The final installment of the "3 Questions" series features Allison Rossett. Feel free to connect with Allison in the comments section below.
1. What is your 140 character bio?
Allison is wired into the best of learning, technology & results without slavish devotion.
2. Tell us a little about your TechKnowledge 2012 session.
The session that American Express' Frank Nguyen and I will do is based on our article this month in T&D. Here is how that article kicks off:
In the East, it is said that people who are yin are creative, passive, and easygoing. When they tend to lethargy, they are encouraged to become more yang. On the other hand, those who are yang are seen as active, precise, and controlled. They are nudged to strive toward yin. It is acceptable to never find balance between yin and yang, but instead to always seek, reflect, and add elements of the other.
In the West, people say yin and yang but often mean yin versus yang, good versus evil. We think there is some of that going on with formal and informal learning. People get heated, choose sides, affiliate with one way or the other, and even debate the better form. If informal learning is the goal, do you know if it is appropriate for your organization and outcomes? Are your programs deliberately designed, resulting in selected informal and formal strategies?
Those questions are difficult to answer because informal and formal learning are not firmly situated in the lexicon. If your program was more informal—or formal, for that matter—what would it look like? On what do decisions about formality and informality depend? READ MORE --http://www.astd.org/TD/Archives/2012/Jan/Free/Jan12_Feature_Yin_and_Yang.htm
3. What's your favorite thing to do in Vegas?
Not really a big Vegas fan, which will keep me riveted to the conference. Last year I saw a snappy Beatles knock off and liked it much more than I expected. And a few years back, a memorable moment. I sat next to my brother while he won $4300 bucks at video poker.
Learn more about Allison's session here.
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Here's "Three Questions" with Yael Zofi. Feel free to take this opportunity to connect with Yael in the comments section below the post.
1) What’s your 140 character bio?
Yael Zofi, CEO of www.aim-strategies.com, author of A Manager's Guide to Virtual Teams, virtual teams & cross cultural expert @yaelzofi
2) Tell us about your TK 2012 session.
My FR206 session entitled "A Manager's Guide to Virtual Teams: Bringing Reality to Your VT" will focus on techniques for achieving Context Communication in the virtual workplace and keeping the human connection alive on your virtual team so that out of sight does not become out of mind. We will explore best practices for keeping virtual members engaged, bringing 'Lost Riders' into the fold, and avoiding excessive multitasking. Takeaways include effective strategies for Written, Voice and Virtual-in-Person connection that are practical and simple to implement.
3) What’s your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?
The lights and sounds of the 24/7 energy that exists in Las Vegas is exhilarating. I love to observe, see, listen and explore the nightlife casino culture with all its glamour.
Learn more about Yael's session here.
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Here's "Three Questions" with Ajay M. Pangakar. Feel free to take this opportunity to connect with Ajay in the comments section below the post.
What’s your 140 character bio?
Ajay delivers business insight to employee development and leading workplace performance strategist, thought-leader, author, and President of CentralKnowledge
Tell us about your TK 2012 session.
In my ASTD TK12 session, “The Myth of Training and E-Learning ROI: And Why It’s Undermining Training’s Credibility,” we will address many concerns and provide guidance in building a credible position for training initiatives. Participants will discover why they are unable to gain organizational support for training while developing their ability in demonstrating training results in tangible business terms. This session is open to those responsible for or involved with training in their organization. It is especially geared to those at the beginner and intermediate levels. It would be also a benefit to external training professionals working within an organization. This session will share information based upon the speakers' recent books specifically, The Trainer’s Balanced Scorecard: A Complete Resource for Linking Learning to Organizational Strategy and Building Business Acumen for Trainers: Skills to Empower the Learning Professional.
What’s your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?
I have been to Vegas several times but one thing I have not done yet is to do the helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon. I have never seen the Grand Canyon and I have been told that the heli-tours is an awesome way to see them. Apart from that I am not a gambler but may take a turn at the blackjack table once.
Learn more about Ajay's session here.
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TechKnowledge planning committee member Judy Unrein (@jkunrein) wrote a great blog post about what she is most looking forward to at TechKnowledge 2012. Judy also collected thoughts from fellow advisory committee members and one theme is that they are all looking forward to connecting and sharing ideas. That’s really what makes and event like TechKnowledge special. It’s a rare opportunity to come together with colleagues, friends, and like-minded people to explore new ideas, discover best practices, and push the boundaries of our industry even further.
You can read Judy’s blog post here.
See you next month!
Here's "Three Questions" with Stevie Rocco. Feel free to take this opportunity to connect with Stevie in the comments section below the post.
What’s your 140 character bio?
Stevie is a learning designer & educational technologist who focuses on design, community, accessibility, usability, learning, and hilarity.
Tell us about your TK 2012 session.
Yippee! It's Free! is a creation station designed to expose learning designers and training professionals to low- and no-cost tools that can be used in training and education environments. Participants should walk away with a list of resources and websites to utilize in education and training environments.
Yours, Mine, and Ours: Copyright and Creative Commons will give a non-lawyer's overview of copyright law in the U.S., outline when it's acceptable to use others' material (and when it's not), how to utilize Creative Commons and GNU licenses appropriately, and technical ways to cite such materials more quickly and easily.
What’s your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?
I love the shows in Las Vegas (Blue Man Group was one of my absolute favorites), but it's often difficult to get the time to go to a show during a conference week. This year, I am looking forward to connecting with other learning professionals and discussing big ideas in community with them.
