Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 21, 2011

The traditional leader may try to control the activity, give orders and expect them to be carried out, like the captain of a ship. Yes, it could. But that is where a strong leader who embraces the innovation and collaboration comes into the picture. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 27, 2011

Accelerated Learning attempts to change this imbalance by including activities that trigger the other intelligences, for example, Brain Gym® , games that involve movement, MindMapping® tools, songs and raps, and word cards. The term “Accelerated Learning” was actually coined by a British educator, Colin Rose. Properly d.

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Blended Learning Social Learning Blogging 140

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 25, 2011

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. Learners as Teachers. Experience, truly, is the best teacher! Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

Social Networks 126

Social Networks Blended Learning Social Learning Blogging 126

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 8, 2011

I think we need to provide learners with some “social anchors&# in these types of eLearning programs to help facilitate the social learning process. I would define these social anchors as both active and passive opportunities for learners to interact with others during the learning process. Properly d. All Rights Reserved.

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Blended Learning Social Learning Social Social Networks 145

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 13, 2011

Since I became an active Twitter user a few months ago, the application has grown on me to the point where it’s now far-and-away my favorite social media tool. Twitter gets a bad rap. From its childish name to its complex language of re-tweets and hashtags, many people tend to criticize the application before they try it. Properly d.

Social Networks 163

Social Networks Twitter Social Learning Blended Learning 163

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS eLearning Review: A Module for the National Security Arena by Jim on October 15, 2010 in Reviews , eLearning Most of the eLearning modules we design here at Dashe & Thomson are aimed at the corporate audience. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

OCTOBER 15, 2010

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS eLearning Review: A Module for the National Security Arena by Jim on October 15, 2010 in Reviews , eLearning Most of the eLearning modules we design here at Dashe & Thomson are aimed at the corporate audience. Properly d.

Module 100

Module Social Networks Blended Learning Security 100

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Nevertheless, next time you are leading a change initiative, ask around to determine where these socially gifted people are located, and actively engage them on your project. Going back to Brown and Thomas’ A New Culture of Learning , “students themselves are taking an active role in helping to create and mold [learning].”

Social Networks 134

Social Networks Blended Learning Change Management 134

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 7, 2011

Kanye then proclaims that he hates reading and brags about never reading books, choosing instead to learn from those around him (check out Jon’s post on peer-to-peer learning here ). Some prefer other activities to reading and many can’t find the time to read, but I’ve never heard the word “hate” used in conjunction with “read.”

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Facebook Blended Learning Enterprise 100

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 7, 2011

Kanye then proclaims that he hates reading and brags about never reading books, choosing instead to learn from those around him (check out Jon’s post on peer-to-peer learning here ). Some prefer other activities to reading and many can’t find the time to read, but I’ve never heard the word “hate” used in conjunction with “read.”

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Facebook Blended Learning Enterprise 100

eLearning Learning Posts

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

October 2010 did not disappoint! 4 Free Tools to Help Get Your PowerPoint from Good to Great , October 21, 2010 Continuing the recent trend of PowerPoint in the news , I stumbled upon an article in USA Today that provided some tips and advice for designing more engaging presentations. Here is the best from this past month.

Compliance Training 111

Compliance Training eLearning Strategy Custom eLearning Development Corporate eLearning 111

Jay Cross

JULY 17, 2012

Don Kirkpatrick proposed a model for measuring the outcomes of training. The 1980s saw the shift from an industrial to an information economy. However, go to any training conference, including ASTD’s own International Conference and Exhibition, and you don’t hear much about instructor-led training or self-paced learning.

Corporate eLearning 71

Corporate eLearning Compliance Training Blended Learning Training 71