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Needs Analysis for Training
Morning Session (8:00am - 12:00pm)
The success or failure of your training projects begins at the first meeting with your stakeholders. Make your projects a success by asking the right questions, proposing appropriate solutions, and setting expectations with the right type of communications.
By the end of this class, you will be able to: • Describe needs analysis • Describe why needs analysis is important • Select the most appropriate needs analysis type • Select the most appropriate needs analysis questions • Select the most appropriate elements of a needs analysis report
Heather Davis has over 20 years of experience project managing, creating, and delivering a wide variety of educational materials for corporate, government, secondary, and higher education settings. She holds a Bachelor of Arts-History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, post-graduate education from Northern Arizona University, and a Master of Educational Media and Computers from Arizona State University.
Beginning her career as a secondary teacher, she honed her presentation, classroom management, and instructional design skills to create interactive, engaging presentations and materials. As a technical trainer, instructional designer, and developer with the U.S. Department of Energy and various corporations, Ms. Davis demonstrated her talent for learning and translating complex concepts to learners. In recent years, Ms. Davis has focused on realizing efficiencies in project management, instructional design processes, and standards to create professional and consistent e-learning and classroom training.
Heather Davis is currently a Senior Learning Analyst with Conagra Brands, focusing on managing the company’s learning system. She is a past President of ATD Nebraska, President of the BRIDGES LGBT and allies employee resource group at Union Pacific, and Treasurer for Wear Yellow Nebraska. In her free time, Ms. Davis renovates her 80-year-old house and is a cyclist.
Principles and Practices of Quality Course Design
Afternoon Session (1:00pm - 5:00pm)
Facilitator: Karen Wegner
Single Day Event
Early Bird Member (through August 12): $185
Member (starting August 13): $210
Non-Member: $235
Days 1-4 Package
Early Bird Member (through August 12): $680
Member (starting August 13): $750
Non-Member: $900 (includes a one year ATD Nebraska Membership - $60 Value)
Days 1-5 Package
Early Bird Member (through August 12): $750
Member (starting August 13): $835
Non-Member: $985 (Includes a one year ATD Nebraska Membership - $60 Value)
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(Days 1-4 or Days 1-5 Packages)
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Early Bird : $680
Member (after August 12) : $750
Non Member : $900*
Days 1-5 Registration Options
Early Bird : $750
Member (after August 12) : $835
Non Member : $985*
*Non Member rate includes a 1-year ATD Nebraska Membership, a $60 value
Day 1 - September 11, 2018
Needs Analysis and Course Design
Facilitators: Heather Davis and Karen Wegner
View this event for more information or to register for this day individually
Day 2 - September 18, 2018
Facilitation and Training Impact
Facilitators: Ambe White and Todd Conkright
eLearning Design and Active Learning
Facilitators: Michael Merritt and Jill Banaszak
Day 4 - October 2, 2018
Gamification and Microlearning
Facilitator: Kim Whiteside and AnnMarie Marlier
Day 5 - October 9, 2018
Project Management and Career Planning
Facilitators: Christine Stanczak and Kim Whiteside
Location: First National Business Park
Experience how easy it is to produce just in time learning. This is an interactive session to create, gamify, and collaborate using today's technology.
So you want to be a Great Facilitator and Presenter? Let’s discuss!
The workshop will break down the specifics of what an effective facilitator and presenter possess, as well as identify the key techniques and skills that need to be utilized to be effective.
Participants will gain more knowledge to become a more effective facilitator and presenter. Participants will learn the specific techniques and skills utilized by successful facilitators and presenters. Participants will be more confident in facilitating and presenting. Dominate your facilitation and presentation skills.
Ambe's professional background includes over 20 years of working in Corporate America, Non-Profits, Human Resource Management and Higher Education. Diverse experience working in Higher Education (Training, Advising, Career and Employment Counseling, Teaching, Recruitment and Marketing). Diverse experience working in Human Resources (Training and Development, Recruitment, Employee Relations and Consulting).
Currently serving as the Director of Advising at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa, responsible for the Faculty and Staff Advising Training and Development and Student Advising implementation and initiatives campus wide. Over 11 years of teaching in Higher Education - Adjunct Instructor at Bellevue University teaching the entire facet of Human Resource Management, Adjunct Instructor at Iowa Western teaching Human Resource Management and Student Development Course, Adjunct Instructor at Metropolitan Community College teach Social Science Courses and Employment and Career Courses. Teaching on-line, in-class undergraduate and graduate.
