Aaron Wolowiec

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Improving knowledge transfer in your organization in 3 stages

Aaron Wolowiec

Learning transfer is challenging because it’s difficult to predict how each person will respond to a course. You can facilitate a glitch-free learning and transfer process by adopting these measures even before the training program starts. Identify the training goals and learning objectives before you start designing the course.

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Improving knowledge transfer in your organization in 3 stages

Aaron Wolowiec

Learning transfer is challenging because it’s difficult to predict how each person will respond to a course. You can facilitate a glitch-free learning and transfer process by adopting these measures even before the training program starts. Identify the training goals and learning objectives before you start designing the course.

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Time for a MOOC-like makeover

Aaron Wolowiec

Massive Open Online Courses. Associations need three things: people (SMEs, instructional designers, LMS administrators), processes (course development, marketing) and technology (video, left-navigation layout). Of course, all of this is moot if learners aren’t motivated. So what’s a MOOC?

Mooc 100
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Wilderness first aid: Lessons learned

Aaron Wolowiec

The course continued with a variety of instructional strategies, segmented content sequences and real-life facilitator tips and stories. Countless memories and stories; endless fodder for presentations, blog posts and articles; a nd, of course, both the injection lab and graduation. It’s probably best not to leave your homes.

Handbook 100
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Volunteer management: I gotta feeling

Aaron Wolowiec

Following I’ve compiled just 10 simple ways we can take ownership of the volunteer management process (both as staff and as volunteers): Identify a strong staff partner to support volunteer success – continuously refining his/her skills. Align the group’s scope with the organization’s strategic plan. So allow this to serve as your reminder.

Michigan 100
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Don’t be an Association Hoarder: Use Professional Organizer Techniques to Revamp Your Programs

Aaron Wolowiec

Professional organizers (yes, there is such a thing, and of course, they have their own association ) tell us the best way get organized and obtain a clear train of thought is to start anew. The process is basic but complex at the same time. The dumpster items (What programs have run their course and no longer deliver value?).

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Instructional Design: The New Normal

Aaron Wolowiec

I digested much of my pre-course reading assignment before landing just yards from an occupied gate. That is, they’re not familiar with adult learning, cognitive processing, learning styles and learning objectives – all of which are just the tip of the iceberg. Other than a screaming toddler, the flight was relatively low-key.

Michigan 100