Engineering Effective Learning Toolkit

Engineering Effective Learning Engineering Effective Learning Toolkit offers a systematic, step-by-step approach for designing, managing, and evaluating successful training, learning, and performance projects. Harold D. Stolovitch and Erica J. Keeps-international leaders in the field of workplace learning and performance and coeditors of both editions of the Handbook of Human Performance Technology-have designed this toolkit based on their popular course that has been conducted and tested with hundreds of leading organizations worldwide. A hands-on resource, Engineering Effective Learning Toolkit is filled with illustrative, real-world examples and includes on CD-ROM easily reproducible and customizable information charts and job aids to help you accomplish each step in the instructional design process. This indispensable toolkit is a personal "coach" you can refer to on an "as-needed" basis or use to complete a training project from start to finish. Engineering Effective Learning Toolkit is the first book in the Learning and Performance Toolkit Series. Praise for Engineering Effective Learning Toolkit "Watching great instructional design is like observing great ice skating. The audience is wowed by the flow and beauty and usually has no inkling about all it took to get there. Erica and Harold know how to make the magic happen. They also know how to make it easy for their readers. They offer us all the ingredients for their special choreography." -Beverly Kaye, CEO and founder, Career Systems International and author, Up Is Not The Only Way; coauthor, Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em: Getting Good People to Stay "All instructional designers with varying degrees of experience interested in improving performance through systematically designed training programs can benefit from the Toolkit. This book provides an organization with a solid foundation to make significant performance improvements quickly. We know because we use Harold's and Erica's process and tools with great success." -Michel Roy, human resources manager, Alcan Primary Metal "This book, written by two of the world's most experienced instructional designers, is filled with ready-to-use and proven-to-work job aids, tools, checklists and charts. If you develop learning programs of any type, this is the book to use!" -Dana and Jim Robinson, principals, Partners in Change and coauthors, Performance Consulting and Zap the Gaps! "As a training manager for the last 20 years, I have used and implemented the Stolovitch and Keeps Engineering Effective Learning process. It has proven to be very efficient in designing, developing, and implementing instructional interventions. I am thrilled to see that this process will now be available to all!" -Daniel Dupont, chief learning officer, Soci t des Alcools du Qu bec "In a very clear and easily executable fashion, the authors have managed to provide a roadmap for success. It is as applicable for seasoned veterans as it is for individuals new to the instructional design process." -Lisa Cavallaro, manager, learning & development, WW Talent Resourcing & Development, Cisco Systems "Clear, concise, practical, proven, and useful-this provides all one has to know to design successful learning." -Roger Kaufman, professor, office for needs assessment & planning, Florida State University, and director, Roger Kaufman & Associates "If you're involved with the design of learning, then this book has something to offer you. From beginner to the most advanced instructional designer, there are tools and tips that you can immediately and effectively put to use!" -Frank S. Wilmoth, Director for Learning Excellence, Prudential Real Estate and Relocation ServicesStolovitch, Harold D. is the author of 'Engineering Effective Learning Toolkit' with ISBN 9780787965365 and ISBN 0787965367.