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– Easy to use
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What to Look for in BL Tools:
Continued
• Track Activity
– Multiple methods
• Track Coaches
– Dashboards
– Contact utilities
– Coach monitoring
• Program Management
• Informal Learning
• Enterprise Platform
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Bridging the Gap: Formal to
Informal Learning
• Learning is a continuous process
• Basis for
– Knowledge sharing
– Communities of Practice
• The Link
– Blended Learning = Collaborative
– Blogs, Wikis, Tagging, Share resources,
extending the process
Cabela’s University
Sarah Kaiser
Sr. Human Resources Manager
Poll #4: Multiple Choice
Does your organization partner with any
traditional colleges or universities for the
delivery of a program or programs?
Yes
Considering it
No
The World’s Foremost Outfitter of
hunting, fishing and outdoor gear.
• History
– Multi-channel retailer: Direct, Retail & Financial Services
– 2 Billion in total revenue in 2006
– 13,000 employees
– 32 locations (20 retail stores)
• 6 additional retail locations by 2008
– Public company June, 2004
– Corporate Office located in rural Nebraska
Cabela’s University
• 2004 - Started partnership with Western Nebraska
Community College (WNCC)
• Developed Cabela’s Customized Associates Degree
– Custom Cabela’s Content
– Cabela’s subject matter experts
– Cabela’s processes and procedures
– Blended learning approach that uses all five key learning
techniques : Discover, Question, Reflect, Practice and
Perform
Why GeoEngage
Current WNCC platform did not meet our needs
• GeoEngage
– SCORM compliance
– ASP model
– Interactive
– Customized Look and Feel
– Internet Based for students/instructors/ administrators –
When you travel it is always accessible
– Support to our employees
Rapid Deployment Timeline
Development
Deployment
In less that 1 year, Cabela’s will have launched a new training platform and offered 12
different online courses toward the Cabela’s University Associates Degree.
Who does what?
• User Roles:
– System Administrator (WNCC)
– Support Administrator & Content
Administrator (Cabela’s)
– Curriculum Designer (WNCC & Cabela’s)
– Instructors (WNCC)
Program Description
• 3 professional skill awards (4 courses in each skill award)
– Human Resources
– Supervision
– Leadership
• 8 week online format
• Classes will cost $222 for in-state residents and $258 for out-of-state
residents.
• Courses covered by Tuition Reimbursement Policy
Start dates: Supervision Leadership Human Resource Skill
Skill Award Skill Award Award
August 20, 2007 Teambuilding Leadership Employee Relations
January 7, 2008 Personal/Professional Skills Diversity & Change Human Resources
Management Management
March 10, 2008 Legal Issues Budget & Finance Recruiting & Hiring
May 12, 2008 Supervisory Management Project Management Safety
Webcasts & Webinars
Who Attends:
• Students
• Instructors
• Subject Matter Experts
(SMEs) from Cabela’s
• WNCC Tech Support
Purpose:
• Allow students to ask
SME’s questions
regarding course
material.