Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 25, 2011

Even with the help of the newest technology tools to communicate and educate including social media, wikis, and Google, we still need to transform our ILT classrooms and training sessions into integrated blended learning environments. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! So how do you keep it real? Learners as Teachers.

Social Networks 126

Social Networks Blended Learning Social Learning Wiki 126

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 23, 2011

Ask for sign-off on the success factors from all the key people, whether you’ll meet them or not (this helps your immediate contact, too, which is pretty handy). 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.

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Blended Learning Project Compliance Training 140

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 6, 2011

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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! 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.

Social Networks 154

Social Networks Sound Social Learning Blended Learning 154

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 25, 2011

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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! 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.

Social Networks 154

Social Networks Blended Learning Social Learning Blogging 154

Dashe & Thomson

MAY 11, 2011

This implies that digital social tools aimed at facilitating our professional lives might not want to focus too much on helping us stay in touch and work with our closest colleagues. Instead, they might want to help us build, maintain, and exploit a large network of weak ties. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

Social Networks 180

Social Networks Social Network Network Social 180

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 30, 2011

This article by Tom Kuhlman provides some great tips on helping your client see training differently. And by showing them examples, you’ll help them see [training] from various perspectives. And by showing them examples, you’ll help them see [training] from various perspectives. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Blended Learning Web Wiki 124

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 21, 2011

As instructional designers, we can help create environments that grow better Exobrains. 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.

Performance Support 100

Performance Support Social Networks Brain Blended Learning 100

Dashe & Thomson

MAY 8, 2011

It has been around for all of my 15+ years as an instructional designer and training developer, and goes back much further than that. What is new, however, is the ratio of on-demand solutions to more traditional training offerings. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Properly d.

Social Networks 162

Social Networks Performance Support Blended Learning Wiki 162

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

From the business perspective, however, networking isn’t only helpful, it is mandatory. Helpful Tips for “Natural” Networkers Try strengthening your existing network by making more connections. Continue to grow and develop your network along with your own personal growth and development. Liam McCoy: Thanks for this.

Social Networks 145

Social Networks Network Social Learning Blended Learning 145

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 5, 2011

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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! 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.

Social Networks 113

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 113

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 1, 2011

Another similar (though paid less) group of thousands are the training developers whose jobs are to help others use the software once it’s working. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

Social Networks 133

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 133

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. In part, because games – based on realistic scenarios – can help learners achieve a state of flow.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Games 124

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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! More often than not, however, these guidelines can be dangerously misleading.

Ratio 167

Ratio Social Networks Blended Learning Off-shore 167

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

So, when budgets are tight and the dollars can’t be found for more expensive tools – here are three freemium products I’ve recently discovered that can help get your enterprise training project rolling on next-to-nothing. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! What do you do? Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Properly d.

Social Networks 133

Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Free 133

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 15, 2011

Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! In my role as Vice President of Client and Staffing Services, I know that training may not always be the answer. I am an avid film goer, music lover, bridge walker, and supporter of the Dashe & Thomson running team. Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

Evalution 160

Evalution Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning 160

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 2, 2011

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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! 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.

Social Networks 145

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 145

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Properly d.

Wiki 100

Wiki Social Networks Brain Blended Learning 100

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Properly d.

Wiki 100

Wiki Social Networks Blended Learning Brain 100

Dashe & Thomson

MAY 18, 2011

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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! 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.

Social Networks 160

Social Networks Blended Learning Diversity Training Games 160

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

So, when budgets are tight and the dollars can’t be found for more expensive tools – here are three freemium products I’ve recently discovered that can help get your enterprise training project rolling on next-to-nothing. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! What do you do? Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Properly d.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Free 124

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 22, 2010

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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! 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.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Survey Blended Learning Social 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 22, 2010

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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! 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.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Survey Blended Learning Wiki 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 14, 2010

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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Social 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 14, 2010

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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Properly d.

Social Learning 100

Social Learning Social Networks Blended Learning Social 100

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 28, 2011

Instead, they show you how to do it and then help you as you try. 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. Liam McCoy: Thanks for this.

Social Media 124

Social Media Social Networks Blended Learning Network 124

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 7, 2011

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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! 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.

Social Networks 134

Social Networks Blended Learning Social Market 134

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 8, 2010

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. You need to know that deadlines are being met and budgets not exceeded, and your team needs to be able to air concerns and get help. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

Social Networks 102

Social Networks Project Blended Learning Wiki 102

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 8, 2010

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. You need to know that deadlines are being met and budgets not exceeded, and your team needs to be able to air concerns and get help. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

Social Networks 102

Social Networks Project Blended Learning Wiki 102

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Properly d.

Social Networks 113

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 113

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Properly d.

Social Networks 113

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Blogging 113

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Ive worked in sales and marketing with various organizations, including 3M, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ionix Medical, and the Itasca Project. I live and breathe Minnesota sports and love golfing, boating, skiing, traveling, and attending live music. Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Properly d.

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Social Networks Roles Mobile 100

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Ive worked in sales and marketing with various organizations, including 3M, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ionix Medical, and the Itasca Project. I live and breathe Minnesota sports and love golfing, boating, skiing, traveling, and attending live music. Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Properly d.

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Social Networks Roles Mobile 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 30, 2010

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

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Blended Learning Social Wiki 124

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 5, 2011

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

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Change Blended Learning Management 140

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 1, 2011

A system developed by which statistics were recorded and bets placed. It helped, too, that the game moved slowly enough to allow spectators to conduct business and keep track of bets, all while watching the game. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Nuances like box scores, trades and scouting were all born. Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 100

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. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! More often than not, however, these guidelines can be dangerously misleading.

Ratio 133

Ratio Social Networks Blended Learning Off-shore 133

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

And if we fail, at least we know the knowledge may help others avoid the same mistake. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! We minimize the risk by applying and building on the collective knowledge and social knowledge at our disposal. But we still take the risk, we still volunteer to be first. Liam McCoy: Thanks for this.

Social Networks 181

Social Networks Social Learning Social Blended Learning 181