Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 22, 2011

Ive worked in sales and marketing with various organizations, including 3M, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ionix Medical, and the Itasca Project. I live and breathe Minnesota sports and love golfing, boating, skiing, traveling, and attending live music. Search the blog Popular Latest Comments Tags Web-Based, Instructor-Led, EPSS? Properly d.

Blended Learning 145

Blended Learning Social Networks Blended Social 145

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Businesses are increasingly organizing around shorter-term projects. Ive worked in sales and marketing with various organizations, including 3M, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ionix Medical, and the Itasca Project. Business confidence is still extremely low. People hate firing other people. Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Blogging 100

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 12, 2011

Our conversation centered on whether or not companies should limit their employees’ use of the internet and social media while at work. Ive worked in sales and marketing with various organizations, including 3M, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ionix Medical, and the Itasca Project. Properly d.

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Blended Learning Personal Personalization 140

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Not only are these organizations losing skilled workers, they are losing the institutional knowledge they rely on. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Search the blog Popular Latest Comments Tags Web-Based, Instructor-Led, EPSS? Properly d.

Wiki 100

Wiki Social Networks Blended Learning Brain 100

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 19, 2011

by Paul on April 20, 2011 in Classroom Learning , Informal Learning , social learning Over the last few months I’ve discussed with my brother, a professor at Bethel University here in Minneapolis, how to incorporate social media into his classes. I’m merely attempting to show how confusing this new world of social media is.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Social 100

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

If you take a second to think, I’m sure you can determine who the Connectors, the Mavens and the Salespeople are within your organization. Instead of relying on this collective to share ideas organically, however, try pushing a bit. We all know that social media will be a major driver in the 2.0 These are your early adopters.

Social Networks 134

Social Networks Blended Learning Change Wiki 134

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 30, 2011

Ive worked in sales and marketing with various organizations, including 3M, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ionix Medical, and the Itasca Project. I live and breathe Minnesota sports and love golfing, boating, skiing, traveling, and attending live music. Search the blog Popular Latest Comments Tags Web-Based, Instructor-Led, EPSS? Properly d.

Social Networks 124

Social Networks Blended Learning Web Wiki 124

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Not only are these organizations losing skilled workers, they are losing the institutional knowledge they rely on. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Search the blog Popular Latest Comments Tags Web-Based, Instructor-Led, EPSS? Properly d.

Wiki 100

Wiki Social Networks Brain Blended Learning 100

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 13, 2011

Since I became an active Twitter user a few months ago, the application has grown on me to the point where it’s now far-and-away my favorite social media tool. Ive worked in sales and marketing with various organizations, including 3M, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ionix Medical, and the Itasca Project. Twitter is a marketer’s dream.

Social Networks 163

Social Networks Twitter Social Learning Blended Learning 163

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend Tags: customer service , marketing , sales About Paul Im the director of sales and marketing at Dashe & Thomson.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Delicious 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend Tags: customer service , marketing , sales About Paul Im the director of sales and marketing at Dashe & Thomson.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Delicious 100

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 7, 2011

Some don’t like it in comparison to other social media outlets, many choose not to use it, but again, I’ve never heard the word “hate” in conjunction with “Facebook.” Ive worked in sales and marketing with various organizations, including 3M, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ionix Medical, and the Itasca Project. Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Facebook Blended Learning Enterprise 100

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 7, 2011

Some don’t like it in comparison to other social media outlets, many choose not to use it, but again, I’ve never heard the word “hate” in conjunction with “Facebook.” Ive worked in sales and marketing with various organizations, including 3M, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ionix Medical, and the Itasca Project. Properly d.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Facebook Blended Learning Enterprise 100

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Ive worked in sales and marketing with various organizations, including 3M, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ionix Medical, and the Itasca Project. I live and breathe Minnesota sports and love golfing, boating, skiing, traveling, and attending live music. Search the blog Popular Latest Comments Tags Web-Based, Instructor-Led, EPSS? Properly d.

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Social Networks Roles Mobile 100

Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Ive worked in sales and marketing with various organizations, including 3M, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ionix Medical, and the Itasca Project. I live and breathe Minnesota sports and love golfing, boating, skiing, traveling, and attending live music. Search the blog Popular Latest Comments Tags Web-Based, Instructor-Led, EPSS? Properly d.

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Social Networks Roles Mobile 100

Learning Visions

OCTOBER 5, 2007

Friday, October 05, 2007 Youre So Immature: e-Learning in Some Organizations Earlier this week I was musing about messes in Messy Learning OK. This post had some great comments which got me thinking about maturity cycles in e-Learning among organizations. Im gonna call them an "immature e-Learning organization."

Organization 100

Organization IM IMS Moodle 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

You take a tour of the house to learn about the organization. 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.

IM 100

IM IMS Authoring Tools Moodle 100

TalentLMS

JUNE 14, 2021

Employee burnout, low morale, work-life (im)balance. Along the same lines, Absolute Digital Media has introduced three extra wellness days off per year. When that comes from the top [of an organization], you can see the ripple effect. Little did they know it would take them months to return to the office — if ever.

Ideas 98

Ideas Companies Diversity Training Classes 98

Tony Karrer

APRIL 15, 2009

Im not sure I buy how much real impact any of this will have on bottom line measures. However, this metric is far too hard to directly measure and impact and thus we might say that there are intermediate factors such as customer satisfaction (based on surveys), recent contact, staff knowledge, etc. Im not trying to be flip.

