ID Reflections

DECEMBER 25, 2010

I have recently been reading Building Expertise: Cognitive Methods for Training and Performance Improvement at a colleague’s recommendation. I am talking about knowledge work here. Quoting from the book below: Routine experts are very effective at solving problems that are representative of problems in their domains.

Learner 177

Learner Diversity Training Expertise Cognitive 177

Tony Karrer

MARCH 11, 2009

This also means that a key skill is develop better memory methods that help us individually deal with the fact that we are skimming more stuff and will have an ever increasing need to quickly get back to it. And likely the answer is that it also depends on the topic, length of the item, the timing, and way too many other variables.

Long Tail 100

Long Tail Design Courseware eLearning 2.0 100

Tony Karrer

AUGUST 31, 2009

Training Method Trends suggests that social learning tools are beginning to take off. And you cannot Separate Knowledge Work from Learning. I know from Data Driven performance improvement solutions that often informal learning can be very effective in driving results. This will be a slow evolution.

Trends 121

Trends Blended Learning Social Networks eLearning 2.0 121

Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 14, 2009

When I look at my particular skills, methods and tools for 2009 and compare them to 2008, I would say that it’s mostly a question of degree of use and certainly my use of Twitter has grown. Each of these allowed me to fast forward my learning and share knowledge effectively. However, during 2009, I had a bit of an aha moment.

Diversity Training 109

Diversity Training Scanning PWLE Case Study 109

ID Reflections

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Unpacking each claim Adaptive over predictive Ruth Clark describes adaptive in relation to expertise in her book Building Expertise: Cognitive Methods for Training and Performance Improvement , and I think it reflects my understanding of Agile philosophy very well. This is the state of being truly adaptive and agile.

Agile 179

Agile Expertise Collaboration Cognitive 179

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 37) Training Method Trends (27) Examples of eLearning 2.0 (26) Tools to Make Reading & Research More Effective.

Authoring Tools 100

Authoring Tools Social Networks Long Tail eLearning 2.0 100

Tony Karrer

AUGUST 10, 2009

There is a network effect with the adoption of discussion groups. The perceived utility (PU) of social bookmarking is not that high, it's perceived ease of use (PEOU) is high and with the network effect, it would seem that social bookmarking should be something that gains widespread adoption. and eLearning 2.0

Social Software 116

Social Software Adoption Adopt Social Networks 116

Jay Cross's Informal Learning

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

To be effective today they need to be constantly probing and trying out better ways of work. Management’s job is to assist this dynamic flow of sense-making and to respond to workers’ needs, within a trusted network of information and knowledge sharing. A New Model for Training.

Training 40

Training Train Instructional Design Pattern 40

Jay Cross's Informal Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2009

Sometimes it’s more effective to imbed the knowledge in the work than to plant it in the head of the worker. Old-style training enraged many managers because it was separate from work. Why isn’t Sally at work today? It needn’t be this way, particularly since knowledge work and learning are nearly indistinguishable.

Instructional Design 46

Instructional Design Agile Instructional Instruction 46

Tony Karrer

MARCH 3, 2009

A few of the tools and methods I use to tap into the social grid. Leveraging Networks is Key Skill and the most important Knowledge Worker Skill Gap. Tools and Methods for Networks and Communities - Discusses specific tools and methods for using Networks and Communities as part of Knowledge Work.

Social Networks 102

Social Networks Social LinkedIn Ning 102

eLearning 24-7

JULY 27, 2022

You share knowledge, and provide insight and work together, in some manner even if you are not in the same department or location. You can share and transfer knowledge, work together on a project or something else that is not job related (maybe a birthday party). That is a shared experience. Even weaknesses.

Learning System 103

Learning System System Trends Blended Learning 103

Jay Cross

MARCH 19, 2012

Mayo discovered the Hawthorne Effect, opening the study of motivation. Understanding what type of environment we are working in (Simple, Complicated, Complex or Chaotic) lets us frame our actions. Effective organizations are starting to look more like inverted pyramids. GE started its corporate schools. ASTD is born.

Authoring Tools 46

Authoring Tools CD-ROM Compliance Training DDI 46

Tony Karrer

MARCH 25, 2009

Complexity of Productivity for Knowledge Work Productivity is defined as: the ratio of the quantity and quality of units produced to the labor per unit of time For some knowledge workers, we can reasonably define things this way. It also causes us to confuse activity and effectiveness.

Productivity 100

Productivity Product Social Networks Knowledge Worker 100

Learnnovators

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Charles has deep experience in both the business and learning practitioner sides of performance improvement and effective learning solutions. He also knows ‘what works’ in the world of strategic talent. However, in many cases, an integrated approach will prove more effective. Could you please elaborate on this?

Performance Support 113

Performance Support Compliance Training Social Learning Ratio 113

Learnnovators

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Charles has deep experience in both the business and learning practitioner sides of performance improvement and effective learning solutions. He also knows ‘what works’ in the world of strategic talent. However, in many cases, an integrated approach will prove more effective. Could you please elaborate on this?

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Performance Support Compliance Training eLearning Consultant 100

Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Microlearning – the learning that results from “micro” content published in short form and limited by the software and devices used to view it – offers alternatives to traditional development methods for workers who deal with web-based information as part of their job. Basic goal: make learning more effective through new media.

LearnTrends 262

LearnTrends microlearning Learning Objects PLE 262

CLO Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2018

The answer is yes — and that means they need the skills to author effective, high-quality insights. Writing effective insights starts with understanding the foundation on which they are built. Writing insights effectively is important to their adoption, fruition and use. Value Starts With Critical Thinkers.

Informal 71

Informal Business Authoring Tools Score 71

Jay Cross

JUNE 28, 2009

At the same time, we are shifting into an era in which knowledge work and learning occur where re-engineered business processes collide with a participative and interactive ecology of information flows. Make a hypothesis of cause and effect. Network interactions yield volatile results because echo effects amplify signals.

ROI 66

ROI Social Networks Network Authoring Tools 66

ID Reflections

JANUARY 15, 2015

Adaptive over predictive Ruth Clark describes adaptive in relation to expertise in her book Building Expertise: Cognitive Methods for Training and Performance Improvement , and I think it reflects my understanding of Agile philosophy very well. Unpacking each claim 1. This is the state of being truly adaptive and agile.

Agile 100

Agile Social Networks Expertise Collaboration 100

Tony Karrer

MARCH 29, 2009

This aligns with the eLearning Guild's numbers that I discussed last fall in Training Method Trends. And you cannot Separate Knowledge Work from Learning. I know from Data Driven performance improvement solutions that often informal learning can be very effective in driving results. It helps share effective patterns.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Blended Learning Compliance Training Write Blog 100

Jay Cross

MARCH 14, 2010

An executive, a manager, a training director, and a worker each have different but valid ways of evaluating the effectiveness of learning. The need for coordinated action led to working hours, the urban workforce, specialization of jobs, the quest for efficiency, and the separation of management and workers. Executive management.

Metrics 52

Metrics Business Director Knowledge Worker 52

Jay Cross's Informal Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2008

In fact, Frederick Taylor told workers, ‘You’re not paid to think’ Along came knowledge work. Not so long ago, the logic of cause and effect could explain how the world worked. They will also have to be their own instructional designers, selecting the best methods of learning.

Knowledge Worker 57

Knowledge Worker Learning Performance Support Cognitive 57

Jay Cross

JUNE 28, 2011

Working smarter is the key to sustainability and continuous improvement. Knowledge work and learning to work smarter are becoming indistinguishable. The accelerating rate of change in business forces everyone in every organization to make a choice: learn while you work or become obsolete. Network Effects 46.

Compliance Training 64

Compliance Training Social Media Knowledge Worker Instructional Design 64