Allison Rossett

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Most of what is said and written about mobile learning and support touts potential and points to the future. Current studies confirm a faint pulse for mobile in enterprise learning today. So low was that number that I confirmed it with several large audiences, including one at a conference devoted to mobile learning.

Mobile Learning 182

Mobile Learning Mobile Masie Blended Learning 182

Allison Rossett

JANUARY 19, 2012

You hear about mobile everything, immersive learning, informal strategies and performance support. Tweet Published in T&D, this article reports on a study conducted by Allison Rossett and Jim Marshall. Our focus– when people are doing e-learning, what are they doing? What forms does this approach to training take?

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Performance Support Report Mobile 100

Allison Rossett

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

The PDR (Physician’s Desk Reference) is an example, as are mobile checklists used in operating rooms, and even expert networks turned to when something unforeseen happens in surgery. Would the savvy ones have reason to turn to performance support? Things change. There is so much to know. An error can be catastrophic. Consider physicians.

Performance Support 144

Performance Support Support Performance Training 144

Allison Rossett

AUGUST 2, 2012

Apps on my mobile devices enable practice, a quick lesson, a conversation with a coach or team, or a reminder about how it is that I might think about something. I do love them. I love apps because of what I can do on the go.

Education 111

Education Performance Support iPad Coaching 111

Allison Rossett

AUGUST 2, 2012

Apps on my mobile devices enable practice, a quick lesson, a conversation with a coach or team, or a reminder about how it is that I might think about something. I do love them. I love apps because of what I can do on the go.

Education 111

Education Performance Support iPad Coaching 111

Allison Rossett

APRIL 21, 2012

Were learning professionals relying on webinars, on podcasts, on mobile learning? We didn’t find much mobile or user generated content and scarcely any use of discussion boards either, except in higher education. Participants MORE OFTEN REACH for learning, support and information in the workflow, leveraging MOBILE devices.

Instructional Design 212

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 212

Allison Rossett

APRIL 21, 2012

Were learning professionals relying on webinars, on podcasts, on mobile learning? We didn’t find much mobile or user generated content and scarcely any use of discussion boards either, except in higher education. Participants MORE OFTEN REACH for learning, support and information in the workflow, leveraging MOBILE devices.

Instructional Design 212

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 212

Allison Rossett

JANUARY 10, 2014

Blog posting apps elearning instructional design Mobile Learning online learning' Sue’s experience reminds me that it is not. We have a long, steep hill to climb to leverage technology for lasting performance improvement.

Online Learning 228

Online Learning Online Module Lesson 228

Allison Rossett

MAY 31, 2012

What should analysis look like today– as our considerations include the classroom and extend beyond it to a buffet of solutions such as mobile and social and MOOC and informal and formal learning. . Mobile, hmmmm? Analysis basics. Should she instead develop scenarios and opportunities for extensive practice?

Analysis 168

Analysis Instructional Design Wimba Wiki 168

Allison Rossett

MAY 31, 2012

What should analysis look like today– as our considerations include the classroom and extend beyond it to a buffet of solutions such as mobile and social and MOOC and informal and formal learning. . Mobile, hmmmm? Analysis basics. Should she instead develop scenarios and opportunities for extensive practice?

Analysis 168

Analysis Instructional Design Wimba Wiki 168

Allison Rossett

MAY 8, 2012

Have you ever been the victim of a new technology initiative, like say a new LMS or a mobile learning initiative or even a new accounting system? Last year, speaking to a conference of aviation trainers, John Alonso, CTO, OutStart , observed that ninety percent of mobile learning pilot projects he is aware of have failed.

Technology 105

Technology Simulations Outstart Standards 105

Allison Rossett

MAY 8, 2012

Have you ever been the victim of a new technology initiative, like say a new LMS or a mobile learning initiative or even a new accounting system? Last year, speaking to a conference of aviation trainers, John Alonso, CTO, OutStart , observed that ninety percent of mobile learning pilot projects he is aware of have failed.

