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The Impact of Social Learning: Will You Be The First? | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

by Andrea on February 23, 2011 in social learning The other night I attended a lecture at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Now let’s translate this to a business setting. Once skills are mastered, workers can figure out how to apply them in new ways to further business goals. Download the whitepaper ยป Blog this!

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5 Distance Learning Lessons for Higher Ed from the Business World

Litmos

You have the freedom to do anything from exercises to lectures to breakout groups. If a lecture or exercise isnโ€™t working, you can read the room and change direction. The post 5 Distance Learning Lessons for Higher Ed from the Business World appeared first on SAP Litmos. Online, this isnโ€™t as easy.

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Embracing Innovation in Learning | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Workers suddenly have the power to choose what they want to focus on, what they are passionate about (within the limits of the business of course). In my free time, I enjoy reading, medical lectures, belly dancing and regular visits to my massage therapist. Most recently, Ive been working on training programs for the propane industry.

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Addressing On-Demand Learning and Performance Needs #LCBQ | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

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 my free time, I enjoy reading, medical lectures, belly dancing and regular visits to my massage therapist. We all know that, in today’s world, change is a constant companion.

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The Wisdom of Experience: Simplifying Complex Learning Targets.

Dashe & Thomson

In my free time, I enjoy reading, medical lectures, belly dancing and regular visits to my massage therapist. Most recently, Ive been working on training programs for the propane industry. As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc. Is Your Measuring Stick Allowing You To Manage For The Better?

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The Lonely eLearner: Creating Social Learning Anchors | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

You are an extremely busy person, as are most of your colleagues, and you rush through the eLearning, making notes of important points you know will be on the assessment. I’ve often wondered why businesses bring in consultants and then refuse to take their advice. Much scrambling ensues. But that is a topic for another day.

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Trends in Learning: Whatโ€™s Latest!

Origin Learning

A 2013 Accenture survey on Skills and Employment Trends revealed that a large skills gap exists in most businesses. According to Forbes , the best way to approach Millennials is to allow them โ€œto learn at their own pace and schedule rather than go through lectures and overly structured training. Gamification.

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