Allen Interactions

JANUARY 26, 2021

4 Lenses To Bring e-Learning Instructional Design Into Focus: Part 1 - Interactive Learning. This is the first of a series of articles that I hope will apply a fresh approach to understanding CCAF e-Learning Instructional Design for interactive learning, performance-based learning, as a total package.

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Allen Interactions

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Allen Interactions is honored to be recognized on this list. eLearning Industry recently released its selections for the 2022 Top eLearning Content Development Companies List.

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Allen Interactions

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The Brandon Hall Awards Group has awarded six HCM Excellence in Learning Awards to Allen Interactions, a leading custom learning and digital engineering company focused on performance improvement.

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Allen Interactions

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Allen Interactions is honored to be recognized. eLearning Industry recently released its selections for the 2022 Top Content Providers for Leadership Development.

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Allen Interactions

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Allen Interactions is honored to be recognized. eLearning Industry recently released its selections for the 2022 Top Content Providers for Blended Learning.

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Allen Interactions

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Allen Interactions is thrilled to receive winning recognition in the areas of Custom Content/ Program Development and Gamification.

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Allen Interactions

JULY 23, 2020

July 22, 2020— Allen Interactions, renowned e-learning leader, has partnered with HR.com , the largest network of human resource (HR) executives, to launch a series of online courses to introduce the HR community to a fresh, agile approach to learning and development (L&D) and employee training.

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Allen Interactions

JUNE 25, 2020

June 25, 2020— Allen Interactions partnership expands to include customization services of off-the-shelf blended learning from global provider Chart Learning Solutions.

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Allen Interactions

AUGUST 29, 2019

Raleigh, NC – July 2019 – Training Industry today announced that Allen Interactions has been named to the 2019 Top Training Companies™ List for the gamification sector of the learning and development market.

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Allen Interactions

JANUARY 28, 2016

While I am firmly convinced that sketching is far and away the best method for coming up with ideas for new engaging interactions, the tradition of detailed storyboarding as the design tool of choice for instruction is so deeply entrenched in our field.

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Allen Interactions

JUNE 29, 2022

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APRIL 1, 2022

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Allen Interactions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

It has been one year since I landed in the Mendota Heights, Minnesota office as an Instructional Designer for Allen Interactions. By Mindy Waltz-Bach, Instructional Designer. It has been a fun ride so far. Even Dr.

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Allen Interactions

JANUARY 8, 2024

I’m a strong proponent of the idea that the inherent linearity of this process creates huge obstacles to coming up with highly engaging interactivity in e-learning. At Allen Interactions, we design using an iterative, rapid-prototyping approach to creating effective instruction.

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Allen Interactions

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Training Industry today announced its selections for the 2022 Top Training Companies™ lists for the Advanced Learning Technologies sector of the corporate learning and development (L&D) market.

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Allen Interactions

AUGUST 9, 2022

Previous entries have examined the model in terms of interactivity, adult learning principles, and interactivity. This article concludes the series by looking at CCAF from the perspective of key considerations in developing online training.

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Allen Interactions

MAY 15, 2023

Originally posted on eLearningIndustry.com Dr. Michael Allen is the Founder of Allen Interactions Inc. He has over 45 years of professional, academic, and corporate experience in teaching, developing, and marketing interactive learning and performance support systems. and is considered the godfather of eLearning.

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Allen Interactions

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As we reach peak holiday season, the Allen Interactions team can't help but indulge in a few movies to celebrate - and there are lessons to be found about human performance abound!

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Allen Interactions

MAY 26, 2022

Allen Interactions Founder and Chairman, Dr. Michael Allen, is listed as one of the thought leaders who have shaped the industry and created a culture of transformation for learners. eLearning Industry recently released a list of eLearning Trailblazers: Industry Thought Leaders Who Have Paved the Way. View the full list >>

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Allen Interactions

JUNE 21, 2022

Previous entries have examined the model in terms of interactivity and adult learning principles. This article continues the series looking at CCAF through the perspective of key considerations in developing online training. Here we discuss the CCAF approach in terms of how it powerfully enables true individualization.

