The Performance Improvement Blog

JUNE 18, 2014

Starbuck’s is providing its employees with the opportunity to earn a degree (at considerable expense to the company) by taking online courses from Arizona State University. And Udacity has been designing MOOCs for Google and Cloudera to address technical learning needs of their employees and customers. Is this the future?

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Limestone Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

In this rapidly evolving terrain, L&D professionals are tasked with learning the ins and outs of AI quickly, often with little to no previous exposure. Free for ATD members) Rachel Walter, Global Director of Learning at Hilti; Stuart Rice, Senior Director of Learning Design at Arizona State University; and M.

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Tony Karrer

JANUARY 2, 2009

Once again, Clayton Wright has been nice enough to compile an incredible list of conferences focused on use of technology in learning. link] cfp_edu.htm January 5-8, 2009 College Teaching and Learning Conference and Applied Business Research Conference sponsored by the Clute Institute for Academic Research, Oahu, Hawaii, USA.

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Coursera

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Among these include the University of Arizona, which offers Professional Certificates as a free, co-curricular opportunity. Oulu University of Applied Sciences (OAMK) in Finland began offering Professional Certificates from Coursera as part of a program revamp for career-oriented learning.

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Limestone Learning

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Drop us a line and tell us where you’re going and what you learn! So, without further ado, here’s a roundup of upcoming learning & development conferences for 2020 featuring events in the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland! What has emerged is a need for a comprehensive continuous lifelong learning strategy.

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Kitaboo

APRIL 23, 2020

Universities and schools in many countries have been forced to close and learning of millions of students is interrupted. Though employee safety is the priority at this time, critical workplace learning cannot be put on hold and leaders have to take some effective steps and establish virtual live learning.

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Origin Learning

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

From music to media to FMCG to retail to engineering to automotive to hospitality or sports, the scope of using this technology for effective outcomes is expanding like never before! Research has gained momentum leading technology operators to think innovatively and to make VR solutions cost-effective.

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Gutenberg Technology

AUGUST 13, 2019

A recent study by Arizona State University (ASU) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows that online learning helps increase one of the most important markers for all institutions of higher learning: retention.

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CLO Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

in 1999 during the Y2K frenzy when the technology company wanted to get 100 trainers off the road. Nguyen is the vice president of learning and performance at Sears Holdings Corp. – Over the years, he’s learned that when companies are in a state of transition, that’s often the most opportune time to do innovative work.

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Learnnovators

APRIL 15, 2015

Jaime evangelizes the power and potential of the web, technology, and Google tools as enabling and supporting capabilities in pursuit of creating powerful learning models. Jaime is also an adjunct professor at Arizona State University, where he teaches classes and guest lectures. Jaime: That’s a great question!

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CLO Magazine

APRIL 24, 2020

Virtual collaboration technologies and tools have existed within companies for some time, with almost 25 percent of the workforce being able to work remotely even before the crisis. The higher-education system is often known for moving slowly, and even leading research universities have been slow to adopt online learning.

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Appsembler

APRIL 24, 2019

Custom Front-End Experiences with Open edX by Ryan Bleam and Brian Frost from Arizona State University ( slides ). High Performance Online Learning using teams technology by Beth Porter from Riff Learning ( slides ).

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Learnnovators

APRIL 17, 2015

Jaime evangelizes the power and potential of the web, technology, and Google tools as enabling and supporting capabilities in pursuit of creating powerful learning models. Jaime is also an adjunct professor at Arizona State University, where he teaches classes and guest lectures. THE INTERVIEW: 1. And that’s a huge issue.

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Jigsaw Interactive

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

According to Arizona State University’s School of Global Management, the nearly-empty leadership talent pipeline has four primary causes ( asu.edu ): Baby Boomers are Leaving the Workforce – Currently, Baby Boomers make up about one-third of the workforce, and most of them have been there long enough to have assumed top-tier roles.

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Jigsaw Interactive

JANUARY 25, 2022

The last thing that goes into the decision-making process is how having a larger class size will affect the students and their learning success. Virtual classes can better prepare students for the future because they are using technology throughout the day to attend class.

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Limestone Learning

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The new year is nigh—a great time to assess our learning and see where we can make progress. At Limestone Learning we believe that keeping up with the latest training developments is the best way to do our job—helping our clients educate their employees. " Dogs, Huskies, Animal, Dog Racing " by Anja is Public Domain. It sells out fast!

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AXIOM Learning Solutions

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In this episode, we discuss what makes a great (and effective) online learning experience. In addition to the skills necessary to develop and lead effective online learning, there are a wide range of resources learning professionals can use for their ongoing professional development.

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CLO Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

employees the chance to get 100 percent of their tuition covered at Arizona State University through its Starbucks College Achievement Plan program. The post Why companies must consider a strategic approach to employee education appeared first on Chief Learning Officer - CLO Media. Since 2014, Starbucks has given all eligible U.S.

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Abila

JANUARY 22, 2019

The Community Brands team is heading to ACLEA’s 55 th Mid-Year Meeting this weekend in Phoenix, Arizona. As we have learned from our 2018 Member Education and Career Development Report , members are seeking education in a variety of formats. Selecting a new technology provider can be an intimidating experience.

