Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 11, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Can Games Transform the World? Games seem like a really cool way to add some fun to learning and seem to pose little or no risk to the learning outcome. To be effective the game must make work seem like play.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 6, 2011

That’s all fair, and we should seek to accommodate as many people as possible in our pursuit of effective training. Oddly enough, however, it’s a rare day when you hear people say “I learn so much better when my brain is trying to do two things at once.” Why don’t we hear that? Because it’s not true. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

These people hold the secret to effective networking – it’s not all about you ; it’s about all of you. Networking comes naturally for some people, but not-so-much for others. So big deal, you say. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 30, 2010

It’s hard to overstate the importance of learner engagement when teaching complex new material, and in this case the $2 whiteboard is far more effective at gaining that engagement. Social Learning Blog - January 7, 2011 [.] instead choosing to learn from those around him (check out Jon’s post on peer-to-peer learning here).

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 29, 2011

I think it is safe to say that anyone who has touched a hot stove (no matter how many times your Mom said not to) learned after only one experience not to do it again. The cause and effect is easy to understand. As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Social learning no longer has to take place in person. Social Learning theorist Albert Bandura maintains that: “Learning would be exceedingly laborious, not to mention hazardous, if people had to rely solely on the effects of their own actions to inform them what to do. At least we do if we want to keep learning.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 2, 2011

Up until now the effects of these failed implementations have amounted to little more than lost opportunities. However, with the passing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), that’s all changed, and there is now significant financial incentive to adopt — and properly use — an EHR system.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 5, 2011

Nothing new, really, but it reinforced the idea that effective training can only be accomplished by doing , not being told. In effect, he was driving; I was just executing the commands. Collaborative learning? Playing to your audience , perhaps? Give the last year some reflection. I’d love to hear your thoughts! Properly d.

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Association eLearning

APRIL 30, 2014

When it comes to designing learning, associations often look to their volunteer subject matter experts (SMEs) to provide webinars, workshops, etc. The issue is that while these SMEs may be technically adept, they may not know the best way to create learning. Corporations have learned to look for the metrics. Tweet This!

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 4, 2011

They may by very knowledgeable about the technology behind a tool but can’t bridge the gap to explaining its usage to the people who will be using it, or they don’t know of the most effective learning solutions (e.g. ILT vs. WBT vs. informal learning). What’s it going to take for you to follow their lead? Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 27, 2011

But why is video so much more effective at accelerating innovation than, say, print – or even eLearning? Because video is, apparently, a perfect manifestation of social learning theory. Here’s a quick primer on video as a learning tool from Learning Solutions Magazine. less big companies, for more than 20 years.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

That knowledge has to be replaced and distributed to personnel in different geographic locations, which is where distance learning becomes a necessity.&# 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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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

That knowledge has to be replaced and distributed to personnel in different geographic locations, which is where distance learning becomes a necessity.&# 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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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 11, 2011

How will organizations get them to adopt new business processes, procedures, or software systems when necessary? To start answering these questions, we have to acknowledge that formal learning, as we know it today, will not be effective in the future. less big companies, for more than 20 years. More about me here. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 13, 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 No comments yet. less big companies, for more than 20 years. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 12, 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 No comments yet. less big companies, for more than 20 years. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 6, 2011

by Michael on March 7, 2011 in blended learning If you still believe that “classroom learning is the best learning” for your training and learning programs, I have some news for you. The self-directed learner has become the student of the 21 st century – one who needs more support and encouragement rather than direction.

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Association eLearning

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Caitlin is a graduate of the University of Florida, where she focused on the effect of viral and social media in online learning. Her newfound experiences led her to the next logical combination, online learning! Her newfound experiences led her to the next logical combination, online learning! (Or Share this on Facebook.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 18, 2011

In a world as ever-changing as today’s, it is frankly the height of hubris to assume that all problems can be solved by a few heads, but that is effectively what many organizations persist in doing. The problems facing struggling Fortune 500 companies are often similarly complex, yet few if any are utilizing a crowd-sourcing model.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Gliffy is an online flow charting tool that provides a cost effective way to create and publish high-quality flow charts and diagrams. As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc. I see myself as a translator, taking complex ideas and systems and making them easy for a learner to understand.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

Gliffy is an online flow charting tool that provides a cost effective way to create and publish high-quality flow charts and diagrams. As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc. I see myself as a translator, taking complex ideas and systems and making them easy for a learner to understand.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 17, 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 No comments yet. It finally dawned on me that he is from Wisconsin, and Green Bay won the Super Bowl this year.

