NOTE: The time is one hour for this Tech SIG. We will have networking from 8 - 8:15 am. The program runs from 8:15 - 9 am.

Description:  

Tech Tools for Transfer of Training

L&D professionals can supercharge skill transfer to the job with a dash of planning, a sprinkle of creativity, and a touch of tech magic. While following up on learners' skill application and performance might seem like a hassle, simple, evidence-based strategies can make a world of difference. This session will uncover how designers, instructors, learners, and managers can craft a transfer strategy that not only welcomes new skills but also drives performance to new heights.

Let’s Use a Tech Tool:  Knowly

Dan will be sharing how Tech tools can be designed in to learning programs to improve transfer of learning to the job.  One great tool for this purpose is Knowly.  Dan prepared a learning journey in Knowly to give you a participant-eye-view of the learning experience.  So, do this:

1. Plan on 10-12 minutes to complete your prep work tasks.
2. Go to this link to register: https://app.knowly.com/auth/ts2/participants/welcome/link/37843c2/8ec2fab779df2f17c537f5c429a5558f61848a2a074d4b9e4afdbe9f7266d61e93c40c?hl=en
3. Follow the online instructions (You can even do this on your phone!) to register
4. Click the link in the email to complete the prep work.   (Scan an article, answer a few questions, get ready.)

Dan will share other Knowly learning journeys, the back-end reporting, and other cool features of the tech.

Topics We’ll Explore:

Before and During Training:

• What makes for transfer of skills from a learning experience to the workplace?
• Did we include enough practice for learner confidence and competence?  How do we assess this?
• What can a trainer do to enhance action planning?

During and After Training:

• How can we engage managers and other supporters?
• What tech tools already do this for us?  Demo of Knowly
• Can surveys help?  Quality design for actionable data.

This session will be presented by Dan Topf. 

Dan is a successful performance improvement consultant who is passionate about helping people and businesses achieve dramatic performance improvement through business learning. Dan designs, leads, and implements learning and development initiatives aligned with the strategic goals of his client organizations. His imaginative and professional live online and in-person presentations produce outstanding results, as documented by attendees’ performance. Dan can help you and your company develop business acumen, implement human performance technology, and design learning systems to achieve outstanding results. Dan leads and implements multiple large and small-scale business training design projects for his clients. He also does 1:1 advising, coaching, and training for emerging leaders. Known for his outstanding skills to make the complexities of business accessible and understandable, Dan serves as a lead facilitator for business simulations and business acumen programs. 

The Technology/E-learning Special Interest Group (SIG) engages the talent development community in collaborative discussion and workshops to solve problems, spark ideas, and expand their knowledge and skills around e-learning and the use of technology to support training. Tech SIG events are hosted by Jackie Mitchell (Wright Service Corp., jmitchell@wrightservicecorp.com) and Shelby Fourez (Athene, sfourez@athene.com).