Picture this: You’re a training manager at a mid- to large-sized organization that’s recently lost its competitive edge. You know part of the problem is employee training. The staff is overworked and uninterested in missing “valuable” work time sitting in another workshop or training event. You know what you should be doing, but how can you convince management? You recognize that investing in training and development is necessary if you organization wants to retain employees and secure its position as an industry leader, but inevitably you know the m-word will be mentioned. METRICS. How do you plan on measuring the effectiveness of your new and improved (and costly) training program?
The 5 Best Devices for Mobile Learning
There are many mobile devices out there today that allow users to surf the Internet, play games, and download applications. In addition to being a great source of entertainment, mobile devices are also an excellent tool for learning and education. Continue reading
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Day 2 of LSCON13: Part 2
Thursday afternoon was a full day that ended with SolutionFest 2013. I took the advice of a seasoned LSCON attendee and decided to be strategic. The sessions were located in three major areas of the hotel, for the first afternoon block I decided to stay in the Mezzanine Area. Continue reading
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Day 2 of LSCON13: Part 1
Welcome back. If you are missing out on this year’s Learning Solutions Conference, here’s a partial recap of today’s events.
Day two began with Morning Buzz, these early morning facilitated discussions are informal share sessions. Today, they ran the gamut from gamification to Section 508 compliance. Afterward attendees gathered for the General Session to listen to Daniel Coyle’s “Hotbed: The Blueprint of High Performance.” This was a real treat. Dan was dynamic, informative, and engaging. Continue reading
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9 Key Strategic Shifts to Watch
There are so many great sessions at Learning Solutions 2013, it’s hard to decide which one to choose. If you follow eLearn Mag on Twitter, you may have seen some of what I am about to share. But there’s a lot more that needs to be said.
Earlier today, Marc Rosenberg led a brilliant session: ”Building eLearning Strategy for the Future: Nine Key Shifts to Watch.” He first defined what he meant by strategy, he followed with a discussion on how to be strategic vs. tactical, and then spent most of the hour breaking down the 9 key shifts to watch. Continue reading
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