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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

Like many enterprise learning companies, we are actively brainstorming ways to incorporate collaborative Web 2.0 technologies into our training programs, but rarely do we find a client that wants to create a robust learning environment comprised of both formal and informal components. ILT vs. WBT vs. informal learning).

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Addressing On-Demand Learning and Performance Needs #LCBQ | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

In my opinion, it’s not that providing on-demand learning and performance solutions is a new idea. What is new, however, is the ratio of on-demand solutions to more traditional training offerings. A current project I am working on is a national program for training workers in basic bulk propane plant operations.

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Accelerated Learning: Where Does It Fit In? | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

I started thinking about this during a program on Accelerated Learning at the Minnesota Chapter of the International Society of Performance Improvement (MNISPI). Then I remembered a series of highly successful training programs designed to address the three learning styles at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

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Re-evaluating Evaluation | Social Learning Blog

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The title was “Expanding ROI in Training Programs Using Scriven, Kirkpatrick, and Brinkerhoff,” which sounds pretty academic. In a column entitled “How to Evaluate e-Learning,” she says Kirkpatrick’s model focuses on final outcomes. Implementing his model does not include gathering data that would address program improvement efforts.

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Learning from The King's Speech | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Properly d.

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Online Video: the Perfect Social Learning Tool? | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Online Video: the Perfect Social Learning Tool? all factors the adult learner considers when deciding their learning programs and what they intend to glean from it. tool chest. Thanks for a thoughtful post!

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The Wisdom of Experience: Simplifying Complex Learning Targets.

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This effects workers in northern states more often than in the south so we have made that point abundantly clear throughout the program. Most recently, Ive been working on training programs for the propane industry. Auto-refrigeration is most likely to occur when temperatures outside are low, say below 40 degrees. Properly d.