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. And yet that’s effectively what is happening when we present text visually and then have someone say it at the same time. Why don’t we hear that? Because it’s not true. Properly d.

Social Networks 154

Social Networks Sound Social Learning Blended Learning 154

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. So how do you keep it real? Move from being a teacher to facilitator. Learners as Teachers. Properly d.

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Social Networks Blended Learning Social Learning Blogging 126

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. less big companies, for more than 20 years. Properly d.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Blended Learning Social Wiki 124

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 27, 2011

But why is video so much more effective at accelerating innovation than, say, print – or even eLearning? Like Marsha (above) I am a graduate student at Roosevelt University and focus on technologies like YouTube as an effective learning tool. tool chest. I think social learning must be informal and fun. Properly d.

Social Learning 134

Social Learning Social Networks Social Blended Learning 134

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. Properly d.

Social Networks 113

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 113

LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Today there are a countless number of tips and tricks when it comes to effective online course design, that it can become confusing where to start. These theories can range from actionable steps to philosophical diatribes, both of which provide their use, but equally are confusing as to where to begin. Group Pages (Google). Discussion Boards.

Wiki 243

Wiki Guide Online Design 243

Dashe & Thomson

MAY 11, 2011

They found that the employees near the edge of a cluster were more effective at problem-solving than those in the middle of a cluster. The clustering of employee groups was not the surprising thing. The real discovery came when they posed problems for various employees to solve. Properly d.

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Social Networks Social Network Network Social 180

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 2, 2011

Up until now the effects of these failed implementations have amounted to little more than lost opportunities. Simply put, in most cases failed EHRs suffer from the same symptoms that are seen in countless other IT implementations: insufficient staff buy-in, insufficient training, and an ROI that is often slow to make itself apparent.

Social Networks 145

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 145

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.

Social Networks 160

Social Networks Blended Learning Diversity Training Games 160

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. In Malcom Gladwell’s book, The Tipping Point , Gladwell introduces several influential personality types, one of which is the Connector – an individual who knows large numbers of people and is in the habit of making introductions.

Social Networks 145

Social Networks Network Social Learning Blended Learning 145

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 11, 2011

To start answering these questions, we have to acknowledge that formal learning, as we know it today, will not be effective in the future. How will organizations get them to adopt new business processes, procedures, or software systems when necessary? Instead, we will need to put the workers themselves in charge of their own learning.

Social Networks 127

Social Networks Brain Teach Blended Learning 127

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

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. First to prove they are safe and then to prove they are effective. Actual patients must volunteer to participate.

Social Networks 181

Social Networks Social Learning Social Blended Learning 181

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. It doesn’t take into account the number of people who just deleted the survey from their inbox without ever even starting, and that has always been the real problem. My vote to solve this problem?

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Survey Blended Learning Social 100

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. It doesn’t take into account the number of people who just deleted the survey from their inbox without ever even starting, and that has always been the real problem. My vote to solve this problem?

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Survey Blended Learning Wiki 100

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Envision a phone application that allows you to browse FAQs, search for desired training content and access collaborative workspaces including wikis and forums that contain user-generated content. What more would you need to learn effectively on your mobile device? Properly d.

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Blended Learning Social Networks Roles Mobile 100

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Envision a phone application that allows you to browse FAQs, search for desired training content and access collaborative workspaces including wikis and forums that contain user-generated content. What more would you need to learn effectively on your mobile device? Properly d.

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Social Networks Roles Mobile 100

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 6, 2011

While we may like to believe that directing and guiding our learners to new understanding is the most effective way to educate, the traditional Instructor-Led Training (ILT) model fails to recognize that our learners have changed. Properly d.

Blended Learning 141

Blended Learning Social Networks Social Learning Blended 141

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 11, 2011

To be effective the game must make work seem like play. There are many elements of games and simulations that, when designed effectively, can help our learners achieve a state of flow: rich back stories and characters, compelling plotlines, and that delicate balance between something that is difficult, yet still achievable. Properly d.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Games 124

Docebo

JULY 8, 2021

The concept is more than just a buzzword and is now increasingly used by forward-thinking organizations to foster collaborative learning and its application in the flow of work to drive organizational performance and the effectiveness of L&D activities. Consider the explosive popularity of websites such as YouTube.

Social Learning 241

Social Learning Adoption Adopt Social 241

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 29, 2011

The cause and effect is easy to understand. This effects workers in northern states more often than in the south so we have made that point abundantly clear throughout the program. Going back to the propane industry, there is a phenomenon called auto-refrigeration. Properly d.

Social Networks 145

Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 145

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 19, 2011

The number one most asked question by social media marketers was, “How do I measure the effect of social media marketing on my business?” Instead of getting answers, by the time it was over I found myself asking more questions. The webinar hosts didn’t have an answer. I’m not trying to discredit either of these firms whatsoever. Properly d.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Social Learning Social Blended Learning 124

LearnDash

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Although adoption is slow (for instance, only 15% of teachers find value in Facebook, Wiki, and other social networks), time will only show that it will rise. Is it possible to get beyond just the standard “youtube” clip, and engage learners in a way that they are accustomed to every day?

