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A tribute to Dr Donald Kirkpatrick, pioneer and veteran of Instructional Design

Origin Learning

Dr. Donald Kirkpatrick is one of those few people that have achieved eternity by virtue of their contribution. A professor emeritus at University of Wisconsin and the creator of the Kirkpatrick Four-level Evaluation Model , Dr. Kirkpatrick passed away on May 9, 2014 at the age of 90. Image Credit – kirkpatrickpartners.com.

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How to Measure Online Course Effectiveness

CourseArc

Kirkpatrick’s Four-Level Approach to Assessing Training Outcomes. In his well-known book Four Levels of Training Evaluation , industry expert Donald Kirkpatrick established a trusted method to help training developers and HR specialists measure the effectiveness of their training initiatives.

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#ASTD2012 ICE: Recap of day 2 and 3

Challenge to Learn

From most session I created a mind map: click on the image to enlarge it. Amy Kirkpatrick – implementing the improved Kirkpatrick model A good presentation outlining the changes in the model to keep it up to date. I saw some great presentations and some that were not. Sir Ken Robertson – Innovation.

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Friday Finds — Curation Model, Neuroscience of Imagery, SocraticGPT

Mike Taylor

Carmen Simon shares lessons from recent study looked at how image choice impacts buyer behavior and engagement. More effective images are functional, grounding in reality, emotionally provocative, and specifically linked to the text. These types of images can enhance understanding, lighten cognitive workload, and direct focus.

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The Sound of Silence | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

For an excellent illustration of this problem, check out this great example provided by the always-interesting Cathy Moore (click the image to launch the Flash player): Courtesy of [link] So, why does narration in eLearning frequently do nothing more than parrot back what’s written on the screen? Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

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Make Learning An Experience. Blend It! | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

There is value in books, manuals, and written reference materials included in training activities, but don’t use words to replace examples, images, and experience. Some of my photography can be seen in local art galleries and online through National Geographic image stock. Don’t Throw Out the Baby with the Books. Properly d.

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Defend the Spend: How to Calculate ROI on L&D Investment

Harbinger Interactive Learning

According to a Brandon Hall Group Learning Measurement Study, there are a few drivers (mentioned in the above image) that deserve a second look. How to Calculate ROI on L&D Investment The Kirkpatrick model has been used as an ROI evaluation instrument for L&D initiatives since decades.

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