Podcast Training
As I narrow the scope of my dissertation and think about my fun podcast idea, I learned that I need to know more about the mechanics and concepts around podcasting. I had the Doc Blog Podcast and it was okay. It lacked a certain flair and most likely disobeyed a lot of podcast suggestions and [...]
Different vs. Better
I was having a conversation last weekened with my Dad, a consumate scientist, and we discussed the switch to Podcast-only for my dissertation again. During the course of the conversation I fell into the trap that often befalls people looking at science. I stated that using only one variable will help me determine if the [...]
Just Podcasts
My dissertation has taken a back seat to many more urgent matters in my life as of late but that does not mean that I have not been thinking about it. Truth be told, I’ve had a lot of time to think about what to do, how to do it, and why to do it [...]
Evaluation vs. Testing
Instructional developers understand the notion of evaluation. Even the most basic ISD model, ADDIE, includes the evaluation phases needed in any deployment of training. As I look into the learning evaluation element of the literature review I am struck by how many people feel testing is the answer.
Student testing is a form of assessment, how [...]
Keep Reading
I got my newly revised problem statement, purpose statement, and research questions back from my mentor this weekend. I had also asked for some guidance on what elements to include in my new literature review. Year 3 residency really set me back a bit with some small changes. Think of it like turning a ship [...]
Moving Away from Work Performance
In revising my problem and purpose statement, along with fleshing out Chapter 1 of the dissertation, I got some sage words of wisdom from my mentor.
We want you to graduate
I liked the idea of measuring my dissertation to what Kirkpatrick would call the behavioral level or Level Three. However, as I know and my mentor [...]
Year 3 Residency – Day 1.5
Mid way through day 2 we are complete with the first round of case study presentations and being asked to reflection our participation and expectations in the case study assignment.
What worked well for me in our assignment was the equal caliber of quality and excellence amongst the team members. This was exhibited in diligence and [...]
A New Function of Training
I’ve been following the organizational learning and performance industry for over 10 years now. I am always amazed when folks spin training into something that it is not (like the cure all for every problem we face in a company). In the 10+ years of being a practitioner and leader I have come to one [...]
Gaps
I am traveling this week for work and had a chance to have an exceedingly late dinner with a manager from the company last night. It was a nice time to get to know a new-to-me person. The discussion turned to what training is provided to for the job. The idea of training being an [...]
Revisions, revisions
I’ve spent the Summer revising and revising my literature review in hopes of getting it to the point I feel it is worth my mentor’s time to review and comment. I understand the function of the mentor is to guide and offer coaching as needed. Perhaps I should have taken her up on this function. [...]