Social Media 215

Social Media Social Networks Media Social 215

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 17, 2011

Properly d. Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter 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.

Kirkpatrick 168

Kirkpatrick Social Learning Social Networks Blogging 168

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 13, 2011

Sure, these are great tools, but how do we utilize them effectively to change how people learn in the workplace or at school? If that doesn’t scream ‘revolution in learning’ then I should find something else to do. But this still doesn’t really answer any questions. Properly d.

Social Networks 163

Social Networks Twitter Social Learning Blended Learning 163

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 19, 2011

The number one most asked question by social media marketers was, “How do I measure the effect of social media marketing on my business?” Instead of getting answers, by the time it was over I found myself asking more questions. The webinar hosts didn’t have an answer. I’m not trying to discredit either of these firms whatsoever. Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Social 100

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. I needed a flow charting tool that could be accessed by the entire group with nothing more than an Internet connection. After a little research, I landed at Gliffy.com , and so far have not looked back.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Blended Learning Tools Tips 100

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. I needed a flow charting tool that could be accessed by the entire group with nothing more than an Internet connection. After a little research, I landed at Gliffy.com , and so far have not looked back.

Content Developer 100

Content Developer Social Networks Blended Learning Tools 100

Origin Learning

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Informal it is, but nevertheless we are learning all the time- when we see YouTube videos, when we read blogs and news stories on Facebook , when we tweet and retweet on Twitter , when we ask and answer questions on Quora- we are in fact, adding to our knowledge base all the time. Image Credit – Freepik.com.

Social Learning 221

Social Learning Social Organization Wiki 221

Absorb LMS

JANUARY 6, 2015

They can turn to Blogs, wikis, social networks, video sites, etc. YouTube alone experiences 100 hours of video uploaded every minute. YouTube Statistics. Absorb LMS course created with content from Wikipedia, YouTube, and Slideshare. An existing YouTube video. to find learning content. How much stuff is out there?

Social Networks 111

Social Networks Association Learning Management System Cost LMS 111

Absorb LMS

JANUARY 6, 2015

They can turn to Blogs, wikis, social networks, video sites, etc. YouTube alone experiences 100 hours of video uploaded every minute. YouTube Statistics. Absorb LMS course created with content from Wikipedia, YouTube, and Slideshare. An existing YouTube video. to find learning content. How much stuff is out there?

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Association Learning Management System Cost LMS 100

Absorb LMS

JANUARY 6, 2015

They can turn to Blogs, wikis, social networks, video sites, etc. YouTube alone experiences 100 hours of video uploaded every minute. YouTube Statistics. Absorb LMS course created with content from Wikipedia, YouTube, and Slideshare. An existing YouTube video. to find learning content. How much stuff is out there?

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Association Learning Management System Cost LMS 100

TalentLMS

MARCH 17, 2016

The overwhelming surge in popular social media hangouts like Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, Snapchat, Google+, YouTube, as well as the true power that blogs have, all tell us where the potential learners are. Google Sites and Wikis are other notable options to manage your own knowledge. Social Media for eLearning.

Skills 40

Skills Tools Association Learning Management System Social Media 40

Learning Pool

DECEMBER 2, 2020

It’s being widely recognized that a more effective approach is to enable learners to be more responsible for their own learning. Wikis and how-to sites proliferate and increase the probability of finding exactly what you need. How to: YouTube. YouTube makes knowledge portable. The top-down view of training is changing.

Learner 94

Learner Tools Develop YouTube 94

CourseArc

JULY 6, 2016

While ILT might not lend itself to using such resources, eLearning can be made highly effective and engaging through the use of supplemental content such as Wikis, YouTube clips or other respected resources (Library of Congress, Harvard’s Online Resources, etc.). Leverage Public Resources. Use Multi-Media.

Convert 113

Convert Diversity Training Classroom Content 113

Docebo

MAY 8, 2018

The concept is more than just a buzzword, and is now increasingly used by forward-thinking organizations to foster collaborative learning and its application in the flow of work to drive organizational performance and the effectiveness of L&D activities. Consider the explosive popularity of websites such as YouTube.

Social Learning 171

Social Learning Adoption Adopt Social 171

Tony Karrer

JULY 2, 2008

How can you apply them to your existing systematic learning system if you don't know what the heck wiki even means? Information Creation tools : Exps: Youtube, SlideShare, Flickr. Nobody cared about wikis until wikipedia came along. Why SHOULD I write one. How do I evaluate info from one. How do I use. Why/When do I use.

Wiki 189

Wiki Scanning PBwiki Google Docs 189

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 5, 2010

She starts with a basic description of social media and then covers all the biggies, Twitter, Facebook(online communities), Blogs, and wikis. Instead she continues to describe other tools from Google (Wave and Docs), YouTube, TeacherTube and a half a dozen others. But she doesn't stop there.

Social Media 233

Social Media Media Google Wave Ideas 233