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MARCH 8, 2011

The gist of it was that even though we have an enormous amount of tools available to enable social learning across far reaching boundaries, the self-study type of eLearning seen in so many workplaces today can potentially cut learners off from any type of social interaction during the course of the learning.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS eLearning Review: A Module for the National Security Arena by Jim on October 15, 2010 in Reviews , eLearning Most of the eLearning modules we design here at Dashe & Thomson are aimed at the corporate audience.

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OCTOBER 15, 2010

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS eLearning Review: A Module for the National Security Arena by Jim on October 15, 2010 in Reviews , eLearning Most of the eLearning modules we design here at Dashe & Thomson are aimed at the corporate audience.

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MARCH 22, 2011

Blended learning may be a newer phenomenon in the corporate world, but coaches have been using a mixture of video, instructor-led, experiential and peer-to-peer learning for decades. Similar to corporate training, this brings disparate levels of familiarity to a common baseline understanding. Thank you CBS and Turner! Properly d.

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MARCH 6, 2011

While we may like to believe that directing and guiding our learners to new understanding is the most effective way to educate, the traditional Instructor-Led Training (ILT) model fails to recognize that our learners have changed. 5 Tips for Creating Better Blended Experiences Remember “Transition to e-Learning” Development Tools.

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Paradiso Solutions

JULY 19, 2022

Businesses usually fail to understand how effective training efforts can aid in the accomplishment of their corporate objectives. Businesses must understand that people and organizations are two sides of the same coin. How to combat L&D challenges to meet business goals faster.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 25, 2011

Textbooks, blackboards, and overhead projectors remain the tools of choice for many teachers, at a time when their students are geared to learn from iPads, PowerPoint, and instant messaging. When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read.

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MAY 11, 2011

The power of tools like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Yammer, are pretty astounding. These tools give us a way to connect with people faster and more easily than ever before. At the conference, a representative from Raytheon Corporation spoke about a study they had conducted among their vast employee population.

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APRIL 6, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Sound of Silence by Jim on April 7, 2011 in eLearning At what point does narration really add anything to an eLearning module, and at what point is it simply being added because “it’s what’s expected?” Think about it.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 18, 2011

In addition to the use of video games for recruitment purposes, which have been available for some time, the Department of Defense has begun embracing the use of combat simulators, culture-based eLearning , avatars, and even cell phone apps, all designed specifically for military use. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 5, 2011

In another post, Krigsman writes: Communications in [the context of ERP implementation] means explaining the business impact of technology decisions to a non-technical audience. If you’re an employee in Finance at a non-headquarters location, chances are good that some corporate “right-sizing” is in the cards for your office.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 21, 2011

Until recently, the debate over this question had two primary camps: academia and corporate America. Encouragingly, I am seeing some evidence that corporate learning departments understand this model, and many of them have actually been practicing it for years. Now, there’s a third possible answer: Khan Academy. Properly d.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Not Everyone is a Social Customer by Paul on February 11, 2011 in Development Tools , customer service , social learning A couple weeks ago I wrote a blog about the need to train your clients on the various methods of…training.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Freemium Three: Three Free Tools That Will Work Wonders For Your Next Training Project. Wrike.com Wrike is a tool that I’ve only recently come across, but it strikes me as being a very flexible project management resource.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

From the business perspective, however, networking isn’t only helpful, it is mandatory. Business networking not only brings new business and new talent, but it supports collaboration – whether it’s collaborating with internal team members or making connections outside of the organization. What are your favorite tips and tools?

