Course Materials
OPWL 506 Survey Design and Data Analysis
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| Chyung, S. Y. (2019). