The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

Welcome to the A-Z of Digital Learning, your comprehensive glossary of learning and eLearning terminology. The inclusive practice of removing barriers and making learning content usable and accessible to everyone. The inclusive practice of removing barriers and making learning content usable and accessible to everyone.

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Diversity Training Compliance Training Digital Blended Learning 52

The Performance Improvement Blog

JUNE 13, 2011

In response to my blog post titled, “Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Training Evaluation: A Critique” , Wendy Kirkpatrick wrote a comment directing me to a white paper that she co-authored with Jim Kirkpatrick, "The Kirkpatrick Four Levels: A Fresh Look After 50 Years 1959 - 2009."

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Evalution Kirkpatrick Training Train 160

Dashe & Thomson

JULY 6, 2011

There are people looking at applying the Kirkpatrick model, there are people measuring the use of social learning tools, and there are people talking about something similar to Brinkerhoff’s Success Case Method. and his take on using Kirkpatrick’s four levels to create and evaluate social learning.

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Evalution Social Learning Wiki Social 190

The Performance Improvement Blog

MAY 23, 2011

At the end of Dan McCarthy’s blog post , “How to Evaluate a Training Program”, in which he explains his pre-post, survey approach to applying the Kirkpatrick four levels of training evaluation , he asks: Has anyone used a system like this, or something better? That’s part of the learning process.

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Kirkpatrick Evalution Simulations Training 145

Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Companies invest significantly in training, yet unraveling its impact remains challenging. Investing in employee growth through training and development programs benefits everyone: individuals gain confidence and advancement, while organizations thrive with a skilled and engaged workforce.

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Metrics Diversity Training Kirkpatrick ROI 221

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Although I do know of at least one training company that offers assessments and feedback after the class, I am deducing that conducting assessments is not the norm. I have read a couple of articles--and one book--saying that we will need to start proving that our training is effective by providing after-the-class assessment.

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Assessment Kirkpatrick Simulations Training 208

Integrated Learnings

APRIL 13, 2011

Over the past year or so, I’ve noticed several comments about how Kirkpatrick’s model of four levels of evaluation is outdated. Evaluation was the discussion topic, and several tweets mentioned that the model originated in the 1950s, a lot has changed since then, and we ought to follow a more current model.

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Kirkpatrick Metrics Evalution Performance Support 159

Integrated Learnings

MARCH 8, 2011

The Technology Association of Georgia's (TAG) Workplace Learning Society tried an interesting experiment recently by holding a discussion-only meeting on the topic of "Adapting 20th Century Training Models for the Future: Technology's Impact?" The questions posed were: What is your learning philosophy?

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ADDIE Instructional Design Authoring Tools Augmented Reality 172

Dashe & Thomson

MAY 29, 2012

But not before we asked them to share a few of their favorite stories from the world of learning. Sometimes in the training development or tech writing industry we get very caught up with the content we are communicating and forget about the “form” that supports the “function.” Does it improve on Kirkpatrick?

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Virtual Classroom Enterprise Kirkpatrick Corporate eLearning 160

Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

MBA, a distinguished consultant, speaker, researcher, and founder of Work-Learning Research, shares his extensive expertise in instructional design, training, and consulting. The episode unravels the tapestry of research-based practices, the importance of learning interventions, and Thalheimer’s approaches to learning evaluation.

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Survey Effectiveness Learner Kirkpatrick 130

Dashe & Thomson

AUGUST 19, 2011

I have been blogging a lot about Training Evaluation this year—mostly Kirkpatrick , but also Brinkerhoff and Scriven. I just realized that I haven’t included a single word about Jack Phillips , who introduced Return on Investment (ROI) as Level 5 to Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation.

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Phillips Evalution ROI Metrics 169

eLearning Cyclops

MARCH 6, 2011

Informal learning. This months Big Question at Learning Circuits is regarding assessing the impact of informal learning. Or more specifically: How do you assess whether your informal learning, social learning, continuous learning, performance support initiatives have the desired impact or achieve the desired results?

