Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 6, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Sound of Silence by Jim on April 7, 2011 in eLearning At what point does narration really add anything to an eLearning module, and at what point is it simply being added because “it’s what’s expected?” Think about it.

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MAY 4, 2011

In the article she gives some scary statistics: Our recent study showed that 30 percent of US companies spent money on informal learning tools or services in 2010. Among industries, a greater number of technology companies and business services/consulting firms spent money on these tools. In dollar figures, spending is minimal.

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MAY 8, 2011

What is new, however, is the ratio of on-demand solutions to more traditional training offerings. As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc. In my opinion, it’s not that providing on-demand learning and performance solutions is a new idea. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

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MARCH 25, 2011

My goal is to make sure that no matter the size of the project, each company that comes to us gets immediate, attentive, personal service. When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

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MARCH 22, 2011

Like software simulations, the practice court is a safe environment in which to try new skills and strategies, without fear of negative repercussion. The plan starts in the classroom and eventually makes its way onto the practice court. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 22, 2019

Today we feature a post by Adam Avramescu , Head of Customer Education & Training at Checkr and Co-Founder of the CELab blog/podcast. He also authored the new book, Customer Education: Why Smart Companies Profit by Making Customers Smarter. Are you thinking about starting a customer education program?

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Ninja Tropic

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Using 508 Accessibility Tools for Color Contrast in eLearning Videos. For an eLearning video to be an effective learning tool, it must be accessible to people with varying educational needs. . Why Color Contrast is Important to eLearning Videos? eLearning is no exception. How Does 508 Work? The Botom Line.

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MARCH 15, 2011

In her column, Bozarth adds this nugget: “To be fair, Kirkpatrick himself advised working backward through his four levels more as a design, rather than an evaluation strategy.” In my role as Vice President of Client and Staffing Services, I know that training may not always be the answer. It doesn’t isolate the training effort.

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MARCH 2, 2011

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

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MARCH 7, 2011

The same strategy that has worked for Sheen and Old Spice may very well work for the internal expounding of your company’s message, whatever it may be about (e.g. the reason behind a new software rollout, or the need for an elearning module). Ridiculous vs. cheesy, I’ll take ridiculous every time. Properly d.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Great Survey Completion Rate Dilemma Solved (Maybe) by Jim on December 22, 2010 in feedback , marketing The holidays are upon us, which means gifts, family, services… and the end of the fiscal year. Properly d.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Great Survey Completion Rate Dilemma Solved (Maybe) by Jim on December 22, 2010 in feedback , marketing The holidays are upon us, which means gifts, family, services… and the end of the fiscal year. Properly d.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Finding ways to incorporate these elements can be difficult for instructional designers, curriculum developers, and, especially, creators of eLearning. Discovered via Brent Schlenker’s Corporate eLearning and Development blog. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 5, 2011

This happens far more frequently with “tell-me” eLearning than it ever should. What other good eLearning resolutions are out there? My goal is to make sure that no matter the size of the project, each company that comes to us gets immediate, attentive, personal service. Paul I rarely ever visited. Collaborative learning?

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

It was easy to customize, easy for our client’s employees to use, and handled a number of changes to the registration process with relative ease, such as the need to password protect certain sessions, move groups from one time to another, and handle wait-list requests. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 18, 2011

In addition to the use of video games for recruitment purposes, which have been available for some time, the Department of Defense has begun embracing the use of combat simulators, culture-based eLearning , avatars, and even cell phone apps, all designed specifically for military use. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

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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. Learn to be more specific, and customize any of your materials for precisely the right support. Properly d.

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MAY 11, 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.

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APRIL 5, 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.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

It was easy to customize, easy for our client’s employees to use, and handled a number of changes to the registration process with relative ease, such as the need to password protect certain sessions, move groups from one time to another, and handle wait-list requests. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 11, 2011

by Jolene on March 11, 2011 in Gaming Theory , Instructional Design , Training Development , eLearning Over the last year or so, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to incorporate games into eLearning instructional design projects. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 30, 2010

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.

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Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

John states: “We’re committed to providing flexible, accessible, and customized learning opportunities. Customers don’t want to be sold but they love to buy. Going forward, our retail associates can learn where, when and how they choose.” As a salesman I’ve been taught to avoid selling situations for buying ones. Properly d.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2010

John states: “We’re committed to providing flexible, accessible, and customized learning opportunities. Customers don’t want to be sold but they love to buy. Going forward, our retail associates can learn where, when and how they choose.” As a salesman I’ve been taught to avoid selling situations for buying ones. Properly d.

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JANUARY 30, 2011

Trackbacks/Pingbacks Not Everyone is a Social Customer | Social Learning Blog - February 11, 2011 [.] Paul March 6, 2011 at 8:51 pm # Feel free to reprint some of this blog to your site. A link back would be great! Thanks for the comment. couple weeks ago I wrote a blog about the need to train your clients on the various methods of…training.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 1, 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.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

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. As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc. It’s sort of the ultimate contribution to social learning. Now let’s translate this to a business setting.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Aside from all of these great things, however, what separates Jeffrey from other sales trainers both in my mind and in wallet size, is the importance he places on giving his customers value upfront. It will lead to long-lasting relationships that benefit society as a whole through the necessary exchange of goods and services.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Aside from all of these great things, however, what separates Jeffrey from other sales trainers both in my mind and in wallet size, is the importance he places on giving his customers value upfront. It will lead to long-lasting relationships that benefit society as a whole through the necessary exchange of goods and services.

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JANUARY 21, 2011

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. Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. Properly d.

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JANUARY 11, 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.

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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. Keep in mind, we were talking about 44 hours of learner time – developed in both instructor-led and eLearning formats).

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. my spare time I read, play with my kiddos, and train with the Dashe & Thomson running team.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. my spare time I read, play with my kiddos, and train with the Dashe & Thomson running team.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 21, 2011

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. The eLearning modules act as the “lecture”, which learners do on their own time. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Because of the vast range of services we provide as a management consulting firm, we’re something different to every client. Do you want to sell the client a focused product/service or a solution? Because of these reasons and many more, work is being contracted out to temporary employees. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 13, 2011

Where Facebook and LinkedIn serve mainly as social dashboards for our personal and professional networks, respectively, I see Twitter as a customized information portal. This is where you can create your customized information portal. Follow – Following people is a great way to start your Twitter journey. Properly d.

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