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Lessons Learned from Conducting 3D Virtual World Learning Experiences

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February 27, 2010 - by Karl M. Kapp

As of yet, there are few schools, certificate programs, or even seminars available to provide step-by-step instructions for conducting educational sessions in 3D virtual immersive environments. Absent those formal, standardized guidelines here are lessons learned from v... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , E-Learning , Engagement , Informal Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Simulations and Serious Games , Social Learning , Students , Trends

Ten Ways to Measure Learning Impact

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February 27, 2010 - by Ron Cowan

At a recent learning conference, managers of two insurance companies and a technology company shared 10 ways that organizations measure impact of training. Wed like to report each of the companies has a strategic, scientific way of doing so, but that would be a stretch.... More »

Learning & Development

Assessment , Business Impact , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating

10 Tips for Establishing a Talent-Driven Culture

February 27, 2010 - by Larry Israelite

In Talent Management, contributor Nigel Paine paints a portrait of an exciting new world of work: "Most industrial economies will have extraordinary numbers of people working in areas that involve breakthroughs, are breathtaking, and are astonishing. More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Beginner Level Content , Integrated Talent Management , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General

The Best Training I Never Did: How I Became a Learning and Performance Consultant

February 27, 2010 - by Glenn Smeaton

It was a warm day in May as my slide projector motor ran hypnotically. I was in a frenzy trying to make a particular course interesting. (You try discussing cationic versus anionic polymers to nonchemists on a warm spring day.) One student, always the same student, was ... More »

Learning & Development

Coaching and Mentoring , Curriculum Alignment , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Engagement , Innovation , Intermediate-level Content , Social Learning , Training and Development - General

A Softer Approach to Software Training

February 26, 2010 - by Melissa Westmoreland

Heres a familiar scenario: Your company rolls out an updated version of a software package or a new technology tool and management expects you, as the training professional, to ensure all employees know how to use it. Someone in the IT department decides everyone needs ... More »

Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Designing Learning , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Training and Development - General

Lessons Learned from Conducting 3D Virtual World Learning Experiences

Ten Ways to Measure Learning Impact

10 Tips for Establishing a Talent-Driven Culture

The Best Training I Never Did: How I Became a Learning and Performance Consultant

A Softer Approach to Software Training

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