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ASTD ICE Conference Recap, Lessons Learned and Random Events

Kapp Notes

had a great time at the ASTD ICE Conference which recently concluded in Dallas Texas. In a workshop we called “Play to Learn-Designing Effective Learning Games.” The idea…to allow participants to experience games and to derive lessons from the development of other games. ASTD ICE Slides. Lesson Learned.

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Philadelphia ASTD Meeting Lot of Fun

Kapp Notes

Last night I presented at the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of ASTD and ran into a bunch of old friends and made some new ones. The meeting was well attended by a large number of ASTD members, some wanted see what the hype was about, some had plans to work with clients in 3D virtual worlds and some were just curious.

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ASTD's Big Question for December 2008: New Learning

Kapp Notes

The ASTD Big question this month is What did you learn about learning in 2008? Here are a few of the lessons I have learned. Mobile Learning Via Audio Lesson One: If you want to find out how to create effective mobile learning, purchase a Nintendo DS and some educational games. Tags: ASTD Big Question.

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Gamification Basics

Web Courseworks

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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Creating a Virtual Leadership Academy: A Case Study #ASTDTK14

Learning Visions

These are my live blogged notes from ASTD Tech Knowledge session with Eric Heckerson. Interactive – polls, chat and questions Engaging – keep their attention Visual – relevant graphics and video Effective Speakers - -make sure they’re strong and engaging Relevance Overall, people liked virtual and appreciated the convenience.

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Insights on Learning & Development from the ASTD State of the Industry Report

OpenSesame

Each year the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) surveys learning and development professionals and compiles their findings into the State of the Industry Report. At the same time, ASTD found that the number of learning hours used per employee remained stable at 32 a year. Spending Up But Hours Steady .

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3 E-Learning Lessons Learned on the Road

Rapid eLearning

There’s a lesson here for those of us who build courses. One of the best things you can do to make your elearning courses effective is to shift the focus away from content delivery and place it on how the learner will use the content. December 8 : Charlotte, NC (ASTD)— Rapid E-Learning Design. Louis (ASTD).

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