Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 8, 2011

I’ve often wondered why businesses bring in consultants and then refuse to take their advice. So how can we, as instructional designers and eLearning developers, avoid the problems created by eLearning-in-a-vacuum? As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc. But that is a topic for another day.

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MAY 4, 2011

technologies into our training programs, but rarely do we find a client that wants to create a robust learning environment comprised of both formal and informal components. In the article she gives some scary statistics: Our recent study showed that 30 percent of US companies spent money on informal learning tools or services in 2010.

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

According to an article released by mlive.com , more than a quarter of new jobs created this past year were temporary jobs. Because of the vast range of services we provide as a management consulting firm, we’re something different to every client. Do you want to sell the client a focused product/service or a solution?

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MARCH 6, 2011

By providing a blended experience we create the opportunity for our learners to first absorb information, then ask questions, challenge assumptions, and solicit experiences which they can share with others. 5 Tips for Creating Better Blended Experiences Remember “Transition to e-Learning” Development Tools.

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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. Implementing his model does not include gathering data that would address program improvement efforts. According to McGoldrick, that is where Brinkerhoff’s Success Case Method (SCM) comes in. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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MARCH 27, 2011

One group used stretchy colored fabric to create shapes with their bodies, another drew their own pictures based on what they saw, and a third participated in a facilitated discussion. Another example from the training series focused on the sculpture in a special gallery created especially for the blind. He said it was great.

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JANUARY 25, 2011

Now the learner is responsible for helping create and shape the learning experience, and now they share the accountability as well. This opening answers the ever-present question WIIFM ( What’s In It For Me? ), encourages participation, and creates the initial connection between you and your learners. Liam McCoy: Thanks for this.

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