Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

These are my live blogged notes from Harold Jarche’s LearnTrends session on Personal Knowledge Management. Idea from Will Richardson: what do you do when you read a blog post and come across an interesting few sentences? When you bookmark on delicious, you can also see how others have tagged it. Challenge & Evaluate.

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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 16, 2010

The first week of the Learning in 3D Blog Book Tour is over and it qualifies as a smashing success. Later in the week, Ron posted with an interesting title Learning in 3D Book Tour: 30 Blogs in 30 Days. The stop drew a comment from future tour participant Jane Bozarth from the Bozarthzone blog.

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

ADDIE follows the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. A framework for developing learning outcomes which vary in cognitive complexity under the skills of recall, understand, apply, analyse, evaluate, and create. Compliance Training. Evaluation. Andragogy. B Blended Learning.

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Diversity Training Compliance Training Digital Blended Learning 52

The Performance Improvement Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Evaluation of programs (e.g., training, coaching) and organizations has more to do with facilitating learning than it does with statistics. Good evaluation requires good facilitators. Kylie Hutchinson writes about this issue in her post on the American Evaluation Association blog, AEA365.

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Evalution Write Blog Statistics Coaching 189

LearnDash

JUNE 10, 2020

Teach your learners to look to the publication date, and use it to evaluate whether their source is still relevant. This can be helpful for learners if they find an interesting statistic on someone’s private blog. Train your learners to look for a “sponsored” or “paid content” tag when looking for sources.

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Guidelines Learner Help Online 290

Upside Learning

APRIL 7, 2010

A recent post on our blog poked fun at Learning management systems and underlined the disconnect that is possibly present in organizations that use an LMS to create, deliver and manage learning. In most cases this is ignored and the focus remains on ‘automating’ the learning / training function.

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LMS Effectiveness Wikipedia Learning Management System 239

Integrated Learnings

APRIL 6, 2010

The up-front analysis and the evaluation components allow me to flex my analytical muscles. A while back, I designed training for a new product after it went through a year of testing. The training included a story about a customer whose life was improved by the product. If you use stories in training another way, please share!

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eLearning Consultant eLearning Instructional Design Write Blog 203

eLearning Weekly

OCTOBER 9, 2009

I explore the others in two follow-up posts so I can convey real, tangible tips without one blog taking too much bandwidth. #1 I’ve read many evaluations that express venomous hatred for text on the screen that is also narrated. Eric Matas designs elearning, teaches college composition, and writes for several blogs like Kidundated!

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The Performance Improvement Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Evaluation of training and other learning interventions (e.g., A New York Times article by Benedict Carey that I cited in my recent blog post about learning styles, also addresses the value of causing the brain to re-examine content that had been learned but then forgotten. This observation argues for follow-up evaluation.

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Evalution Cognitive Brain Write Blog 154

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?" For proof, see the 2010 recap of this blog organized around ADDIE. By Jay Lambert.

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Instructional Design ADDIE Authoring Tools Augmented Reality 172

Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 11, 2010

Though eLearning isn’t new to the training field anymore, it’s still relatively new to many organizations. Requests to convert existing instructor-led training (ILT) to eLearning. For advice on planning an eLearning pilot, check out a previous post on this blog: Collecting Data from an eLearning Pilot. By Shelley A. The result?

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Blended Learning Convert eLearning Strategy ILT 170

Paradiso Solutions

JULY 30, 2024

What if you could access top-notch training tools without the hefty price tag? In this blog, we’ll explore the most affordable LMS solutions for 2024. Groundwork1 Groundwork1 is a budget-friendly LMS with essential functionalities catering to straightforward training needs.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Why do we include written or computer-based quizzes in training? First, I'll acknowledge that the ideal type of level 2 training evaluation is a skill assessment that simulates actual, observable job tasks. That said, I'll go back to the original question: Why include quizzes in training? on this blog.

