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Training vs. Learning and the Role of Mobile Devices

Dashe & Thomson

Mobile Learning People within the training industry have debated for quite some time how mobile devices will affect the delivery of training. What kinds of courseware can we offer on mobile devices? Take a second to think about when, where and why you use your mobile device. They are the epitome of a just-in-time device.

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Training vs. Learning and the Role of Mobile Devices | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

Mobile Learning People within the training industry have debated for quite some time how mobile devices will affect the delivery of training. What kinds of courseware can we offer on mobile devices? Take a second to think about when, where and why you use your mobile device. They are the epitome of a just-in-time device.

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10 Training Theories

Ed App

Getting a clear grasp of different training theories will allow you to build more meaningful content and more effective training programs for your employees. Here, you’ll find a quick rundown of 10 training theories, emphasizing their key concepts and how you can apply them to achieve your training objectives. Goal-setting theory.

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How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties | Social.

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For example, Harvard professor Andrew McAfee sums up the Strength of Weak Ties theory nicely, describing how acquaintances with whom we are less familiar are more likely to tell us things we don’t already know: … People we don’t know all that well are hugely valuable in our work. less big companies, for more than 20 years.

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The Return of the (Digital) Native | Social Learning Blog

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Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Return of the (Digital) Native by Jim on March 25, 2011 in mobile learning In recent years, we’ve all heard a lot about digital natives. The result is a lost message, and a lost opportunity. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Can Games Transform the World? | Social Learning Blog

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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. Rieber and Play Theory. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good.

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Virtual Boot-Camp: Games and Learning with the U.S. Military.

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Military by Jim on May 19, 2011 in Gaming Theory Think game-based training doesn’t have anything to offer your organization in the way of savings? Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Virtual Boot-Camp: Games and Learning with the U.S. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!