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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

Blended Learning – A blend of eLearning and face-to-face training. If you sign up for an in-person workshop but need to watch an online video that explains the basics before you attend, that’s an example of blended learning. ILT- Instructor led training or traditional classroom training or instruction.

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

Dashe & Thomson

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. The difference: peer-to-peer interaction.

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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. Properly d.

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The Sound of Silence | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

So, as eLearning providers, it’s high time that we have the courage of our convictions, and take a stand to say: “This may be flashy, but retention will be down, time lost to training will go up, and overall costs (especially long term maintenance) will be far higher.” Properly d.

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The Temporary Staffing Revolution | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

The costs of health and retirement benefits are running high. And according to another story from the New York Times , that trend is expected to continue. Business confidence is still extremely low. People hate firing other people. Businesses are increasingly organizing around shorter-term projects. Properly d.

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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. Properly d.

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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. Properly d.