Tony Karrer

JUNE 2, 2008

I'm at the ASTD Conference in San Diego at the general session. Tony Bingham, ASTD CEO, is talking about and showing videos around talent management. It looks like there are about 5,000 people in the room. A complete guess at the number, but pretty good size. Very few (10 percent) raised their hands.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 30, 2012

My role as chairperson of this year’s Planning Advisory Committee for TK12 included emceeing all the general sessions. All in all, a great conference and I was thrilled to have been able to play the role that I got to play. Thanks to ASTD for letting me play along this year! I got to call her phone while it was in the fish.

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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. Simulating instructional roles through pedagogical agents. Simulating Instructional Roles through Pedagogical Agents. Reference: Baylor, A. & Kim, Y. of Interaction.

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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. Simulating instructional roles through pedagogical agents. Simulating Instructional Roles through Pedagogical Agents. Pedagogical Agents as Learning Companions: The Role of Agent Competency and Type.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 24, 2011

come to ASTD New England Area’s Regional 2011 Conference: Learning 2.0 – Don’t get left behind. Chances are, if you’re reading this blog, then you’re not so far behind as all that. But if you’d like to hear from some industry notables on the topic of Learning 2.0, It’s this Friday in Westford, MA.

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Clark Quinn

JUNE 2, 2008

I'm at the ASTD Conference in San Diego at the general session. Tony Bingham, ASTD CEO, is talking about and showing videos around talent management. It looks like there are about 5,000 people in the room. A complete guess at the number, but pretty good size. Very few (10 percent) raised their hands.

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Kapp Notes

MAY 14, 2013

Simulating instructional roles through pedagogical agents. Simulating Instructional Roles through Pedagogical Agents. Pedagogical Agents as Learning Companions: The Role of Agent Competency and Type. Reference: Baylor, A. & Kim, Y. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education, 15(1), 95-115.

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Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

ASTD TechKnowledge 2009 is coming to Las Vegas in January. As learning professionals, we have an opportunity to take a leading role. In this keynote, Dr. Tony Karrer will look at the transformation of knowledge work into concept work and the implications for the roles and responsibilities of learning professionals.

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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. Simulating instructional roles through pedagogical agents. Simulating Instructional Roles through Pedagogical Agents. Reference: Baylor, A. & Kim, Y. of Interaction.

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ASTD Simulations Authoring Tools Comparison 119

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 17, 2011

skill practice, role plays, and training simulations?with I can now see how Level 2 can be used to evaluate role-based eLearning and instructor-led training. In my role as Vice President of Client and Staffing Services, I know that training may not always be the answer. It was an opportunity I couldn’t miss.

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Clark Quinn

MAY 8, 2014

The new name is the Association for Talent Development, going from ASTD to ATD. ASTD needed the change, for two reasons. For one, ASTD has membership in, and runs events, around the world. CSTD for Canada), but the 800 lb gorilla is ASTD. Yet I think that our role can and should be more. And here’s the rub.

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Develop ASTD Performance Support Mentoring 189

Learning Visions

APRIL 29, 2011

This are my live blogged notes from a session at ASTD Learning 2.0. The Emerging Role of the Community Manager with Jim Storer (@jimstorer) of The Community Roundtable Community = shared purpose, common needs Even if you think you’re doing something in private, it is discoverable and you could be outed. DMs on Twitter?

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Mindflash

MAY 16, 2012

When I registered for the ASTD International Conference & Expo 2012 over a month ago, I planned to write a recap post for two reasons: First, it’s a chance to share what I learned so people who couldn’t attend might learn something from my experience. Image via ASTD’s Facebook photo album. Insights from Yammer.

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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. ATD is planning to incorporate changes gradually over the coming year, and will have co-branded material (ASTD/ATD) for the next few months.

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Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Here are some points from an article titled Promoting motivation with virtual agents and avatars: role of visual presence and appearance by Amy Baylor. Here are the slides: Why 3D Immersive Environments. View more presentations from Karl Kapp. 1) An experience as an avatar can change a person’s real life perceptions.

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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. ATD is planning to incorporate changes gradually over the coming year, and will have co-branded material (ASTD/ATD) for the next few months.

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easygenerator

MAY 23, 2014

We all know the world of learning is changing rapidly and with that new tasks and roles will emerge. One of the most important roles is Curator. You will see more and more subject matter experts taking on this role and I believe all eLearning developers should also develop curation skills. adds context (or a story).

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CLO Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

The ASTD Forum offers a collaborative environment for senior learning professionals and their organizations to explore the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry. The advisory group consists of 10 members who serve as advisers, advocates, mentors, leaders for the forum and its members, and as partners with ASTD.

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The Performance Improvement Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2013

I was asked during my recent ASTD Webcast whether there’s data to show that managers, who are more involved in training and learning, ultimately receive more rewards and recognition than those who aren''t. Manager''s Role in Learning and Performance Improvement. One of these companies is Zingerman’s Community of Businesses.

