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Central PA ASTD: Membership Dues Announcement

Posted: 7/28/2010

To further enhance your Central PA ASTD Chapter membership, beginning July 1, 2010, dues may be paid directly through our website via EventBright, using a credit card or you have the option to mail a check. Annual membership dues for new and renewing members will be $40.00 and student members $25.00.

We continue to strive to bring value to our members through improved communication, streamlined processes, and an increase in the quantity, types and quality of our programs!

By: Central PA ASTD Membership Team

Central PA ASTD Upcoming Events!

Posted: 7/27/2010

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Central PA ASTD Meeting: August 19
Scenario-based elearning (SBeL)

Posted: 7/26/2010

Elearning is not a “new” concept in the training & development field. We have all been touched by elearning in some form or another. Elearning is convenient, efficient, and fun in most cases, taking training to a whole new level. A concept that may be new to many of us is scenario-based elearning “SBeL” also known as problem-based elearning. Scenario-based elearning’s advantage is that it takes the traditional elearning concept, and adds the element of reality. Reality is the best learning situation you can encounter.

Participants will be able to:

Identify the components of Scenario-based elearning

Recognize the tasks or steps best suited for “SBeL”

Identify the audience that best fits “SBeL”

Releasing “SBeL” into your world

Come to the August 19th meeting to learn how you can take those non-routine job steps that rely on decision making, trouble shooting, and analysis and have successful outcomes using scenario-based elearning!

Speaker: Troy A. Behlert Sr., Training Specialist at Adhesives Research Inc. in Glen Rock. Troy has been with the company for 20 years, including 6 years in training and development. He is responsible for developing SMEs, managing safety training, managing and developing elearning, and video creation for training and development and marketing opportunities. Troy holds certifications for human performance improvement, advanced instructional design and facilitation skills, ARC flash, HAZWOPER, powered industrial truck safety, as well as many other safety (EHS) certifications.

Register for Central PA ASTD Meeting: August 19
Scenario-based elearning (SBeL) by Troy Behlert in Harrisburg, PA on Eventbrite

By: Programs Committee

Central PA ASTD Free Professional Development Day
Topic: Personalities @ Work
September 17

Posted: 7/25/2010

It is hard not to notice how people are different. But like you, my approach to tasks, communication, or pretty much anything- is the “right approach.” If only you would get with the program…my program of course.

Sound familiar? It’s amazing how after 24 years of working with teams how often our basic behavioral differences still show up at the root of many challenges in the workplace. There are many great tools to help teams and leaders with these kinds of challenges. One such tool is DiSC.

We are thrilled to be able to bring a FREE Professional Development Day to our Chapter on Friday, September 17th through the generosity of Inscape Publishing who will be providing their newest generation of DiSC tools for this day, and to JPL who will host this day in their amazing meeting space.

Rick and Susan Stamm of The TEAM Approach will facilitate this event for our chapter and guests. In addition to welcoming chapter members to attend this event, we are inviting potential chapter members from our community to come out andinteract with us during this fun filled day.

Please help us spread the word and help us grow the Chapter’s membership roll with this great recruitment opportunity!

By: Central PA ASTD Programs

Posted: 7/24/2010

Social Media Workshop at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Agenda

9:15-10:45 am Workshop on Social Media
Learn about safety, etiquette, and security issues involving social media.

11-12:15pm Panel discussion: Social Media and Political Change
How has social media changed the political process, both here and abroad?

1:15-2:45pm Panel Discussion: Business Innovation through Social Media
More than branding and advertising, How can social media fuel innovative business practices?

3-4:30pm Panel Discussion: Training and Educating Through Social Media
How can social media be leveraged for education and training?

5:30-7pm Workshop on Social Media
(Repeat of morning)

Stay tuned for registration information!

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National ASTD Features

Posted: 6/12/2010

Free Webcasts in June for ASTD National Members!

T+D Webcast: Critical Leadership Competencies
June 24, 2010 at 2 p.m. EDT

Leadership development is critical to the success of organizations. This webcast will highlight leadership competencies. Join Ed Cohen as he talks about leading in difficult times. Guest speaker Dianna Booher will discuss leadership and communication. The webcast will be moderated by the ASTD Leadership Handbook editor, Elaine Biech.
The program will be recorded for future viewing.

Register Now

Special Event! Building Client Loyalty
June 25, 2010 at 1 p.m. EDT

Join author Patrick Lencioni as he discusses the power of vulnerability, openness, and candor in business. Lencioni will provide ASTD members with an overview of his simple, yet counterintuitive approach to service from his latest book Getting Naked: a Business Fable about Shedding the Three Fears that Sabotage Client Loyalty. Whether you are an internal consultant or learning professional, Lencioni’s approach to service will help you and the members of your organization build authentic, lasting relationships resulting in remarkable levels of client loyalty and trust.
This webcast is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The program will be recorded for future viewing.

Register Now

By: P.Strayer

Hello Central!

Posted: 6/11/2010

READ THE LATEST CENTRAL PA ASTD NEWS--JUNE NEWSLETTER IS NOW AVAILABLE
Hello Central! June Newsletter

Be sure to check out our Members Menu for:

Board Meeting Minutes: View current and past Central PA ASTD Board Meeting Minutes

Position Referral: Where ASTD members can View and Post Jobs

Newsletter: View our most recent newsletter in addition to past newsletters.

