by Bonnie Henthorn on March 10, 2010
Join Janet Clarey for a free Webinar: Leveraging Social Media Tools to Improve Workplace Learning on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (U.S. & Canada).
People are communicating, collaborating, and learning in new ways. Building communities powered by social media provides a way to blend formal and informal learning into an integrated method for overall performance improvement. However, social media is often misunderstood. Professional networking features and user-generated content/Web 2.0 features are easy to develop but bring additional challenges around how to make social media work. This session will explore how organizations can use social media tools to improve learning in the workplace. Attendees will learn:
- How social media has changed the way we communicate and collaborate
- How social media can support overall performance improvement
- Tips for building productive communities of practice
NOTE: Audio for this session will be provided using VoIP. You will require headphones or speakers connected to your computer to hear this presentation.
Register here.
This Webinar is sponsored by Outstart.
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by Bonnie Henthorn on March 8, 2010
Brandon Hall Research has extended the deadline for submitting entries for the 2010 Excellence in Learning Awards program until March 19th, 2010.
The Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Awards program is in its 16th year of recognizing the best in innovative learning content, technology, and initiatives in workplace learning.
There are two ways to stay informed about the awards program: visit the Excellence in Learning Awards blog or sign up for the Brandon Hall Research newsletter.
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by Bonnie Henthorn on March 3, 2010
Brandon Hall Research has released a new report that is available exclusively to Research Center members: “Blended Learning 2010: Trends and Descriptions of Real-World Initiatives.”
When training departments mention the term “blended learning,” they’re likely to see some eye rolls from other co-workers and management. The term blended learning has been around since the early 2000s, so many wonder why bother now. However, blended learning is continuing to mature and become more innovative, making it an attractive option right now in the workplace.
A new 68-page report by Brandon Hall Research analyst and popular e-learning blogger Janet Clarey overviews recent trends in blended learning, highlighting the benefits and challenges of undertaking this type of training initiative.
This report first considers the definition of blended learning, which varies according to each researcher’s focus or an organization’s goals. Is blended learning simply integrating face-to-face learning with online methods? Does it combine media and tools, or does it combine pedagogical approaches? How important is the technology being used in blended learning?
Research Center members can read more about this research here.
“Blended Learning 2010” is only available to Brandon Hall Research Center Members. With new research made available every month, isn’t it time that you became a member? Check it out!
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by Bonnie Henthorn on February 24, 2010
Join us on Thursday, March 11, 2010, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S. & Canada)(GMT-5:00) for an upbeat workshop Optimizing Rapid Learning Development. The workshop will be presented by Bryan Chapman, Brandon Hall Research Associate and Chief Learning Strategist, Chapman Alliance.
What we don’t need in the industry is a faster way to create page-turning courseware — yet, in many cases, the phrase “rapid development” has become synonymous with cranking out content that resembles an online book. Does it have to be that way? The answer is an emphatic “no.” Forward-thinking organizations have figured out how to balance learning development — the key is using the right, best-of-breed tools for specific, desired learning outcomes.
Learn how to design for optimal interactivity, leverage subject matter experts (SMEs) for crucial stages of development, create a rich fabric of learning activities (including games, simulations, etc.) that support your objectives, and bring all of the elements together as a unified learning event. We’ll explore a simple “Remember/Do” taxonomy to help streamline your curriculum analysis and help you infuse rapid development without sacrificing interactivity.
You will learn to better accomplish the following:
- Use the right interactive tools for the right instructional needs.
- Mix interactive exercises and other modalities to create dynamic, engaging course content.
- Infuse rapid development without sacrificing interactivity.
Duration: Two hours
Cost: $195
NOTE: This workshop requires that participants have access to a headset and a microphone.
Register here.
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by Bonnie Henthorn on February 9, 2010
Join us on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (U.S. & Canada) for a high-energy workshop: Change Management and Communications 101 for Learning Professionals. The workshop is presented by Lance Dublin, of Dublin Consulting.
Having awesome content, a great design, and the best technology is necessary but, unfortunately, not sufficient to ensure success with your learning and e-learning programs and LMS/LCMS implementations. To succeed, you need to make sure you have a strategy to manage the changes these implementations represent. You also need a specific and actionable plan to motivate learners, engage managers, and energize the organization as a whole. Further, to do this, you need to be able to apply proven concepts and techniques from the disciplines of both change management and communications.
Attend this workshop to learn – or review – the basic principles and techniques of change management and communication as they apply to the learning environment. Come away with a working knowledge of the proven I-3 Change Implementation model that draws upon concepts and practices from change management, communications, and consumer marketing. Join Lance Dublin, co-author of the capstone book in ASTD’s e-learning series, “Implementing e-Learning,” in this high-energy workshop, and leave with a model for success and a set of very practical tools.
Duration: Two hours
Cost: $195
NOTE: This workshops requires that participants have access to a headset and a microphone.
Registration for this workshop is limited to 35 participants.
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