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Escape from Compliance Training Jail - The Rapid eLearning Blog

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In those cases, the goal is not so much to teach new skills; instead it is to certify existing knowledge. If the person can demonstrate the skills and knowledge, then go ahead and certify them, so they can go back to work or surf the Internet. A Real-World Example. Brian Webster. January 29th, 2008. The process is very efficient.

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e-Clippings (Learning As Art): Reflections from Adaptive Paths UX Week 2007

Mark Oehlert

From constructivisttheories of psychology we take a view of learning as a reconstructionrather than as a transmission of knowledge. I was also truly and deeply impressed with the work that has gone into the design of the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project.

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How Do You Communicate with Your E-Learners? - The Rapid eLearning Blog

Rapid eLearning

Some come into the course with various levels of experience and expertise. a) Knowledge of typical questions asked from the current facilitated sessions and incorporated these into the e-training. Technorati. Notice that while they all get the same information, they each perceive it in a different way. Copyright 2007-2008.

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7 Proven Techniques for Keeping Your E-Learning Customers Happy - The Rapid eLearning Blog

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Now it could have been the subject matter (I don’t know enough accountants to be sure), but my guess is that we spent too much time listening to the client and not enough trusting our expertise. Leverage your expertise. I was intimidated and not prepared to offer my expertise. Thanks for sharing your expertise!

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Is There a Better Way to Social Learning?

Xyleme

which needs to coexist within the list of formal classroom and eLearning offerings which needs to coexist with your documents, knowledge management, videos, podcasts, which needs to coexist with the profiles, skills, and recent activity-feed happenings of all employees. Blow up your LMS.

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Five Myths of Social Learning

Xyleme

Home > Social Learning > Five Myths of Social Learning Five Myths of Social Learning December 3rd, 2009 Goto comments Leave a comment There is no question that the rise of social networks is creating a profound shift in the way training departments are delivering knowledge to their employees, partners, and customers.

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Four Heads are Better than One: A Chat about Collaborative.

Xyleme

In addition to the obvious hands-on expertise these seasoned professionals provided throughout the 5 parts of their podcast, training executives can also glean some relevant insights on how to work with and get the best out of a top-notch team. It’s obvious they practice what they preach regarding collaborative learning and social networks.