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Informal Learning Informal Kirkpatrick Instructional Design 100

Capytech

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Measuring the Success of Your E-Learning Modules – Three Essential Areas to Assess. Measuring the success of e-learning courses – or any type of course you deliver – is a complex topic. The Complexities of Measuring Training Success. What about a more complex area, like training to reduce accident rates?

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Module Assessment Kirkpatrick Evalution 107

Learnnovators

MARCH 29, 2014

It defines over 470 key terms for instructional designers.” ~ Connie Malamed , on ID Guru, the performance support App for learning designers. THE JOURNEY: Connie Malamed was one of the first in the learning industry to design and develop an app for learning designers. Kineo E-Learning Top Tips’ App.

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Performance Support Support Performance Cognitive 165

Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A starting point A core framework is the so-called Kirkpatrick model (with caveats about the legitimacy of the claim to fame). For one, a novice assessment of the value of a learning experience doesn’t correlate highly with the measurable impact. Here, we’re considering job aids and training.

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Metrics Phillips Behavior Simulations 148

dVinci Interactive

JUNE 3, 2015

Video interview with Aflac’s Product Training Manager. At the Training Industry Conference and Expo (TICE), I had the opportunity to speak with Deidre Williams, Aflac’s Product Training Manager. In the highly competitive employee insurance and benefits industry, Aflac has made training a strategic priority.

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Sales Diversity Training Kirkpatrick Training 100

Clark Quinn

APRIL 8, 2015

Week before last, Will Thalheimer and I had another one of our ‘debates’, this time on the Kirkpatrick model (read the comments, too!). The reason I like the Kirkpatrick model is it emphasizes one thing that I see the industry failing to do. The problems with Kirkpatrick are several.

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Kirkpatrick Cognitive Metrics PDF 100

WhatFix

AUGUST 16, 2023

Back to Blog Employee Training & Development 6 Best Training Evaluation Models in 2023 Published: August 16, 2023 Disha Gupta In corporate learning and development , the effectiveness of training programs stands as a critical determinant of organizational growth and success.

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Evalution Authoring Tools Kirkpatrick Phillips 98

Learning Pool

APRIL 30, 2021

Since the four-step Kirkpatrick/Katzell model of learning evaluation was first introduced some sixty years ago there have been numerous revisions and new versions, each of which takes it in a slightly different direction. So which is the best model for evaluating against employee performance goals? .

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Evalution Kirkpatrick Phillips Performance 97

Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

Measuring the ROI of eLearning: A Guide for Businesses Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Businesses care about ROI. eLearning ROI calculates the cost of developing and disseminating training programs on eLearning platforms against the benefits or value accrued. It also enables self-paced learning.

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ROI Guide Cognitive Business 130

Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

eLearning ROI calculates the cost of developing and disseminating training programs on eLearning platforms against the benefits or value accrued. It provides a financial justification for the investment and evaluates the monetary advantages of delivering online/hybrid training programs. It also enables self-paced learning.

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ROI Guide Cognitive Business 130

Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

eLearning ROI calculates the cost of developing and disseminating training programs on eLearning platforms against the benefits or value accrued. It provides a financial justification for the investment and evaluates the monetary advantages of delivering online/hybrid training programs. It also enables self-paced learning.

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ROI Guide Cognitive Business 130

Mindflash

APRIL 4, 2012

For as long as Return on Investment, or ROI , has been prevalent concept in business, it’s also been a fixture of workplace learning and performance. Here’s a look at the reasons why, and how training and learning in the workplace truly ought to be measured. A Brief History of ROI in Training.

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ROI Metrics Kirkpatrick Training 101

Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

An Expert’s Guide to Training Evaluation: Requirements, Models, Levels, and Challenges Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Business organizations nowadays utilize a variety of training methods to ensure that they keep improving. Training Evaluation: What is Required?

