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Does synchronous training fit the modern workplace?

TalentLMS

One of the big benefits of technology is its flexibility. This “self-paced” model is how most of us use technology in our personal lives. Thanks to digital technology, most of us can work flexibly and remotely if we want to. Thanks to digital technology, most of us can work flexibly and remotely if we want to.

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Top 4 Tips For Adult Learning Theory You Need To Know

Roundtable Learning

Andragogy is a learning theory that describes qualities adults prefer in their learning experiences. This article will define adult learning theory, provide four tips to help your organization engage your learners, and explore three examples of it’s application in training. What Is Adult Learning Theory?

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

Dashe & Thomson

A lot of the Social Media Mavens , however, are really ranting, not about the technology, but about the human dynamics related to social networking. 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., Blog this!

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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

LMS- A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application or web-based technology for managing the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, and delivery of training programs, continuing education, professional development, credentialing, online events, and eLearning programs.

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

Dashe & Thomson

These precocious youths, born after or during the general advent of digital technology, have an inherent understanding of its concepts in a way that their forebears cannot hope to achieve. Properly d.

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Moving from Teacher to Facilitator | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

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. Properly d.

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Who's Building the Social Learning Roads? | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Trent Batson wrote a great piece on technology adoption in the classroom a couple weeks ago entitled Faculty ‘Buy in’ – to What? He argues that technology advocates urge faculty members to go away from what they’ve been doing but don’t explain what they should go toward. Sad, but true. Do you know of any other road-builders?