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Aptara

MARCH 20, 2014

For example, some online courses make use of online classrooms, complete with voice communication and chat technology. Accelerated learning One of the benefits of homeschooling that many parents cite is the ability to customize education to their children's unique needs and interests.

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Continu

OCTOBER 1, 2019

A strong training material development software is key to staying current with technological and industry advancements. Their goal has always been to provide an LMS that is easy to use, doesn’t over complicate the implementation process and keeps up with changing technology. Support for blended learning. Mobile-friendly.

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CLO Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Too often the learning leader’s good work goes unrecognized. But nothing says you rock like a trophy, a ceremony and a gathering where all the learning leaders can get together, talk shop, and congratulate themselves for being fabulous. Find out who walked away with this year’s top learning honors.

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Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 27, 2009

Backed by the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and Georgetown University, the Our Courts project is designed to teach middle students. with many mini-games that students can play to learn more about the law. In it, students can play a U.S.

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Corporate eLearning Strategies and Development

JANUARY 2, 2014

Since I live in ARIZONA, and the Fiesta Bowl is a pretty big deal, I thought it might be fun to start a little Bowl game of my own. Baylor Curriculum and Instruction Instructional Technology is only one of several areas of focus within each Masters program, Educational Doctorate, and Ph.D, Here''s how it will go. And it''s good!

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Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

[link] or [link] December 1, 2010 UNESCO-Commonwealth of Learning Policy Form on Open Educational Resources (OER): Taking OER beyond the OER Community – Policy and Capacity, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France. link] or [link] December 8-10, 2010 International Conference on Web-based Learning (ICWL 2010), 9 th , Shanghai, China.

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CLO Magazine

MAY 7, 2013

Learning leaders should play a strategic role in creating the future workplace. Telework will continue to grow and has huge implications for learning, human resources and technology. And, if the teleworker is in Maine, the employer is in Arizona and the customer is in Florida, where does the transaction legally take place?

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Litmos

DECEMBER 8, 2016

The act of reflection is a major learning theme for me this year and reviewing the year's blog posts is a great reflection exercise. How to Improve Learning Retention by Over 300% - Hint: Don't Bore Me! The CEO of picmonic gave a presentation on Starting a Company in Arizona, and was not part of the edtech track. Please enjoy!

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CLO Magazine

JULY 21, 2016

Wal-Mart associates can now earn their high school diploma and a career certificate at no personal cost with the help of a new partnership between the company and Cengage Learning, an educational content, technology and services company. Bravetta Hassell is a Chief Learning Officer associate editor.

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eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 28, 2020

Anyway, I am coming to you from the Tucson area of Arizona. I felt that having awards only for learning systems, wasn’t enough, because off-the-shelf content plays a huge role. I felt that having awards only for learning systems, wasn’t enough, because off-the-shelf content plays a huge role. Best of Content Awards.

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Training Industry

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Also, the RFP process in itself is a learning experience. Tom has an undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Arizona and a Masters in Information Systems from Stevens Institute of Technology.

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The Be-all and End-all Guide to Creating a Supreme LearnDash LMS

JUNE 25, 2021

The e-learning industry is among those few industries that experienced phenomenal growth after the world came to a halt because of nationwide lockdowns. Therefore, it makes sense to start an e-learning business, and if you’ve taken that decision then you’re on the right track. E-learning businesses are no different.

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Marcia Conner

JANUARY 26, 2012

What brings people out, time and again, is the simple demonstration that “he who learns fastest wins, but winning once does not guarantee winning again.” They exemplify the difference between learning by watching, learning by miming, and learning by doing. Winning doesn’t guarantee learning.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 27, 2018

For many adults, taking a class online is a new learning experience. 1: Train instructors in online learning. . #1: 1: Train instructors in online learning. Many instructors are subject matter experts but they aren’t trained in adult education or online learning. 2: Give students a sense of ownership and control.

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eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

He was recognized throughout the e-learning and learning communities. I live it, perhaps too much, yet the other day I came across a learning blog informing its readers that in order for the LMS to survive: Must become modular. Must evolve as technology evolves. As Technology Evolves. System had passed away.

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CLO Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Innovation and technology are mixing up traditional practices. Whether for yourself or your employees, the options are expanding rapidly, and the changes are shaking the institution of higher learning. Hiring companies are taking online degrees more seriously. There is also a surge in online, accredited, free, world-class courses.

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CLO Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

The first day after the close, leaders welcomed new employees at the company’s headquarters and in Arizona and Massachusetts. The onboarding program consists of 12 Web-based learning sessions to help employees assimilate. More than 1,100 employees attended introductory classes at various locations and online. BRONZE: Lash Group.

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CLO Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2017

One day when she was living in Yuma, Arizona, Carra Simmons heard a knock at her door. But the more she learned about that proposition — an offer to become a State Farm agent — she was intrigued. As she stepped into management roles, she was able to see learning more broadly. Like a Good Neighbor, Learning Is There.

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