Web Courseworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Gamification Strategies for Instructional Designers and Trainers skills seminar I led at the recent ASTD Chicagoland Chapter meeting at the DePaul University School for New Learning on September 18 th. How can your association harness the power of online gaming? The post Gamification Basics appeared first on Web Courseworks.

Gamification 239

Gamification Simulations Blended Learning Association LMS 239

Origin Learning

MAY 20, 2014

He was a pioneer in corporate training effectiveness evaluation, and his model is still an industry standard for measuring the impact of training programs. ASTD honored him with the “Lifetime Achievement in Workplace Learning and Performance,” and Training Magazine included him in the HRD Hall of Fame. May his soul rest in peace.

Kirkpatrick 185

Kirkpatrick Instructional Design Instructional Instruction 185

Kapp Notes

MAY 14, 2013

Chicago, IL: Association for Psychological Science. Simulations embedded in a program of instruction are better tools for learning than stand alone simulations. Trainees learn more from simulations games that are embedded in a program of instruction than when simulation games are the sole instructional method. Media Psychology.

ASTD 150

ASTD Simulations Resources Comparison 150

Kapp Notes

MARCH 22, 2013

Had a great time last night with the wonder folks from the ASTD DC Metro chapter, a full house with lots of great questions and interactions. GameMaker (simple basic game design, but requires some programming and creativity). Chicago, IL: Association for Psychological Science. Unity 3D (3D Software, fairly Complex).

ASTD 119

ASTD Simulations Authoring Tools Comparison 119

OpenSesame

MAY 12, 2014

This past week I had the privilege of attending my first ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) conference in Washington D.C. Brand new colors and signage trumpeted ASTD’s rebranding as “ATD”—the Association for Talent Development. As a marketer, I’m always fascinated by rebrandings.

ASTD 52

ASTD Conference News Compliance Training 52

OpenSesame

MAY 12, 2014

This past week I had the privilege of attending my first ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) conference in Washington D.C. Brand new colors and signage trumpeted ASTD’s rebranding as “ATD”—the Association for Talent Development. As a marketer, I’m always fascinated by rebrandings.

ASTD 53

ASTD Conference News Compliance Training 53

Web Courseworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Gamification Strategies for Instructional Designers and Trainers skills seminar I led at the recent ASTD Chicagoland Chapter meeting at the DePaul University School for New Learning on September 18 th. How can your association harness the power of online gaming? The post Gamification Basics appeared first on Web Courseworks.

Gamification 138

Gamification Simulations Blended Learning Association LMS 138

Mindflash

AUGUST 3, 2011

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?

Association 71

Association Mentoring ASTD Leadership 71

Challenge to Learn

MAY 7, 2014

Here is my recap of the Washington ASTD ICE 2014 conference. I haven’t counted them, but leadership development tools, programs, books and training where all over the place. During the conference ASTD announced a new name, it is now ATD the Association for Talent Development. I did find it different from last year.

Conference 167

Conference Trends ASTD Instructional Design 167

Web Courseworks

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Are you an eLearning expert with an excellent idea for a new initiative or online education program? 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? Assess value in existing membership programs. You’re not alone.

ROI 147

ROI Diversity Training eLearning Strategy eLearning 147

Mindflash

MAY 22, 2012

Most employee training and education programs focus on just a few required, core topics: basic skills, computer systems, and keeping current on industry regulations or changes. But that’s such a small part of what a great training program can be. Build a community service event into your education program.

Program 84

Program Training Train ASTD 84

Kapp Notes

JUNE 23, 2010

Recently a colleague of mine and an alumni of Bloomsburg University's Instructional Technology program both had articles published. 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.

eLearning Guild 133

eLearning Guild ASTD PENS Develop 133

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Passive reading may entertain or temporarily enlighten but seldom does it remain in long term memory unless a particular emotion or environment is associated with what was read. In The 2000/2001 ASTD Distance Learning Yearbook. Alexandria VA: ASTD. [2] References. [1] 1] Moore, M. 2001) Three types of interaction. Karen Mantyla.

