Many education leaders have implemented terrific learning events and completed Level 1 and Level 2 evaluations. However, very few have truly obtained Level 3 and Level 4 results. This Level 2 plateau keeps many educators from wearing the crown of business partner in the... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Coaching and Mentoring , Curriculum Alignment , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Engagement , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

This discussion reviews elements of the study for "Time to Develop One Hour of Training," as well as the most common question asked based on the information shared in August 2009: Why are the numbers so high? More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Assessment , Business Impact , Change Management , Curriculum Alignment , Designing Learning , Managing the Learning Function

In 2003, I began a masters program in performance improvement and instructional design. On the first day of my human performance technology class, I introduced myself to classmates and discovered that I was the first police officer to have participated in the program. A... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Advanced Level Content , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Europe , Human Performance Improvement , North America , Skills Gap , Training and Development - General , Trends

William Horton's E-Learning by Design is meant to be read cover-to-cover. It outlines the e-learning design process "according to Horton" in Chapter 1, and then proceeds to fill in the details throughout the rest of the book. How to use the book Horton's website lists m... More »

Learning & Development

Advanced Level Content , Designing Learning , E-Learning

The Michael G Detroiter School of Medicine at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, offers major programs in undergraduate, postgraduate, and graduate medical education. The Undergraduate Medical Program for the MD degree has 148 students admitted each year. The thr... More »

Higher Education , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Simulations and Serious Games , Training and Development - General , Trends