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Can Games Transform the World? | Social Learning Blog

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by Jolene on March 11, 2011 in Gaming Theory , Instructional Design , Training Development , eLearning Over the last year or so, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to incorporate games into eLearning instructional design projects. The game randomly presented the players – the public – with the questionable receipts.

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The Sound of Silence | Social Learning Blog

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Some people synthesize material when it is presented in written form, and some just do better when they are free to listen without reading. And yet that’s effectively what is happening when we present text visually and then have someone say it at the same time. Why don’t we hear that? Because it’s not true. Properly d.

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The Impact of Social Learning: Will You Be The First? | Social.

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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. In medical education, “see one, do one, teach one&# is a common mantra. Now let’s translate this to a business setting. Properly d.

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The Power of Your Network | Social Learning Blog

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Networking comes naturally for some people, but not-so-much for others. So big deal, you say. Why is networking so important anyway? From a personal perspective, networking builds new relationships through which you can share information, answer questions, and make new connections. Properly d. All Rights Reserved. Visit us at dashe.com

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Agile Microlearning Explained

Cognitive science theories already supply the answers. Learner engagement and retention doesn’t have to be a mystery. Learn how OttoLearn packages them into a single platform you can use to deliver microlearning based reinforcement training, and go beyond completions to focus on outcomes.

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Measuring Project Success: Thoughts for the Training Professional.

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Did your presentation go well to that big prospective client, or did your car break down on the way to work? These questions are the same ones that face project managers every day, as they struggle with the ever-present dilemma of demonstrating success to project stakeholders. Properly d. All Rights Reserved. Visit us at dashe.com

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Make Learning An Experience. Blend It! | Social Learning Blog

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Software tools such as Articulate Presenter or Adobe Presenter allow you to transition your current PowerPoint into a streamlined e-Learning modules complete with narration, interactive quizzes, and Flash-based output compression. This approach also encourages the collaborative and social learning experience. Properly d.