Interactive 191

Interactive Cognitive ASTD Distance Learning 191

Allison Rossett

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Are your programs informal? The tool then works its magic and offers up a list of suitable approaches typically associated with formal or informal learning. ASTD published our article about formal and informal learning in the January issue of T&D. Tweet Today, the buzz is about informal learning.

Tools 142

Tools ASTD Informal Learning Twitter 142

Mindflash

AUGUST 2, 2011

With regard to their performance development component, employees participate in: Company-led learning programs. These programs are short “lunch and learn&# sessions that are hosted by management or by an employee expert (hosted at lunch for one hour, every two weeks). All employees participate. and webinars).

Performance Support 70

Performance Support Performance Program Business 70

The Performance Improvement Blog

JANUARY 26, 2012

ASTD reports an increase in spending on L&D in 2010 (latest year for which data is available); they estimate companies spent about $171.5 Bersin & Associates reports that corporate spending on training increased 9.5% It’s about learning; it’s not about glitzy programs. in 2011 – the largest gain in three years.

Simulations 157

Simulations Training Train ASTD 157

Mindflash

APRIL 24, 2012

I distinctly remember a classroom program a colleague and I presented to our corporate office several years ago. We decided, since the idea was to transform their communications from ordinary to extraordinary, to design the training program in a similarly “extraordinary” way. Our next programs were better balanced.

Blended Learning 95

Blended Learning Learner Training Train 95

Mindflash

APRIL 3, 2012

Sharon Bowman , owner of Bowperson Publishing and Training , once said at an ASTD conference I attended, that the ideal instructor is “the guide from the side, not the sage on the stage.” By asking questions during programs, instructors can respond to how learners are grasping (or not grasping) training materials. Sages tell.

ASTD 88

ASTD Training Train Evalution 88

Association eLearning

MAY 26, 2011

Knowledge Direct – a SaaS based learning management system for online continuing education, professional development and certification programs, received rave reviews in the Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for External Training category. ASAE Medical Associations Conference Baltimore, Maryland, November 7-8, 2011.

Association Learning Management System 100

Association Learning Management System Brandon Hall LMS Association LMS 100

Mindflash

MARCH 21, 2012

When I first started as an education director, our company’s only training program was really routine and systems-focused. At my company, we put the energy back into our education programs, and started having waiting lists of employees wanting into our programs. Align Programs to Particular Learner Needs. And it was.

Training 89

Training Train ASTD Classroom 89

Mindflash

MAY 29, 2012

As educators, we’re intimately familiar with the time and effort required to prepare and present any kind of training program, whether it’s in a classroom or online, self-directed or a collaboration. Define your program’s intended results. More : Five Ways to Spice Up Employee Training Programs.

Management 79

Management Training Train ASTD 79

Mindflash

JUNE 5, 2012

So determine who your best employees are, and direct your attention, effort, and education programs toward them. More : Five Ways to Spice Up Company Training Programs. Jay is a member of SHRM, ASTD, the National Speakers Association and the Florida Speakers Association. Follow him on Twitter.

ROI 94

ROI Training Train ASTD 94

CLO Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Elliott Masie has led the way with his “30 Under 30” program, now in its fourth year. The program provides support, visibility, voice and development to the next generation. Enterprises or local chapters can adopt a university program, much like companies adopt a local public school. We need more.

ASTD 52

ASTD Journal Masie IBM 52

Mindflash

MARCH 7, 2012

I’ll admit it: When it comes to teaching, classroom programs are my favorite. But amidst widespread cost-cutting, most organizations have shuttered their classroom learning programs in favor of more inexpensive technology learning. Then have a smaller image at the top of the screen as the program continues.

Personal 78

Personal Personalization Blended Learning Classroom 78

Upside Learning

AUGUST 31, 2009

In November 1959, Donald Kirkpatrick published a series of seminal articles on training evaluation in the ‘Journal of the ASTD’. The whitepaper delves into the many issues associated with the use and implementation of the model to evaluate training. The authors espouse Five Foundational Principles.

