Kapp Notes

APRIL 24, 2013

Had a great time last night with the wonder folks from the ASTD Mid-NJ chapter, lots of great questions and interactions. Walk a mile in digital shoes: The impact of embodied perspective-taking on the reduction of negative stereotyping in immersive virtual environments. and might have even gotten a few job opportunities!).

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ASTD Simulations Resources Comparison 150

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Additionally, I ran into one of our alumni who is now one of the newest members of ASTD’s team–Yeah Kristin Husak and congrats on the new job! And a shout out to Linda David of ASTD who always does a great job. I could immediately see applications in a variety of e-learning environments.

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TechKnowledge ASTD Conference Write Blog 157

Kapp Notes

MAY 14, 2013

Walk a mile in digital shoes: The impact of embodied perspective-taking on the reduction of negative stereotyping in immersive virtual environments. It is better to have one “expert” avatar and another “motivational” avatar in a learning environment rather than having one combined “mentor” avatar. August 24- 26, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

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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. Walk a mile in digital shoes: The impact of embodied perspective-taking on the reduction of negative stereotyping in immersive virtual environments. August 24- 26, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

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ASTD Simulations Authoring Tools Comparison 119

Upside Learning

JUNE 5, 2012

ASTD last week released its new research report, titled ‘ Mobile Learning – Delivering Learning in a Connected World ‘, which we are very pleased to have sponsored. Less than 10% of respondents who deliver mobile learning have formal metrics in place to evaluate effectiveness.

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Mobile Learning Research Mobile Metrics 250

Unboxed

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Learn why eLearning is an essential tool to train your organization’s modern learner in today’s fast-paced, digital work environment. Alternatively, eLearning provides a variety of training modalities that are both cost effective and mobile. What makes it effective?”. However, they can be expensive and time-consuming.

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Blended Learning Benefits Brandon Hall Corporate eLearning 52

Learning Visions

JANUARY 28, 2010

This are my liveblogged notes from Thursday, January 28 Keynote at ASTD TechKnowledge 2010 in Las Vegas, NV. Tags: gam astd gaming. Richard Hilleman, the man behind the EA sports brand (Madden football) -- currently focused on EA’s internal university. People Lie… …but their actions don’t. When people lie, they make his job harder).

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ASTD Metrics Simulations Google Docs 133

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 26, 2008

The ASTD Big question this month is What did you learn about learning in 2008? Mostly about finding a good "model" for mobile learning course design, how others tend to view immersive learning environments and how Social Media is taking off in the least likely places. Tags: ASTD Big Question.

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Big Question ASTD Virtual Classroom Social Networks 100

Integrated Learnings

MARCH 14, 2012

One dusty cover that caught my eye was the January 2004 issue of Training + Development Magazine from ASTD, with this headline: 8 Trends You Need to Know NOW. Workers want safer work environments. --7-- I cleaned my bookshelf the other day, which included moving out stacks of old magazines. 6-- Security alert! Show them the value.

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Trends Blended Learning Diversity Training Off-shore 123

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 17, 2011

Organizations such as PACT, ASTD, MNISPI, and the Digital Learning Forum get my creative juices going to generate new ideas and synergies. It was an opportunity I couldn’t miss. In my role as Vice President of Client and Staffing Services, I know that training may not always be the answer.

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Kirkpatrick Social Learning Social Networks Blogging 168

Mindflash

JUNE 16, 2011

Our workplace brings our employees into events that require them to think, learn and practice – then provides immediate feedback – an optimal learning environment. Learning in real time requires employees to have a connection to a mentor or coach — someone to guide the learning process so that it is meaningful and effective.

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Classroom Environment ASTD Coaching 93

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. Build Community - An effective game tackles a real problem within an industry and offers a real solution. This is an essential point.