Ambe’ has managed to maintain a Consultant Business – A.M.B.E (Able Minded Business Experiences) that has been successful since 1998. In the Consultant Business she has had the opportunity work with over 30 non-profit and for-profit organizations and continue to do so. Those endeavors include: conducting workshops, training sessions, presenting, facilitating and speaking to diverse students, employees and organizations. Coordinate and lead a College Access Program/Grant for Omaha Public School.
Beyond Smile Sheets: Understanding Training Impact
Facilitator: Todd Conkright
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THE NEW TRAINER: ECOSYSTEM, MINDSET, &
CRITICAL SKILLS
Talent professionals have a critical role in helping organizations build success through their people. But the world of training is changing. Fast. To be successful in tomorrow’s organizations, trainers must navigate the new ecosystem, develop a new mindset focused on results, and deploy indispensable skills that are evidence-based and digital. In this session, Jonathan Halls will look at what has and hasn’t changed in the learning profession, explore the mindset tomorrow’s trainers need for success, and list the indispensable skills every trainer needs on their resume.
This session will be part philosophical and part practical.
The new ecosystem: The transition from traditional classroom to learning on demand when it’s need is just about complete. Learning is now global yet personal, flexible but aligned to business need, and based on evidence-based methods. (Mirrors shift to post-industrial era.
The new mindset: It’s about success in business, not success in the classroom. Trainers solve business needs by making learning personal to the learner. They deploy evidence-based learning solutions, evaluate business results using them to refine their work, and communicate value to clients.
Indispensable skills: business partnership, science of learning, digital media skills, evaluation skills. They are flexible and deployed through physical and virtual classroom, coaching, eLearning, and digital content.
A picture of how the new world of learning is evolving, and how it fits into the broader picture of the world as we shift from an industrial to postindustrial workplace.
What will change in their roles and what will not change as the new world of learning takes place.
A list of concrete skills that trainers should develop to stay ahead of the curve. Will reference the ATD competency model but be much more specific.
Cancellation Policy: No-shows will be billed; to avoid a no-show billing, please cancel 72 hours before the event by calling 402-434-7557.
Register here
Presented by Jonathan Halls
Make Training Videos
with Your Smart Phone
Everyone carries a TV in their pocket or purse these days - their cell. Which means anyone can make training videos with their smart phone. But not all video is created equal.
Attend Trainer Mojo's Training Video Boot Camp and take the mystery out of making videos for eLearning, classroom or microlearning content. This 1-day intensive workshop takes you form A to Z of the production process. It show you everything you need to get started making quality training videos.
Who should attend?
Trainers
Teachers
Coaches
Instructional Designers
The Boot Camp in Brief
At the end of the day you will know:
what makes training videos based on media and adult learning principles
the production process for making video that saves time
when and when not to use video in training programs
what to plan when creating video content to engage learners
how to quickly shoot awesome quality video with your cell phone
how to edit video into sequences that look professional and flow nicely using an entry level editing package
Our program is designed to get you up to spped fast. We''ll be using the latest adult learning techinquest to ensure the learning stickes. To start we're flipping the classroom - well not really. We're actually going one step further and extending the classroom.
We'll deliver key content to you before you come. That way we have more time to practice the art of making videos. The boot camp exercises are designed around evidence-based cognitive learning strategies that emphasize deliverative practice. plus, we'' extend the learning beyond the boot camp itself with follow-up resources.
Learning Objectives:
describe what topics video is suited to for training videos based on the modality's strengths and weaknesses
describe the planning required to create a training video following the Rapid Media Technique to ensure the video is engaging and leads to learning
describe the preparation requited for producing video following the Rapid Media Technique
Shoot video sequences for use in training videos that look professional using a cell phone
edit video sequences for us in training videos that follows basic practices of continuity editing
how to make software training videos more engaging
Cost:
ATD Lincoln Members and Guest: $250.00
ATD Nebraska Members and Guests: $250.00
Non-Members: $300.00
Please Note: approximately three weeks prior to the workshop you will receive a Mimeo login to access the pre-class content via email.
