Jane Hart

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The traditional approach to measuring learning in the workplace, has been to monitor and track course attendance, or online test and course completions, and report success in quantitative terms – i.e. the number of courses each individual has taken and/or completed. Test and course completions. Social activity.

Social Learning 199

Social Learning Social Metrics Blended Learning 199

Acorn Labs

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This depends on their interest levels, of course.) When you have the right people with the right skills and knowledge working on a project, the project is more likely to succeed, with increased productivity, positive team dynamics and decreased attrition rates leading to happy clients and customers and greater returns for your business.

Skills 52

Skills Benefits Strategy Mobile 52

Acorn Labs

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This depends on their interest levels, of course.). When you have the right people with the right skills and knowledge working on a project, the project is more likely to succeed, with increased productivity, positive team dynamics and decreased attrition rates leading to happy clients and customers and greater returns for your business.

Skills 52

Skills Benefits Strategy Mobile 52

Matrix

MAY 9, 2019

Training and Development departments are really up for a challenge when it comes to creating and delivering learning programs that ensure the highest possible rate of knowledge transfer. No matter how it happens, it’s important to keep in mind that there are plenty of roadblocks along the way of successful knowledge transfer.

Knowledge 55

Knowledge Simulations Micro-Learning Instructional Design 55

Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Over the past few years, I spend part of December going back through my blog to recap a bit of what some of the key things I’ve learned over the course of the year. A lot of it is thinking through where my thinking has changed over the course of the year. And every year I use this as a Big Question – see: Learning 2010.

Text-to-Speech 200

Text-to-Speech Compliance Training Diversity Training SharePoint 200

Learnnovators

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Typically, an instructional designer uses these resources to determine the objective(s) of the course, and the major content to be developed, as well as assessment. Once the course is developed, another review is undertaken to fix any errors. The course is then released. We’ll use this as a basis for suggesting changes.

Design 133

Design eLearning Strategy eLearning Cognitive 133

Tony Karrer

APRIL 7, 2009

Mathemagenic " PhD conclusions in a thousand words: blogging practices of knowledge workers Web 2.0 Tools Collaborative Learning Using Web 2.0 Tools - A Summary PR 2.0: Applications in Learning Rethinking Learning Styles Understanding E-Learning 2.0 How To Find The Best Free Image/Photo/Graphics Downloads For Your Blog Posts | Smackdown!

Social Networks 139

Social Networks Blended Learning Authoring Tools PLE 139

Tony Karrer

MAY 4, 2010

We are already seeing this in terms of lots of startups aimed at particular elements of knowledge work. See Does Deliberative Practice Lead to Quick Proficiency? This is going to first take the form of hundreds of thousands of different little applications that each provide performance support for particular tasks.

Performance Support 113

Performance Support Support Performance Cognitive 113

eLearning 24-7

JULY 27, 2022

EdTech with online learning has been a mixed bag, because it relies heavily on synchronous based learning – which means as it relates to the course and content. You share knowledge, and provide insight and work together, in some manner even if you are not in the same department or location. Highly unlikely. Empowerment.

Learning System 103

Learning System System Trends Online Learning 103

TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Of course, TechSmith will be there, so be sure to visit us at booth #1531 to learn the how-to’s of creating engaging and interactive content to help you teach online. Meet Dr. Dan Anderson: “I’ve been doing digital work at universities for the last two decades. If you missed the first post of the series, check it out.

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Screencast TechSmith Tutorial Write Blog 74

Clive on Learning

MAY 17, 2012

I was also interested to read the mLearning Whitepaper just released by eNyota Learning, a developer based in India, which looks specifically at the issues associated with taking SCORM courses onto mobile devices. The end result of all this won’t always be learning, but it will be enhanced performance and surely that’s what really matters.

Simulations 96

Simulations eLearning Guild Association LMS Association Learning Management System 96

Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 16, 2008

Using SharePoint before, during and after courses This typically takes the form of sharing best practices, code examples, templates, links; posting announcements; having discussions; showing calendar items; supporting student profiles; supporting student project work; sharing notes, documents; providing course content.

SharePoint 133

SharePoint PWLE eLearning 2.0 Diversity Training 133

Clark Quinn

DECEMBER 12, 2009

It can no longer be just about courses. As we’ve automated more work and started developing training for more knowledge work without adapting our methods (and, consequently, making generally dreadful learning experiences), the training role is less and less seen as worthwhile.