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Gamification Simulations Blended Learning Association LMS 239

The Performance Improvement Blog

MAY 31, 2013

As I explained in a post on ASTD ''s Workforce Development Blog, four trends are increasing the importance of a manager''s role as faciliator of learning: Technology has contributed to a DIY environment for learning. The Internet has become a tremendoous source of knowledge and skills.

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Management Coaching ASTD Agile 231

Take an e-Learning Break

AUGUST 25, 2010

I'm speaking at the Working Today - Preparing for Tomorrow - Houston ASTD Conference. Breakout sessions will feature programs to provide an effective learning environment for professionals to define themselves and support their industries. I hope to see you there!

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ASTD Conference Learning Environment Authoring 53

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Recently, I wrote an article for ASTD’s Learning Circuits titled Barriers to Adopting Games in Corporate Environments. The concept behind the article is that there are some major reasons why games, which should be readily adopted as efficient, effective learning tools are not being adopted.

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Simulations Games ASTD Adoption 168

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. Learners demand stimulation and interactivity for them to be effective as learners. In The 2000/2001 ASTD Distance Learning Yearbook. References. [1]

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Interactive Cognitive ASTD Distance Learning 191

Performance Learning Productivity

MAY 1, 2014

ASTD data suggests US companies spent $164billion on employee learning and development in 2012 saying that ‘ despite a continuously changing economic environment, organizations remain committed to training and development’. Sometimes it’s more efficient and more effective not to train at all.

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Diversity Training Compliance Training Training Train 225

Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

How we view effective elearning is somewhat subjective. If it’s not, then how can it be effective? Following are some keys to effective elearning. I worked on a project once where it was taking too long for new hires to get up-to-speed in a production environment. January 25-27: Las Vegas (ASTD TechKnowledge 2012).

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Effectiveness ASTD Case Study Wiki 81

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. Build Community - An effective game tackles a real problem within an industry and offers a real solution. This is an essential point.

Gamification 138

Gamification Simulations Blended Learning Association LMS 138

Kapp Notes

JULY 26, 2007

Around the same time, the ASTD Learning Circuits Blog had the July "Big Question" which was "Choosing Tools" which is actually a series of questions: How does the eLearning design process need to change to accommodate such a wide variety of tools? If you want to reach the affective domain, use video or immersive 3D environments.

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Big Question ASTD Wiki Design 100

Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Designed to work with or without an LMS, it will ensure that you can manage learning effectively and easily – anywhere, anytime. Upside2Go will be formally unveiled at ASTD TechKnowledge 2011, on 3rd February at 1.00 Attendees can look forward to getting a first-hand experience of Upside2Go in a live environment.

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Change Games LMS TechKnowledge 229

Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

This post specifically talks about how a Mobile Learning Platform can be used as an effective Performance Support System. We unveiled our mobile learning solution – Upside2Go – at ASTD TechKnowledge 2011. We unveiled our mobile learning solution – Upside2Go – at ASTD TechKnowledge 2011. Upside2Go: ?

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Performance Support Mobile Learning Mobile Support 252

Upside Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Recent research by ASTD and REED Learning reveals that measuring and evaluating learning is the top-most skill L&D teams are looking for. From the report, here is the list of top 10 skills in demand: How relevant do you think the following topics would be, as part of a qualification aimed at trainers and L&D practitioners?

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Evalution Skills Teams ASTD 223

Kapp Notes

MAY 20, 2014

The setting was a 1940-1940–Detective Noir type environment but the “detective” was a Learning and Development professional and the “lady in distress” was actually the boss. Sneak Peak of ASTD ICE Presentation. Continuing my Work on ASTD ICE Presentation. 8 Types of Stories to Effect Change.

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Resources ASTD Gamification Poll 140

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. Walk a mile in digital shoes: The impact of embodied perspective-taking on the reduction of negative stereotyping in immersive virtual environments.

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Resources Simulations Comparison Games 165

Learning Visions

JULY 25, 2012

These are my notes from the morning session of ASTD LearnNow Conference, happening July 25 & 26 on the lovely shores of the Charles River in Cambridge, MA. WE didn’t do it because back then, the business environment didn’t demand that. We power effective performance at every changing moment.” Have we become that?

