Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 19, 2011

Without throwing him completely under the bus, I’ll describe him as being late to the social media party but definitely ahead of the curve when it comes to openness to using informal learning elements like social media in his undergraduate courses. Trent gets it! Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Social Learning Social Blended Learning 124

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. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Blended Learning Social Wiki 124

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 30, 2011

He ends the blog with this key message: The goal is to build a course appropriate to your client’s needs. By clarifying their objectives you’ll know what type of course to build. In the end, all of this will help you build better [courses]. Sometimes the need is simple and sometimes complex. Ive been looking for some ammo t.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Blended Learning Web Wiki 124

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 21, 2011

I like to imagine performance support as an Exobrain … (and, of course, that I am one of the smart people in learning … guess I will have to ask Simon about that.) Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. Properly d.

Performance Support 100

Performance Support Social Networks Brain Blended Learning 100

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 19, 2011

Without throwing him completely under the bus, I’ll describe him as being late to the social media party but definitely ahead of the curve when it comes to openness to using informal learning elements like social media in his undergraduate courses. Trent gets it! Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Social 100

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 6, 2011

Allow them to discover information in bite-sized portions through self-directed activities such as eLearning, and then follow-up with a workshop, discussion group, open lab, or other opportunity to apply the new information. Blend Your “Content-Heavy” Courses. Creativity is a collaborative process! Ive been looking for some ammo t.

Blended Learning 141

Blended Learning Social Networks Social Learning Blended 141

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 21, 2011

The idea of flipping the age-old model of lecturing in class and assigning problems for homework is brilliant, of course. The now-common blended learning practice of assigning one or more eLearning modules prior to attending classroom training is similar to the Khan/schoolteacher model. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

Lecture 134

Lecture Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki 134

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Of course, not. Profound statement? One we often forget? Definitely. Mentally glancing over the 5 project management maxims below (and others like them) every now and then has helped me more than once on a project. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Social Networks 102

Social Networks Project Blended Learning Wiki 102

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Of course, not. Profound statement? One we often forget? Definitely. Mentally glancing over the 5 project management maxims below (and others like them) every now and then has helped me more than once on a project. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Social Networks 102

Social Networks Project Blended Learning Wiki 102

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 23, 2011

Is financial success the most important item, or personal fulfillment, or a host of other things that happen over the course of a large timeframe? 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. Properly d.

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Blended Learning Project Compliance Training 140

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 28, 2011

Of course, you ask someone who knows widgets really well and who is willing to share their knowledge.) Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. So, what does informal learning look like? Ive been looking for some ammo t.

Social Media 124

Social Media Social Networks Blended Learning Network 124

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Of course, new procedures and treatments must go through extensive testing before they are accepted. 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. First to prove they are safe and then to prove they are effective. Properly d.

Social Networks 181

Social Networks Social Learning Social Blended Learning 181

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

Then make course corrections, as needed. Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In That way you learn as your SMEs learn.

Social Networks 113

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 113

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

Then make course corrections, as needed. Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In That way you learn as your SMEs learn.

Social Networks 113

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Blogging 113

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 21, 2011

Of course, when I saw this question, I had to try to answer it. This reminds me of a session I attended on emotional intelligence at the eLearning Guild ‘s Learning Solutions 2011 conference last month. The session, presented by Lou Russell , looked at how the mental and emotional stress in the workplace impacts decision making.

Innovation 165

Innovation Social Learning Blended Learning Social Networks 165

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 12, 2011

Military May 19, 2011 Give User Adoption the Respect it Deserves May 17, 2011 How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties May 11, 2011 Addressing On-Demand Learning and Performance Needs #LCBQ May 9, 2011 Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning May 5, 2011 Gregg Sean: Nice review of the topic , I was seeking to see wh.

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Blended Learning Personal Personalization 140

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

You may even gain a little peace of mind the next time you need to share or collaborate on a flow chart or diagram during the course of your content development efforts. You’ve got nothing to lose by checking it out. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Blended Learning Tools Tips 100

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

You may even gain a little peace of mind the next time you need to share or collaborate on a flow chart or diagram during the course of your content development efforts. You’ve got nothing to lose by checking it out. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Content Developer 100

Content Developer Social Networks Blended Learning Tools 100

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 29, 2011

And, of course, safety considerations are paramount when training folks to work with a flammable gas that can give you instant freeze burns in its liquid state. The material is being written at an 8th grade reading level and, for the most part, the training content is pretty straightforward. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

Social Networks 145

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 145

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Before you commit to delivering a project based on these ratios (or buying services from someone based on them), it is useful to keep a few things in mind about eLearning Development Ratios: 1. Subject Matter Matter s – These surveys do a good job of accounting for varying levels of course complexity. Simple: Off-shore it!

Ratio 167

Ratio Social Networks Blended Learning Off-shore 167

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Before you commit to delivering a project based on these ratios (or buying services from someone based on them), it is useful to keep a few things in mind about eLearning Development Ratios: 1. Subject Matter Matter s – These surveys do a good job of accounting for varying levels of course complexity. Simple: Off-shore it!

Ratio 133

Ratio Social Networks Blended Learning Off-shore 133

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

The trick of course for trainers is to harness this energy but not try to co-opt it. This same effect is seen in ant colonies and bee hives, as noted in another fascinating article I found in a post by Gisela Jonsson, titled “ Ants are stupid, ant colonies are smart.” Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

Wikipedia 124

Wikipedia Social Networks Collaborative Learning Blended Learning 124

LearnUpon

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

From Agile to xAPI and everything in between, there are a lot of eLearning terms to get your head around. Terminology can feel like buzzwords and jargon to the amateur but many are essential knowledge for the eLearning professional. That’s why we’ve compiled this eLearning glossary. Accessibility. Active Learning. Assessment.

Compliance Training 63

Compliance Training Blended Learning Authoring Tools Instructional Design 63

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 26, 2011

A similar trend is taking place in the learning and development industry. Less than a decade ago, the technical aspects of eLearning development were the purview of a select group of developers, schooled in the art and science of HTML, Flash, Dreamweaver, and other relatively high-learning-curve disciplines. Properly d.

Social Networks 190

Social Networks Blended Learning Corporate eLearning Brainshark 190