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October 11, 2006
Overview
How are organizations using technology to address the following business challenges?
Please join us in a discussion of how organizations are using online learning in combination with online assessments, offline coaching and classroom training to create change in their organizations. Planet Productions, a Portland-based e-learning development company, has developed custom e-learning programs that stand on their own or work in conjunction with offline strategies for OHSU, Mercer HR Consulting, Nike, Intel, HP, Standard Insurance, Powell's Books, State of Oregon and many others.
As the old Chinese saying goes "one picture is worth a thousand words". By seeing samples of actual interactive, custom e-learning programs being used by well respected organizations, you will experience how well-implemented e-learning can:
Each example will be paired with a discussion of the business problem the organization was trying to address, the challenges in solving the problem, specific techniques used to achieve success and results from those efforts. You will have the opportunity to present your own challenges and the group will brainstorm how e-learning can address your challenge. Dr. Jamie Dickey, an OHSU educator with a strong interest in OD, will join our speaker in fielding questions from attendees. As a result of seeing engaging, well-designed e-learning, you will generate new ideas for how you can utilize online learning and tools in your organizational development strategies.
Speakers
Jan Foster
Jan Foster majored in Psychology with an emphasis on business. She spent 18 years in consultative sales roles for Xerox Corporation in Chicago and Portland before marketing e-commerce software, high-end web development and e-learning development. Jan has a keen interest in human interactions, communications skills, and personal and professional growth. She is active in ASTD and serves on the Senior Director's Forum Steering Committee developing programs of interest to tenured training professionals responsible for their organization's budget and strategy. Jan has recently joined the Portland ODN chapter. She has represented Planet Productions as Account Executive for nearly 5 years and consults with her clients to understand their needs for developing and deploying custom e-learning programs. She works to ensure client satisfaction from project concept through launch of the program.
Jamie Dickey, PhD
Jamie Dickey, PhD, is Director of Interdisciplinary Education, Executive Coach and Assistant Professor of Psychology at OHSU. Jamie was tasked with exposing medical residents to a list of competencies as required by ACGME (the Accreditation Counsel for Graduate Medical Education). Dr. Dickey recognized the opportunity for providing a higher level experience that provided residents the opportunity to test and develop their skills toward proficiency. This was accomplished through a blended learning program that gives residents an opportunity to make critical decisions in a simulated, online experience and to practice skills and knowledge in a safe environment. The online learning experience was paired with reflective learning through an online journal, an online self-evaluation of competencies and offline coaching and developmental action plan.
Details
The
Fairfield Inn & Suites
6100 SW Meadows Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Program is from 6:45 - 8:15 pm.
There is no restaurant on site. Food is allowed in the meeting room. There is also a good selection of restaurants and take out shops in the area.
Networking is encouraged, so come early -- say 6 PM -- for some delightful conversation with colleagues!
Prior to the meeting, everyone is invited to meet at Stanfords (just off Kruse Way, Lake Oswego) from 5:15 - 6:30 pm to join others for conversation and a no-host dinner.