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The $2 Whiteboard Shows Power of Peer-to-Peer Learning | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

He contrasts two teaching methods that involve different kinds of whiteboards: one that costs $2,000, and one that costs $2. It’s hard to overstate the importance of learner engagement when teaching complex new material, and in this case the $2 whiteboard is far more effective at gaining that engagement.

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The Sound of Silence | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

That’s all fair, and we should seek to accommodate as many people as possible in our pursuit of effective training. And yet that’s effectively what is happening when we present text visually and then have someone say it at the same time. Why don’t we hear that? Because it’s not true. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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The Renewed Importance of EHR Training – Meaningful Use Incentives.

Dashe & Thomson

And yet, by the estimate of the Department of Health and Human Services itself, somewhere between 30% and 50% of all clinical practices that attempt to implement an EHR have given up before the process was completed – often at the cost of thousands of dollars and countless hours wasted. The result? Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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My Favorite Things: Tools and Tips to Facilitate Content.

Dashe & Thomson

Gliffy is an online flow charting tool that provides a cost effective way to create and publish high-quality flow charts and diagrams. Gliffy offers a free basic account and premium services are available at additional, but minimal cost. After a little research, I landed at Gliffy.com , and so far have not looked back.

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My Favorite Things: Tools and Tips to Facilitate Content Development

Dashe & Thomson

Gliffy is an online flow charting tool that provides a cost effective way to create and publish high-quality flow charts and diagrams. Gliffy offers a free basic account and premium services are available at additional, but minimal cost. After a little research, I landed at Gliffy.com , and so far have not looked back.

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Why eLearning Works: Benefits of eLearning

eLearningMind

Reduced costs Let’s kick things off with a real-world scenario. It’s cost-effective because you can deliver training virtually, without the hefty expenses. No more travel costs, and instructors can record sessions for on-demand access. Reduced costs and multimedia materials are the ultimate tag team.

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What is blended learning? (The benefits of blended learning in your LMS)

Docebo

Experiential learning: Effective solutions offer ways for learners and experts to contribute with user-generated content. Here are some of the cool things you’ll notice about blended learning: It’s cost-friendly: I’ll say it again for you so you know you’re not dreaming—it’s cost-friendly!!! How, you ask? We love a good hybrid.