Author Archives: aereilly65

While I have been in the field of Human Resources (HR) for almost 30 years, and consider myself to be well-versed, as a Human Resources Generalist, I have not had the opportunity to develop in-depth learning programs.  I am walking away from this semester, both knowing the components of program design, and having a deeperContinue reading “Reflections on Learning – Reaction Journal #5”

As Elliott Masie states, there will be numerous mediums and vehicles available for accessing learning content.  These vehicles include videos, learning apps, gamification, podcasts, etc.  Learners will also continue to have to access and download PDFs. While all of the mediums cited offer advantages, one, I believe, will revolutionize training.  Millennials represent the largest generationContinue reading “Application Assignment #10”

Merriam-Webster defines learning as the act of “gaining knowledge or understanding of or skill in by study, instruction or experience” (Merriam-Webster, n.d.).  It defines experience as “direct observation of or participation in events as a basis of knowledge” (Merriam-Webster, n.d.).             One of the primary reasons so many theorists note that experience is a crucialContinue reading “Adult Learning – Reaction Journal #4”

                I define diversity as a variety of races, ethnicities, cultures (we’ll get to that in a second), and beliefs.  Diversity is not one thing alone; it’s a combination of many.  One of the things that I often find myself pondering is how diverse people are in their interests?  Why do certain people enjoy hiking,Continue reading “Application Assignment #9 – Diversity”

What parts of NCDOT’s process contribute to the effectiveness of the development plan? NCDOT has multiple components that contribute to the program’s effectiveness.  The first is that the employee is actively participating in the process. The second is that the associate can select the mode of training, which usually includes up to four. The associateContinue reading “Application Assignment #8”

What did you learn about yourself? I don’t know that I learned anything about myself, it just confirmed some things for me.  I have already known that I am a “giver” because I do try to care for people and be helpful.  I do it both in my personal and my professional life.  I alsoContinue reading “Application Assignment #7”

I will evaluate my learning program from two perspectives – administrative and qualitative.  We are a small organization that is somewhat informal, so assessing the training with formal testing would not fit our culture.  Open dialogue and feedback will be sought throughout the training to ensure training transfer is taking place.                 The administrative processContinue reading “Training Program Evaluation”

Problem – BB&T is a decentralized organization that has to learn a centralized and coordinated process that is dictated by ApplePay. Causes of the Problem – The introduction of a new product into the operational process.  Tellers may be unfamiliar with the product and, more importantly, its benefit to their customers, which may result inContinue reading “BB&T Case Study”

As a learning professional, I shouldn’t be concerned about the various learning styles as “good teaching is good teaching and teachers don’t need to adjust their teaching to individual student’s learning styles.” – Dr. Willingham             I agree with Dr. Willingham’s position about whether learning is about “styles” versus “meaning.” I also agree with hisContinue reading “Learning Styles – Reaction Joural #3”

I surveyed five managers and their supervisor (yes, one person) for this project.  My purpose for this selection is that this group is the target learner for my project. Given the responses below, it appears this group favors training and wants to apply the learning in their work.  It is my job to ensure thatContinue reading “Transfer of Learning”