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.

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Gamification Simulations Blended Learning Association LMS 239

Clark Quinn

JUNE 4, 2008

Innovation is an increasingly important element in organizational survival, I'll suggest. If we accept the increasing rate of change and growing speed of execution, innovation in products and services will be critical to maintain competitive advantage. So, what do we know about innovation? Naturally, I'm curious ( :).

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Innovation Conversation ASTD eLearning Strategy 100

SkyPrep

MAY 13, 2022

The Association for Talent Development (formerly known as ASTD) has hosted conferences for nearly 80 years, to educate and inspire professionals in the talent development field. It enables you to deliver effective internal training, onboarding, compliance training, and more to your employees, partners, and customers.

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Conference Compliance Training Association LMS Association Learning Management System 40

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.

Gamification 138

Gamification Simulations Blended Learning Association LMS 138

Upside Learning

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Within a span of 7 months, since its launch, Upside2Go has won appreciation from some of the biggest corporates for its innovativeness and effectiveness, specifically in addressing needs of the mobile workforce. Why BlackBerry?

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Brandon Hall iPhone TechKnowledge ASTD 211

Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Upside2Go – our mobile learning solution, is the culmination of our innovation process. 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

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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. In an earlier blog post, I had written about how Microlearning is changing the face of learning at the workplace.

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Performance Support Mobile Learning Mobile Support 252

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. Creativity and innovation are discouraged; leaders cling to the status quo. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. .

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Roles Performance Support Performance Management 207

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).

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Services Instant Messaging ASTD Forum 111

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

They just do not see the benefit nor value – NOW – of having their products available to be used effectively and optimized for consumer slate tablets, aka “tablets&#. Innovators. So, what are the next possible innovations a LMS can offer in their systems? It is amazing. It can’t be Done. Risk Takers.

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vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 72

Mindflash

APRIL 11, 2012

But this year, the stars aligned, and we were fortunate enough to be able to send our entire learning and development team to Denver for the ASTD International Conference and Expo. This year’s conference includes a keynote speech from Jim Collins and several other talks on innovative ideas. Establish a culture of innovation.

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Conference Teams ASTD vendor 74

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

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 31, 2010

We did, however, have an innovative post Mark Copeman at Being Smarter who created a mash up of Skype and his video program for an interesting discussion about the book tour itself. 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

Big Dog, Little Dog

JUNE 5, 2009

curve" the general ASTD assembly seemed to be. I saw other comments that acknowledged how frustrating it is that learning innovations are being "gated" by IT departments. Brainstorming sessions have led to important innovations at Kaiser Permamente. Is Innovating Failing In The US? NussbaumOnDesign.

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Twitter Innovation Leadership Develop 32

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The ASTD Big question this month is an annual question: What did you learn about learning in 2009? So, I teamed with alumni Robyn Defelice at Dishing Design and updated the article for ASTD. This posting is some of that advice that've found to be effective. Diffusion of Innovations. Choose the Right Pilot Group.

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ASTD Statistics Virtual World Big Question 100

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. Twin benefits – traditional and innovative tools. Reduced dependency. Upcoming Event.

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Blended Learning Blended LMS Wiki 262

KZO Innovations

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

9) On-demand learning yields 50% higher net sales per employee (ASTD). 15) 55% of sales reps don’t have effective communications skills. If you want to learn how to use video as a sustainable learning tool that delivers on ROI, feel free to contact us at KZO Innovations. . 4) 94% of companies invest in sales training.

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Sales Case Study IBM ASTD 65

Learnnovators

JANUARY 8, 2015

Join us on this exciting journey as we engage with thought leaders and learning innovators to see what the future of our industry looks like. Boring instruction ranges in effectiveness, but resides in the area of a total waste of time to an unfortunate loss of opportunity. THE INTERVIEW: 1. It’s not that difficult.

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Instructional Design Authorware Blended Learning ADDIE 145

Learnnovators

JANUARY 7, 2015

Join us on this exciting journey as we engage with thought leaders and learning innovators to see what the future of our industry looks like. Boring instruction ranges in effectiveness, but resides in the area of a total waste of time to an unfortunate loss of opportunity. THE INTERVIEW: 1. It’s not that difficult.

Instructional Design 145

Instructional Design Authorware Blended Learning ADDIE 145

Performance Learning Productivity

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Effective Metrics for Learning and Development I wonder what Shaw would think if he saw the way learning and development is predominantly measured in organisations today. For example a study of 829 companies over 31 years showed diversity training had "no positive effects in the average workplace."

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Metrics Personal Personalization Diversity Training 186

Learnnovators

MAY 29, 2014

That said, there are rich skill statements out of places like ASTD and LPI.” – Clark Quinn (in our interview with him). “ Informal Learning: Rediscovering the Natural Pathways That Inspire Innovation and Performance : This brilliant book by Jay Cross discusses ways to design optimized informal learning outcomes for workplaces.

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Social Learning Social Informal Diversity Training 167

Learning Visions

APRIL 29, 2011

Today I’m at ASTD’s New England Regional Conference: Learning 2.0 These are my live blogged notes from the opening keynote with Tony Bingham, CEO and President of ASTD. There will be less uncertainty but more volatility The ability to dig in data and effectively mine it will make decision making different.