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Wiki Performance Support Blended Learning Agile 151

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 31, 2010

He did a wonderful job of describing the necessary dimensions of writing an effective, meaningful and helpful professional book in his post Learning in 3D Hits a Home Run. I had hoped to catch up with Cammy when I was in Las Vegas this week for the ASTD TechKnowledge conference but, alas, we did not meet.

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Blogging Brandon Hall Case Study Mash-up 145

The Performance Improvement Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

This is the question I will be answering in an ASTD-sponsored webcast on September 24, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. Cross-functional team members in a marketing firm learn how to run their project meetings more effectively. They understand it and strive to create an environment that supports it. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. .

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Roles Performance Support Performance Management 207

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 25, 2012

Kapp's ASTD TechKnowledge 2012 Presentation. Walk a mile in digital shoes: The impact of embodied perspective-taking on the reduction of negative stereotyping in immersive virtual environments. Virtual self-modeling: the effects of vicarious reinforcement and identification on exercise behaviors. Reference : Fox, J. &

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TechKnowledge Simulations Resources Comparison 198

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 28, 2011

ASTD’s December 2011 T&D Magazine features a discussion on Self-Service Learning (by Patricia A McLagan), and the role of L&D to “help learners make learning more effective, efficient, productive, innovative and fun” (pp 37). We need to train our staff on the skills required in learning self-service.

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Services Instant Messaging ASTD Forum 111

Mindflash

APRIL 10, 2012

Meetings became more effective. Our workplace is quickly becoming a learning environment. Jay is a member of SHRM, ASTD, the National Speakers Association and the Florida Speakers Association. We meet each week to share some of the changes or challenges we see in the workplace and how to improve them. Follow him on Twitter.

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Effectiveness Creative Commons ASTD Privacy 68

Learning Visions

JANUARY 25, 2012

Jane McGonigal, author of Reality is Broken: Why Games Make Us Happy and How they Can Changer the World opening keynote at ASTD TK12. EVOKE – learning environment created for world bank institute to teach social innovation. These are my live blogged notes. 92% of two year olds laying games (on phones and ipads).

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Games Simulations Player Social Media 174

Marcia Conner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

From the ASTD 2012 State of the Industry (full report available to ASTD members, non-members for a fee): More than $156 billion was spent by U.S. ASTD estimates that U.S. Organizations described by ASTD as BEST excel at weaving learning into the corporate culture. organizations on [formal] employee learning in 2012. .

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Blended Learning ASTD Budget PeopleSoft 103

Upside Learning

APRIL 30, 2013

This serves as a knowledge repository for a large amount of information which when accessed can provide an effective and engaging learning experience for your learners, which is not usually possible in simple, white board training approaches. ASTD ICE 2013 | May 19 – 22 | Dallas, TX, USA | Stand #839. Reduced dependency.

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Blended Learning Blended LMS Wiki 262

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 20, 2012

Recent research by ASTD and REED Learning indicates that the top skills desired by Learning & Development departments are measuring and evaluating training. Determine the learning environment and conditions that will support learning effectiveness and enjoyment (Level 1. Environment is the location and mode of the training.

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Kirkpatrick Evalution Metrics Behavior 198

Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 10, 2012

It usually involved a production environment where peer coaches were tasked with training new employees on the floor. Not only is this an effective way to teach new employees, it’s also a great way to help build a social connection to the work and organization. E-learning courses are effective in dealing with these challenges.

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Blended Learning Mentoring Solution ASTD 80

Superb Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

To achieve the best learning outcomes we need to build experiences that immerse the learners in environments and scenarios that make them active participants. However, with improvements in technology (which is only getting better) we now have the capabilities to create effective immersive learning experiences that provide so many benefits.

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Simulations Virtual World Augmented Reality Environment 40