Training 161

Training Train Pattern Performance Support 161

ID Reflections

MAY 30, 2013

To cut back to Umesh, suffice it to say that in the course of my new work, I travel a fair bit and meet individuals I would normally not meet in the humdrum routine course of my neat and predictable life. One of the current projects I am working on required me to meet the well-known Neelam Chhiber of Industree/Mother Earth fame.

Leadership 139

Leadership Skills Job Predictions 139

Clark Quinn

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The point, however, is from the point of the view of the learner, all the resources needed are ‘to hand’ through every stage of knowledge work. Courses, information resources, people, representational tools, the ability to tap into the 4 C’s (create, contextualize, connect, co-create).

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Wiki IM IMS Network 182

Tony Karrer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2007

Of course, a lot of blog posts you skip very quickly. Except for last month's T+D article on Blogging for Learning and Networking of course. ;) Natural Part of Knowledge Work I've found that I've also adopted a practice of blogging as a natural part of my knowledge work. Scanning really becomes scanning.

Scanning 100

Scanning Blogging Write Blog eLearning 2.0 100

Tony Karrer

APRIL 20, 2010

Question 1 - As the notion of “learning as an event” begins to be replaced with true “just-in-time” learning, (in the form of learning communities and availability to portals of knowledge and information) do you think off-the-shelf eLearning programs in professional skill development will continue to be one component of a learning solution?

Simulations 123

Simulations Trends Games Social 123

Tony Karrer

JANUARY 13, 2009

Air Force: Moving Full Scale Into Social Media i-Clickr Year of the cloud Rypple: telling it like it is 2009 Predictions, Remembrance and Challenges What is the TRUE cost Rapid eLearning? The posts come from the primary sources for this group. Other items come from other sources.

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Mzinga GeoLearning FLV Jing 100

Aptara

AUGUST 15, 2014

All of those things must be done, along with crafting compelling content that ensures the act of taking the course won't bore employees, drive them away or fail to impart much knowledge. It's not enough to choose the right topic, select the best possible software or ensure the program is known and promoted among the staff.

Solution 40

Solution Corporate eLearning Design eLearning 40

Clark Quinn

OCTOBER 20, 2008

In presentations, I often will cite this as an example of the kinds of changes in work skills that have occurred and are constantly occurring. A big part of education is learning how to do research and really that's where you learn the foundations of knowledge work. Finding content was the biggest challenge.

Work Skills 100

Work Skills Skills Wiki Google Docs 100

ID Reflections

JANUARY 3, 2011

Hence, the military where situations can change their course within the blink of an eye train leaders and decision-makers on Adaptive Thinking skills. In today’s workplace where Knowledge Work is characterized by: Complexity Ambiguity Novelty Diversity (of opinions, people, issues, domains, technology, etc.)

Cognitive 136

Cognitive Diversity Training Information Overload Behavior 136

Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

vs. 2.0 - Help Needed 1,206 17 21 Personal Learning Knowledge Work Environment 1,199 3 23 Course Authoring and Rapid eLearning Tool Satisfaction 1,155 8 6 Collaborative Learning Using Web 2.0 and eLearning 2.0 Start-Up Guides 1,368 1 22 eLearning 1.0 Tools - A Summary 1,147 2 28 Personal and Group Learning Using Web 2.0

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Social Bookmarking Authoring Tools eLearning 2.0 100

Tony Karrer

MARCH 11, 2009

Of course, this is assuming that Learning Organizations are still in the position of being a publisher who is pushing content to learners. Part of this is helping them to learn skills and adopt practices to make them more effective in self-serving their knowledge work and learning.

Long Tail 100

Long Tail Design Courseware eLearning 2.0 100

Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 3, 2008

for Learning Professionals Ten Predictions for eLearning 2008 Test SCORM Courses with an LMS Request for Proposal (RFP) Samples Training Method Trends Corporate Learning Long Tail and Attention Crisis SCORM Test Web 2.0 And there was a fantastic course Web 2.0 37) Training Method Trends (27) Examples of eLearning 2.0 (26)

Authoring Tools 100

Authoring Tools Social Networks Long Tail eLearning 2.0 100

Tony Karrer

AUGUST 31, 2009

There's no course on what I do every day. And you cannot Separate Knowledge Work from Learning. There is just way too much stuff that people need to learn that we have to make choices about what we spend our time publishing into formal learning events. The audience has to be large enough.

