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MARCH 6, 2011

Informal learning. This months Big Question at Learning Circuits is regarding assessing the impact of informal learning. Or more specifically: How do you assess whether your informal learning, social learning, continuous learning, performance support initiatives have the desired impact or achieve the desired results?

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NOVEMBER 13, 2008

As with distance learning and e-learning, m-learning encapsulates many modes of learning. A definition general enough to capture it all could be: A distance learning event delivered, synchronously or asynchronously, via an electronic mobile device. Plus, it leaves room for those applications yet to be innovated.

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DECEMBER 1, 2008

December's Big Questions from the Learning Circuits Blog is "What I have learned About Learning in 2008?" The beauty, and challenge, of working in the e-learning field is the constantly changing environment. So, what have I learned?

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MARCH 2, 2010

This month's Big Question is "how do we leverage open content in workplace learning?" To learn more about about some of opportunities available in open content, I visited the sites listed on the Big Question post. A bit embarrassed that I have not visited these sites before, but it is never too late to find new learning opportunities.

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DECEMBER 14, 2008

That said, I have encouraged members of my training department to get "linked in." So, here is what I told my colleagues on why we should get "linked in" and how it may benefit our department and our training participants. Simply learn more about each other, strengthening the cohesiveness of our team.

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JUNE 20, 2009

A post on e-Learning Guild's group on LinkedIn asked, "In What Ways Do Organizations Get eLearning Wrong?" Not knowing the difference between an e-learning designer and an e-learning developer. Again, an e-learning/instructional designer is needed to create engaging, instructionally sound courses. Not evaluating courses.

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DECEMBER 30, 2008

[caption id="attachment_279" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Free e-Learning Courses"] [/caption] I have started collecting links to free e-learning courses. These are asynchronous web-based training courses. learning applications (e.g. podcasts, m-learning, etc.). learning applications (e.g.

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JANUARY 25, 2009

With turbulent times, shrinking training budgets, and a level of uncertainty, more e-learning professionals are searching for new opportunities. So, what are the best sites to search for an e-learning job? Dice - This site focuses on tech jobs, and e-learning jobs are included. You may also post your resume on their site.

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JUNE 8, 2009

There are many challenges to m-learning. If done well it may even give them some advantage in the m-learning world. OutStart will make use of Hot Lava’s patent-pending technology to develop, deliver and track mobile content for everything from product training to assessments, surveys, job aids and checklists.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Signs of Being in e-Learning Hell #eLearningHell. Signs you are in e-learning hell (as a designer/developer): The Help Desk calls and tells you they are receiving too many calls regarding your course and the _ (pop-up blocker, Flash Player and/or LMS sign-on). Do you have signs that tell you when you are in e-learning hell?

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JUNE 3, 2010

June's Big Question over at the Learning Circuits blog is regarding tools one should ".learn learn today in order to be a valuable eLearning professional in 2015." So you know my perspective, since my start in e-learning I have always been both a designer and developer. Social/informal learning: Microblogging (e.g.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2009

The elearning Guild's Learning Solutions e-magazine recently published an article by Brandon Carson, Dolly Joseph, and Enzo Silva tilted " ARGs Leverage Intelligence: Improving Performance through Collaborative Play. " It includes some great examples of ARGs and a case study of an ARG implemented by Sun Learning Services (Sun Microsystems).

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MARCH 5, 2009

It was included in the e-Learning Guild's " 239 Tips for Producing and Managing Flash-based e-Learning Content ," but I thought i would also share it on the blog. Conclude the advertisement with instructions on how to access the course, and a link to it or to the learning management system where they can launch it.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2008

I am currently working on adding short videos into a web based training course. These are approximately 2 minute videos of the subject matter experts (SMEs) who are extrapolating on the content at hand. The SMEs did a wonderful job, but.a little extra "pizzazz" would increase attention. So here's what I did.

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

When I read e-Learning Magazine's article by Bob Little, Rapid e-Learning Polarizes Opinion , I was very irked by it. I have never been a fan of the term rapid e-learning. As stated, I am not fond of the term rapid e-Learning, but I do not wish to be negative or come across as bashing efforts made under only good intentions.

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APRIL 10, 2011

A Priest, A Rabbi and an Instructional Designer Are in a Bar and Identify a Training Need: A response to the #LCBQ. The Learning Circuits Big Question is how do we address the "I want it now" demand from stakeholders. So, assuming a training need actually does exist, how do we approach the I want it now demands?

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MAY 1, 2013

There was quite a lot I saw and learned during these two days, but here just a few of the things from the conference that I wanted to throw up on the blog. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a great open online learning site, CDC Learning Connection , also added it to the Free eLearning page.

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OCTOBER 14, 2015

I recently returned from the DevLearn 2015 Conference , which is always an incredibly inspiring learning experience. Allison Rossett Great insight on what CLOs and org leaders need/want from training professionals. So, here are some of the sessions that impressed me along with the slide decks/resources that are worth sharing.