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IBM Social Media Social Networks Facebook 197

Jay Cross

AUGUST 22, 2015

While cleaning up my office this afternoon, I came up this list of essentials for effective informal learning I wrote a couple of years ago for the ASTD Handbook. Innovation is born of mashing up concepts from different disciplines. “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.” Seek feedback.

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Social Networks Mash-up Mashups ASTD 36

Tony Karrer

JANUARY 8, 2009

While there has been incredible innovation in tools and methods that support personal work and learning over the past 10 years, most of us have had a hard time with our Work Skills Keeping Up. This workshop is a hands-on, collaborative, fun experience focused on the new knowledge tools and methods that are core to effective work.

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Social Networks Wiki Skills ASTD 100

Learnnovators

OCTOBER 5, 2014

business problems are more complex and hence demand quicker, effortless, and effective performance support solutions than ever before. Enter ‘Embedded Performance Support’ — performance support that is embedded in the business process (and hence the workflow of the employees) that helps make support more efficient and effective.

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Performance Support Support Performance Case Study 150

Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 14, 2010

6) iPad (5) SkillSoft (2) Social Learning (15) Virtual Classroom (5) ASTD (8) eLearningGuild (2) And here were my top posts based on social signals. Top eLearning Sites? Social Learning Tools Should Not be Separate from Enterprise 2.0 Social Learning Tools Should Not be Separate from Enterprise 2.0

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Text-to-Speech Compliance Training Diversity Training SharePoint 200

Performance Learning Productivity

MAY 18, 2009

It was that many L&D professionals (in the UK at least) seem to lack the innovation necessary to push the profession forward to become a leader rather than a follower. billion (that’s right BILLION) on employee learning and development (reported in the 2008 ASTD ‘State of the Industry’ publication).

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Games ILT Technorati Survey 100

Jay Cross

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

A landmark study by ASTD and IBM interviewed CLOs and CxOs at 26 leading companies across 11 industries (see The C-level and the Value of Learning , T+D magazine, October 2005). Vision truth, and productivity: these are the universal values that make a company effective. How well do you get along with this group?

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Scanning CLO IBM ASTD 68

Learnnovators

MAY 29, 2014

That said, there are rich skill statements out of places like ASTD and LPI.” – Clark Quinn (in our interview with him). “ Informal Learning: Rediscovering the Natural Pathways That Inspire Innovation and Performance : This brilliant book by Jay Cross discusses ways to design optimized informal learning outcomes for workplaces.

Social Learning 100

Social Learning Social Informal Resources 100

Tony Karrer

AUGUST 25, 2010

The Business Case for Social Learning - Daretoshare , April 13, 2009 Job losses, combined with cutbacks in workforce development investments, mean that many companies are less able to serve customers, make sales or generate innovations than they were just a few months ago. In effect, their capabilities are in recession. ASTD is born.

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Blended Learning Sales Case Study Diversity Training 173

Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Here is a description of the webinar: Virtual Immersive Environments (VIEs) are gaining attention but are they effective or a fad? Unfortunately, there are few guidelines to inform the development and creation of effective 3D Learning Events. and Smartphones for Educational Excellence.

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Blended Learning Meridian eLearning Guild Brandon Hall 100

Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

Tools to Make Reading & Research More Effective 1,655 6 98 Fun Headline Generator 1,503 0 1 Top Ten Reasons To Blog and Top Ten Not to Blog 1,500 22 52 Web 2.0 Presentation - ASTD OC 972 1 6 eLearning Software 967 0 1 Better Conferences - Response Needed 959 38 16 Fun - Wheel of Fortune Graphic Generator 949 1 1 Do You WANT an LMS?

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Social Networks Social Bookmarking Authoring Tools eLearning 2.0 100

Mindflash

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

What can, however, justify a change in pay is actively making a difference in the workplace (in efficiency, in effectiveness or in doing something extraordinary). Effectiveness improvements include knowing what customers expect from the business and constantly developing ways to deliver flawless service – every time – no exceptions.

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Teach Strategy Develop ASTD 68

Learnnovators

OCTOBER 5, 2014

business problems are more complex and hence demand quicker, effortless, and effective performance support solutions than ever before. Enter ‘Embedded Performance Support’ — performance support that is embedded in the business process (and hence the workflow of the employees) that helps make support more efficient and effective.

Performance Support 100

Performance Support Support Performance Case Study 100

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

They just do not see the benefit nor value – NOW – of having their products available to be used effectively and optimized for consumer slate tablets, aka “tablets&#. Innovators. So, what are the next possible innovations a LMS can offer in their systems? It is amazing. It can’t be Done. Risk Takers.

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vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 40

Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 12, 2008

Statistics from ASTD research - 86% - web 2.0 Compete in marketplace Retain Need to innovate Hiring manager focused on better quality candidates. Question from audience: Can learners effectively handle control of their own learning? before they get the foundation right. Good, Chris, called him on this. Learning 2.0 is chaotic.

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Research Learning 2.0 Metrics eLearning 100

Janet Clarey

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

I’m finally getting around to reading the ASTD State of the Industry Report for 2009 which was released in November. What type of strategic focus is most effective given the constraints on the technology available? How should the organization cope with technological innovation and trends?

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Web Strategy Brandon Hall Learning 2.0 55