Trends 121

Trends Blended Learning Social Networks eLearning 2.0 121

Clark Quinn

OCTOBER 2, 2008

One of the questions being raised this week in the free, online course Work Literacy: Web 2.0 To me, this is a critical part of The New Skills for knowledge workers. And what I often cite as the biggest change in knowledge work skills over the past 20 years is the change in access to people.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Conversation Ning Moodle 100

Spark Your Interest

MARCH 7, 2021

Because there isn’t one that meets all the needs of all (or most) course providers. LMS are so different in what they do, and how they do it, that most are only a good fit for a specific set of courses. And if you think you’ll change the LMS to meet the needs of your course then think again. It doesn’t work that way.

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LMS Authoring Tools Compliance Training Instructional Design 262

Learning Rebels

JANUARY 12, 2015

First we need to know our stuff, build our knowledge, work up a curiosity and not accept myths as truths – let’s take Learning Styles as an example; find research, find data, read the whitepapers, and draw your own conclusions. ” Shame on us, if we have different expectations of the student than we do ourselves.

Google Docs 100

Google Docs Learning Learning Styles CLO 100

ID Reflections

MARCH 27, 2010

Thus, the importance of conversations cannot be over-emphasized in this age of high concept and high touch, where effective “knowledge work” consists of asking profound questions and hosting wide-ranging strategic conversations on issues of substance. A simple explanation of the Cynefin Framework. When should we collaborate?

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Conversation SAP Innovation Collaboration 123

Jay Cross

APRIL 6, 2013

Knowledge work has evolved into keeping up and taking advantage of connections. Members of CoPs develop and share knowledge, values, recommendations and standards. Post 4 Formal learning includes courses, workshops, seminars, online learning and certification training. Effective managers make stretch.

Social Networks 83

Social Networks Social Network Communities of Practice Lesson 83

Everwise

JANUARY 25, 2018

The onboarding practices of the past – completing checklists of tasks, filling out forms, and even watching old grainy compliance tapes – may no longer cut it, particularly in industries like knowledge work, where talent (and therefore turnover) is very expensive.

Atlassian 40

Atlassian Compliance Training Mentoring Trust 40

Xyleme

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Jane argues that the requirement for traditional training departments will shrink “as knowledge, work and learning become indistinguishable, [and] social learning (powered by social media tools) becomes an organizational imperative.”

Social Media 68

Social Media Training Train Social Learning 68

Tony Karrer

AUGUST 10, 2009

Of course, this was over the course of several years. There are some great resources on this such as: Ten tips for choosing & using social software Adoption of Web 2.0 and eLearning 2.0 Revisited Social Media - The Challenge of Adoption - Rob’s Dummies Guide The secret sauce to successful Enterprise 2.0

Social Software 116

Social Software Adoption Adopt Social Networks 116

CLO Magazine

MAY 11, 2017

One realization is that most of the benefits to business are coming increasingly from so-called knowledge work, work that processes information in productive ways. Courses are developed and taught by leaders to encourage and demonstrate how change is an opportunity to make a difference,” Magnani said.

Innovation 87

Innovation Roles Cognitive Leadership 87

Jay Cross's Informal Learning

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

. * Working with management to fund and develop appropriate tools and processes for workers. For example, instructional designers no longer have time to develop formal courses. Furthermore, given the increasingly reciprocal nature of knowledge work, they will have to know how to teach.

Training 40

Training Train Instructional Design Pattern 40

Jay Cross

APRIL 20, 2010

In time, the words will migrate into the Working Smarter unbook. Working smarter is the key to sustainability and perpetual improvement. Knowledge work and learning to work smarter are becoming indistinguishable. Workscaping. Introducing Workscapes. Making progress requires know-how and the motivation.

Micro-Learning 46

Micro-Learning Knowledge Worker Attitudes CLO 46

Kapp Notes

MARCH 22, 2010

Of course, at that time, the faculty laughed at me and thought I was crazy but time proved that PowerPoint could be used as an authoring tool (see Articulate). Of course you can also point to numerous studies and the fact that the military has been using games for centuries to teach.

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Second Life Games Education Augmented Reality 100