Learn more about Stevie's session here.
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Here's "Three Questions" with Wayne Turmel. Feel free to take this opportunity to connect with Wayne in the comments section below the post.
Question 1: What’s your 140 character bio?
Wayne Turmel is president of GreatWebMeetings.com and a well-known writer and speaker in the field of virtual communication and leadership.
Question 2: Tell us about your TK 2012 session.
My session is entitled “How to Roll Out Successful Virtual Training… or Not.” We will look at how companies roll out “webinar” style training—some successfully, most not without some drama. Does your company have a rollout plan that makes sense, or has it simply tossed the Training Department an order to “make it work”? In this session we’ll learn how the Organization, the Trainers, and the Participants play a role in making this kind of training work, and how to prepare each of them. Participants will hear and share success (and horror) stories and receive a simple assessment tool to go back to their companies and avoid some landmines!
Question 3: What’s your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?
This is completely counter-intuitive but I’m an early riser, and with the time change from Chicago, that means I’m always up as the sun comes up over the desert. I love walking around at sunrise, watching the workers begin to prepare the day, exploring while the streets are empty and the city’s nocturnal denizens are scurrying back to their dens in various states of awareness. Basically, Las Vegas is a good place to catch me for a breakfast meeting!
Learn more about Wayne's session here.
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Here's "Three Questions" with Cindy Huggett. Feel free to take this opportunity to connect with Cindy in the comments section below the post.
Question 1: What’s your 140 character bio?
Training consultant who helps trainers create engaging virtual learning and enables organizations move to the online classroom.
Question 2: Tell us about your TK 2012 session.
Are you a classroom trainer who has been asked to deliver virtual training? Then this session is for you! Whether you have been delivering virtually for a while or are just getting started, you will learn the 10 steps for moving to the virtual classroom. Everyone will leave with practical tips for applying your classroom skills to the online environment.
Question 3: What’s your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?
The food! There are so many fantastic restaurants in close proximity to where we will be. Every flavor, every budget... There's something for everyone!
Learn More about Cindy's session here.
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Check out the buffet at The Rio, site of ASTD's TechKnowledge 2012!
Just in time for Thanksgiving, we've got "Three Questions" with Kassy LaBorie. Feel free to take this opportunity to connect with Kassy in the comments section below the post.
Question 1: What’s your 140 character bio?
Live Online Training Rockstar. Live Online Product Manager, Dale Carnegie Digital. Webinar Slayer. Multi-tasking Ninja.
Question 2: Tell us about your TK 2012 session.
I am so excited for my session at TK 2012: Games, Activities and Energizers for the Online Synchronous Classroom! We'll be working together to create a fun environment where we experiment with the activities by participating in them and then analyzing what is needed for effective design and delivery. I'm expecting attendees will bring their ideas with them so we can convert them into the online classroom as a group. Let's play!!
Question 3: What’s your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?
I LOVE the Neon Museum http://www.neonmuseum.org/ in Vegas! I love neon and history and design. What better way to spend some time learning about Vegas than through the lens of it's lights? Did you know they held a wedding on Fremont Street for the neon signs of Vegas Vic and Sassy Sally? That is just the kind of thing you can expect to learn at my favorite place in Vegas!
Learn more about Kassy's session here.
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Today, we've got "Three Questions" with Karl Kapp. Feel free to take this opportunity to connect with Karl and ask him questions in the comments section below the post.
Question 1: What’s your 140 character bio?
Karl Kapp, professor of Instructional Technology @BloomU, Author of books on learning & technology, a blogger, consultant, speaker & father.
Question 2: Tell us about your TK 2012 session.
My session is about the concept of "gamification" many people have a negative perception of the word but I have a different perspective backed by sound research. In my session I am going to provide a decidedly unacademic look at the academic side of gamification (using game-based elements to enhance learning and motivation).
I am going to describe the findings from the research, give examples of gamification and games-based thinking for learning and then provide a list of practical tips a learning professional can implement into their learning program quickly and relatively easily. My session promises to be engaging and exciting showing you how to use the existing research literature in your own design and delivery of online learning.My presentation ends with a practical case study outlining how the research tips, techniques and practices can be applied in a real-life online learning situation.
Question 3: What’s your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?
My favorite thing to do in Vegas is to walk the strip and go to all the interesting attractions like the lions at MGM, the animatronics show at Casears and the fountains at the Bellagio, eat lunch in New York New York and catch the Blue Man Group doing their stuff!
Today, we're leading off the "Three Questions" series with Jane Bozarth. Feel free to take this opportunity to connect with Jane and ask her questions in the comments section below the post.
Question 1: What’s your 140 character bio?
World's Oldest Millenial, Positive Deviant, Hot for Learnin'. Warning: WYSIWYG.
Question 2: Tell us about your TK 2012 session.
My TK12 session is "Social Media for Trainers". We'll take a look at several big buckets of tools -- like blogs and social profiles -- and examine them for what they really are. We'll also take a look at ways we can use these to extend and enhance our practice as L&D professionals, and get between those formal, scheduled events into those spaces where much workplace learning really occurs.
Question 3: What’s your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?
I haven't done it yet, but TK happens to coincide with my birthday this year (January 26). I think I'm going to go to the firing-range-attraction-thing and try shooting a machine gun. I am not a gun aficionado, but it seems like a memorable thing to go do. Also: the best-kept secret in Vegas is a little noodle shop in Chinatown called Monta Ramen. Highly recommended!
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