February Webinar

Feb 15, 1300 Eastern - Dr. Jim Hill [Biography] Cloud Tools That Make HPT Easier.

The world is moving to the cloud! And HPT practitioners can help lead that movement while better responding to their client’s most pressing needs. In this session, we’ll learn how our foundational methods are being transformed into practical tools that support the present and can shape the future. All participants will be given access to web-based analysis, planning, and reporting tools. [Presentation]

March Webinar

March 7, 1300 Eastern- Dr. Andrea Edmundson, CPLP [Biography] Culture Matters.

As organizations expand their reach into other countries via online training, the likelihood of a clash of cultures exponentially increases. Yet, instructors may not recognize that certain participant behaviors (reluctance to participate, perceived lack of problem-solving skills, high dependence on the instructor and structure, etc.) are related to cultural differences. They may also be unaware of how long-distance students struggle with courses developed in another cultures. In addition, unlike vociferous Americans, participants from many cultures will not reveal their challenges or express frustration to the instructor. In this session, Dr. Edmundson will describe some of the typical challenges faced by non-American participants in U.S.-designed elearning courses and, from the participants' perspective, how instructors can promote more ‘equitable learning’ for them (i.e., all students expend the same amount of time, efforts, attempts to succeed in order to successfully pass a course). She will also describe the symptoms and behaviors of non-U.S. students who need more support.

THE Performance Improvement Conference

The AFC is happy to announce that its membership will receive a discounted rate of $850 for the upcoming THE Performance Improvement Conference (PIC) in Toronto, Canada, this April. Members can dowload the form from our Members Document Area.

Additionally, the AFC received a complementary registration for THE PIC. Our selection will be determined by random lottery, so if you're interested in getting your Conference registration fee paid (free!), drop Scott a line at treasurer@afc-ispi.org. Submissions must be received no later than February 17th.

AFC Officer Elections for 2012

If you know of a member willing to serve in the positions of President-elect or Secretary-Treasurer or if you are ready to step up to the challenge yourself, please consider contacting us. In January, we will send ballots listing all nominees who have met the criteria for each position to the membership for a vote. Volunteering time to the chapter and ISPI is very rewarding. If you think you might have a little extra capacity for the upcoming year, let us know.

January Webinar

AFC-ISPI would like to thank Philip Kirby [Biography] for presenting our January webinar.

Philip Kirby is a sensei, assumption buster, idea generator, myth exposer, practical implementor, creative and passionate problem solver, flip-charter, and an engaging speaker.

For more insights, you can read ISPI's interview with him.

Chapter Award of Excellence

On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is our honor to announce that the Armed Forces Chapter was notified of its third consecutive Chapter of Excellence award from ISPI. Formal presentation of the award will be made during ISPI's THE Performance Improvement Conference 2012 in Toronto. Thanks for your continued support and we look forward to seeing more of you at our webinars.

Award of Excellence

Congratulations to all AFC members on your ISPI Chapter Award of Excellence!

ISPI's Vision & Mission

ISPI's vision is that members have the proficiency and insight to customize Human Performance Technology to meet the needs and goals of their organizations and clients, so that the members are recognized as valued assets.

ISPI's mission is to develop and recognize the proficiency of its members and advocate the use of Human Performance Technology.

10 Standards of Performance Technology
Certified Performance Technologist (CPT) Certification

The Benefits of Membership

In addition to the discount that Armed Forces Chapter members receive for the annual Performance Improvement Conference, we will now receive a $50 discount off the ISPI member rates for the Fall Conference and for Public Institutes as well as the ISPI member rates for other events such as the Workshops and SkillCasts. To receive these discounts, contact the ISPI Director of Marketing and Sales at marketing@ispi.org or 301 587 8570, ext 111.