blended learning systems
Getting organized
It’s always in the back of our minds, but it’s the last task to get done. Yes, I’m talking about the big O: Organization
As we wrap up a year filled with change and perhaps unexpected challenges, it’s natural to start thinking about our goals for the fresh year ahead. Personally, I’m looking forward to intriguing projects for 2009 and setting ambitious, yet achievable, annual goals. (I’m also trying to shed the weight from more than my fair share of holiday pumpkin pie!)
As you plan your year, remember to map out your training, sales, and marketing goals and focus on the various audiences you service. It may be helpful to ask yourself: “How do I meet the various learning styles of my audience while keeping the overall strategic goals of the company in mind?” Meeting the demands of the organization and ensuring that all learners receive what they need can be quite a challenge.
Here are a few suggestions to help you organize your training goals and needs:
• Survey the corporation goals to be sure they are still in line with the direction you would like to take. Connect your materials with various learning styles and audiences. Inquire internally:
Taken together, these queries point to one answer: “blended learning.” The amalgamation of many tactics, blended learning can be augmented with the integration of the myriad technologies available to us today. Technology integration not only supports “green” initiatives but also helps connect as many users as possible. From training and marketing perspective, interactive technology approaches allow advanced customization, including status and usage-tracking tools!
We look forward to providing you with more tips on using green options and bringing you information on efficiency-building techniques in the new year.
In closing, we wish you a very restful holiday. We look forward to a prosperous 2009, full of productivity, organization, and good tidings for all.
As we wrap up a year filled with change and perhaps unexpected challenges, it’s natural to start thinking about our goals for the fresh year ahead. Personally, I’m looking forward to intriguing projects for 2009 and setting ambitious, yet achievable, annual goals. (I’m also trying to shed the weight from more than my fair share of holiday pumpkin pie!)
As you plan your year, remember to map out your training, sales, and marketing goals and focus on the various audiences you service. It may be helpful to ask yourself: “How do I meet the various learning styles of my audience while keeping the overall strategic goals of the company in mind?” Meeting the demands of the organization and ensuring that all learners receive what they need can be quite a challenge.
Here are a few suggestions to help you organize your training goals and needs:
• Survey the corporation goals to be sure they are still in line with the direction you would like to take. Connect your materials with various learning styles and audiences. Inquire internally:
- Is the corporation initiating less print-oriented material in 2009?
- What is the desired travel budget for the staff?
- When will the national group come together during the year? Will it coincide with other opportunities to communicate to the larger group?
- How can I optimally and efficiently reach every person?
- Are there opportunities to bring everyone together for training or a roll-out?
- How will individuals respond to the various types of materials (visual, verbal, kinesthetic)?
Taken together, these queries point to one answer: “blended learning.” The amalgamation of many tactics, blended learning can be augmented with the integration of the myriad technologies available to us today. Technology integration not only supports “green” initiatives but also helps connect as many users as possible. From training and marketing perspective, interactive technology approaches allow advanced customization, including status and usage-tracking tools!
We look forward to providing you with more tips on using green options and bringing you information on efficiency-building techniques in the new year.
In closing, we wish you a very restful holiday. We look forward to a prosperous 2009, full of productivity, organization, and good tidings for all.