our 12 Helpful Resources for Instructional Design article, we highlight books and websites. Instead of saying, “Click here to learn more about Julie Dirksen’s book”, we say “If you are new to instructional design, Julie Dirksen’s book is a great pick for those just getting started.” Color Contrast.

Content 130

Content Tips Create Compliance Training 130

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Finding ways to incorporate these elements can be difficult for instructional designers, curriculum developers, and, especially, creators of eLearning. Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. Properly d.

Social Networks 133

Social Networks Blended Learning Social Learning Blogging 133

Dashe & Thomson

MAY 8, 2011

It has been around for all of my 15+ years as an instructional designer and training developer, and goes back much further than that. What is new, however, is the ratio of on-demand solutions to more traditional training offerings. As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc. Properly d.

Social Networks 162

Social Networks Performance Support Blended Learning Wiki 162

Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 9, 2014

The article and research are from 2004, and I expect these ratios have gone down in the last 10 years. The estimates here say it’s a 10:1 ratio for faculty time and about $25K per credit hour. — Campus Technology. Time and cost estimates for online higher ed. tags: highered instructionaldesign e-learning.

Blended Learning 259

Blended Learning Adobe Captivate Ratio Diigo 259

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

Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 18, 2014

This project is on the low end of a Level 2 by Chapman’s study, so the ratio for development is 127:1 (that is, 1 hour of e-learning takes 127 hours to develop). Instructional Design: 13%. Instructional design is 13% or about 50 hours. I’m going to assume this can be compressed to about 3 hours of e-learning.

Develop 379

Develop Storyboard Ratio Captivate 379

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 11, 2011

by Jolene on March 11, 2011 in Gaming Theory , Instructional Design , Training Development , eLearning Over the last year or so, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to incorporate games into eLearning instructional design projects. It is not enough, however, to just add a Jeopardy or Wheel-of-Fortune game to our instructional design.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Games 124

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Army to help instruct soldiers on the sort of cross-cultural skills that can ensure success and safety when dealing with Afghani natives. These are worthy goals with quite a bit of value to our clients, but we’ve never had to worry that our training might be a factor in whether someone lives or dies (I hope!). Properly d.

Module 100

Module Social Networks Blended Learning Security 100

Dashe & Thomson

OCTOBER 15, 2010

Army to help instruct soldiers on the sort of cross-cultural skills that can ensure success and safety when dealing with Afghani natives. These are worthy goals with quite a bit of value to our clients, but we’ve never had to worry that our training might be a factor in whether someone lives or dies (I hope!). Properly d.

Module 100

Module Social Networks Blended Learning Security 100

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 28, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Social Media: The Virtual “Over-The-Partition” Learning Network by Jolene on April 28, 2011 in Informal Learning , Instructional Design , Training Development , Video , social learning According to the 1996 report from the U.S.

Social Media 124

Social Media Social Networks Blended Learning Network 124

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 23, 2011

Personally, I’m still working on every new project to fine tune the proper “documentation ratio.&# Properly documenting expectations, responsibilities, and success factors can be one of the most vital aspects of successful project management, but it’s so often overlooked or treated as merely an exercise. Properly d.

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Blended Learning Project Compliance Training 140

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 30, 2011

Train Your Client On Training by Paul on January 31, 2011 in Instructional Design , Training Development In the enterprise learning industry, when you sit down with a client to discuss an opportunity, oftentimes the client has a good idea what they want. However, just as often this makes an instructional designer’s job more difficult.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Blended Learning Web Wiki 124

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 1, 2011

In fact, it is this last group, the instructional designers and training developers of the world, who may actually have the most to gain if computers – and software – really do become Super one day. Properly d.

Social Networks 133

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 133

Docebo

MARCH 9, 2023

Without first understanding your audience and having a sense of how they consume content, you risk defaulting to generic methods like “read this long article” or “watch this series of instructional videos.” So the trick is managing the ratio of create and curate for your L&D content strategies.

Strategy 201

Strategy Content Effectiveness Docebo 201

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 6, 2011

View all posts by Jim → ← Organizational Change Management Cited – Again – as Key Contributor to ERP Failure Do Instructional Designers in the Social Digital Age need an Engineering Background? Properly d.

