Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 26, 2011

Teams will be project-driven, closer to the customer, and more focused on giving workers knowledge and skills while they’re working , rather than creating ways to take them out of their work to consume “training.” Want to create something with a little higher production values? A million dollars would barely get you started.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 28, 2011

the world’s most popular online video community allowing millions of people to discover, watch, and share originally-created videos.” Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. Guess who else is getting in the social media game?

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

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

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 6, 2011

By providing a blended experience we create the opportunity for our learners to first absorb information, then ask questions, challenge assumptions, and solicit experiences which they can share with others. 5 Tips for Creating Better Blended Experiences Remember “Transition to e-Learning” Development Tools. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 18, 2011

The Washington Post recently ran an article on Project MMOWGLI (Massively Multiplayer Online Wargame Leveraging the Internet), a new MMORPG being rolled out by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) that will allow thousands of players to participate in solving geopolitical crises created by hypothetical pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia.

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Clark Quinn

MAY 28, 2014

Last week, Don Kirkpatrick passed away. Kirkpatrick rode this tool for the rest of his career, created a family business in it, and he wasn’t shy about suggesting that you buy a book to learn about it. Still, Kirkpatrick could’ve renumbered the steps, or been more outspoken about the problems with just step 1.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

World: The Evolution of Distance Learning , Norm Willox, CEO of Critical Information Network, described the “brain drain&# that today’s companies are experiencing as: “Waves of craftsmen retiring, creating a void of skilled personnel and increasing operational risk for plants and facility operators. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 13, 2011

This is a tool you use to react to something you see, hear or do and an opportunity to create a voice. This is where you can create your customized information portal. Mention – Once you’re ready to begin creating your own messages, consider mentioning other users by their Twitter usernames (preceded by the @ sign) in your Tweets.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 8, 2011

In the past we did this by creating robust electronic performance support systems (EPSS) and making sure that learners knew how to utilize them. In more recent years, websites, wikis and blogs have entered the picture, creating social learning platforms that learners can modify themselves. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 27, 2011

One group used stretchy colored fabric to create shapes with their bodies, another drew their own pictures based on what they saw, and a third participated in a facilitated discussion. Another example from the training series focused on the sculpture in a special gallery created especially for the blind. He said it was great.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 11, 2011

Instead, they will focus on organizing and tagging information, and creating systems – technical and social – that let individuals learn how and when it’s best for them. In the coming years, successful learning professionals will not be those that focus on traditional training methods. Ive been looking for some ammo t.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 7, 2011

The Lonely eLearner: Creating Social Learning Anchors → 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. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 29, 2011

Even better, it’s the feeling of my group of subject matter experts (a great group of guys with many years of experience in the industry) that you can’t really teach someone how to recognize the impact of environmental conditions that can create dangerous situations. Rather, it has to be learned through experience. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

World: The Evolution of Distance Learning , Norm Willox, CEO of Critical Information Network, described the “brain drain&# that today’s companies are experiencing as: “Waves of craftsmen retiring, creating a void of skilled personnel and increasing operational risk for plants and facility operators. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 11, 2011

In his recent Wired article (March 2011) “Better Living Through Games,” Clive Thompson describes how editors at UK’s Guardian newspaper created a web app videogame to involve the public in analyzing millions of pounds’ worth of bogus personal expenses filed by British politicians. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 27, 2011

Free online video is creating new global communities, granting their members both the means and the motivation to step up their skills and broaden their imaginations. Search the blog Popular Latest Comments Tags Web-Based, Instructor-Led, EPSS? Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

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. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

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. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Properly d.

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Social Networks Blended Learning Wiki Delicious 113

Dashe & Thomson

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. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Properly d.