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Allen Interactions

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The Allen Interactions team is very excited to hit the road and showcase our favorite lessons and learning technology innovations in-person at this year's conference, held at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. The leaves are falling and there's a chill in the air - that can only mean one thing: DevLearn is near!

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Allen Interactions

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

At Allen Interactions, we're focused on optimizing human performance through strategic consulting, talent enrichment, and emerging technology and the impact it can create on the world around us.

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Allen Interactions

JANUARY 6, 2021

We also explore individual life-long resilience journeys from preschool to post-graduate to career skills in three interactive webinars with our experts, Dr. Christina Coidakis-Barss and Steve Larsen.

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Allen Interactions

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

On Veterans Day, Dr. Michael Allen, Allen Interactions Founder & CEO, and Steve Lee, Chief Delivery Officer, spoke to WCCO TV about our work with The Veterans' Administration (VA).

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Allen Interactions

JUNE 23, 2022

The more your outcomes will depend on practice, individualized feedback , adaptive sequencing, and specific observable behaviors, the more benefit you will gain from instructionally interactive e-learning.

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Allen Interactions

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Our 2017 event evolved from previous years, giving attendees the opportunity to experience our new concept: a fully interactive, solutions-oriented event.

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Allen Interactions

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Because of the computer capabilities at hand, e-learning can be interactive, providing game-like learning experiences, simulations, and the advantages of a personal mentor. Learners use their computers, tablets, or phones to access the instruction wherever they are, whenever they have time.

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Allen Interactions

JUNE 11, 2018

Editors Note: some years ago (10,000 in internet years) Allen Interactions produced an e-zine. It may or may not have looked a little like this:

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Allen Interactions

MAY 21, 2018

At Allen Interactions, we often talk about the three M’s of learning: Meaningful, Memorable, and Motivational. Previous blogs have discussed various aspects of these and their importance to learning.

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Allen Interactions

JANUARY 19, 2017

By Michael Allen , Chairman & CEO, Allen Interactions. Years seem so short as I’ve reached, um, maturity. And each year is shorter than the previous one. As the years fly by, I always wonder about the accomplishments of each previous year and how the coming year might contrast with it.

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Allen Interactions

MAY 4, 2017

By Michael Allen , Chairman & CEO, Allen Interactions. One might ask a broader question, just for perspective: Why is good training so rare? Indeed, all of us have been in programs where we wished the clock on the wall would tick faster. We’ve tried to stay focused. Tried to stay awake.

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Allen Interactions

MAY 18, 2017

By Michael Allen , Chairman & CEO, Allen Interactions. eLearning can’t do everything. It can’t detect frustration by observing facial expressions and body language (yet). It doesn’t know if a learner is just throwing out any answer to see what feedback happens or if a learner is sincerely thinking the answer is correct.

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Allen Interactions

JANUARY 5, 2017

Reflecting back on 2016, we at Allen Interactions are proud to call it another successful year, and are so thankful for all of you who are a part of our learning community! We love sharing our best practices, strategies, and insights on creating performance-based learning and we are excited to continue to do so in 2017.

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Allen Interactions

MARCH 2, 2017

By Michael Allen , Chairman & CEO, Allen Interactions. Instructional design determines the effectiveness of training. In all of my presentations, demonstrations, books, and webinars, I contrast what can be achieved through great design with what is so often not achieved because basic design principles were not applied.

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Allen Interactions

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

So naturally, my thoughts turn to the Annual Allen Interactions Holiday Webinar. As the year winds down, I find myself preparing for the annual rituals that embrace traditions and mark the progress of time.

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Allen Interactions

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

As an Allen Interactions Producer (Allen’s title for Project Manager), I manage projects and maintain the overall project vision. Annette Kirchner, Senior Producer, Studio M. My daily efforts keep the project moving ahead. I engage team members when it’s their time to shine or when we need their input to solve problems.

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Allen Interactions

JANUARY 6, 2023

On New Year’s Day, I had found myself in Swedesburg, a small town in Southeastern Iowa, on a familiar road. For 20 or 30 years, I have traveled this stretch in my holiday trips and it has always intrigued me.

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