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Analysis of ASTD International Conference and Expo 2013

eLearning 24-7

It’s the yearly review of the ASTD International Conference and Expo. First off, this part is going to sound like I’m bashing ASTD, and perhaps to a degree I am. It is not like this is the first go around for our beloved association in having a conference and trade show. ASTD bags – always nice.

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Another Element of Overall Training: Joining Professional Associations

Mindflash

Last week, I renewed my annual membership to the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) and got to thinking why I joined in the first place, and why I continue to participate. A great way to develop your leadership skills is the join a professional association and volunteer. Are you a member of a professional association?

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Free e-Learning books

eFront

> If you know a free e-Learning book that is not included in the list please I will highly appreciate if you write a comment with a link to that book. -- -- CU Online Handbook - University of Colorado Denver (Update 12/06/2010: suggested by PRL ) Do you currently teach online? Dunlap Learning 2.0 The Charles A.

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Learning and Development Articles of Interest

Kapp Notes

You can log in using your eLearning Guild username and password but it is worth the read and you can become an Associate guild member for free. Second, Bloomsburg University alum Shawn Rosler penned a piece in ASTD's T&D Magazine titled Trimming the Fat: Using a Practical Eye for an Academic Process.

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Learner Engagement – Are Games the Answer?

Association eLearning

If you read industry journals like “T&D” from ASTD or Associations Now, you’ll see that engagement is hot. Prizes can range from free song downloads to gift certificates and often come at no cost to the organization thanks to advertisers who sponsor the prizes. This is the trick to increased engagement.

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Talking eLearning ROI

Web Courseworks

Do you see an opportunity for your association or organization to get ahead of the curve and leverage its collective expertise to become an industry expert? This concept comes from Shawn Casemore, who has worked with association boards and nonprofits to provide strategic formulation and coaching. You’re not alone.

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eLearning Tour - May 21 - Free

Tony Karrer

He is an influential voice in the IT training industry, speaking at conferences and participating within industry associations such as CLO Magazine, CompTIA, ASTD, The E-learning Guild and The Masie Centre.