It's about DESIGN, not software!

Aarggh! So yesterday I get a call from someone proudly proclaiming the completion of her new asynchronous course. She's concerned that it's "all text" and when I suggest using case studies and simulations the response was: "But I don't know how to do that."

The kicker: the organization spent TEN THOUSAND dollars on an 'authoring tool' (that doesn't do anything you can't do with PowerPoint) but not one dime on giving this person a moment of training in instructional design.

Can we all now say in unison: "And two years from now management will say ' We tried e-learning and it didn't work.' "

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Ha! Talk about full circle...

I was just surfing and ran into this newest twist. CRACKS ME UP.

Check it out: how to create PowerPoint-type files...with Flash: http://www.flzone.com/ShowDetail.asp?NewsId=7364

FREE synchronous programs

Join me for these FREE online sessions. Visit www.insynctraining.com and check the calendar for descriptions and registration information:

Holiday Stressbusters
November 20, 12:45 to 2 pm EST

And for spring 2007:
HQ: Your Happiness Quotient
January 16, 1 to 2 pm EST

TrainerSmarts!
Winner, Training magazine Editor’s Pick Award: Best Synchronous Program
March 13, 1 to 2 pm EST

Juggling 101: Managing Multiple Priorities
Winner, LOLA Award for Best Use of Synchronous Tools
April 10, 1 to 2 pm EST

Speaking with Sizzle, Substance, and Style
May 22, 1 to 2 pm EST

I'll also be teaching the "Synchronous Facilitator Certificate" program for InSync on Wednesdays in February. Check the InSync calendar for details.

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Greetings from Vegas! I heard from a fellow government trainer today about a happy experience with the e/pop web conferencing software. Reliable, user-friendly, and LOW COST.