Past Programs: View our past programs and access the presenters' handouts

Member Directory: Search for other members by name, company, and training discipline.

By: P. Strayer
pwinstray@hotmail.com

Professional Development Corner

Posted: 6/10/2010

Penn State Harrisburg Training & Development Graduate Program

The Training and Development Graduate Program at Penn State Harrisburg is the only one of its kind in south-central Pennsylvania. It is designed to prepare training and development professionals for a broad range of responsibilities, including performance analysis, training design and delivery, career development, organization development, and program evaluation. Specifically, this master's degree program provides students with the professional knowledge and skills essential to:

analyze employee performance;

specify training and non-training solutions to improve employee performance;

design training and development programs;

develop training activities and materials;

implement training and development programs;

evaluate training and development programs;

manage complex projects using appropriate consulting and project management skills.

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

At Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, emerging technologies are dramatically redefining the learning experience in education and business. Constant innovation continues to introduce new opportunities to enhance the delivery of teaching, training, collaboration and assessment. Education, business, and government are rapidly embracing the benefits of new learning technologies to improve student achievement, actively engage learners, manage and distribute training opportunities, facilitate collaboration and generate innovative solutions. Learning technologies have expanded beyond the use of a learning management system and web-based learning to encompass a range of technologies and opportunities.
The Learning Technologies Master of Science program provides students with the knowledge and skills to:

Determine appropriate learning solutions

Analyze learning goals to determine the appropriate blend of delivery methods

Integrate technology to improve learning outcomes

Design and develop technology-supported learning solutions

Manage the implementation of learning technologies
To find out more, visit their website at http://www.harrisburgu.net/academics/graduate/ltms.php

Prepare for the ASTD CPLP certification exam at Harrisburg University!
HU is one of only a handful of institutions nationwide partnering with ASTD National to provide "CPLP on Campus"!

Distinguish yourself from colleagues and other candidates

Increase your versatility and marketability by exploring a range of important performance and learning functions.

Contact Harrisburg University to find out when the next CPLP class will be held.

Find out more infomation on the Harrisburg University website!

By: P. Strayer

TechNet SIG Meeting: Stay Tuned for Next Meeting Date!

Posted: 6/9/2010

Central PA ASTD Members!
For those of you new to the group, TechNet is a Special Interest Group (SIG) focused on online and multimedia education.
If you think of a topic you would like to discuss or feature for a future meeting, please contact Melissa Heath.

Date/Time: TBD
Topic: TBD
Location: WellSpan Human Resource Center, 1101 Edgar St., York PA 17403
Room 151 OR you may attend virtually

By: Melissa Heath, WellSpan Health Multimedia Developer
mheath@wellspan.org
http://groups.google.com/group/CentralPATechNet

Red Rose Learning Community SIG Meeting: TBD

Posted: 6/8/2010

The Red Rose Learning Community is a SIG (special interest group) formed to create networking opportunities for ASTD members who reside or work in the Lancaster area. Of course, members outside the Lancaster area are welcome to join in too!
The group typically meets for coffee the last Monday of each month at 8 AM. The focus of each meeting is the current issue of the ASTD journal - T&D.
To get on the mailing list, send your name and email address to Rick Stamm - rick@teamapproach.com

Stay tuned for upcoming topics!

Meeting: TBD
Topic: TBD
Location: The TEAM Approach
2174 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster PA
Time: 8 am to 9:30 am
Register at: The Team Approach
Contact Rick Stamm for more information

By: Rick Stamm
The TEAM Approach
Phone: 717/672-0425 800/864-4911, Fax: 717/672-0817
rick@teamapproach.com

Volunteer Opportunities--Get Involved!

Posted: 6/5/2010

Programs / Membership / Leadership Positions

The Central PA ASTD is committed to creative innovation and providing a variety of learning and networking opportunities for our members. If you have a desire to contribute to our chapter in any way, please consider joining the Programs or Membership Teams, or perhaps you have a unique service to offer! Contributing to ASTD in a leadership role is also a rewarding experience.
For more information contact 717-732-1423, astdadmin@centralpaastd.org.

By: Central PA ASTD Leadership Team

Central PA ASTD: 2010 Goals

Posted: 6/4/2010

Dear Central PA ASTD Members,

We are half way through 2010 already! We encourage you to review these goals and let us know if you would like to contribute to our Chapter's success this year!

Sincerely,
Central PA ASTD 2010 Leadership Team

Central PA ASTD Chapter Goals for 2010

By: Central PA ASTD

The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of ASTD supports the professional growth of human resource professionals in the Central Pennsylvania Area. We are dedicated to serving the professional needs of our members, their employing organizations, and the communities in which they are located.

Our chapter provides professional high caliber programs and services to our members. We have won National and Regional awards from ASTD for effective chapter management, communications, membership retention and membership growth. But equally important to us is our reputation for being a chapter full of warmth and good old Central PA hospitality. We feel strongly that we learn more and accomplish more when we're having fun!

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