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“Do you Get What I’m Saying?”
October 29th, 2009 Martha KellyOur Most Challenging Audience
October 26th, 2009 Langevin TeamEarlier this year a learner expressed the concern that “her organization, just doesn’t get training.” Others in the class were quick to join in ... | more
From My Laptop Screen to Yours
September 28th, 2009 Alan MagnanI started my career in high tech, first working for a telecommunications company and then a software company, ... | more
The Why, What, Who, What, and How of Instructional System Design
September 10th, 2009 Martha KellyUsing principles of a sound instructional system design (ISD) is critical ... | more
A Trainer’s Reality Check
August 24th, 2009 Ron ChambersYou don’t even have to pick-up a newspaper, or tune into CNN, to know we are in a worldwide economic “slump.” I often meet trainers who must validate their existence daily ... | more
Designing e-Learning? Don’t Forget the Basics!
August 10th, 2009 Lynne KoltookianDo you like playing with new toys? I sure do. E-learning software is like a new toy for instructional designers. ... | more
What to do When You Know They’re Going to Hate the Training
July 13th, 2009 Paul SitterWhether you are a designer, or an instructor, there are some things you can do when you anticipate or encounter resistance to a class. ... | more
It’s Mandatory and You’ll Like It!!!
June 29th, 2009 Langevin TeamMost organizations have mandatory classes. They are required for many reasons. These reasons can include ... | more
What Munchie, My Miniature Schnauzer, Taught Me About the Value of a Lesson Plan.
March 31st, 2009 Martha KellyI am not going to say that I am a dog whisperer or that my dog can talk. What I will share are the lessons I learned while trying to train Munchie on basic skills. ... | more