Learning Technology Consulting

On the final day of the eLearning Guild Annual Gathering 2008 the keynote topic was Things I've Learned in My Life So Far by Stefan Sagmeister. He is an award-winning, graphic designer who shared some of his observations and life lessons. He shared different graphic arts projects and how they challenge us to look at the things in new ways and use unconventional methods to motivate and inspire people. Some samples he shared are listed below:

• Starting a Charity is Surprisingly Easy


• Being not Truthful Works Against Me


• Complaining is Silly. Either Act or Forget


• Trying to Look Good Limits My Life

I also attended a session called, Informal Learning in a Global Enterprise: The CA Story by Ron Ateshian from Computer Assoicates. He shared how they deployed a custom social networking application created by Q2Learning to support informal learning in the enterprise.

Traditional training had always been a push model.

Catalysts for Change

• SME and Instructor experience was the most critical part of the learning experience
• Silos were competing for intellectual capital and resources
• Competing budget forced program consolidation and efficiencies
• Need to centralize
  

Learner Breakdown

• Employees - 17,000
• Partners - 4,000
• Customers - 50,000

Mission: Simplify Learning through technology
Vision: Embrace and integrate information and non-traditional learning

What we Did

• Corporate wide LMS
• Ebook platform books 24/7
• Virtual Classroom and Virtual Labs
• Standard development & delivery methods
• Self-service CA TV platform
• CA Learning Collaboration Suite
• Q2 Learning's xPERT eCommunity and eCampus

CA Learning Collaboration

• SCORM Conformant
• Configurable
• Discussion threads
• Blogs
• Wikis
• RSS Feeds
• Resource Library
• Subscription options
• Chat and Virtual Classroom
• Tagging with full-text search capability
• Training Centers
• Wrapped and transitional learning
• Enable push and the pull

Best Practice Tips

• Use the ADDIE model and identify business and learner needs
• Involve stakeholders from the beginning
• Make use of RFP and Test-Case scenarios
• Use seasoned project managers
• Evaluate the effectiveness during and after roll-out
• Create templates

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