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Must-Have Skills to Look For When Hiring an Instructional Designer

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Strong understanding of learning theory A strong understanding of learning theories, such as behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism, is essential. Understanding how learners learn will ensure courses are designed to promote engagement from the start. Contracting with a dedicated instructional design agency.

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The Power of Your Network | Social Learning Blog

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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. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply. Properly d. Properly d.

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The Return of the (Digital) Native | Social Learning Blog

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My goal is to make sure that no matter the size of the project, each company that comes to us gets immediate, attentive, personal service. When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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The Impact of Social Learning: Will You Be The First? | Social.

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Medical students and residents regularly learn new skills by first observing a procedure, then practicing the procedure under supervision, and finally teaching, or modeling, the procedure for another. As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d. Properly d.

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Online Video: the Perfect Social Learning Tool? | Social Learning Blog

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Because video is, apparently, a perfect manifestation of social learning theory. But why is video so much more effective at accelerating innovation than, say, print – or even eLearning? less big companies, for more than 20 years. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d. Properly d. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

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In the article she gives some scary statistics: Our recent study showed that 30 percent of US companies spent money on informal learning tools or services in 2010. The figure was highest among large businesses, 42% of which spent money on informal learning during the year. In dollar figures, spending is minimal. Properly d.

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How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties | Social.

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The power of tools like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Yammer, are pretty astounding. After reading this, I started thinking about this new LinkedIn utility I recently installed. If we apply the ‘weak ties’ theory, we might be able to spot people in our network who are both: a) Loosely tied to us (i.e., Properly d.