Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

In her article* 10 Brainpowered Wonders in the King’s Speech , Dr. Ellen Weber nicely summarizes a few of the lessons this movie teaches us about learning. This movie should be required viewing for anyone in the learning industry – it demonstrates all the ingredients for effective learning. Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Not Everyone is a Social Customer by Paul on February 11, 2011 in Development Tools , customer service , social learning A couple weeks ago I wrote a blog about the need to train your clients on the various methods of…training.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Blog, including “Collaborative Learning Lessons from Wikipedia (and Small Insects)” and “The $2 Whiteboard Shows Power of Peer-to-Peer Learning”, while a core curriculum of base training material is essential to spark the learning process [.] This is without a doubt the first time I’ve ever heard anyone say they hate reading. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 8, 2011

As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc. Adobe has a twitter widget for Captivate 5 that allows elearninger to ask a Q about a lesson from inside the.swf. Most recently, Ive been working on training programs for the propane industry. The Q goes to a twtter hastag defined by the instructor. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 19, 2011

Most of the time we end up brainstorming ways to incorporate tools like Twitter or Facebook into his lessons, because even though I may have more experience using social media, the tools are so new that no one really knows the best way to utilize them, for anything really. Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Ive been looking for some ammo t.

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 30, 2012

This is schema theory. Part of the foundation of learning psychology , schema theory suggests that memory consists of interrelated networks of knowledge, or mental models. Many interpret this recall step as a review from a previous lesson, reading, or training session. Schema theory. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 15, 2010

Merrill built this model based on a comprehensive review of instructional theories and models in the field. This post mimics the earlier one about Gagne’s nine events of instruction by first defining the parts of Merrill’s model, and then applying it to a short eLearning lesson. The principles are a synthesis of his findings.

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 27, 2010

If you’re designing a one-week course, or even a partial day course, how do you divide its content into lessons? Intuitively, I used to define lessons by topic. Some lessons I’ve designed are as short as 15 minutes, while others are up to four hours. Why does lesson size matter? the end of a lesson).

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ProProfs

DECEMBER 6, 2017

For instance, a game that allows your sales team match products with the right clients allows the trainees to venture beyond the realm of theory and use their training in real-life situations. . With time, products and services evolve. In this method, all the lessons and quizzes will be based on the previous lesson.

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Upside Learning

MAY 20, 2010

As an instructional designer, you start by learning a whole lot of theories and models. Integrated Learning Services. Related posts: eLearning Development: Instructional Design Lessons from a Sales Trainer CIPD Learning and Development Survey 2009 More Digital Natives. ID Crossroads by John Parsell and John Caputo.

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LearnDash

JANUARY 21, 2021

Not only has the interest in personal coaching grown, but the technology behind creating an online business has improved, and that has meant more people have felt comfortable bringing their services online. In theory, a coach could set up a business simply by combining a payment method with the ability to schedule a one-on-one zoom meeting.

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Absorb LMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

What works in theory may not work in practice. Generate better products and services. Here are some ways to do this: Include a task after a lesson that invites the learner to submit improvements via a wiki, Google Doc, or other online editor. Be done more efficiently. Be less expensive. Be more rewarding and stimulating.

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LMS Learning Management System Ideas Wiki 273

Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 12, 2011

If you had to offer business justification for each slide and activity in your eLearning lesson to your client, could you consistently make a compelling case? And if you felt a little bored reading that last paragraph, we can probably assume that learners feel similarly when completing that type of eLearning lesson. What are they?

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

A term to describe adult learning theory. A learning theory developed by B.F A learning theory based on the idea that learners construct their own meaning and knowledge through actively interacting with the material, as well as connecting it with their prior knowledge and past experiences. Andragogy. Behaviourism. Connectivism.

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LearnDash

JUNE 19, 2024

They selected LearnDash for its versatility and ease of integration with other services to enhance the online learning experience. By learning as a group together, it helped Martin contextualize the core theory on the live workshops by bringing in relevant examples from the organization’s industry.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Anatomy of an eLearning Lesson: Nine Events of Instruction and Anatomy of an eLearning Lesson: Merrill’s First Principles each describe models that guide eLearning lesson design from start to finish. As we move into 2011, we’ll continue to share ideas regarding the field’s theories, models, trends, and best practices.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 6, 2013

If you haven’t encountered it lately, it’s possible you’ve forgotten about the recency theory of learning. I’ve seen many eLearning lessons end with reiterating a lesson’s objectives. Instead, we can end eLearning lessons in ways that prompt learners to recall important information or have a meaningful moment of insight.

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Cognitive Wiki Theory Slides 123

Integrated Learnings

JULY 27, 2011

If the purpose of the lesson was to teach a process, present a simple diagram that summarizes the main steps. If the lesson includes scenarios, pick a scenario to convert into a story to retell at the end, in a way that reminds learners how they applied the content. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. Visual representation.

