Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 27, 2010

According to an article released by mlive.com , more than a quarter of new jobs created this past year were temporary jobs. Many consulting firms in our industry become too niche and lose out on work they can easily provide but do a poor job of marketing. Business confidence is still extremely low. Properly d. Properly d.

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Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Blogging 100

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 21, 2011

According to Urban Dictionary: Your exobrain (or exo-brain) is your extended brainpower from the information you have access to from your computer or the web. 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. Properly d.

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Performance Support Social Networks Brain Blended Learning 100

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. My goal is to make sure that no matter the size of the project, each company that comes to us gets immediate, attentive, personal service. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

OCTOBER 15, 2010

When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. My goal is to make sure that no matter the size of the project, each company that comes to us gets immediate, attentive, personal service. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

Module 100

Module Social Networks Blended Learning Security 100

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 22, 2011

This facet of training exists throughout the entire blended learning process but is most necessary while on the job. Peer-to-peer learning is the most important part of training, whether on the basketball court or in the office. From the minute you start playing basketball, coaches will never stop demanding communication on the court.

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Blended Learning Social Networks Blended Social 145

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 30, 2011

However, just as often this makes an instructional designer’s job more difficult. You may think a client who knows exactly what they want is a dream come true. All you have to do is put their words to paper, design the desired instruction and begin training. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d. Properly d.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Blended Learning Web Wiki 124

Learning Visions

JULY 24, 2007

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. Take the Survey! What’s Your ID Job Description? Not quite there yet. But I did learn that I am like Mrs. Dalloway.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 11, 2011

Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. People love to play games – if they can learn how to do their job by doing just that more power to them. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In I see it as being another nice evolution of training.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Games 124

Learning Visions

JANUARY 16, 2008

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Im a (K)nitwit! Im looking forward to your post on blended quilting! Take the Survey! What’s Your ID Job Description? The Value of Instructional Designers Instructional Designers with Degrees: Survey Updat. Its winter here in New England. Or, rather, the desire to be a knitter.

IM 100

IM IMS Blended Learning Moodle 100

Learning Visions

DECEMBER 14, 2007

Friday, December 14, 2007 Im a Gamer 3.0! Im so pleased. Take the Survey! What’s Your ID Job Description? Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. 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.

IM 100

IM IMS Moodle eLearning Guild 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 10, 2008

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? Im flying on intuition and experience and informal learning." The survey remains open indefinitely. Take the Survey!

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Survey Instructional Instruction 100

Learning Visions

MAY 31, 2007

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? Im not such an anal person, so this isnt my favorite thing in the world. Marketing: I write the fact sheets.

Job 113

Job IM IMS Cognitive 113

Learning Visions

MAY 9, 2007

Wednesday, May 09, 2007 Getting an Informal M.Ed For various reasons, Im not going to go back to school to get a Masters Degree in instructional design. But I firmly believe that this journey Im on is giving me the experience and educational equivalent (if not better) than a formal M.Ed. I already have a job doing it!

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Informal IM IMS Cognitive 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 3, 2008

Thursday, January 03, 2008 Instructional Designers with Degrees: Survey Update Over 50 instructional designers have now responded to the survey: Do You Have a Degree in ID? View the latest survey results here. The survey remains open indefinitely. About 27% of instructional designers have an advanced degree in ID.

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Instructional Design Survey Instructional Instruction 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 1, 2007

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. Take the Survey! What’s Your ID Job Description? I talk about some of the tools I use. You can even subscribe via email.

Second Life 100

Second Life Instructional Design Moodle eLearning Guild 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 1, 2007

Thursday, March 01, 2007 This job aint dead yet. What strikes me about this whole DIY/informal learning/death of ISD conversation is that what were really talking about are those so-called motivated knowledge workers. These are guys who will take informal learning by the horns and run with it. At least, this is what Im told.

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Instructional Design Job Moodle ASTD 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 17, 2009

As with any new job, there are a lot of transitions to navigate. Im in that beginner-mind zone. Although Ive been doing this work for 15ish years, the ground beneath me is shaky and I feel like Im in new waters, navigating new people, new processes, new tools. Im suddenly racking up lots of frequent flyer points.

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Beginner IM IMS Moodle 100

Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2009

Me: Im an instructional designer. Im sort of distracted by the naked boy who just ran by (not mine). Im sort of distracted by the naked boy who just ran by (not mine). Ellen Wagner says, " I Ds help transform intangible information assets into things of great business or epistemological value." I create eLearning.

Instructional Design 218

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 218

Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

"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. My ID education has been completely on the job and informal. Im curious what other folks experiences has been.

