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.

Social Networks 124

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 28, 2011

While I haven’t seen more recent data, my experience is that the informal learning trend holds true today. So, what does informal learning look like? Of course, you ask someone who knows widgets really well and who is willing to share their knowledge.) Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d. Properly d.

Social Media 124

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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.) Which is probably about right … I like to think we’re building a better Exobrain. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d. Properly d.

Performance Support 100

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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

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 6, 2011

You will still need to create good content, but simple eLearning development tools will help make the transition from ILT to blended learning a smoother one. Blend Your “Content-Heavy” Courses. Don’t be afraid to let your learners be creative and help define the ways in which they achieve the course objectives. Properly d.

Blended Learning 141

Blended Learning Social Networks Social Learning Blended 141

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. Properly d.

Social Networks 102

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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. Properly d.

Social Networks 102

Social Networks Project Blended Learning Wiki 102

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. Encouragingly, I am seeing some evidence that corporate learning departments understand this model, and many of them have actually been practicing it for years. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

Lecture 134

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

That way you learn as your SMEs learn. Then make course corrections, as needed. Provide SMEs with opportunities to report their readiness. Consider using a SME Readiness Assessment to gauge SME readiness and availability to do their job. Give tokens of appreciation; listen for clues so you can give meaningful “gifts.&#

Social Networks 113

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 113

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

That way you learn as your SMEs learn. Then make course corrections, as needed. Provide SMEs with opportunities to report their readiness. Consider using a SME Readiness Assessment to gauge SME readiness and availability to do their job. Give tokens of appreciation; listen for clues so you can give meaningful “gifts.&#

Social Networks 113

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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? For example, writing “All milestones will be completed on time” as a success factor doesn’t give enough leeway that you may need in the normal course of events. Properly d. Properly d.

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Blended Learning Project Compliance Training 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. 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. Properly d.

Content Developer 100

Content Developer Social Networks Blended Learning Tips 100

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Needless to say, the course was an eye-opener for me. In partnership with another firm, she designed a decision-based module for the U.S. Army to help instruct soldiers on the sort of cross-cultural skills that can ensure success and safety when dealing with Afghani natives. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d. Properly d.

Module 100

Module Social Networks Blended Learning Security 100

Dashe & Thomson

OCTOBER 15, 2010

Needless to say, the course was an eye-opener for me. In partnership with another firm, she designed a decision-based module for the U.S. Army to help instruct soldiers on the sort of cross-cultural skills that can ensure success and safety when dealing with Afghani natives. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d. Properly d.

Module 100

Module Social Networks Blended Learning Security 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

APRIL 12, 2011

Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d. Properly d.

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Blended Learning Personal Personalization 140

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 8, 2011

The gist of it was that even though we have an enormous amount of tools available to enable social learning across far reaching boundaries, the self-study type of eLearning seen in so many workplaces today can potentially cut learners off from any type of social interaction during the course of the learning. Properly d.

Blended Learning 145

Blended Learning Social Learning Social Social Networks 145

Limestone Learning

APRIL 29, 2020

But with the COVID-19 pandemic running its course, this is a year like no other — a year in which we’ve rapidly adapted to working from home, meeting virtually, and finding new ways to be productive and manage our deliverables. In this webinar, with Jim Kirkpatrick, Ph.D., You’ll never have this much fun learning about stress.

Free 84

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TalentLMS

AUGUST 30, 2018

Now it’s in the third edition, e-Learning and the Science of Instruction is a manual for designing effective online courses. Richard Mayer and Ruth Clark use evidence-based findings to show how (and why) it’s so important to ensure that the technology you use meets the psychological learning needs of your learners. Get it here.

Sexual Harassment Training 76

Sexual Harassment Training Harassment Training Blended Learning Authoring Tools 76

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Economies of Scale – the more material you produce for a single project, the less time each unit/module/course will take to develop (this might seem so obvious that it doesn’t need mentioning, but the story below illustrates why it bears repeating) 2. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

Ratio 167

Ratio Social Networks Blended Learning Off-shore 167

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Economies of Scale – the more material you produce for a single project, the less time each unit/module/course will take to develop (this might seem so obvious that it doesn’t need mentioning, but the story below illustrates why it bears repeating) 2. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

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. Properly d.

Wikipedia 124

Wikipedia Social Networks Collaborative Learning Blended Learning 124

Limestone Learning

JULY 31, 2017

Tuesday, August 1, 2017, 12PM – 1PM PST: Top 10 Tips When Designing for Mobile A lot of people are comfortable designing their courses for the desktop. Now you can benchmark your programs and more confidently present results to management, or find data-driven ways to right your course. However, designing for mobile is very different.

Webcast 41

Webcast Free Diversity Training Develop 41

LearnUpon

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Accessibility means course content can be used by people with varying abilities and disabilities. eLearning content developers and instructional designers should aim to make courses clear, easy to understand, and simple to complete. Active Learning. CLO (Chief Learning Officer). Accessibility. Assessment. Assimilation.

Compliance Training 63

Compliance Training Blended Learning Authoring Tools Instructional Design 63

Limestone Learning

JULY 26, 2018

Learn the method and you can make your own magic. That method is based on five leadership, customer and “castomer?” In this webcast, you’ll learn about: The design of a year-long program focused on building leadership effectiveness. Specific leadership behaviours that drive engagement in the workplace.

Free 40

Free Webcast Brandon Hall Diversity Training 40

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 26, 2011

To contribute to these teams, you will need to stretch yourself beyond knowing how to build a training course, but the challenge will reward you many times over. It’s great to become a specialist (in fact, simply learning how to use Captivate has created a lot of income for many learning professionals). Properly d. Properly d.

Social Networks 190

Social Networks Blended Learning Corporate eLearning Brainshark 190