March 2010 Monthly Program - "Experiential Learning"

Sara Scala and Steve Proudman, facilitators at Kohler's Experiential Learning Center in Kohler, Wisconsin, believe that learning from experience is "nature's way of learning". That's why you can count on being an active participant in interpersonal and group dynamics when you attend their unique presentation!

Presenter, Sarah A. Scala, brings 11 years of experience as facilitator and trainer, specializing in using challenge courses as a development tool for corporate clients. As Manager & Lead Facilitator at Kohler Experiential Learning Center, her expertise is in designing and delivering experiential learning programs for teams and organizations, and providing enjoyable opportunities that add value.

Presenter, Steve Proudman, has been a facilitator with the Kohler Experiential Learning Center since its inception. He is an adjunct faculty member of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Executive MBA program & has worked globally facilitating leadership teams.

Their presentations are known for using interactive exercises that demonstrate adding value to learning development programs through experiential education. The Kohler Experiential Learning Center's work combines the disciplines of experiential learning with interpersonal and group dynamics, leadership and human impacts of organization change in an intuitive adult education process. More about Kohler's Experiential Learning Center at: http://www.kohlerlearningcenter.com

Event Directions/Map/Parking Information:
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• Non Chapter Member - $40.00
• SEWI-ASTD Chapter Member - $0.00
• Student (Must Show Student ID) - $15.00

March 2010 Program Committee Meeting

April 2010 Monthly Program - "Influencing Others"

Melissa is an independent consultant with over 20 years experience in diverse industries. She has a proven track record of designing and implementing innovative strategies and processes that measure, develop, and optimize people effectiveness.

She works with individuals, teams and entire organizations to implement change, integrate new cultures, grow team effectiveness and develop leadership skills. She holds numerous certifications in training and development.

Plan on attending this 2-hour Workshop and enjoying a very interactive presentation!

Directions/Map:
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Free Parking

• Non Chapter Member - $40.00
• SEWI-ASTD Chapter Member - $0.00
• Student (Must Show Student ID) - $15.00

Summer 2010 Study Group - Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)

Kick-off Meeting for Summer CPLP Study Group

Join your peers in preparing for the CPLP Knowledge Test. SEWI-ASTD members who have successfully passed the exam will guide you through the process and help you prepare to pass the test yourself. Each study group will decide the format of the meetings and the meeting schedule. For more information on achieving the CPLP Credential or the study groups, contact Kris Kern Stark at kris.kernstark@kohls.com or call 262-703-7898.

May 2010 Monthly Program - "Social Networking"

ASTD International Conference and Exposition (ICE)

June 2010 Legend Series - Ruth Colvin Clark makes it Evident that "Evidence-Based" Training Works!

Presenter Information
Presenter, Ruth Colvin Clark, is a Science undergraduate who completed her doctorate in Instructional Psychology/Educational Technology at the University of Southern California. Ruth is a Past President of the International Society of Performance Improvement (ISPI) and a member of the American Educational Research Association.

She has been honored with the 2006 ISPI Thomas F. Gilbert Distinguished Professional Achievement Award for outstanding and significant contributions to the knowledge base of human performance technology. Ruth is currently a dual resident of Southwest Colorado and Phoenix, Arizona, and divides her professional time among consulting, teaching and writing.

Workshop Description
Are learning styles fad or fiction? How should you adapt graphics and words for different learners and different learning goals? Do interesting visuals improve learning? Are animations better for illustrating how things work than still visuals? What kind of engagement works best for learning?

In this interactive workshop we will look beyond current training fads to discover and apply proven methods to support learning- methods based on experimental evidence and on how the brain processes information during learning. We will focus on evidence-based guidelines for use of graphics, text, and audio; design of practice exercises and use of different lesson design architectures.

Whether you are a classroom facilitator, course designer, or e-learning developer, this workshop will reveal the latest scientific evidence for training modes, methods, and architectures that work.

Objectives
You will:

• Apply evidence on learning styles to design visuals, audio, and text in your lessons
• Experience how working and long-term memory work together
• Identify how and when to use animations for learning
• Evaluate your lessons for the quality and quantity of engagement opportunities
• Distinguish among three lesson design architectures and match each to learning opportunities in your organization

For more information about Ruth Colvin Clark, go to: www.clarktraining.com

Included in your registration fee:

• A FREE copy of Ruth Colvin Clark's book on Evidence-Based Training, due to be released in April!
• Lunch with Ruth
• SEWI-ASTD's Bookstore with the latest books on Learning and OD
• Door prizes
• Networking opportunities with other Learning and OD Professionals
• Exhibitors from Learning and Organization Development companies/suppliers

Event Directions/Map/Parking Information
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**Don't forget to bring a training sample (participant handout, slides, eLearning storyboards, etc.), so Ruth can help you evaluate it as part of the Workshop!

Interested in becoming a Sponsor and/or Exhibitor, contact Julie Jordan

Contact Janet Kloser with workshop questions.

• Early-Bird Non-Member (By March 31st) - $179.00
• Early-Bird SEWI-ASTD Member (By March 31st) - $129.00
• Early-Bird Student (With Student ID) (By March 31st) - $99.00
• Event Volunteer Coordinators (Approved by VP Special Events) - $119.00

Fall 2010 Study Group - Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)

Kick-off Meeting for Fall CPLP Study Group

Join your peers in preparing for the CPLP Knowledge Test. SEWI-ASTD members who have successfully passed the exam will guide you through the process and help you prepare to pass the test yourself. Each study group will decide the format of the meetings and the meeting schedule. For more information on achieving the CPLP Credential or the study groups, contact Kris Kern Stark at kris.kernstark@kohls.com or call 262-703-7898.

October 2010 SEWI-ASTD Conference - "Save the Date"

Jim Smith, Jr. the keynote speaker, is known as "Mr. Energy". He won the Vanguard Group of Investments' prestigious Award of Excellence and has been inducted into the Temple University Gallery of Success.

Jim is an adjunct faculty member for the Rutgers University Executive MBA Program who is internationally-known as a speaker, trainer and author specializing in helping people attain superior results in the areas of leadership, professional trainer development, presentation skills, customer service, inclusion and motivation.

Plan to attend SEWI-ASTD's Fall Conference on October 27th, when Jim will motivate and coach you to prepare for the coming economic rebound. More details coming soon!