This event is not part of the ATD Lincoln Travel Pass 2018
Cancellation Policy: No-shows will be billed; to avoid a no-show billing, please cancel one week prior to the event by calling 402-434-7557.
Designing eLearning Using Rapid Prototyping
In this course we will examine the rapid prototyping process as a valuable tool when working with subject matter experts from the beginning of an eLearning project. Attendees will participate in the process of developing a rapid prototype for a project (one they may be currently working on) and how it integrates into the ADDIE process and leads to the full development of a storyboard, and on to an eLearning course.
Objectives:
Build rapid eLearning prototypes to initiate the design process.
Articulate the advantages of starting a prototype process early in the Analyze & Design stages.
Build a prototype for a current project you are working on.
Michael Merritt has been involved in Education Technologies for twenty years and has specialized in eLearning for the last twelve years. At the BryanLGH College of Health Sciences he was the lead in the design of classroom technologies for a 75,000 square foot expansion, and taught two freshman level courses. In 2004 Michael joined The Nebraska Medical Center as the E-Learning Coordinator Serving 6600+ active users. Michael administered the E-Learning initiative including the administration of the Learning Management System and the design, development, and technical support of courses offered.
In 2009 Michael joined ACI, a leader in electronic payments for financial institutions, retailers and processors around the world with its broad and integrated suite of electronic payment software as the Manager of Instructional Design where he expertly applied adult learning principles/theory in design of all learning solutions types (classroom, eLearning, job aids, performance support, synchronous learning, etc.) and served as Manager to the Instructional Designer and Content Developers.
Michael currently serves as HDR’s eLearning Development Manager in the Learning and Organizational Development department. His key role is overseeing and setting the strategic direction of the design and development of web based training delivered via HDR University, an employee development resource comprised of over 250 instructor-led, online and webinar delivered courses. In addition to leading HDR’s eLearning initiatives, he has delivered services to a range of HDR clients such as NASA, TMA, CEATI and the Department of Defense.
Active Learning
Facilitators: Jill Banaszak & Kristi Rutledge
Kristi Rutledge is a Training Manager for Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. Her personal brand is: I help people excel at work and love what they do by simplifying and organizing information and by creating and facilitating experiences to help them discover what they already know! Her areas of expertise include leadership development, soft skills, effective communication, and culture shaping.
Kristi earned her bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and her master’s degree in adult education from Drake University. She is also a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP).
Rapid Video for Trainers
3 Day Program
Many trainers today create microlearning videos to extend learning beyond the classroom. Short targeted videos can be very helpful but to be effective need to be well produced.
Our 3-day rapid video programs are based on the bestselling book, Rapid Video Development for Trainers and teaches the rapid media technique.
The program teaches participants to create video content that looks professional and leads to learning. They learn professional media competencies to produce it fast and on a shoestring budget.
The program goes into both the production side of video, and the editorial side. participants learn how to shoot and do basic video editing. And they learn the psychology of video and how to combine that with learning theory.
You will learn how to:
develop a professional level of practice that ensures confidence and professionals. (Affective LO)
plan learning content so that it is quick and easy for learners to understand, remember and apply to their job
shoot video following professional techniques to ensure images are crisp and clear and audio is crystal clear
edit video to flow smoothly and ensure a polished final video package
make software training videos more engaging
How it Looks
Participants are required to watch a series of pre-class videos and complete some reflection questions. This allows us to spend less time in class on theory and more on practice.
Every participant makes two videos.
participants receive follow-up videos to reinforce their learning after the class has finished.
Participants receive a comprehensive workbook.
ATD Lincoln Members and Guests: $750.00
ATD Nebraska Members and Guests: $750.00
Non-Members: $850.00
Please Note: Approximately three weeks before the workshop you will receive a Mimeo login to access the pre-class content.
Gamification - It's Not What You Think
Games have been an interactive "go-to" element in training and development for decades. In the age of high-tech, sophisticated digital games and ubiquitous game playing on mobile devices, the learning industry has begun infusing principles commonly found in games into learning design. In this workshop, participants will distinguish traditional training games from principles of gamification. They will mine their own personal experience with games and develop a framework with which to incorporate gamification into their own courses and workshops.
Objectives: * Define Gamification * List characteristics of games and gaming * Explain ways to enhance learning using skill-based gaming strategies * Present a convincing use case for gamification in training and learning experiences
Kim has over 20 years of experience in the adult learning field. She has a master’s degree in Adult Learning and Performance from Drake University and holds three professional certifications: Executive Coaching, Experiential Learning, and Career Counseling.
