December 7, 2007
In November, the Mid-NJ Technology SIG and the Mid/Northern-NJ Sales Training SIG sponsored a successful meeting showing technology solutions for training. Here are some photos from that very enjoyable evening (a thank you to James Barnes for the pix):
October 8, 2007
On October 3rd, the Technology Special Interest Group (TechSIG) of the MidNJ ASTD Chapter hosted a special speaker to present the latest ideas on content Reusability.
Bryan Chapman is the Chief Learning Strategist at Chapman Alliance, LLC; a provider of research-centric consulting services that assist organizations to define, operate and optimize their strategic learning initiatives. He spoke on the latest research on reusability of learning objects in the development and deployment of training programs. Bryan presented a summary of his latest research paper, presenting a set of examples on how reusable learning content can extend beyond e-learning to additionally support instructor-led training (ILT), print-based learning, textbooks, job aides, and performance support.
Bryan also explored what it takes to develop learning that can be created in single production pass, while supporting multiple modes of delivery on-demand. And, he discussed the conditions that precipitate adoption of reusability 2.0 versus traditional methods for creating and formatting content for specific learning purposes.
While technology-delivered training has become mainstream in many organizations, most are still not fully leveraging the power of reusable learning content to meet their instructional needs. One of the main reasons is that most learning technologies are designed to create content for a specific learning purpose (i.e. e-learning). Bryan shared three specific examples of organizations that had implemented reusability programs in varied environments. Sharing with the audience that research results that show 64% of all training is still provided by instructor-led facilitators and that the latest trends have included a growth in blended learning programs with an emphasis on rapid development and global implementation.
Bryan examined case studies of several organizations that employ reusability 2.0 techniques to meet sophisticated learning and business requirements, while delivering on-demand content for use in customized instructor-led training (ILT) support material, student manuals, lesson plans, textbooks, job aides, performance support, certification exams, etc. – all through a single production pass to assemble and organize reusable learning content.
The discussion both during and after the presentation was quite lively; another hour could easily have been spent discussing these important issues. Thanks to Bryan for enlightening us with his experience and ideas!
September 4, 2007
The Technology SIG of our chapter has been most fortunate in securing Bryan Chapman as a speaker for our upcoming October Tech SIG meeting. Bryan is Chief Learning Strategist of Chapman Alliance, a consultancy based in Utah. Bryan spent many years working Brandon Hall’s research arm, and is deeply experienced in the eLearning field.
Bryan will speak to us on the topic of Reusability 2.0: The Key to Publishing Learning.
Corporations have to be aware of reusability issues when developing learning, in order to support multiple delivery modes and situations. Bryan will discuss how content can be reused to support the right learning, at the right time, on demand.
This event will take place in Princeton, NJ, at the Nassau Inn, on October 3 (starting at 8:00 am). Full details and sign-up are here.
