The science of learning research has made tremendous leaps in how we understand the brain and learning. Learning science is one of the capabilities in the Professional Capability domain of the ATD’s Talent Development Capability Model™. Organizations with impactful learning processes use the key principles from this interdisciplinary field to be more innovative in their methodologies and delivery of learning.

Potential topics:

• Top Training Hacks to Keep Learners Engaged Throughout Your Sessions

interactive activities, gamification in training, storytelling techniques, hands-on learning, group discussions

• The Role of Technology in Enhancing Facilitation Techniques

online training tools, virtual facilitation tips, multimedia use in training, educational technology innovations

• Make Training Sticky with Memory Hacks

mnemonic techniques, exercises that help transfer short term memory into long term memory

• Building a Positive Learning Environment for Greater Participation

safety in learning spaces, encouraging feedback and questions, establishing rapport with participants

• Tips and Tricks Every Facilitator Should Know for Successful Training Sessions

pre-training preparation tips, time management strategies for facilitators, handling difficult participants effectively.

Got this topic covered? Let us know! Complete our Speaker Form with your session details.

The learning professional’s relationship with a project’s subject matter expert (SME) is key, but it can bring difficulties to the project. We're looking for a speaker who can share their experiences and insights on establishing strong, professional relationships with their SME that gets results. 

Some possible topics to pursue:

clear communication, project roles, responsibilities matrix, teamwork dynamics, effective collaboration

relationship challenges, miscommunication issues, conflicting priorities, knowledge gaps, project delays

effective communication strategies, active listening techniques, regular check-ins, feedback loops, collaborative tools

role definition strategies, boundaries in collaboration, project efficiency tips, task delegation methods

Got this topic covered? Let us know! Complete our Speaker Form with your session details.

The workshops that we've held for webinar best practices have primarily focused on designing a webinar that engages the audience. But what about its Development? Its implementation? What do we need to do, behind the scenes to get all those design elements to work?

For example:

• How do you set up a poll in GoToTraining?
• What do you need to get your WebEx Breakout Rooms working?
• How can you navigate all those Adobe Connect pods?

If you've got expertise in one (or more) of the common web meeting platforms listed above, we'd love to hear from you. 

We'll look for you to share not just what makes your webinars best-in-class, but a behind-the-scenes tour of the top webinar features you use to get them there.

This June we’ll be holding the ATD So Cal Family Picnic, and we’re all set to send out the invitations to you and your family, but before we can...

We’re looking for new and interesting team-building activities.  Something that can be done outdoors, in small groups, in between handfuls of subway sandwiches and potato chips.  Does something come to mind?

If so, we’d like to learn more!  Send an email to
Programs@atdoc.org, or complete our Team Builder Activity Form, linked here.

If  your team building activity is selected, you and one family member will receive admission to the ATD So Cal Family Picnic this June.

We look forward to hearing from you!

 

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"Asking questions about things you can't do anything about to improve the effectiveness of a learning program wastes participant time and may eventually lead to participant frustration."

Kenneth Phillips

An ASTD Research report found that the percentage of organizations who measured the reaction of participants to a training initiative was 91.6%. However, the percentage of organizations that believed the evaluation had a high or very high level? 35.9%.

These numbers aren't surprising. What may be surprising is that we continue to utilize the same tool.

Dr. Will Thalheimer points to research studies that indicated that the information gleaned from Level One evaluations is virtually uncorrelated with learning results. He challenged that we change the evaluation focus from training specific to learner specific, suggesting that the questions should target:

This is the proposal for our evaluation-focused Learning Event. What best practices can we include in our Level One evaluation to provide actionable training measurements?

At the end of the event, learners will apply these best practices by updating an existing Level One evaluation.