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 13, 2010

While many large corporations still fear wikis for internal communication because they are “hard to control,” a number of intelligence agencies have been using a wiki tool – called Intellipedia – for several years. Apparently, it’s working. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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DECEMBER 12, 2010

While many large corporations still fear wikis for internal communication because they are “hard to control,” a number of intelligence agencies have been using a wiki tool – called Intellipedia – for several years. Apparently, it’s working. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Finding ways to incorporate these elements can be difficult for instructional designers, curriculum developers, and, especially, creators of eLearning. Discovered via Brent Schlenker’s Corporate eLearning and Development blog. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Freemium Three: Three Free Tools That Will Work Wonders For Your Next Training Project. Wrike.com Wrike is a tool that I’ve only recently come across, but it strikes me as being a very flexible project management resource.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 1, 2011

What would be impressive: if enterprise software immediately performed, as advertised, in the corporate setting (even though instead of getting to run on Supercomputers, it is forced to run on Sosocomputers). Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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JANUARY 5, 2011

This happens far more frequently with “tell-me” eLearning than it ever should. What other good eLearning resolutions are out there? When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. Paul I rarely ever visited.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 2, 2011

When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. My goal is to make sure that no matter the size of the project, each company that comes to us gets immediate, attentive, personal service. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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APRIL 23, 2011

If your client wants you to get an elearning module built based on storyboards developed in-house, make sure it’s clear that your work is entirely dependent on their work. When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read.

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Roundtable Learning

JANUARY 5, 2021

If you are building a corporate training program for your employees, you’ll want to explore and select the best provider. In doing so, you’re going to research different workplace eLearning providers to find the one that best fits your needs. Read More: Custom eLearning Content For Workplace Development. eLearning Solutions.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 30, 2011

Or you can challenge yourself and your client, allow them to see past what they’re used to and consider an approach that would produce results more in line with their business objectives. View all posts by Paul → ← Online Video: the Perfect Social Learning Tool? Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Now let’s translate this to a business setting. Both in a classroom and an eLearning setting, a new skill is generally presented as a demonstration, then students try the new skill on their own. Once skills are mastered, workers can figure out how to apply them in new ways to further business goals.

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MARCH 7, 2011

the reason behind a new software rollout, or the need for an elearning module). When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. Make it interesting and unexpected, and your employees will take notice. Properly d.

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APRIL 19, 2011

Most of the time we end up brainstorming ways to incorporate tools like Twitter or Facebook into his lessons, because even though I may have more experience using social media, the tools are so new that no one really knows the best way to utilize them, for anything really. But, in the end, they’re just ideas. They both do great work.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 27, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Online Video: the Perfect Social Learning Tool? But why is video so much more effective at accelerating innovation than, say, print – or even eLearning? tool chest. less big companies, for more than 20 years.

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APRIL 21, 2011

If you think about the traditional model of corporate training, managers and leaders have control (sometimes way too much) over the formal training that their workers receive. This reminds me of a session I attended on emotional intelligence at the eLearning Guild ‘s Learning Solutions 2011 conference last month.

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MAY 8, 2011

Maintaining the status quo is no longer sufficient if we, as learning and development professionals, want to stay relevant to the businesses we serve. In both cases, much of the trick when it comes to user adoption has to do with getting the word out early and often about the tools you are developing. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Of course, the person “next to you” might just as often be consulted via email or other online tool, but it doesn’t change this fact: the amount of workplace learning done in formal training sessions is a tiny fraction of of the learning that takes place one-on-one, between coworkers. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 25, 2011

Even with the help of the newest technology tools to communicate and educate including social media, wikis, and Google, we still need to transform our ILT classrooms and training sessions into integrated blended learning environments. So how do you keep it real? Move from being a teacher to facilitator. Properly d.

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IT Training Department Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

There’s a big world behind IT, and many efforts to improve business effectiveness begin in IT. All the technology and systems that drive business today begin with IT. Staying up to date with the latest IT initiatives and advancements is crucial for individuals and businesses alike.

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Professional Online Learning | ecadema

JUNE 1, 2022

E-learning is skyrocketed over the past few years, and there are countless eLearning platforms to choose from. Corporate Training: Nowadays, most organizations seeking training and induction programs options to upskill or reskill their employees with the latest tools and technologies at the workplace.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 13, 2011

Since I became an active Twitter user a few months ago, the application has grown on me to the point where it’s now far-and-away my favorite social media tool. And I use the word ‘tool’ for a reason. This is a tool you use to react to something you see, hear or do and an opportunity to create a voice.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 28, 2011

I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. my spare time I read, play with my kiddos, and train with the Dashe & Thomson running team.

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