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 »

The IDMM Approach for Developing Online Courses

Brad Loiselle

With the advancement of technology and the requirement to be online, the IDMM helps better define the process an instructional designer would follow when developing an online course. The Instructional Design Maturity Model (IDMM) illustrates the connection between the i... More »

Enhancing Fighter Pilot Training

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Jim Less

The F-35 pilot flies stealthily through the dark night sky over enemy territory en route to his assigned target. His wingmen are out there as well, though they aren't close enough for him to see. The pilot knows where they are and what they're doing through his intra-fl... More »

A Look at ROI Strategy

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W. Boyce Byerly, Ph.D.

An ROI effort measures a single, numerical business metric, such as sales revenue or customer satisfaction; considers its financial impact; and identifies potential improvements. However, with so many ROI theories and tools out there, selecting the best method to measur... More »

Getting ROI from Follow-Through: The Missing Link

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Richard Flanagan

A recent article, Using Action Plans for Measurement, Holly Burkett, April 2004 issue of ASTD Links, discussed using action plans to measure ROI and offered excellent tips on helping participants write meaningful objectives and action plans. But, as simplistic as it sou... More »