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Association eLearning

MAY 28, 2015

Maybe your mind jumps to webinars or interactive courses in a Learning Management System (LMS). Can take more time to plan and execute effectively. Share this on Facebook. What do you think of when you hear the term eLearning? Let’s explore them and take a look at their advantages and disadvantages. Tweet This!

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 21, 2011

What happens in class is interactive problem solving – which means, in effect, that the “teachers have used technology to humanize the classroom,” he says. Khan discusses this whole phenomenon in this 20-minute TED talk. less big companies, for more than 20 years. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 22, 2010

So, while SurveyMonkey’s research is interesting, it still doesn’t tell us conclusively what the effect is of over-questioning your clients. My vote to solve this problem? Some sort of survey… Blog this! Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 22, 2010

So, while SurveyMonkey’s research is interesting, it still doesn’t tell us conclusively what the effect is of over-questioning your clients. My vote to solve this problem? Some sort of survey… Blog this! Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Trivantis

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

In recent and ongoing arguments in the eLearning industry, the question “Are models like ADDIE still up to the challenges of modern day development?” ADDIE is an instructional design model that stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.). keeps appearing.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 19, 2011

Without throwing him completely under the bus, I’ll describe him as being late to the social media party but definitely ahead of the curve when it comes to openness to using informal learning elements like social media in his undergraduate courses. Instead of getting answers, by the time it was over I found myself asking more questions.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 19, 2011

Without throwing him completely under the bus, I’ll describe him as being late to the social media party but definitely ahead of the curve when it comes to openness to using informal learning elements like social media in his undergraduate courses. Instead of getting answers, by the time it was over I found myself asking more questions.

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Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

What more would you need to learn effectively on your mobile device? Best Buy has tapped into a present-day societal truth: people prefer learning to being taught. Mobile devices are just one set of tools that can be utilized to deliver this flexible, on-demand learning. Social Learning Blog - January 7, 2011 [.]

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Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

What more would you need to learn effectively on your mobile device? Best Buy has tapped into a present-day societal truth: people prefer learning to being taught. Mobile devices are just one set of tools that can be utilized to deliver this flexible, on-demand learning. Social Learning Blog - January 7, 2011 [.]

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Association eLearning

DECEMBER 30, 2013

By pairing the two experiences and enabling members to complete pre-work from the comfort of their own home or office, you enable attendees to eliminate some travel costs, making it a more cost effective and, therefore, more valuable way of participating. Enter your email address: Share this on Facebook. Tweet This! Send via Email.

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Association eLearning

AUGUST 18, 2014

How would you like your Association Management System (AMS) to integrate with the Learning Management System (LMS). • Do you have an eCommerce system in place to sell your online education? Designing for an instructor-led course is very different from designing an effective eLearning course.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 25, 2011

Allow your learners to actively share their experiences and effectively leverage the knowledge and experience of your learners to help them teach each other. Learners as Teachers. Experience, truly, is the best teacher! Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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eFront

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

News from the e-learning frontier Pages Home About Community Free e-Learning Resources Contribute to the e-Learning Community 11/07/2010 Facebook for e-Learning Facebook objective is " to help you connect and share with the people in your life ". This were my first thoughts for using Facebook for e-Learning.

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Absorb LMS

JANUARY 6, 2015

This often quoted ASTD article states that it typically takes 127 to 184 hours (16 to 23 days) to create, using authoring tools, one hour of self-paced online learning containing moderate interactivity. External discussion forums in the form of Facebook or LinkedIn groups, Reddit discussions, etc. A solution. Free online courses.

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Absorb LMS

JANUARY 6, 2015

This often quoted ASTD article states that it typically takes 127 to 184 hours (16 to 23 days) to create, using authoring tools, one hour of self-paced online learning containing moderate interactivity. External discussion forums in the form of Facebook or LinkedIn groups, Reddit discussions, etc. A solution. Free online courses.

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