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                                    NIC Learning and Performance Symposium Proceedings

      

                    
          
    NIC Learning and Performance Symposium Proceedings
Forty Forward: Learning and Performance Symposium 2014 Participant's Manual and Proceedings
      This material is from the inaugural Learning and Performance Symposium. This event focused "on learning and performance practices based on established theory and research as well as the effective practices of successful learning leaders."Sections comprising the manual are: the Forty Forward agenda; "Correctional Learning and Performance: A Vision for the 21st Century" (2012) (NIC accession number 026506); needs assessment; "Innovation: Professional Development Series" by Barbara A. Collins and Michael Guevara, "Innovation: Learning and Performance Competency Model" by Lance Anderson, Megan Poore, and Amanda Hall, "Core Competencies for Corrections Learning and Performance Professionals matrix, "Competency Profile of Correctional Trainer (DACUM), "Innovation: A Session with Jane" by Jane Bozarth and Leslie LeMaster, "Innovation: Resiliency in Corrections" by Michael Connelly and Amanda Hall, and "Resilience in Corrections: A Proactive Approach to Changing Conditions" (2014) (028089); "Bits and Bites: Learning and Performance Research: Stop Talking! Stop Power Point! Stop Creating Training Events! by Bernie Iszler, "508 Compliance" by Milan Hatch, and "Blended Learning" by Steven Swisher; collective visioning; documents related to "Forty Forward" in development; and "Favorite Learning and Performance Resources" for Bernie, Leslie, Amanda, Michael, and Scott, "Workplace Learning Annotated Bibliography (2014) (024728), and "Core Competencies for Corrections Learning and Performance Professionals List of Tools and Resources by Competency": Professionalism (Integrity, Professional Development, Self-Awareness), Leadership (Adaptability, Change Management, Decision Making, Facilitate Learning Culture, Problem Solving, Team Development, and Visioning), Information Management (Content Curation, Critical Thinking, Digital Literacy, Research, and Organizational Literacy), Communication (Active Listening, Coaching, Feedback, Collaboration, Influencing Others, Interpersonal Skills, Motivating Others, Public Speaking, and Questioning), Learning and Performance (Innovation, Learning Theory and Research, Learning Needs Analysis, Learning Delivery, Manage Learning Environment, Facilitate Learning Climate, Learning Design, Learning Material Development, Assessment and Evaluation, Leverage Learning Technology, Learning Architectures, Learning Materials and Strategies, Review and Edit Learning Materials, Legal and Regulatory Compliance, and Quality Assurance), and Resource Management (Auditing, Budgeting, Hiring and Staffing, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, and Project Management).Sections comprising the proceedings include: symposium summary; planning and design; needs assessment process and outcomes-Opening Session; Breakout Session One "Needs Specific to Trainers", Breakout Session Two "Needs by Type of Training", Breakout Session Three "Needs by Staff Role and Responsibilities", Breakout Session Four "Needs by Jurisdiction and Population", Breakout Session Five "Validation"; Closing Session regarding the top ten needs; and content presentation summaries.
    2015 NIC Learning and Performance Symposium: Innovations in Training and Learning Delivery Proceedings
      The National Institute of Corrections' 2015 Learning and Performance Symposium activities focused on the single most important need identified by participants of the inaugural 2104 Learning and Performance Symposium - Forty Forward. During the needs assessment process of NIC’s first learning and performance symposium, practitioners said their single most important need is for innovations in training and learning delivery.2015 Symposium activities focused on innovations in training and learning delivery included: presentations by corrections professionals representing various agencies on ways they are implementing innovations in learning and training delivery; breakout session in discipline specific groupings (prisons, jails, juvenile justice and community corrections) to discuss innovations, barriers, resources and potential solutions related to improving learning and training delivery; opportunities for professionals from local, state and federal corrections agencies in all disciplines to network and share ideas and resources related to innovations they are trying out or implementing within their agencies; [and] presentations focused on research-based strategies followed by discussions focused on different approaches to implementation.This Proceedings Document sequentially highlights all the key content and activities of the two-and-a-half day 2015 NIC Learning and Performance Symposium attended by 138 corrections professionals from all disciplines including prisons, jails, community corrections and juvenile justice.Content includes: Day 1 - Symposium Overview Page; Activity: Write Your Personal Motto for Learning and Performance; Activity--3 Questions - What are you looking for? Why are you at the Symposium? What will you do to get what you want?; Presentation: Strategic Thinking/ Problem Solving Training Delivery; Activity: Force Field Analysis of Training Transfer - Driving Forces vs. Restraining Forces Page; Activity: Conceptual Thinking - Build an Inter-relational Diagraph Page; Activity: Creative Thinking - Inventing & Innovating - Build and “Sell” an Innovative Training Tool; Breakout Session: Innovations, Barriers, Resources and Solutions; Activity: Set a Training Goal. Identify Barriers, Receive Peer Coaching; Day 2 - Presentation: NIC Learning Delivery Innovations; Presentations: From the Field - Learning Delivery Innovations (13 Presentations); Presentation: Training Truths - Engagement and Practice; Presentation: Virtual Response as an Engagement Tool; Activity: The Value of Practice; Guided Practice: Strategies Application; Training Design Tools; Activity: Hunting for the Good Stuff; Day 3 - Next Steps; Activity: What If?; Activity: Lead the Charge! Carry the Flag!; and Activity: Town Hall Discussion.
    2016 NIC Learning and Performance Symposium: Interactive Instruction Ignites Learning Proceedings Document
      This Proceedings Document reflects all the key content and activities of the three-day 2016 NIC Learning and Performance Symposium attended by approximately 100 corrections professionals from all disciplines including prisons, jails, community corrections and juvenile justice. Return to top

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