Technology 105

Technology Simulations Outstart Standards 105

Allison Rossett

JULY 12, 2012

” “Mobile devices are all the rage and I think we should put this on them, so they can check them out whenever.” Role plays? All of them? How do I decide?” ” “We got a really good speaker. She is funny, really a hoot. Let her talk about whatever.” ” “I like panels.

Instructional Design 138

Instructional Design Analysis Instructional Instruction 138

Allison Rossett

JULY 12, 2012

” “Mobile devices are all the rage and I think we should put this on them, so they can check them out whenever.” ” “Well, I’m not entirely certain what scenario-based elearning would do for us, but I know they are going to like it.” ” “We got a really good speaker.

Instructional Design 138

Instructional Design Analysis Sound Instructional 138

Allison Rossett

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

You can use mobile technology to make sure growth and support happen whenever, wherever—at the learner’s convenience—rather than in a single, information-packed session. Do you want your physician to rely on her memory to anticipate all possible negative drug interactions? I bet you do not.

Mobile 100

Mobile Classes Performance Support Communication 100

Allison Rossett

JUNE 19, 2012

With hindsight, they know that nothing is automatic, not even mobile learning, and that success does not come easily. But many executives thought it would be so, that it was a matter of selection and investment. Now, many look back on prior enthusiasms for technology-based learning with tales to tell of dashed hopes.

eLearning Consultant 137

eLearning Consultant Consulting Technology Performance Support 137

Allison Rossett

JUNE 19, 2012

With hindsight, they know that nothing is automatic, not even mobile learning, and that success does not come easily. But many executives thought it would be so, that it was a matter of selection and investment. Now, many look back on prior enthusiasms for technology-based learning with tales to tell of dashed hopes.

eLearning Consultant 137

eLearning Consultant Consulting Technology Performance Support 137

Allison Rossett

JULY 17, 2012

If an instructional designer is contemplating a mobile solution, she can become active with the elearning guild or follow #mlearncon. If a teacher needs help with using technology as a learning tool, he can read FreeTech4Teachers , follow the hashtag #edtech (see screenshot below) on Twitter, and join the Computer Technology group on Edmodo.

Social Networks 198

Social Networks Network Ning Education 198

Allison Rossett

JULY 17, 2012

If an instructional designer is contemplating a mobile solution, she can become active with the elearning guild or follow #mlearncon. If a teacher needs help with using technology as a learning tool, he can read FreeTech4Teachers , follow the hashtag #edtech (see screenshot below) on Twitter, and join the Computer Technology group on Edmodo.

Social Networks 198

Social Networks Network Ning Education 198

Allison Rossett

APRIL 10, 2012

But the webinar in and of itself is a skimpy way to develop yourself to be a better decision maker about, for example, alternative approaches to leader development or the pros and cons of mobile learning for your organizational strategy. You want to know about ice breakers or mobile performance support, well, here’s 55 minutes about it.

Blended Learning 186

Blended Learning Instructional Design Poll CLO 186

Allison Rossett

APRIL 10, 2012

But the webinar in and of itself is a skimpy way to develop yourself to be a better decision maker about, for example, alternative approaches to leader development or the pros and cons of mobile learning for your organizational strategy. You want to know about ice breakers or mobile performance support, well, here’s 55 minutes about it.

Blended Learning 159

Blended Learning Instructional Design Poll CLO 159

Allison Rossett

JANUARY 10, 2012

Tweet Allison Rossett and Lisa Schafer’s book: Job Aids and Performance Support: Moving Knowledge in the Classroom to Knowledge Everywhere.

Performance Support 100

Performance Support Job Support Performance 100

Allison Rossett

JANUARY 10, 2012

Tweet Allison Rossett’s Xyleme podcasts about sidekick and planner performance support: [link].

Performance Support 100

Performance Support Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting 100

Allison Rossett

JANUARY 10, 2012

If performance support and learning are wonderful, why aren’t they everywhere?

Performance Support 103

Performance Support Support Performance Learning 103

Allison Rossett

JANUARY 10, 2012

Tweet The iPad is not a slam dunk.

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iPad Performance Support Instructional Design Mobile Learning 100