Blended Learning 105

Blended Learning Social Learning Social Technology 105

Learning Visions

JANUARY 14, 2009

an instructional designer in the Clinical Guidance Organization for Humana Health Care Each interview is about 30 minutes long. Im curious, have you had a chance to listen to yours or any of the others? Im happy with how they turned out. Im new to blogging and had done a RSS feed on your blogs last year. Take the Survey!

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 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). billbrandon had this comment on Twitter: I usually just tell em Im a writer. Im comforted to know that Im not the only one who receives blank stares or gets tongue-twisted in trying to describe what I do.

Instructional Design 218

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 218

Learning Visions

APRIL 15, 2009

Tweetdeck Im officially hooked to Twitter and use Tweetdeck to organize and group those I follow. So easy to clip from articles online, jot down to do lists, and tag and organize it all. But Gcal helps me keep myself organized, and now that Ive discovered CalenGoo for the iPod Im all synched up. Take the Survey!

Tools 100

Tools Evernote iPod Yammer 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 4, 2008

Look at our survey results. Im wondering if we should be talking about tiers of instructional design. Look at organizations structures and define strategy. Today Im feeling more like a hazy purple. Im wondering if in the carpentry example if a master carpenter would agree with you? But maybe it does.

Big Question 100

Big Question Instructional Design Instructional Instruction 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

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. Cammy, Im glad youre doing the auditing. I disagree with that, though heavens knows that at times organizations seem opposed to learning.

IM 100

IM IMS Moodle Instructional 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

MAY 31, 2007

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. And Im really excited about the project Im working on. Weve got a gig to help an organization with a large membership craft an e-Learning strategy. Havent written a course script in a long time here.

Job 113

Job IM IMS Cognitive 113

Learning Visions

JUNE 19, 2007

(Take the Survey) : Bump on the Blog Found this link via Christy Tucker who says its a, "Discussion about the lack of diversity in the education technology blogosphere, including a survey to try to measure a snapshot of the population. Go take the survey and help him get a good set of data." Take the Survey!

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Diversity Training Instructional Design Moodle 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 25, 2008

For many organizations, that means "We have a template set up to produce it X way." We present a media rich intro to a course that sets the stage and implies value. Belatedly, Im thinking that there are relatively easy ways to enable learners to have cake or to eat it as they see fit. 2:05 PM Clark said. 7:49 AM Karl Kapp said.

Learning Objects 124

Learning Objects Learning Objectives IM IMS 124

Learning Visions

AUGUST 9, 2007

Im a touchy-feely-people-kind-of-person. Suddenly, you need a new level of organization and ways to keep track of it all. Making the time to engage in conversations online does seem to move towards greater abundancy thinking and Im really enjoying the opportunities it is presenting. Take the Survey!

Community 100

Community IM IMS Second Life 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

Hit Us Hard 31% Hurt A Little 33% Not Much Effect 33% Helped Us 3% (Is "it hasnt hurt us yet, but Im nervous" an answer?) Level 4 Eval traditionally done during Learning Outcomes (there were a lot more things on his chart, but Im not that fast and it was somewhat complicated.) Take the Survey! Fewer doing Level 3 and 4.

Authoring Tools 100

Authoring Tools Metrics Wiki Develop 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 29, 2007

Note: surveys are ALWAYS available, so always getting new data. And if you havent completed the survey, you can do it right now. Panel) Committee couldnt really decide if they should include laptops in the survey discussion. Survey Findings (Steve) Text messaging used much more outside of US and Canada.

Mobile Learning 100

Mobile Learning Report Mobile eLearning Guild 100

Learning Visions

MAY 6, 2008

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. Im glad youre on board with my ducks! Im particularly thrilled with using scenarios (naturally :). Ironic, like most things in organizations.

IM 113

IM IMS Case Study Instructional Design 113

Learning Visions

MARCH 5, 2008

Im interested to see what responses you might get. Im interested to see what responses Ill get as well. In theory an overlap exists between the needs of learners and the goals of the organization. If the organization hinders your access as a developer to the people who do the relevant work, the qualitys bound to suffer.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Im still a really hands-on person. Or maybe Im just too lazy and poor. Now, Im not linking to John just because he is full of praise of me (which is nice and somewhat embarrassing, I must admit.), Im with you, Maria! An inquiry class Im taking takes me into the mind of Sherlock Holmes. 4:35 PM Cammy Bean said.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Theory Instructional Instruction 100

Learning Visions

MAY 10, 2009

A company or organization that youve admired from afar? Just seemed to happen in the most organic of ways. Dreams do come true, and Im very happy for you, Cammy. Take the Survey! Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Thanks, Wendy. Sorta strange that way.

Corporate eLearning 100

Corporate eLearning Moodle eLearning Guild ASTD 100

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2007

Wednesday, September 05, 2007 Continuing in Second Life Im still at it. All this to say, Im keeping an open mind. Im ashamed to admit I havent given it a try yet, although it is on my To-Do list. Take the Survey! Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Schone said.

Second Life 100

Second Life IM IMS Moodle 100

Jay Cross

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Organizations have woken up to the power of people working together. Today’s organizations are learning the power of people working together in real time. For example, bloggers may not communicate well with IM users. Furthermore, far too many CLOs take no responsibility for the social media that makes collaboration work.

Social Networks 40

Social Networks Wiki IBM Metrics 40