With the help of Intrepid Learning Solutions, Autodesk migrated instructor-led product training to synchronous, virtual training for hundreds of geographically dispersed learners in a matter of weeks.Autodesk has dozens of deeply technical computer-aided design (CAD) pr... More »

Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , E-Learning , Intermediate-level Content

How do you measure the effectiveness of Web 2.0 technologies? Because social networks and Web 2.0 technologies are rather new to the classroom environment, there has been little research as to their impact on the bottom line. Still, that doesnt mean you should neglect m... More »

Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Assessment , Delivering Training , Measuring and Evaluating

A closer look at the process for creating and launching a social learning website for surgical residency programs. In January 2009, I attended ASTD TechKnowledge, which emphasizes developing and managing e-learning. During the conference, I was introduced to a vast arra... More »

Higher Education

Advanced Level Content , Engagement , Faculty , Social Learning , Students

There is a growing recognition that most workplace learning happens informally, through learner-directed actions, including the use of social media tools. There is now a call to change workplace learning from event-based to process-based events and to include control. N... More »

Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Change Management , Delivering Training , E-Learning , Engagement , Social Learning