MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE
Deb Endress

It's not "How smart are you?", but rather "How are you smart?"

The answer to the second question helps us understand the theory of multiple intelligences. Based on the research of Howard Gardner, eight intelligences have been identified. Recognizing our dominant intelligence preferences can help us make wiser choices in learning, communicating, career opportunities, and relationships. Join us as we explore Multiple Intelligences!

EVALUATING eLEARNING
Christie Mason, Managers Forum

Have you heard of the Chinese curse, "May you live in interesting times"? eLearning is making the training industry VERY interesting. New terms without any definition, promises of perfection that don't deliver, F.U.D. (Fear, Uncertainty and Dread) flying everywhere.

How can you select the eLearning tools that will give you the most "bang for your buck?" How can you prove the value of your eLearning efforts for every evaluation stage?
      Reaction - Did the trainees like the training?
      Learning - Did the trainees learn anything?
      Transfer - Did the trainees put what they learned to work on the job?
      Organizational Impact - Did the business benefit from trainees putting their training to
work?
      ROI - Monetary benefit vs the cost.

Join us for an exploration and clarification of concepts and tools that you can use to prove the value of your eLearning efforts.

Getting the Best Out of People at Their Worst Time
Cynthia Hernadez Kolski
Be it professionally or personally, we all have dealt with people who are irritating. The question is, when we found ourselves in these spots, did we reach our goal? Did we accomplish what we wanted? In this interactive presentation, be ready to practice some techniques.

Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: YWCA - 4990 E. State, Rockford (By Rockford College) (815)968-9681
Fee: Member - $15.00, Non-member $18.00

PLANT YOUR SEEDS OF SUCCESS
AND LEARN HOW TO GROW YOUR SKILLS
Multiple Facilitators

After lunch we'll branch out into four table groups for lively and beneficial 30-minute discussions. Each attendee will have the opportunity to participate in 3 discussion groups!

Communicating the Value of Training
What methods do you use to show the value of training to key decision makers, as well as the rest of the organization? Join this group to discuss and share what works!

Approaches to Reduce Training Costs
What approaches are you taking to ensure effective training processes are provided at the lowest possible cost? With our current economic conditions this topic is really critical. Participation in this group will provide you with key information on how others are tackling this important issue.

Increasing Impact
What are you doing to increase the impact of training? This group will discuss common issues and and the steps they have taken to improve learning and achieve bottom-line results for the organization.

Effective Tools & Techniques
Have you found or created a new training tool or technique that really works well? Learn from others while sharing your knowledge in this enlightening and enthusiastic group!