Dashe & Thomson

MAY 25, 2011

When we talk about learning, the concept of retention is almost always an integral part of the discussion. For example, we frequently talk about how and when to present information to optimize retention. In fact, retention is almost synonymous with learning.

Learner 190

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2021

While data analytics is an integral part of many company processes, L&D professionals and employers often neglect teaching it to their employees. Over the past couple decades, a steady increase in the use of technology has opened many new opportunities for organizations to streamline operations, solve a myriad of problems, and innovate.

Analytics 134

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 12, 2018

In this model of care, the patient is considered an integral part of their own treatment team. The patient-centered care model focuses on the patient’s health and experience during every interaction with healthcare professionals.

Teams 121

Teams Program Training Train 121

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 6, 2011

Create custom written materials by integrating only the portions of the written materials that pertain to your training topics. There is value in books, manuals, and written reference materials included in training activities, but don’t use words to replace examples, images, and experience.

Blended Learning 141

Blended Learning Social Networks Social Learning Blended 141

Dashe & Thomson

JULY 12, 2011

Practice: Integrating the New Knowledge or Skills. Unless adult learners are integrally involved in creating and adapting their own learning content, they don’t learn. Practice: Integrating the New Knowledge or Skills. It is something a learner creates, and it needs time for integration. Problem-solving exercises.

Simulations 211

Simulations Performance Support Exercise Learning Styles 211

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 11, 2014

Though the idea has been around for 10 years or so, in recent months I have begun to hear more faint rumblings across my personal learning network (PLN) about the concepts of Micro-Learning and Integrated Micro-Learning. eLearning Learning Retention mobile learning blended learning elearning micro learning'

Micro-Learning 196

Micro-Learning Blended Learning Blended Mobile Learning 196

Dashe & Thomson

AUGUST 30, 2017

Planning learning objectives, how to measure ROI, and talking to SMEs are all integral tasks, but how often do we view the bigger picture – stop and smell the roses, if you will. As instructional designers and eLearning developers, it’s easy to get stuck in the weeds of our daily routine.

Compliance Training 125

Compliance Training Learning Objects Instructional Design ROI 125

Dashe & Thomson

JULY 12, 2011

Practice: Integrating the New Knowledge or Skills. Unless adult learners are integrally involved in creating and adapting their own learning content, they don’t learn. Practice: Integrating the New Knowledge or Skills. It is something a learner creates, and it needs time for integration. Problem-solving exercises. .

Performance Support 170

Performance Support Simulations Exercise Learning Styles 170

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. So how do you keep it real? Move from being a teacher to facilitator.

Social Networks 126

Social Networks Blended Learning Social Learning Blogging 126

Dashe & Thomson

JULY 27, 2011

The ERP system has become an integral part of any large, successful enterprise. Technology considerations include diligent selection of the product and the Systems Integrator (SI) and robust enterprise IT architecture. Over the last two decades, the ERP market has grown by leaps and bounds.

Metrics 154

Metrics Adoption Adopt Budget 154

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 15, 2011

McGoldrick described an approach to evaluating training that wasn’t just about changes in learner behavior but about learners integrated with and interacting within their own workplace. The title was “Expanding ROI in Training Programs Using Scriven, Kirkpatrick, and Brinkerhoff,” which sounds pretty academic. But it wasn’t.

Evalution 160

Evalution Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning 160

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 8, 2020

However, being mindful about integrating creativity with this process will lead to seeing things differently and approaching a situation from more angles. Shannon Scanlon VP of Client Services. In 2020 I resolve to think like an innovator. I tend to approach solutions from a linear, logical perspective.

Develop 140

Develop Blended Learning Director Learning Objects 140

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

The file sharing is more than ample (1 GB per person at the “Manager” price level), projects are unlimited, and there are a number of nifty features like Gantt charts, time tracking, CSV, email integration, etc.

Social Networks 133

Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Free 133

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

The file sharing is more than ample (1 GB per person at the “Manager” price level), projects are unlimited, and there are a number of nifty features like Gantt charts, time tracking, CSV, email integration, etc.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Free 124

Dashe & Thomson

MAY 7, 2012

He sees the integration of ADDIE with Rapid Prototyping as a starting point to design a customized process that can be communicated, executed, measured and repeated with some level of consistency. This integration demonstrates Instructional Designers’ continually improving processes, breaking through to better ways of working.

