Dashe & Thomson

MAY 18, 2011

The Washington Post recently ran an article on Project MMOWGLI (Massively Multiplayer Online Wargame Leveraging the Internet), a new MMORPG being rolled out by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) that will allow thousands of players to participate in solving geopolitical crises created by hypothetical pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 15, 2011

Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend Trackbacks/Pingbacks Kirkpatrick Revisited | Social Learning Blog - April 18, 2011 [.]

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 11, 2011

Instead, they will focus on organizing and tagging information, and creating systems – technical and social – that let individuals learn how and when it’s best for them. In the coming years, successful learning professionals will not be those that focus on traditional training methods. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 28, 2011

the world’s most popular online video community allowing millions of people to discover, watch, and share originally-created videos.” Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. Social Media. It’s as simple as that.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 7, 2011

The Lonely eLearner: Creating Social Learning Anchors → Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

World: The Evolution of Distance Learning , Norm Willox, CEO of Critical Information Network, described the “brain drain&# that today’s companies are experiencing as: “Waves of craftsmen retiring, creating a void of skilled personnel and increasing operational risk for plants and facility operators.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 27, 2011

One group used stretchy colored fabric to create shapes with their bodies, another drew their own pictures based on what they saw, and a third participated in a facilitated discussion. Another example from the training series focused on the sculpture in a special gallery created especially for the blind. He said it was great.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 27, 2011

Free online video is creating new global communities, granting their members both the means and the motivation to step up their skills and broaden their imaginations. Instructional designers would be wise to become versed in basic video production, since its utility and ubiquity as a learning tool will only continue to grow.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

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 Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

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 Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend Tags: peer-to-peer learning , social learning About Jolene One of my favorite things to do is save the day.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend Tags: peer-to-peer learning , social learning About Jolene One of my favorite things to do is save the day.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Thomas Fingar, Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Analysis , describes how Intellipedia was used to create an article about how Iraqi insurgents were using chlorine in improvised explosive devices: They developed it in a couple of days interacting in Intellipedia … No bureaucracy, no mother-may-I, no convening meetings.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Thomas Fingar, Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Analysis , describes how Intellipedia was used to create an article about how Iraqi insurgents were using chlorine in improvised explosive devices: They developed it in a couple of days interacting in Intellipedia … No bureaucracy, no mother-may-I, no convening meetings.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 29, 2011

Before I go any further, please note that propane is an extremely safe product when handled appropriately!) In a nutshell, auto-refigeration happens when the demand on a system for propane vapor is higher than what can be replaced by the propane liquid boiling to create more vapor (propane boils at 44 degrees below zero).

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 27, 2010

According to an article released by mlive.com , more than a quarter of new jobs created this past year were temporary jobs. Do you want to sell the client a focused product/service or a solution? Our director of training development called us an Enterprise Training Partner today. Business confidence is still extremely low.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 8, 2011

Ideas for Addressing On-Demand Learning Needs During the Development Process At Dashe & Thomson, we have always strongly believed in teaching learners to help themselves. In the past we did this by creating robust electronic performance support systems (EPSS) and making sure that learners knew how to utilize them.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 13, 2011

This is a tool you use to react to something you see, hear or do and an opportunity to create a voice. This is where you can create your customized information portal. Mention – Once you’re ready to begin creating your own messages, consider mentioning other users by their Twitter usernames (preceded by the @ sign) in your Tweets.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been working at a client site (on a client PC) and went to create a process flow chart, only to realize Visio was not on the PC. So, paperwork is filled out, tech support gets involved, and a few days later I can finally create a flow chart. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Many accuse him of creating hasty generalizations, while others believe he provides wonderful insights about our world and ourselves. I believe user adoption or training should be developed with the intent of creating a social epidemic, or should we say ‘workplace epidemic.’ Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been working at a client site (on a client PC) and went to create a process flow chart, only to realize Visio was not on the PC. So, paperwork is filled out, tech support gets involved, and a few days later I can finally create a flow chart. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Before I left the Dashe & Thomson office for the Airport Hilton, I had already received several emails containing sales tips, links to sales videos Jeffrey had created, and a free trial to Jeffrey’s new CRM tool. I have fun (and I do that every day).” Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Before I left the Dashe & Thomson office for the Airport Hilton, I had already received several emails containing sales tips, links to sales videos Jeffrey had created, and a free trial to Jeffrey’s new CRM tool. I have fun (and I do that every day).” Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 25, 2011

Now the learner is responsible for helping create and shape the learning experience, and now they share the accountability as well. This opening answers the ever-present question WIIFM ( What’s In It For Me? ), encourages participation, and creates the initial connection between you and your learners.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 7, 2011

During the performance Kanye starts freestyling about how he creates lyrics. Terrence talks of the promise Facebook shows as a tool for developing training, specifically in its role as an LMS (Learning Management System). Facebook allows you to create a dynamic environment within its Fan Page infrastructure.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 7, 2011

During the performance Kanye starts freestyling about how he creates lyrics. Terrence talks of the promise Facebook shows as a tool for developing training, specifically in its role as an LMS (Learning Management System). Facebook allows you to create a dynamic environment within its Fan Page infrastructure.

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Social Networks Facebook Blended Learning Enterprise 100

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Companies are developing “town square” learning centers that house all of their training content for employees to access where, when and how they choose. And if you’re worried about accountability, create a program that tracks employees’ progress through the required content. Or don’t. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Companies are developing “town square” learning centers that house all of their training content for employees to access where, when and how they choose. And if you’re worried about accountability, create a program that tracks employees’ progress through the required content. Or don’t. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 11, 2011

Matt MacInnis puts it this way: The processes used to create textbooks and create software have traditionally been very different, but we believe that as content becomes more interactive, rich in media, and available on multiple platforms, the application of software engineering practices to content creation makes a lot of sense.

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eLearning Brothers

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

As an example, to ensure that products met customer expectations, this company spent a good amount of time testing every single recipe before anything made it out the door. And, they followed up with customers to gather feedback once the product made it on the shelves. Implement a “taste test” with your eLearning courses.

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Roundtable Learning

OCTOBER 21, 2023

From the moment a person enters, they are captivated by delicious smells, sounds, and stimulating visual surroundings.The whole goal is to be immersed in an interactive experience. This training program empowered store associations to practice navigating real-life situations where customers sought their expertise on hair color products.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 26, 2011

Teams will be project-driven, closer to the customer, and more focused on giving workers knowledge and skills while they’re working , rather than creating ways to take them out of their work to consume “training.” Want to create something with a little higher production values? A million dollars would barely get you started.

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