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Quiz Job Cognitive Write Blog 140

Tony Karrer

JULY 2, 2008

She lists the tools and what you should know as: Wikis : How to edit, how to read, how to link to RSS Feeds : What are they, how do I read one, once I have a reader set up how do I scan info collecetd, how do I share info using one Blogs : How do I write one. How do I evaluate info from one. Tagging : What is this? How do I use.

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Wiki Scanning PBwiki Google Docs 189

Integrated Learnings

JUNE 9, 2010

But there’s a more systematic way to plan your evaluation. What questions should your pilot evaluation effort answer about your eLearning course? What questions should your pilot evaluation effort answer about your eLearning course? Naturally, many evaluation efforts employ multiple data collection methods.

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Blended Learning eLearning Evalution Survey 157

Upside Learning

MARCH 4, 2010

Sometimes they choose a vendor without proper evaluation only to end up having a bad experience – missed deadlines, shoddy output & unprofessional teams. I my view, to make an informed decision when selecting a vendor, one should evaluate a potential vendor on four counts – capability, credibility, costs & continuance.

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Outsource vendor Compliance Training Examples 188

Integrated Learnings

JUNE 14, 2010

Observe the training audience in action. Does your audience have time for training? Another client gets only a set amount of training time each quarter, so they opt for a much more immersive experience to gain the most they can out of each session. No wonder they're so successful. Don't just trot out your content and go home.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Design 157

Clark Quinn

JULY 2, 2008

She lists the tools and what you should know as: Wikis : How to edit, how to read, how to link to RSS Feeds : What are they, how do I read one, once I have a reader set up how do I scan info collecetd, how do I share info using one Blogs : How do I write one. How do I evaluate info from one. Tagging : What is this? How do I use.

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Wiki Scanning PBwiki Google Docs 171

The Performance Improvement Blog

JULY 28, 2010

As you can see by this list, several different methods can be used to determine if training programs, communication programs, new workplace policies, social activities, or any other employee intervention has a significant impact on engagement. Interview top management of organization. . Ask employees to keep a log. .

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Examples Sample Survey Evalution 174

The Performance Improvement Blog

JULY 20, 2010

Organizations often evaluate their own programs, as well they should. training, customer service, process improvement) examine the effectiveness of their own interventions. A greater understanding and sensitivity to the individual needs of these employees, that they developed in the diversity training, made the difference.

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Evalution Program Diversity Training Attitudes 157

Integrated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Have you ever thought, “well, that was a waste of time; it’s not like I’m gonna do anything differently now;” as you completed a training course? A less-than-compelling training design might be to blame. A lot of smart people in the field often remind us that a training event alone rarely accomplishes an organization’s goals.

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Change Management eLearning Metrics 154

The Performance Improvement Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

She writes about conducting an extensive evaluation of a four-hour, EI workshop for 11 people in a company. The participants attended the training class (learning initiative), which included the distribution of the EQ-i pre-assessment results. The evaluation process must have shaped expectations and reinforced learning.

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The Performance Improvement Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

And employee trainers have been "measuring" training since Frederick Winslow Taylor walked around the plant floor with a clipboard at the beginning of the last century, but training is still only about 10% to 20% effective. Tags: Evaluation Organizational Learning Training Impact Larry O'Donnell.

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Organizational Learning Policies Evalution Quality 170

eLearning Cyclops

MAY 1, 2013

This conference focuses on technology standards in health care education (conference hash tag - #Medbiq2013 ). There was quite a lot I saw and learned during these two days, but here just a few of the things from the conference that I wanted to throw up on the blog. Note: They are doing some cool work with Experience API.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 3, 2018

  Over and over, as we teach our ICCOTP Certified Online Training Professional course on how to teach online , I see students use our techniques correctly—but on the wrong topics. It’s as if only at that moment does our brain tag that bit of knowledge or that new skill as something to move into long-term memory. Evaluation.