In her current role as Instructional Systems Designer at Metropolitan Community College, Kim partners with faculty and staff to create engaging learning experiences for both credit and non-credit courses.
Microlearning 101: What Microlearning Is, Why it Works, and How to Develop a Microlearning Program for Your Learners
Facilitator: AnnMarie Marlier
AnnMarie Marlier, Ph.D. has helped adults learn and develop in in a variety of environments and through a variety of leadership roles in higher education, adult basic education, corporate training, and not-for-profit organizations over the past 25+ years.. She holds a Ph.D. in Urban Education with an emphasis in Adult, Continuing, and Higher education, a M.Ed. in Adult Education, and a B.A. in Communications and English. Additionally, AnnMarie is a certified Prior Learning Assessor through the Council on Adult and Experiential Learning.
Vince Lindenmeyer, Ph.D. has a deep desire to make learning lifelong, meaningful and relational for adult learners. A retired US Army officer, Colonel Vince Lindenmeyer, Ph.D., is currently an adjunct professor with Creighton University for the Ed.D Leadership doctoral program teaching Organizational Theory & Behavior, Military Leadership, and Change Theory & Practice. He has a BS in Systems Engineering, a MS in Logistics Management, M.Ed., a MA in Strategic Studies, and a Ph.D. in Education. Vince has led organizations in both the private and public sectors and is currently serving as Chief Learning Officer for Ginosko, LLC
Project Management for Learning Professionals
Being a learning professional requires many skills, such as: needs analysis, consultation, course design and development, facilitation chops, group management, Learning Management System skills and Adult Learning Principle familiarity. It’s easy for one key set of skills to be overlooked or ignored when schedules get tight. Project management skills are truly the vehicle to bring projects to completion on time, on budget, in a planned, organized and controlled way; all the while meeting the needs of the customer, regardless of how often they change.
While it’s nice if learning teams have access to a Project Management Organization, complete with certified PMPs (Project Management Professionals) and standard methodologies, it certainly isn’t common.
This four-hour workshop will delve into a simple, structured and accessible way to manage learning projects. Project Management at its essence can be broken down into five steps:
Prioritize: Chances are, there is more than one project to work on at a time. Figure out which comes first.
Define: Document the scope, the initial business and project objectives, the risks and constraints and alternatives for solutions.
Plan: Build a project plan by creating a work breakdown structure and a project schedule using the critical path method and Gantt charts. Estimate and assign resources to project activities. Create a budget using a costing worksheet and create a stakeholder communication plan. Analyze a learning gap and design and implement a solution.
Manage: Judge the status of a project by establishing and monitoring criteria, how to manager change and “catch-up” strategies for projects that fall behind schedule.
Review: Apply a standard evaluation process to capture and share lessons learned.
Managing a project doesn’t have to include many complex steps and doesn’t require fancy certifications. Project Management only requires a simple set of steps and consistent adherence to the simple process.
At the end of the workshop, learners will leave with:
…a prioritized list of their current projects.
…a fully defined project including scope, the initial business and project objectives, the risks and constraints and alternatives for solutions.
… a project plan, including: work breakdown structure, project schedule, estimate and assignment of resources to project activities, budget, stakeholder communication plan and learning solution.
…a plan to manage the project, including monitoring criteria, change management strategies and ideas to keep the project on track.
…a standard evaluation process to capture and share lessons learned.
Christine leads an L&D Team serving the Enterprise-oversees a robust leadership program designed for the learner who is a leader as an individual contributor to the "high-potential", who is poised for an executive leadership role; oversees the Enterprise-wide Learning Management System for 10,000+ employees across 6 distinct Lines of Business. She currently oversees the Orientation and Onboarding activities for West.
Career GPS: Vocation Design for Learning Professionals
Facilitator: Kim Whiteside
In this presentation, we will describe the rise and importance of evaluating talent investments, provide a guide for conducting evaluations in organizations, and share real world examples from our own evaluation work at Category One Consulting.
Dr. Sara Roberts is Co-Founder and Principal Consultant at Category One Consulting (C1C), a consulting firm focused on helping organizations maximize their people and program effectiveness through the application of research, analytics, and evidence-based practices.
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