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APRIL 6, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Sound of Silence by Jim on April 7, 2011 in eLearning At what point does narration really add anything to an eLearning module, and at what point is it simply being added because “it’s what’s expected?” Think about it.

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MARCH 21, 2011

Until recently, the debate over this question had two primary camps: academia and corporate America. Encouragingly, I am seeing some evidence that corporate learning departments understand this model, and many of them have actually been practicing it for years. Now, there’s a third possible answer: Khan Academy. Properly d.

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MAY 11, 2011

At the conference, a representative from Raytheon Corporation spoke about a study they had conducted among their vast employee population. By taking inventory of employees’ “connections” (this was still a novel concept in 2005), they found that people had grouped into natural clusters. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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APRIL 5, 2011

If you’re an employee in Finance at a non-headquarters location, chances are good that some corporate “right-sizing” is in the cards for your office. Let’s say a company is centralizing accounting functions like Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. less big companies, for more than 20 years. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

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MAY 18, 2011

In addition to the use of video games for recruitment purposes, which have been available for some time, the Department of Defense has begun embracing the use of combat simulators, culture-based eLearning , avatars, and even cell phone apps, all designed specifically for military use. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Finding ways to incorporate these elements can be difficult for instructional designers, curriculum developers, and, especially, creators of eLearning. Discovered via Brent Schlenker’s Corporate eLearning and Development blog. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In

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MARCH 1, 2011

What would be impressive: if enterprise software immediately performed, as advertised, in the corporate setting (even though instead of getting to run on Supercomputers, it is forced to run on Sosocomputers). Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d. All Rights Reserved. Visit us at dashe.com

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MARCH 2, 2011

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. 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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

While many large corporations still fear wikis for internal communication because they are “hard to control,” a number of intelligence agencies have been using a wiki tool – called Intellipedia – for several years. less big companies, for more than 20 years. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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DECEMBER 12, 2010

While many large corporations still fear wikis for internal communication because they are “hard to control,” a number of intelligence agencies have been using a wiki tool – called Intellipedia – for several years. less big companies, for more than 20 years. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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JANUARY 5, 2011

This happens far more frequently with “tell-me” eLearning than it ever should. What other good eLearning resolutions are out there? 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. Paul I rarely ever visited.

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APRIL 21, 2011

If you think about the traditional model of corporate training, managers and leaders have control (sometimes way too much) over the formal training that their workers receive. This reminds me of a session I attended on emotional intelligence at the eLearning Guild ‘s Learning Solutions 2011 conference last month. Properly d.

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MARCH 7, 2011

the reason behind a new software rollout, or the need for an elearning module). 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. Make it interesting and unexpected, and your employees will take notice. Properly d.

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APRIL 28, 2011

YouTube is ( 2010 stats : more than 2 billion views a day; 3rd most visited website; over 5 million people have found and subscribed to at least one friend on YouTube; a broad viewer demographic: 18-54 years old.) I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In and to hear, “I’ll show you.”

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APRIL 23, 2011

If your client wants you to get an elearning module built based on storyboards developed in-house, make sure it’s clear that your work is entirely dependent on their work. 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. Properly d.

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

Military May 19, 2011 Give User Adoption the Respect it Deserves May 17, 2011 How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties May 11, 2011 Addressing On-Demand Learning and Performance Needs #LCBQ May 9, 2011 Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning May 5, 2011 Gregg Sean: Nice review of the topic , I was seeking to see wh.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

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. 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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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MARCH 15, 2011

Military May 19, 2011 Give User Adoption the Respect it Deserves May 17, 2011 How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties May 11, 2011 Addressing On-Demand Learning and Performance Needs #LCBQ May 9, 2011 Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning May 5, 2011 Gregg Sean: Nice review of the topic , I was seeking to see wh.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Military May 19, 2011 Give User Adoption the Respect it Deserves May 17, 2011 How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties May 11, 2011 Addressing On-Demand Learning and Performance Needs #LCBQ May 9, 2011 Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning May 5, 2011 Gregg Sean: Nice review of the topic , I was seeking to see wh.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Great Survey Completion Rate Dilemma Solved (Maybe) by Jim on December 22, 2010 in feedback , marketing The holidays are upon us, which means gifts, family, services… and the end of the fiscal year. Properly d.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Great Survey Completion Rate Dilemma Solved (Maybe) by Jim on December 22, 2010 in feedback , marketing The holidays are upon us, which means gifts, family, services… and the end of the fiscal year. Properly d.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Both in a classroom and an eLearning setting, a new skill is generally presented as a demonstration, then students try the new skill on their own. It’s sort of the ultimate contribution to social learning. Now let’s translate this to a business setting. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

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. 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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Military May 19, 2011 Give User Adoption the Respect it Deserves May 17, 2011 How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties May 11, 2011 Addressing On-Demand Learning and Performance Needs #LCBQ May 9, 2011 Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning May 5, 2011 Gregg Sean: Nice review of the topic , I was seeking to see wh.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Military May 19, 2011 Give User Adoption the Respect it Deserves May 17, 2011 How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties May 11, 2011 Addressing On-Demand Learning and Performance Needs #LCBQ May 9, 2011 Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning May 5, 2011 Gregg Sean: Nice review of the topic , I was seeking to see wh.

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JANUARY 30, 2011

Military May 19, 2011 Give User Adoption the Respect it Deserves May 17, 2011 How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties May 11, 2011 Addressing On-Demand Learning and Performance Needs #LCBQ May 9, 2011 Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning May 5, 2011 Gregg Sean: Nice review of the topic , I was seeking to see wh.

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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. So how do you keep it real? Move from being a teacher to facilitator. Properly d.

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DECEMBER 8, 2010

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. 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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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DECEMBER 8, 2010

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. 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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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APRIL 12, 2011

Military May 19, 2011 Give User Adoption the Respect it Deserves May 17, 2011 How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties May 11, 2011 Addressing On-Demand Learning and Performance Needs #LCBQ May 9, 2011 Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning May 5, 2011 Gregg Sean: Nice review of the topic , I was seeking to see wh.

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MAY 8, 2011

The are also employed by hundreds of individual and corporate propane marketers across the country. These workers do not sit at a computer all day and they can’t have mobile phones in their work area as they are a potential ignition source. There is no central network the learners can access. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

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JANUARY 21, 2011

I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. Properly d.

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

by Jolene on December 14, 2010 in social learning Recently I witnessed a fabulous and fascinating display of social learning – a high school chamber music concert. The eLearning Guild hosted an engaging, curiosity-inspiring conference focused on social learning. The kids seize the opportunities, take risks, and flourish. Properly d.

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

by Jolene on December 14, 2010 in social learning Recently I witnessed a fabulous and fascinating display of social learning – a high school chamber music concert. The eLearning Guild hosted an engaging, curiosity-inspiring conference focused on social learning. The kids seize the opportunities, take risks, and flourish. Properly d.

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APRIL 19, 2011

And if the corporate world hasn’t figured it out yet, the academic world will most likely be stumbling for awhile. I’m not trying to discredit either of these firms whatsoever. They both do great work. I’m merely attempting to show how confusing this new world of social media is. Sad, but true. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

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JANUARY 14, 2011

I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. my spare time I read, play with my kiddos, and train with the Dashe & Thomson running team.

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JANUARY 14, 2011

I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. my spare time I read, play with my kiddos, and train with the Dashe & Thomson running team.

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