Kirkpatrick 174

Kirkpatrick Metrics eLearning Consultant Evalution 174

Mindflash

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

The company wasn’t hiring the best people, nor was it investing in training programs to develop them. Though the CEO understood that employee education was likely to help, there was no money available to send workers to any kind of training program. Employee performance was way down. Spending on tools was limited. And they did.

Productivity 92

Productivity Product Customer Service Training 92

Mindflash

JUNE 23, 2011

In my organization we have started our Lunch and Learn program. Every other week we present a one-hour education program (with lunch). The first of the two programs each month is a performance skill (customer service, communication, time management, etc.); Consider having them host recurring internal training.

Expert 68

Expert Organization ASTD Teach 68

Mindflash

JUNE 12, 2012

Build and host programs on mentoring. Creating and implementing a powerful mentoring program can have a significant impact on the bottom line. Jay is a member of SHRM, ASTD, the National Speakers Association and the Florida Speakers Association. Each day we’re greeted with more change.

Mentoring 85

Mentoring Training Train Creative Commons 85

eLearning Cyclops

JANUARY 25, 2009

You do need to be a member, but the associate level membership is free. ASTD - You can search jobs posted on their site and post your resume. Also check you local college ISD programs. Dice - This site focuses on tech jobs, and e-learning jobs are included. You may also post your resume on their site.

Search 100

Search Job Resources Instructional Design 100

Mindflash

MAY 1, 2012

Right now I’m working on a new education program for our sales team that I call The Art of Questioning. Tell me a little about an education program that you watched or attended that made a difference in your performance. Jay is a member of SHRM, ASTD, the National Speakers Association and the Florida Speakers Association.

Sales 79

Sales Creative Commons ASTD Education 79

Mindflash

MAY 26, 2011

One of my career roles was a director of education (we called it “edgeucation” because our programs gave our employees an “edge”) for a company of 3,500 employees. We would group several 50-minute programs to create a series for a more complicated or longer program. Audio (CD programs).

ASTD 68

ASTD Association Education Mentoring 68

Mindflash

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Data are hard to come by, but we know that apprenticeship programs have largely disappeared, along with management-training programs. I imagine that a better question to ask than “What education programs do we cut?” Jay is a member of SHRM, ASTD, the National Speakers Association and the Florida Speakers Association.

Education 73

Education Mentoring RSS ASTD 73

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 7, 2013

Had a great time last night presenting to the New York ASTD chapter, great folks and great dinner afterwards…made it home by mid-night so that was a nice unexpected treat. Chicago, IL: Association for Psychological Science. Standing with ASTDNY banner. Here are the slides from the presentation. Media Psychology. Bailenson, J. &

Resources 165

Resources Simulations Comparison Games 165

Mindflash

MAY 15, 2012

They dread it because often we, as educators, don’t create compelling or engaging programs. Nor do we explain the reasoning behind the materials we use in those programs. They intentionally identify programs that present meaningful job information and in a method that they prefer. Lots of employees dread company education.

Compliance Training 63

Compliance Training Training Train Creative Commons 63

Mindflash

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Create internal training program to improve how sales force sells the product; ensure all sales employees participate in training and pass assessment with a score of x% or greater by x date. Jay is a member of SHRM, ASTD, the National Speakers Association and the Florida Speakers Association. follow him on Twitter.

ASTD 75

ASTD Coaching Sales Association 75

Mindflash

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Employees frequently select education programs based on a seminar, book, or program title, not by a clear understanding of the material, its correlation to the job, its ability to enhance performance, or the level of effort and commitment required to carry it out. What’s Going Wrong? A waste of time. follow him on Twitter.

Training 77

Training Train Learning Objects Tips 77

Mindflash

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Once defined, management or resident educators can work with employees to translate their expertise into transferrable skills education — invest in a great “ train the trainer ” program. Here’s another good “ Train the Trainer ” program. We are each great at something. Follow him on Twitter.

Expert 72

Expert Diversity Training Expertise Teach 72