Social Networks 154

Social Networks Sound Social Learning Blended Learning 154

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 21, 2011

As instructional designers, we can help create environments that grow better Exobrains. Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In

Performance Support 100

Performance Support Social Networks Brain Blended Learning 100

CourseArc

MARCH 27, 2023

level AA requires a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 Overuse of color can cause cognitive overload and distractions. Contrast Appropriate contrast is key so that readers can distinguish text within the background. 1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Contrast cannot always be discerned with the naked eye.

Cognitive 246

Cognitive Content Case Study Google Docs 246

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 2, 2011

Instruction must, therefore, be on an “as-needed&# basis, with concise, easily-accessible, role-based lessons allowing employees to learn in a way that promotes retention without causing burn-out. So what’s to be done to insure that this round of (much more lucrative) implementations go more smoothly than those in the past?

Social Networks 145

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 145

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Ive worked in sales and marketing with various organizations, including 3M, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ionix Medical, and the Itasca Project. I live and breathe Minnesota sports and love golfing, boating, skiing, traveling, and attending live music. Properly d.

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Social Networks Roles Mobile 100

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Ive worked in sales and marketing with various organizations, including 3M, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ionix Medical, and the Itasca Project. I live and breathe Minnesota sports and love golfing, boating, skiing, traveling, and attending live music. Properly d.

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Social Networks Roles Mobile 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Social 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Properly d.

Social Learning 100

Social Learning Social Networks Blended Learning Social 100

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Properly d.

Wiki 100

Wiki Social Networks Brain Blended Learning 100

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Properly d.

Wiki 100

Wiki Social Networks Blended Learning Brain 100

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Properly d.

Social Networks 113

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 113

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Properly d.

Social Networks 113

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Blogging 113

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

What’s your take on using social media for businesses purposes – be it instructional design, marketing, or otherwise? Properly d.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Social Social Learning Blended Learning 124

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 11, 2011

Cross writes: Once upon a time, people were paid to follow instructions. Instead, we will need to put the workers themselves in charge of their own learning. This position is well-articulated in this post by Jay Cross at his Informal Learning Blog. We thought we could train them to do their jobs. Now, work is more like improv theater.

Social Networks 127

Social Networks Brain Teach Blended Learning 127

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 21, 2011

As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc. Most recently, Ive been working on training programs for the propane industry. I see myself as a translator, taking complex ideas and systems and making them easy for a learner to understand. Properly d.

Innovation 165

Innovation Social Learning Blended Learning Social Networks 165

Hurix Digital

JANUARY 10, 2024

Blending online and face-to-face instruction in different ratios caters to diverse learning needs. Support faculty training and development of digital pedagogies Develop in-house capabilities for instructional design, eLearning, educational technology etc.

Education 40

Education Diversity Training Change Blended Learning 40

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 27, 2011

Instructional designers would be wise to become versed in basic video production, since its utility and ubiquity as a learning tool will only continue to grow. I think a challenge many might have in using video is to avoid offering traditional instruction using this new technology. I think social learning must be informal and fun.

Social Learning 134

Social Learning Social Networks Social Blended Learning 134

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 29, 2011

As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc. Most recently, Ive been working on training programs for the propane industry. I see myself as a translator, taking complex ideas and systems and making them easy for a learner to understand. Properly d.

Social Networks 145

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 145

Clark Quinn

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

To start, 70:20:10 is a framework, it’s not a specific ratio but a guide to thinking about the whole picture of developing organizational solutions to performance problems. And some folks clearly believe that good instructional design should include the social and the activity, so the framework is a distraction.

Ratio 130

Ratio Kirkpatrick Coaching Picture 130

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 27, 2011

by Barbara on March 28, 2011 in Instructional Design , performance support Accelerated Learning Mind Map While I was taking classes in curriculum design, we discussed, at great length, different learning styles: visual, auditory and kinesthetic. Properly d.

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Blended Learning Social Learning Blogging 140

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc. Most recently, Ive been working on training programs for the propane industry. I see myself as a translator, taking complex ideas and systems and making them easy for a learner to understand. Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Blended Learning Tools Tips 100