Instructional Design 133

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Diversity Training 133

Learning Visions

AUGUST 22, 2007

This August 21 article posted by Sharon Gaudin in Information Week reports that Half of Companies are Blocking Facebook: "Employers are increasingly blocking access to Facebook because theyre concerned about the time wasted and the information leaked when workers use social networks on company time." And Im in complete agreement.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Facebook Companies IM 124

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

Im a convert. Yes, Im an English major who writes mostly text bullets instead of novels. So Im curious: what drove you to revisit theory? Cammy, Im glad to hear you so revved up. Jane -- In theory, Im not against theory. Im still of that mindset. Now Im reading Cold Spring Harbor. Thankfully.

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IM IMS Authoring Tools Moodle 100

Learning Visions

MAY 1, 2007

Im not a big theory person. Im much more into practical application. Im not saying that these theories are right or wrong -- but they get tossed about and referred to with great relish by some in the industry. Im not a big theory person. Im much more into practical application." Take the Survey! We got Wii!

Instructional Design 154

Instructional Design Toolkit Instructional Instruction 154

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

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. Between you and John Im going to need to ask for a visit to Ikea for a new bookshelf too! Take the Survey! What’s Your ID Job Description?

Instructional Design 236

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 236

Learning Visions

DECEMBER 29, 2008

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? Cammy--Im preferring to think of it as not "lazy" but "balanced." Take the Survey! Check it out. Its all still true.

IM 100

IM IMS Authoring Tools Moodle 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 25, 2008

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. That is, of course, if Im even awake after the kids have finally fallen asleep.

Blogging 100

Blogging IM IMS Brandon Hall 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 8, 2008

In the survey Ive been running, Instructional Designers: Do You Have an Advanced Degree? Im guessing youre designing online distance learning courses. Im in the weird place of for-profit education, which really has characteristics of both market sectors. Im interested in the different skill sets the type of work you do requires.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Market 100

Learning Visions

OCTOBER 22, 2007

If youve read my current job description , you know that I do a lot of other things for this small company. Im excited. Im nervous. Take the Survey! What’s Your ID Job Description? In fact, its been almost two years since Ive written a storyboard and gone through the whole process.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 29, 2007

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). At least, I would hope thats what Im doing. Im excited to meet people whose blogs I have been reading. Take the Survey!

Blogging 100

Blogging IM IMS Confidentiality 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 3, 2007

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. Im excited to pick peoples brains. And Im wondering if Im missing something really cool.

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eLearning Guild IM IMS Corporate eLearning 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 14, 2009

John asked each of us a series of questions: how we came to the instructional design field, what our current day-to-day jobs as instructional designers are like, what skills we feel are important for instructional designers, and what we feels the future of the field will be. Im happy with how they turned out. Take the Survey!

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

In fact, Ive had very little of interest to add to any conversation of late, mostly because Im much more focused on my personal life and the many transitions Im handling there. Hey Cammy--you know me, I think you can always apply the personal to the professional, so Im with Karl that you should blog about the Wii.

Blogging 100

Blogging Personal Personalization IM 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 20, 2007

Nevertheless, Im trying to keep up. Day 19: Respond to Comments on Your Blog I think I do a pretty good job of engaging with those who comment here. Then again, Im not trying to stay on top of hundreds of comments a day. Day 20: Survey Your Readers Ask em what they want to read from you or what would be more helpful.

IM 100

IM IMS Second Life Moodle 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 15, 2009

Google Reader Its how I stay informed on the latest blog posts and news. Tweetdeck Im officially hooked to Twitter and use Tweetdeck to organize and group those I follow. Not only is Twitter great for the occasional laugh, but also a great source of information and links. Im ready for the iPhone. Take the Survey!

Tools 100

Tools Evernote iPod Yammer 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Im literally not a gamer. Im not sure how I got into games.but I think it had something to do with PONG. But Im so lost at sea for the most part in these environments. But Im no gamer. I dont do the online social games, so Im not a Gamer 4.0, but Im definitely a gamer. 12:21 PM Clive Shepherd said.

IM 100

IM IMS eLearning Guild Second Life 100

Learning Visions

DECEMBER 1, 2008

Im not talking about the quantity of my friends, but rather the breadth and depth. Im not sure if there was a specific tipping point for me, but I was certainly amused when one of my friends informed me that Im personally responsible for making her waste more time on Facebook than she ever thought possible. Think Uggs.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Facebook Tips IM 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 23, 2009

Monday, March 23, 2009 Market Differences in eLearning Im a fan of the number 42. I think Tonys Big Question of this month on being stuck, speaks about how people feel in such setups :) Im waiting to get more traffic in my blog before I throw questions on IDs into tech writing. Do watch out, Im very keen to know what people would say.

Market 100

Market Corporate eLearning eLearning Consultant eLearning Strategy 100

Learning Visions

JULY 30, 2007

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). Im not looking to work with another vendor, Im just looking to see good examples of software training to make sure Im not behind the times! Take the Survey!

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Examples Wiki IM IMS 100