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MAY 8, 2011

It has been around for all of my 15+ years as an instructional designer and training developer, and goes back much further than that. What is new, however, is the ratio of on-demand solutions to more traditional training offerings. As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc. Properly d. Properly d.

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APRIL 6, 2011

View all posts by Jim → ← Organizational Change Management Cited – Again – as Key Contributor to ERP Failure Do Instructional Designers in the Social Digital Age need an Engineering Background? Properly d. Properly d.

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MARCH 1, 2011

In fact, it is this last group, the instructional designers and training developers of the world, who may actually have the most to gain if computers – and software – really do become Super one day. Properly d. Properly d.

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JANUARY 30, 2011

Train Your Client On Training by Paul on January 31, 2011 in Instructional Design , Training Development In the enterprise learning industry, when you sit down with a client to discuss an opportunity, oftentimes the client has a good idea what they want. However, just as often this makes an instructional designer’s job more difficult.

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JANUARY 21, 2011

As instructional designers, we can help create environments that grow better Exobrains. Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In

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APRIL 5, 2011

In another post, Krigsman writes: Communications in [the context of ERP implementation] means explaining the business impact of technology decisions to a non-technical audience. That impact likely includes process changes that may affect employees in a variety of ways. Properly d. Properly d.

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JANUARY 27, 2011

Instructional designers would be wise to become versed in basic video production, since its utility and ubiquity as a learning tool will only continue to grow. Like Marsha (above) I am a graduate student at Roosevelt University and focus on technologies like YouTube as an effective learning tool. tool chest. Properly d. Properly d.

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MARCH 11, 2011

by Jolene on March 11, 2011 in Gaming Theory , Instructional Design , Training Development , eLearning Over the last year or so, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to incorporate games into eLearning instructional design projects. It is not enough, however, to just add a Jeopardy or Wheel-of-Fortune game to our instructional design.

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MARCH 2, 2011

Instruction must, therefore, be on an “as-needed&# basis, with concise, easily-accessible, role-based lessons allowing employees to learn in a way that promotes retention without causing burn-out. So what’s to be done to insure that this round of (much more lucrative) implementations go more smoothly than those in the past?

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APRIL 23, 2011

Personally, I’m still working on every new project to fine tune the proper “documentation ratio.&# Properly documenting expectations, responsibilities, and success factors can be one of the most vital aspects of successful project management, but it’s so often overlooked or treated as merely an exercise. Properly d.

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MARCH 6, 2011

While some activities such as breakout groups, team presentations, and in-depth case studies are still good ways to encourage collaboration in the learning environment, incorporate new activities which support technology integration and social learning such as a team blog or web-based project portal. Properly d. Properly d.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Army to help instruct soldiers on the sort of cross-cultural skills that can ensure success and safety when dealing with Afghani natives. These are worthy goals with quite a bit of value to our clients, but we’ve never had to worry that our training might be a factor in whether someone lives or dies (I hope!). Properly d. Properly d.

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OCTOBER 15, 2010

Army to help instruct soldiers on the sort of cross-cultural skills that can ensure success and safety when dealing with Afghani natives. These are worthy goals with quite a bit of value to our clients, but we’ve never had to worry that our training might be a factor in whether someone lives or dies (I hope!). Properly d. Properly d.

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MARCH 22, 2011

Properly d. Properly d. Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality.

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MARCH 21, 2011

From a recent article at Knowledge@Wharton called Technology and Teaching: Flipping the Model : Khan stumbled upon the idea for his free web-based academy while trying to teach math to cousins in New Orleans. In an effort to bridge the time and distance gap, he started making 10-minute videos of math lessons and posting them on YouTube.

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

Properly d. Properly d. Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Properly d.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Properly d.

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Properly d.

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Properly d.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

My background includes extensive experience in learning, teaching, and facilitation, and I love technology and how its changing our culture. Outside of work I enjoy several hobbies including camping, travel and photography. Some of my photography can be seen in local art galleries and online through National Geographic image stock.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Cross writes: Once upon a time, people were paid to follow instructions. Instead, we will need to put the workers themselves in charge of their own learning. This position is well-articulated in this post by Jay Cross at his Informal Learning Blog. We thought we could train them to do their jobs. Now, work is more like improv theater.

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JANUARY 14, 2011

Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Properly d.

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JANUARY 14, 2011

Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Properly d.

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JANUARY 5, 2011

Properly d. Properly d. Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality.

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JANUARY 7, 2011

There are whiteboard apps you can add for synchronous learning. If you’re an instructional designer or training developer, why not give it a try? Terrence talks of the promise Facebook shows as a tool for developing training, specifically in its role as an LMS (Learning Management System). You can stream live video. Properly d.

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JANUARY 7, 2011

There are whiteboard apps you can add for synchronous learning. If you’re an instructional designer or training developer, why not give it a try? Terrence talks of the promise Facebook shows as a tool for developing training, specifically in its role as an LMS (Learning Management System). You can stream live video. Properly d.

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MAY 18, 2011

Properly d. Properly d. Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality.

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APRIL 12, 2011

View all posts by Paul → ← Do Instructional Designers in the Social Digital Age need an Engineering Background? Ive worked in sales and marketing with various organizations, including 3M, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ionix Medical, and the Itasca Project. Brain Rules for Learning: Who Knew? We All Did. Properly d. Properly d.

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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. Properly d. Properly d.

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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. Properly d. Properly d.

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APRIL 19, 2011

Trent Batson wrote a great piece on technology adoption in the classroom a couple weeks ago entitled Faculty ‘Buy in’ – to What? He argues that technology advocates urge faculty members to go away from what they’ve been doing but don’t explain what they should go toward. Sad, but true. Do you know of any other road-builders?

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APRIL 21, 2011

As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc. Most recently, Ive been working on training programs for the propane industry. I see myself as a translator, taking complex ideas and systems and making them easy for a learner to understand. Properly d. Properly d.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

Properly d. Properly d. Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

Properly d. Properly d. Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality.

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DECEMBER 12, 2010

Properly d. Properly d. Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality.

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