Essentials of Graphics for Learning
Online Program - From 6/6/2013 11:00:00 AM to 6/18/2013 12:30:00 PM
Are your e-learning visuals eye candy or do they promote learning? What does the latest evidence tell us about how and when to use visuals to represent content and to show content relationships? This workshop offers the latest evidence and guidelines for how to design and develop visuals for e-learning. Whether you are an experienced graphic designer or a visual neophyte, you will benefit from the updates to the latest evidence and methods for visuals in e-learning design.

Essentials of Evaluating Leadership Development Programs
Online Program - From 6/5/2013 11:00:00 AM to 6/19/2013 12:30:00 PM
Join Ethan Sanders in this Essentials series to learn how to evaluate successful leadership development programs in your organization or for your clients with a systemized approach and practical steps to achieve success.

Essentials of Storytelling
Online Program - From 7/12/2013 11:00:00 AM to 7/26/2013 12:30:00 PM
Upon completing the Essentials of Storytelling online workshop, youll have the skills to determine when storytelling is the best method to use and a process for creating custom stories for any learning program. In addition, youll also receive a number of existing stories that can be used for specific topic areas.

Essentials of Evidence-Based Training
Online Program - From 11/4/2013 11:00:00 AM to 11/8/2013 12:30:00 PM
How much resource is your training organization wasting on training myths? Based on her forthcoming ASTD Press book, Evidence-Based Training, Dr. Ruth will lead you on a tour of brain-based learning to include the latest research on the best use of visuals, words, and engagement during learning. Whether you are a facilitator, course designer, or training manager, and whether you work in classroom or e-learning or both, attend this interactive online workshop to sort out fiction from facts

Essentials of Writing Effective E-Learning Voiceover Scripts
Online Program - From 6/25/2013 10:00:00 AM to 6/25/2013 5:00:00 PM
In this interactive one-day six-hour program you will learn to define the appropriate voice and tone for a narrative text and take specific steps to create the engaging and personable writing style that voiceover narratives require. You may practice writing narratives with our planned examples, or if you choose, work with an actual project of your own. Direct feedback on your work will be provided as time allows.

Essentials of Adult Learning
Online Program - From 6/10/2013 11:00:00 AM to 6/24/2013 12:30:00 PM
This workshop answers the questions that should guide the design and delivery of workplace training, such as: How do we motivate the adult learner? How long should a lecture be? How do I accommodate different learning styles? What is the best duration of a training session 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours? And much more.

Essentials of Coaching SMEs to Facilitate Learning
Online Program - From 7/11/2013 3:30:00 PM to 7/25/2013 5:00:00 PM
Subject-matter experts (SMEs) often have little or no experience designing and delivering effective learning opportunities. They may find it intimidating and fraught with challenges, yet we frequently rely on them to share their knowledge. This workshop will explore methods to uncover your SMEs issues and concerns and learn techniques to help themexcel. Discover the critical role you play in making sure learning happens for your target audiences.

Essentials of Flash for E-Learning Designers
Online Program - From 6/10/2013 7:00:00 AM to 6/24/2013 8:30:00 AM
Adobe Flash has two distinct audiences: the hardcore programmer/developer and the creative designers. As an instructional designer or e-learning designer, where does that place you? Rapid E-Learning software relies on Flash and Flash elements to add interactivity, but most high-quality e-learning courses are built entirely in Flash. Where do you begin learning? This online workshop covers creating and animating graphics, buttons and movie symbols; designing a custom interface using tools available within Flash; programming foundation ActionScript 3.0 to create interactions, navigation and communication elements; and creating a Flash-based online learning course using both design and programming best practices.

Essentials of Technical Training
Online Program - From 6/13/2013 3:30:00 PM to 6/27/2013 5:00:00 PM
In this program, we will explore what makes technical training unique, the essential skills necessary for the development team, and the process of developing technical training programs. Detailed solutions, suggestions and take-aways will be provided that address technical training from both the big picture perspective as well as the day-to-day requirements. At the end of the program, learners will have an opportunity to discuss and generate solutions for their own technical training challenges.