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Evalution Guide Instructional Design Kirkpatrick 100

Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

An Expert’s Guide to Training Evaluation: Requirements, Models, Levels, and Challenges GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Business organizations nowadays utilize a variety of training methods to ensure that they keep improving. Now, within an organization, employees improve their capabilities by learning new skills.

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Evalution Guide Instructional Design Kirkpatrick 100

Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

An Expert’s Guide to Training Evaluation: Requirements, Models, Levels, and Challenges GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Business organizations nowadays utilize a variety of training methods to ensure that they keep improving. Now, within an organization, employees improve their capabilities by learning new skills.

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Evalution Guide Instructional Design Kirkpatrick 100

CommLab India

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Any opportunity for learners to interact with an e-learning course in terms of action (doing) and/or thinking is termed interactivity. It is a tool that connects the learner with his learning environment. Benefits of interactivities: Can you imagine learning a new subject without your intervention? Improve knowledge retention.

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Origin Learning

OCTOBER 18, 2016

There have been all types of blend in learning, using all possible avenues from brick-and-mortar classrooms, virtual classrooms, eLearning, digital tutorials, videos, to xAPI tracking all forms of social or informal learning. The readerscan click on each name to learn their details. Process Flow.

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Instructional Design Instruction Instructional Blended Learning 100

Ed App

JULY 20, 2020

A training evaluation , like any assessment, is only as good as the data it captures. So, what are the most effective questions to ask when evaluating training programs ? How do you truly evaluate training effectiveness ? Kirkpatrick has been writing about evaluating training programs for close to 60 years.

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Evalution Kirkpatrick Examples Sample 83

Matrix

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

It seems like yesterday when I wrote about celebrating the first year anniversary of the MATRIX Blog. 2017 meant a bigger team, more diversity of voices talking about workplace learning and online training programs, more posts, more conferences, more… everything. 4 benefits of using VR in training.

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Trivantis

JUNE 23, 2014

Things are heating up in the e-Learning world, and this month had some great articles that we wanted to share with you! Check out this Learning Solutions Magazine article about the importance of asking targeted questions to get the most essential information for your e-Learning course. How to Evaluate Your Online Training.

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Photography Lectora Stock Kirkpatrick 77

Convergence Training

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In case you weren’t aware, ANSI and the ASSP have two standards related to EHS training. Accepted Practices in Environmental, Health & Safety Training. Accepted Practices for eLearning in Environmental, Health, and Safety Training. Convergence Training are safety and safety training experts. standard).

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Standards ADDIE Instructional Design Virtual Classroom 98

Web Courseworks

AUGUST 4, 2014

Jon Aleckson (JA): The ASTD Handbook is quite the reference book for the training and development industry. It is critical that we remember the foundation on which we base our assumptions in learning and development. JA : Our Blog www.managingelearning.com is focused on information for the eLearning manager.

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Unboxed

DECEMBER 30, 2020

You have a business model; you have value you want to deliver; you have different teams to make that delivery happen. Are you incorporating organizational capabilities in your corporate training strategy? To answer these questions, we need to boil things down to the basics: what is a business capability model? Let’s jump in!

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Kirkpatrick Coaching Performance Support Sales 98

Gyrus

MARCH 20, 2024

Best Practices to Improve Your Training ROI GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In today’s fast-paced business environment, investing in employee training is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. However, simply providing training is not enough; you must ensure that your training programs yield a high return on investment (ROI).

ROI 130

ROI Blended Learning Compliance Training Metrics 130

Gyrus

MARCH 20, 2024

Best Practices to Improve Your Training ROI GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In today’s fast-paced business environment, investing in employee training is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. However, simply providing training is not enough; you must ensure that your training programs yield a high return on investment (ROI).

ROI 130

ROI Blended Learning Compliance Training Metrics 130

Adobe Captivate

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Those responsible for training delivery understand the value of measuring training effectiveness. Without a formal assessment of training effectiveness, you cannot ascertain the return on investment of your training spend. What is Kirkpatrick’s model of training evaluation? Level 2: Learning.

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ROI Evalution Kirkpatrick Learning Objects 63