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LifterLMS

DECEMBER 28, 2024

For services. The lessons had to be structured in such a way and everything that they required Lifter LMS had. It’s not necessarily a course with multiple lessons. Are you creating like a sort of a mini course that just has one lesson per course? I’ve never had to use multiple lessons.

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BigTinCan

DECEMBER 14, 2020

You’ll learn the real-world details of how we did it and the key insights and lessons that any retail brand should heed: The legacy retail training and communication problems these two brands were dealing with (and many others still are). That’s why Bigtincan eventually won a bid against 50 other service providers.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 26, 2010

For example, a customer service lesson might start by challenging learners to answer a customer question that they'll learn more about during the lesson. The Integrated Learnings: eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services. If you happen to have a specific example you've employed, please share!

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 2, 2013

While an attractive visual design and eye-catching interactions can help create a positive first impression of a lesson, its ability to teach learners to perform is what matters most. The following posts can help you brush up on principles of learning psychology: Designing eLearning for Schema Theory. Teach Learners to Use Job Aids.

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LearnDash

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Since most problems arise as learners start translating theory to practice, a flipped classroom is a more optimal use of learner time. Covering a concept in theory helps learners find their bearings, but most don’t understand a lesson until they put it in practice. Imagine customer service or sales training. Problem sets.

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 4, 2011

Think about it – fairy tales often convey a lesson without explicitly stating what the lesson was. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. Storytelling is an excellent approach to tacit knowledge.

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Knowledge eLearning Social Media Articulate 179

Absorb LMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

What works in theory may not work in practice. Generate better products and services. Here are some ways to do this: Include a task after a lesson that invites the learner to submit improvements via a wiki, Google Doc, or other online editor. Be done more efficiently. Be less expensive. Be more rewarding and stimulating.

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LMS Learning Management System Ideas Wiki 168

Tony Karrer

AUGUST 25, 2010

Their large sales team sells a diverse and complex set of products and services to multiple markets. Of course, it’s such a big topic that I decided to cheat and quickly point the person to eLearning Learning and particular to eLearning Sales , eLearning Sales Metrics , Sales eLearning Case Studies , and Sales Performance Support.

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Blended Learning Sales Case Study Diversity Training 173

Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Long lessons may leave learners wondering if they’ll ever end, while a series of short lessons can help create a sense of progress. Shorter lessons can also help prompt learners take a brief break and re-energize if they’re feeling mentally fatigued. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. that create a warm, positive tone.

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Cognitive Design Case Study eLearning 159

Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 25, 2010

I could either complete a series of lessons that led up to each scenario, or I could jump to the scenario and the feedback would tell me what lessons I should complete based on my incorrect answers. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , specializing in rapid eLearning design and development projects.

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Compliance Training eLearning Instructional Design Learning Styles 148

Ed App

MAY 21, 2021

Have you looked at the contents of your customer service training manual lately? That’s because the definition of “great customer service” is always evolving. Sign up for Free and Start Using The Best LMS Platform for Your Customer Service Training. What is great customer service? Don’t pass the parcel. Play nice.

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Infopro Learning

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This isn’t just about textbooks and theories – it’s about learning from those who have emerged victorious in the trenches. Learning consulting emphasizes practicality – the knowledge your employees have acquired isn’t confined to theory; it’s designed to be implemented.

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Consulting Blended Learning Portfolio Collaboration 221

Integrated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

If you have a lesson that asks learners to work through an in-depth scenario or complete several short scenarios, a debrief is likely to enhance learning. Alternatively, a lesson might prompt learners to discuss their responses using social media or in a brief virtual session with a facilitator. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Fly Plugins

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

We’ll also dive into some examples of microlearning lessons and discuss best practices to help you make the most of this innovative learning approach. Clearly define what your learners should be able to do or understand after completing each lesson. Each lesson should focus on a single topic or concept.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 2, 2010

If you are going to put someone in a game/simulation to teach customer service skills or leaderships skills, the way to assess is to put them in a customer service or leadership position and see how they do. The lesson, presented in both formats, was about the attributes of a sustainable “green&# house.

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Fly Plugins

APRIL 8, 2024

We’re going to use online ukulele lessons for this example. If you snickered a bit when I mentioned that I’d be using online ukulele lessons thinking it was just a cute example, you can see that it’s actually serious business! For this example we’ll look at ukulele lessons. This is where it gets fun.

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Good To Great

MARCH 3, 2011

But last night’s episode brilliantly illustrated three important lessons for workplace learning as well as education. But last night’s episode brilliantly illustrated three important lessons for workplace learning as well as education.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Constructivist theory posits that people construct knowledge by making sense of their experiences. The theory also acknowledges the important role that social interaction plays in this. In order for the lessons learned from training to transfer to the job, they must be reinforced by the learners' managers.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 2, 2011

When learners can play with new knowledge using guided practice within a lesson, they can safely confirm that they’ve “got it.” How can you build imaginative practice into your eLearning lessons? Realistic scenarios that relate to your lesson’s subject are a good method, as are realistic games that support your learning objectives.

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