Dashe & Thomson

OCTOBER 15, 2010

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS eLearning Review: A Module for the National Security Arena by Jim on October 15, 2010 in Reviews , eLearning Most of the eLearning modules we design here at Dashe & Thomson are aimed at the corporate audience.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 12, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Surfing the Net: Waste of Time or Personal Directed Learning? Only recently has the training industry begun to tap into this realm of informal, social learning. Brain Rules for Learning: Who Knew? We All Did.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Temporary Staffing Revolution by Paul on December 28, 2010 in Temporary staffing A few weeks ago, I grabbed coffee with a long-time family friend that happens to be a training developer. Depends on the client.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

SMEs have a ton of work to do and generally keep their heads down until all work is done — defining requirements, documenting processes, testing, collaborating on training content, and training end-users. My answer is almost always SME availability; we simply cannot do our jobs without them.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

SMEs have a ton of work to do and generally keep their heads down until all work is done — defining requirements, documenting processes, testing, collaborating on training content, and training end-users. My answer is almost always SME availability; we simply cannot do our jobs without them.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 21, 2011

Web-based learning portals are the ultimate brain food — extending brain power by positioning learning and How-To reference material close to the job, 24/7. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Rob Mueller: Great post on using games as a training device. It is amazing ho.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, September 08, 2009 DevLearn09 - Im Speaking! Did I tell you that Im looking forward to the schmoozing part?) What’s Your ID Job Description? Come November, Ill be heading to San Jose for DevLearn 09.

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Learning Visions

JULY 24, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Im Mrs. Dalloway Im just back from vacation and still trying to make the transition back into work mode. Im disturbed to report that Im The Poisonwood Bible. What’s Your ID Job Description?

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 14, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Friday, December 14, 2007 Im a Gamer 3.0! Im so pleased. What’s Your ID Job Description? I had a poll a while back, Are You A Gamer? that sparked a good conversation. It turns out I am a Gamer 3.0er.

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Learning Visions

MAY 31, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Thursday, May 31, 2007 My Job Description I work at a small e-Learning company, which means I play lots of different roles. My job title is Manager of Instructional Design. So, what do I do if Im not doing that? I schmooze.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Theory vs. Application in Instructional Design: One Academics View A long time ago, I decided I was much better at the practical side of things than the theoretical. Im still a really hands-on person.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 16, 2008

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Im a (K)nitwit! Im looking forward to your post on blended quilting! What’s Your ID Job Description? Its winter here in New England. A time when this womans thoughts turn to knitting.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Im not looking for the obtuse theory books. Im already feeling a bit overwhelmed. Im about halfway through Michael Allens new book, Designing Successful E-Learning. I prefer the get-down-and-dirty variety.

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Learning Visions

MAY 18, 2006

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Thursday, May 18, 2006 A General Theory of Love An article in National Geographic about the chemistry of love sparked a conversation with my friend Bob. He sent me a book, " A General Theory of Love." What Is Instructional Design?

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 1, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wednesday, August 01, 2007 Learning Visions Im Cammy Bean and this is my little corner of the world where I talk about instructional design and topics somewhat related to eLearning. Im @cammybean. I ask a lot of questions.

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Learning Visions

MAY 1, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. A list of important books, key terminology, basic theory. And, more importantly, you can improve your design when you understand the theory. (Im Im not a big theory person. Im much more into practical application.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wrapping up software training for another client. My brain has a hard time these days parsing dense theory. Im a convert. Yes, Im an English major who writes mostly text bullets instead of novels. Little design work.

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Tony Karrer

AUGUST 25, 2010

What’s an instructional designer doing attending sales training? We’ve been tasked with converting their Retail Sales Training seminar into an eLearning package. Data Driven - eLearning Technology , December 10, 2008 Will the retail sales training change behavior in ways that improve customer satisfaction? Specifically, the web.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 1, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Thursday, March 01, 2007 This job aint dead yet. These folks are described to us by their managers as wanting to do their jobs and then go home and crack a few beers. At least, this is what Im told. Its ok Dan.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 17, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. As with any new job, there are a lot of transitions to navigate. Im in that beginner-mind zone. Im suddenly racking up lots of frequent flyer points. When Im actually in town, I work from the shed. Im @cammybean.

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Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Im struck by why I find this topic so interesting. As a practical person, I tend to avoid theory. But in my quest for an informal M.Ed, Ive got to get into theory a bit, right? What’s Your ID Job Description?

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Friday, February 06, 2009 Building Measurement into Our Training-Development Process Another lunchtime webinosh with Dr. Will Thalheimer. The topic today: Building Measurement into Our Training-Development Process.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 3, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, April 03, 2007 eLearning Guild Event -- My Sessions As Ive mentioned here before, Im extremely excited about attending the upcoming eLearning Guild event here in Boston. Im excited to go to as many sessions as I can.

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Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2008

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, May 06, 2008 Making Six Sigma Training Fun OK. Cammy: Although I like to think Im good-humored, I am leery of "humor" or "fun" (scare quotes are deliberate) injected into training like salt water into a frozen turkey.

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Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Me: Im an instructional designer. Playground Mom: [blank stare] Me: corporate training. Playground Mom: [weak smile] Me: I create training for companies thats delivered on the computer. So we need a different job title.

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Learning Visions

MAY 9, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. For various reasons, Im not going to go back to school to get a Masters Degree in instructional design. I already have a job doing it! Even though Ive been doing this ("instructional design") for over ten years, Im starting over.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 29, 2008

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. I think Im an inherently lazy person. Im supposed to tag seven other people, which Im feeling really lazy about. So Im just doing six. can you tell that Im re-reading Lord of the Rings? Check it out.

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Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Cathy confessed that she is sometimes denied some work opportunities because she does not have a degree in instructional design. " (Now, I cant imagine anyone turning Cathy Moore down for an ID job. Come on, guys!)

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Learning Visions

APRIL 26, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. I have never taken a course in adult learning theory. My current business card says Im a "Manager of Instructional Design". My current business card says Im a "Manager of Instructional Design". That led into training.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 10, 2008

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Thursday, April 10, 2008 Instructional Designers with Formal Training: Survey Update As of today, over 119 responses to the ongoing survey Instructional Designers: Do You Have An Advanced Degree? What’s Your ID Job Description?

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Learning Visions

MARCH 25, 2008

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Jott This Blog I havent had so much time lately to blog, as this project Im working on has been quite grueling. I find my best time for thinking up excellent blog entries is late at night when Im lying in bed.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. I havent signed up anywhere, I havent taken part in any of the sessions, but Im like a moth drawn to the flame: as I peer in on all the conversation beginning to happen, I cant help but join in. (As As opposed to building it?)

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Learning Visions

JULY 30, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Im looking for some input: good examples of software product training. Im working on a pitch to a software company -- technical audience (think database guys). Monday, July 30, 2007 Looking for Good Examples Help!

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 4, 2008

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Some instructional designers are trained in ID; some are subject matter experts whove been assigned a training project or see a training need. Many instructional designers find their way into this job rather randomly.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 29, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. To work out my thoughts and ideas (hey, Im an extrovert -- I need to talk about whats going on in my head in order to process it and take it to the next level). Im a new blogger -- not fully evolved).

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 14, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Im curious, have you had a chance to listen to yours or any of the others? Im happy with how they turned out. Currently Im playing the role of a learning consultant, taking care of solutions and operations for learning services.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 22, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Im no Facebook super-user and I havent experienced a huge time suck from it, but I suppose its possible. So Im not sure the issue is people leaking secret information, but maybe just companies afraid of being bad-mouthed.

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