Social Networks 113

Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning Blogging 113

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Thomas Fingar, Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Analysis , describes how Intellipedia was used to create an article about how Iraqi insurgents were using chlorine in improvised explosive devices: They developed it in a couple of days interacting in Intellipedia … No bureaucracy, no mother-may-I, no convening meetings.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Thomas Fingar, Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Analysis , describes how Intellipedia was used to create an article about how Iraqi insurgents were using chlorine in improvised explosive devices: They developed it in a couple of days interacting in Intellipedia … No bureaucracy, no mother-may-I, no convening meetings.

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Wiki Social Networks Security Blended Learning 100

Dashe & Thomson

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. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

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. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 25, 2011

Now the learner is responsible for helping create and shape the learning experience, and now they share the accountability as well. This opening answers the ever-present question WIIFM ( What’s In It For Me? ), encourages participation, and creates the initial connection between you and your learners. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 27, 2010

According to an article released by mlive.com , more than a quarter of new jobs created this past year were temporary jobs. Beth’s experience looking for work as a private contractor exposed her to the current temporary staffing boom. And according to another story from the New York Times , that trend is expected to continue. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been working at a client site (on a client PC) and went to create a process flow chart, only to realize Visio was not on the PC. So, paperwork is filled out, tech support gets involved, and a few days later I can finally create a flow chart. and will be releasing it formally very soon.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been working at a client site (on a client PC) and went to create a process flow chart, only to realize Visio was not on the PC. So, paperwork is filled out, tech support gets involved, and a few days later I can finally create a flow chart. and will be releasing it formally very soon.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Before I left the Dashe & Thomson office for the Airport Hilton, I had already received several emails containing sales tips, links to sales videos Jeffrey had created, and a free trial to Jeffrey’s new CRM tool. I have fun (and I do that every day).” Search the blog Popular Latest Comments Tags Web-Based, Instructor-Led, EPSS?

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Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Delicious 100

Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Before I left the Dashe & Thomson office for the Airport Hilton, I had already received several emails containing sales tips, links to sales videos Jeffrey had created, and a free trial to Jeffrey’s new CRM tool. I have fun (and I do that every day).” Search the blog Popular Latest Comments Tags Web-Based, Instructor-Led, EPSS?

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Delicious 100

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 7, 2011

During the performance Kanye starts freestyling about how he creates lyrics. Facebook allows you to create a dynamic environment within its Fan Page infrastructure. For example, I’m watching Storytellers: Kanye West on Palladia a couple nights ago (a great TV channel if you love music; and like learning, everyone loves music).

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 7, 2011

During the performance Kanye starts freestyling about how he creates lyrics. Facebook allows you to create a dynamic environment within its Fan Page infrastructure. For example, I’m watching Storytellers: Kanye West on Palladia a couple nights ago (a great TV channel if you love music; and like learning, everyone loves music).

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Facebook Blended Learning Enterprise 100

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. Collect Pre-Program Data.

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dominKnow

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

This post looks at the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model and the Phillips ROI Methodology as two tools to help you understand and communicate the value of the elearning programs you create. The need to justify training costs is especially important for bespoke eLearning solutions.

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Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

And if you’re worried about accountability, create a program that tracks employees’ progress through the required content. Companies are developing “town square” learning centers that house all of their training content for employees to access where, when and how they choose. Or don’t. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

And if you’re worried about accountability, create a program that tracks employees’ progress through the required content. Companies are developing “town square” learning centers that house all of their training content for employees to access where, when and how they choose. Or don’t. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

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From the Coleface

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

When you first turned your thoughts to evaluating training, it’s odds-on that a colleague or consultant recommended you to have a look at the Kirkpatrick model. There is a commonly held misconception that you need to do Kirkpatrick Level 1 first and then Level 2 etc. Is the ROI of finding the ROI positive?

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Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 16, 2007

I'm working on an article around the use of ROI and metrics in eLearning. Kirkpatrick's Level 3: Improving the Evaluation of E-Learning Level 3 evaluations measure whether the there was an actual transfer of learning to the actual work setting. ROI is toast. What do we mean by ROI? How do you calculate ROI?

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