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Introduction to Hands-on Learning

2009-10-12T14:00:00.007-06:00

If you were to ask 100 people what the best way is to learn something new, a common theme you would hear among their answers would be to have an opportunity to try it out for themselves—a hands-on learning experience. There’s just something about “trying it out” that helps the new information stick a little better. Of course, researchers in fields of psychology and education would be able to give

Blended Learning

2009-09-15T12:46:00.015-06:00

What makes a great Chicago Style Pizza? Is it the sauce, the crust, how about mounds of mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, or green peppers? I personally love all of those parts, but as Remy, the chef/rat for “Ratatouille” shows, it’s when they all come together that makes it great.I was sitting in a post go-live meeting with a customer who had just gone through their migration to SirsiDynix

Got Users?

2009-08-14T15:41:00.007-06:00

My colleague Jim Wilson enjoyed visits with several customers on the U.S. West Coast this week. Jim’s conversations with customers always reveal “how I done it good at my place” and “if only I could do a little more” topics. This week’s visits were no exception and led to review of a common challenge and some great ways to handle it in our Horizon and Symphony systems.Usage of library

The World is Getting Smaller

2009-08-10T21:14:00.006-06:00

At SirsiDynix we have a global power base of knowledge with offices all over the world. Each office is staffed with employees able to bring a global perspective to your training experience. We are now pooling that global knowledge to provide the best training experience for our customers.In the coming months it may not be unusual to hear an accent in the voice of your trainer. Because of

Have a Backup Plan!

2009-07-27T10:26:00.006-06:00

When was the last time you thought about your backup practices for your ILS and other critical applications? Recently, I've seen a few restores come our way in SirsiDynix Client Care, so backups are on my mind. There is probably no topic that is more crucial yet more easily overlooked or forgotten over the long haul. Take a moment to ply your favorite search engine for the terms "restore

Study Hall: It's not just for jocks any more.

2009-07-06T18:42:00.007-06:00