Being Stuck at Level 2 Is Like Kissing Frogs: Obtaining Evidenced-Based Learning Outcomes in Healthcare

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Linda Hainlen

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 »

Reducing the Time to Develop One Hour of Instruction

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Robyn A. Defelice

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 »

Effective, and Ineffective, Instructional Strategies

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Jackie Dobrovolny

Here's a closer look at the features of self-paced, technology-based training that adults say are useful and the relationship between those course features and the learning strategies adults consistently use. The two previous articles in this series, discuss how adults ... More »

Action Assessment: How to Have the Right Conversation

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Marty Castleberg

Organizational learning demands conversation, especially when the stakes are large and strategic. However, people often do not adequately deal with the most important questions, such as: What steps can I take to ensure that my conversation is the right conversation? How... More »