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The Performance Improvement Blog

MAY 31, 2013

Managers of employees have a critical role to play in employee learning. 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.

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Management Coaching ASTD Agile 231

Challenge to Learn

MAY 23, 2013

So my first ICE ASTD conference is finished. The role of formal eLearning courses is diminishing. ICE ASTD 2013. As said, my first ASTD conference. What do I think of it and what are the trends I see. Let start with the trends. Trends and topics. Food for thought for me as a CEO of an eLearning authoring tool.

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Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2014

These are my live blogged notes from the Tuesday morning general session at ASTD International Conference & Expo, this week in Washington, D.C. Martha Soehren was elected to the ASTD Board of Directors in 2010. If you want to move into a leadership role in talent development, demonstrate team building skills. Be flexible.

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Develop ASTD Director Lesson 140

Knowledge Guru

APRIL 28, 2014

Expanded user roles and powerful new controls. See What Spring has Sprung at ASTD ICE. We’ll be showcasing the Spring ’14 release at the 2014 ASTD International Conference in Washington DC. Each theme has a unique backstory, “Guru” character, and set of rewards. The conference will be held May 4-7 in Washington DC.

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Knowledge Player ASTD Games 259

Kapp Notes

MAY 6, 2012

Enid Crystal of the New York Chapter of ASTD started off the week by summarizing my in-person visit to the joint NYU Higher Ed and eLearning SIG joint meeting. We started the evening by playing a game to get everyone familiar with the various elements of games such as challenge, roles and feedback. The meeting was a lot of fun.

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Gamification Blogging ASTD Articulate 223

OpenSesame

JANUARY 19, 2012

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. More flashy technology tools?

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Unboxed

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Mark Van Buren, director of research for ASTD, tells HR Magazine : “ It is clear that a firm’s commitment to workplace learning is directly linked to its bottom line. ” Segment onboarding into organized, manageable sections such as organizational basics, human resources, role-specific training, etc. Your eLearning Experts.

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The Performance Improvement Blog

APRIL 24, 2014

In part, this is because of an online course I am facilitating for ASTD titled, Developing an Organizational Learning Culture , and because of a presentation I gave in the ZingTrain Speaker Series. For a description of the role of managers in the 5As Framework: [link]. Interest in the 5As Framework has increased recently.

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Organization Organizational Learning ASTD Summary 173

CLO Magazine

MAY 24, 2011

Most traditional training is tailored to specific roles and responsibilities. Loehr, a psychologist and specialist in athletic high performance, talked about the critical role of energy in achievement and success. If you’re a software engineer, your training focuses on developing your skills and knowledge in that arena.

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Tony Karrer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

Based on the post He Had a Bad Day , Mark Oehlert , Heidi Fisk and I have had an email conversation that raises an interesting broader questions around the role, voice and communication norms of people who are the leaders / organizers of groups like the eLearningGuild. Should they try to stay behind the scenes and put members out in front?

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Clark Quinn

JULY 30, 2013

Tony Bingham and Marcia Conner have pointed out the new roles we could be taking in their book The New Social Learning. Charles Jennings’ work with the 70:20:10 Forum is pushing the model that we could be focusing on a wider range of activities beyond courses. Are we on track? I have previously written that the industry has to change.

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Steve Howard

MARCH 16, 2011

On the networking front, I joined the Atlanta chapter of the ASTD , and I hope to get involved in an active role in the future because I’m not cut out to only be a passive drinker at the well of knowledge. I am very excited to be a part of Atlanta’s geek population.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 23, 2012

These are my live blogged notes from ASTD Learn Now Session with Conrad. contextual (according to circumstance, specific roles and varying access needs. Anticipate the key and critical contexts: moment of need, job role, work flow, content access requirements, circumstance. a co-facilitator for this 1.5 Udell of Float Learning.

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Kapp Notes

JULY 28, 2011

As Tony Bingham, president and CEO of ASTD states, “Today, we actively pursue content based on search terms and our preferences [while in the future]…content will find you – rather than actively seeking it, your activities and interests will determine what finds you, be delivered how you want it, and to your preferred channel.

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Industry Social Networks ASTD eLearning 183

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

These are my live blogged notes from Thursday’s keynote at ASTD TK11 with Karen Wickre (Global Communications Team) and Ann Farmer from Google. Solution: tag each FAQ – link to job roles. Volunteer makes selection and then gets panel instructions… Organizing info and making it findable. Producing and consuming metadeta.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 15, 2011

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

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Web Courseworks

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Using the concept of a pie, she explains the importance of learning theory, creativity, technology, and business acumen as part of a holistic model that puts the role of an instructional designer into perspective. See my MindMeld book for tips on collaborating with experts.

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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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