Instructional Design 192

Instructional Design ADDIE Instructional Instruction 192

Dashe & Thomson

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Practice (integrating the new knowledge or skills). Accelerated learning design tends to treat learners as creators of their own knowledge, meaning, and skill. Make sure you design so that 30% or less is devoted to instructor or media presentations; and 70% or more, to learner practice and integration activities. See my web post.

Instructional Design 196

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 196

Dashe & Thomson

MAY 8, 2011

Some things we can do to begin addressing on-demand learning needs during the development phase include: Creating a buzz in the audience base with social network/media tools Holding online or offline focus groups to get audience feedback on tool prototypes Providing the audience with a way to submit their on-demand ideas and incorporate the great ones (..)

Social Networks 162

Social Networks Performance Support Blended Learning Wiki 162

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

There still seems to be some significant challenges to integrate mobile learning with an LMS. And although the smartphone is becoming ubiquitous, few companies supply them to the majority of their staff members. The screen size on a smartphone is rather inconvenient and limiting, even with the capacity to resize content.

Masie 179

Masie Conference Case Study Mobile Learning 179

Dashe & Thomson

JULY 21, 2011

The Network devolved from an integrated team to an incohesive group. Users were unaware of its existence, and the IT Help Desk continued to field calls as usual, without identifying frequently asked questions that might warrant a short coaching session, or individual callers that might have benefitted from individual coaching.

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Change Coaching Network Consulting 165

Dashe & Thomson

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Like it using Facebook integration, comment on it, follow the person that posted it. It separates learning lessons or topics into columns (called Learn Boards), almost identically to Pinterest. Click on one of these lessons and you can read the article or watch the video, as well as related items that anyone can add.

Social Learning 192

Social Learning Enterprise Augmented Reality Social 192

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Is it (1) the upside- down/right-side-up model or (2) is it using the Four Levels as an integral part of every phase of the training program? The final issue is, what is the most important take-away from the “complete” model?

Kirkpatrick 226

Kirkpatrick Evalution Metrics Instructional Design 226

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 24, 2012

In this post and others, Ross points out several characteristics that make for quality learning videos: • Match the visuals, titles, and voiceover – a seamless integration of these elements seems effortless. But it takes a careful editor to make sure they all reinforce the same message throughout the video.

Blended Learning 191

Blended Learning Video Voiceover Effectiveness 191

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 20, 2012

Is it (1) the upside- down / right-side-up model or (2) is it using the Four Levels as an integral part of every phase of the training program? The final issue is, what is the most important take-away from the “complete” model?

Kirkpatrick 198

Kirkpatrick Evalution Metrics Behavior 198

Dashe & Thomson

JULY 25, 2012

As I continue to think how to integrate Performance Improvement with Instructional Design, I see a need for a holistic solution involving Human Resources, Organizational Development, Change Management, Communication, and Instructional Design.

Analysis 190

Analysis Performance Support Performance Instructional Design 190

Dashe & Thomson

MAY 16, 2011

You can have the best software in the world, with the most sophisticated features, analytics and integration, but if people don’t use it, it isn’t going to add value. Make the “new” stuff the “now” stuff in the workflows of the groups and teams in the organization. Features are rarely the driving force behind successful user adoption.

Social Networks 172

Social Networks Adoption Adopt Blended Learning 172

Dashe & Thomson

JULY 10, 2012

Because, at their best, learning portals integrate the best qualities of convenience stores. To that end, I’d like to suggest that building a well-designed learning portal is the cornerstone to all learning solutions. They quickly and conveniently give learners access to content and support by providing—.

SAP 169

SAP Learning Portal Portal Oracle 169

Dashe & Thomson

AUGUST 20, 2012

While it allows you to integrate video into the e-learning module, you can set up an interface that pulls out bullet points and diagrams (from a Powerpoint deck or other document) in a sidebar to support the video and provide additional information.

Brainshark 184

Brainshark Toys Authoring Tools Video 184

Dashe & Thomson

AUGUST 19, 2011

He recommends that training measurement and evaluation focus on an individual program or a few tightly integrated courses. He acknowledges that otherwise it becomes incredibly expensive and resource intensive.

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Phillips Evalution ROI Metrics 169