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Accelerated Learning: Where Does It Fit In? | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

My learning style is visual, so I always need to do research about a new concept and get a picture of the information in my head. 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. Properly d.

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Best Practices to Switch From Instructor Led Training to eLearning

Swift eLearning Services

Instructor Led Training- this word gives you a picture of Instructor in the classroom with a PowerPoint (PPT) and the learners with their notebooks. This was the leading traditional learning method used for employee training and development. But the trend shows steady decline in instructor led training over the last few years.

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Embracing Innovation in Learning | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

But that is where a strong leader who embraces the innovation and collaboration comes into the picture. Well, you might say, all that productivity could go in unexpected directions, get out of control. Yes, it could. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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Collaborative Learning Lessons from Wikipedia (and Small Insects.

Dashe & Thomson

On their own, ants and bees can rarely see the big picture, but as a community they make the right decisions, time after time. This same effect is seen in ant colonies and bee hives, as noted in another fascinating article I found in a post by Gisela Jonsson, titled “ Ants are stupid, ant colonies are smart.” Properly d.

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Developing a Results Driven Curriculum

A well-designed learning curriculum develops and nurtures skills needed to achieve organizational and business goals with the most effective and engaging set of experiences. This ebook outlines 5 critical steps to develop learning solutions that will help you achieve the most ambitious objectives.

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Addressing On-Demand Learning and Performance Needs #LCBQ | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

In more recent years, websites, wikis and blogs have entered the picture, creating social learning platforms that learners can modify themselves. In the past we did this by creating robust electronic performance support systems (EPSS) and making sure that learners knew how to utilize them. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

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The Lonely eLearner: Creating Social Learning Anchors | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

Then an issue with how to report an odd expense… you get the picture. First, you can’t even remember how to log into the system, can’t find your notes, and you have to call the help desk. Then you have a problem with approval codes, another help desk call. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.