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DECEMBER 9, 2012

Starting with this post, I am going to begin a series of posts sharing examples of how I have used characters in learning. When I refer to learning I am not simply referring to only web-based training (WBT), but also job aids, informal learning and marketing learning events.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

I recently posted my 2011 predictions , but they are general predictions for e-learning and technology. So, here is my response to the Learning Circuits Big Question , which asks to be more focused on our challenges, plans and predictions. This ranges from classroom training to many facets of e and m-learning.

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MARCH 24, 2009

Yesterday, I presented an overview of e-learning for an audience of classroom trainers and training managers. Among the many things I covered, I included an exercise where they identified advantages and disadvantages of e-learning. I thought I would share the results. Either way they are on the disadvantages list like it or not.

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MAY 6, 2012

This is a training center that uses numerous types of simulations - everything from live actors to mannequin and online sims. The Simulation Center is an extremely impressive training center and I was very pleased to have the opportunity to get a tour. I am employed as an e-Learning Designer in Baltimore, MD. Informal learning.

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OCTOBER 9, 2010

My next big venture is training for an upgrade to Windows 7 and Office 2010. This provides me with a solid start to identifying the training needs. I realized my readers probably also have great insight about the learning curve of upgrading to the new OS and Office. Have you provided training on Windows 7 or Office 2010?

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APRIL 24, 2011

I recently posted my response to the Learning Circuits Big Question (LCBQ). They probably have a more legitimate reason for making this demand simply because they are the people that actually use the knowledge and/or skills the training teaches. They do not ask for low quality, quickly developed training. They are the audience.

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JANUARY 17, 2011

Here are my e-learning predictions for the coming year. Say goodbye to the "e-" and the "m-" and say hello to just "learning" in 2011. I think we will be less concerned about the medium and will call it "learning" regardless of whether it is in the classroom, computer, phone or wherever else you are finding it.

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MAY 23, 2011

If you read my last post you may remember I am currently in a situation where training must be provided on very short notice and I listed how I am attempting to get this done. Labels: Big Question , Big_Question , e-Learning , ISD. I am employed as an e-Learning Designer in Baltimore, MD. Jeff - How I make e-learning fun!

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JANUARY 14, 2010

January's Big Question at the Learning Circuits blog asks for our 2010 predictions. So, here we go; m-Learning continues to grow. I think the growing popularity of social media apps on mobile devices will assist with a growth of social learning (I consider social/informal learning on mobile devices m-learning too).

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JUNE 20, 2011

I just read an article in T&D Magazine titled "Beef Up Your Training Toolbox with Web Tool." Labels: Classroom Training , Cloud , Cloud Computing , ISD , Social Media , Tools. I am employed as an e-Learning Designer in Baltimore, MD. Jeff - How I make e-learning fun! Informal learning. Free eLearning.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2011

During this years DevLearn 2011 conference I won the DemoFest award for the Software Systems Training category. A good place start is to first provide an overview of the course and lessons learned as described in my DemoFest submission below. I have also provided direct links to the learning programs social learning elements.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

This month's Big Question at Learning Circuits is on working with subject matter experts (SME). First off, thank you Tony at Learning Circuits for using my suggestion as this month's question. Lay the foundation Introducing e-learning to the SME lays the foundation of a successful collaboration.

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MAY 2, 2012

I am currently attending the MedBiquitous conference , which is hosted at Johns Hopkins (my employer) and focuses on how learning technologies can transform heath care education. Today, I attended some great sessions including one on using virtual patients in training. Labels: e-Learning , HealthCare , Tools. Informal learning.

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AUGUST 29, 2010

Quinnovator : “Investing in Organizational Learning: The Cost Center Approach” Dave_Ferguson : Take It to the River: How Hammurabi the CEO Dealt with Naysayers and Nitpickers. Quinnovator : “Social Schmocial: Why Formal Is the only Real Learning” NYChase : The Client is Always Right.

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MAY 5, 2010

Learning Circuits' Big Question for May is "So what can, should, or will, we offer the digital generation by 2015?" Just think of how learning technology has changed in the past five years. We are already seeing the impact of social media and informal learning, but we will see it blend immensely with both classroom and e-learning.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2008

When working with subject matter experts (SME), you must keep them involved and engaged in every step of the e-learning process. Lay the foundation Introducing e-learning to the SME lays the foundation of a successful collaboration. E-learning is still new to many people and many misconceptions exist. It must be marketed.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

When this project was brought to me it involved training for both a Windows 7 and Office 2010 upgrade, which is why some of the documents included here references Windows 7 in addition to the Office upgrade. It is important to note, I am a "one person e-learning shop," so when I storyboard they are not handed off to developers or anyone else.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Over at Learning Circuits the Big Question is "What questions are you no longer asking? I have learned to be weary when stakeholders insist on keeping it "serious" when they have no viable reason for it to be "serious." They had it all figured out before consulting the training department. What are your new questions?"

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JUNE 13, 2011

Over at the Learning Circuits Blog the Big Question is "How do we break down organizational walls when it comes to learning?" First off, always be on the lookout for opportunities to bring external learning inside the organization. Any other suggestions on how to assure learning is not restricted by the organization wall?

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