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The Performance Improvement Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

Sometimes our work as evaluators, whether measuring the impact of a corporation’s leadership training program or measuring the results of a program to keep teenagers in school, can negatively affect the welfare of participants. Evaluators and stakeholders have to use their own best judgment about right and wrong.

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Movie Evalution Case Study Survey 150

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 6, 2009

To continue blogging. I will continue to blog and enjoy the online community of bloggers, lurkers and others. Tags: ASTD Big Question. I even have great research, just need to write it up.) What are your major professional plans for the year? To write the book, "Learning in 3D." To publish a peer reviewed article.

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Predictions ASTD Big Question Write Blog 100

Hurix Digital

APRIL 11, 2025

This blog is all about this, and more! Proper tagging and organization can enhance navigation, especially for complex documents. Properly tagged elements and structured content ensure the document remains understandable even if technology evolves or the original software used to create the PDF becomes obsolete.

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PDF Authoring Tools Compliance Training Cognitive 52

Tony Karrer

JUNE 8, 2010

This software adds text-to-speech voice narration to PowerPoint presentations and is used for training and eLearning at major corporations. This is now the case for text-to-speech: it’s not yet perfect, but it is good enough for a whole class of applications, especially eLearning and training. We’ll discuss that in a later post.

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Text-to-Speech Quality Virtual Classroom Voice 149

eLearning Cyclops

MARCH 6, 2011

The extent of my experience in evaluation has focused on applying Kirkpatricks model to classroom training and e-learning. Although there may be some elements of the model that lend itself to evaluating informal learning, I do not see the model as a whole working well for assessing the impact of informal learning. Blog Archive.

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Informal Learning Informal Kirkpatrick Instructional Design 100

Hurix Digital

MAY 4, 2025

In this blog, we will talk about instructional design models that revolutionize how we approach education and training so you can be better prepared. The last step of gathering feedback and evaluating is very important as it determines the effectiveness of the instructional design. What are Adaptive Learning Technologies?

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Cognitive 52

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 26, 2010

As a subset of Distance Learning and eLearning it has promised a more immediate and more flexible approach to those bleeding-edge providers that have wanted to deliver more complete blended training programs. You could get back together with the course alumni for a Q and A session a few weeks after the more formal training course is over.

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Social Networks Trends Blended Learning ViewCentral 195

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Presented by Training Magazine Network Diagram of the learning process: Input: you can get input in lots of ways Organize Apply Evaluate (in a wheel – each of these is a subprocess) Looking first at learning. I use my blog/twitter with intention. Intentionally Informal: reading a blog, twitter, etc. I disagree with this!

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Informal Learning Informal Metrics Wiki 100

Upside Learning

JUNE 12, 2009

A couple of months back I shared my thoughts on an interesting question relating to the ‘future of workplace learning’ at Learning Circuits Blog. Such is the force of change that the existence of the Training Department itself is under threat - at least in the ‘form’ we know of now.

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Innovation Augmented Reality iPhone eLearning 113

Docebo

AUGUST 19, 2020

Unfortunately, like most everything else, it comes with a price tag. Corporate training and online training are no different, and if they exist at all, they are either driving revenue or wasting it, because resources are being devoted to them. How successful are your training programs currently? But not to fear!

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Association Learning Management System Cost Association LMS LMS 245

Jay Cross's Informal Learning

DECEMBER 29, 2009

Here are the most popular posts on the Informal Learning Blog in 2009. G et Out of the Training Business , my most recent column for Chief Learning Officer, called for the abolition of corporate training departments. The training film was born, soon to be followed with the ADDIE model. Tags: Informal Learning.

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Informal Learning Informal Instructional Design Blogging 38

eLearning Cyclops

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

I have written quite a bit about this subject on my blog. Here is a link to my posts with SME tags and my tips on working with SMEs (pasted below from a prior post along with an addendum). They will help identify training needs, learning objectives, etc. Remember, write your design plan to a non-training audience.

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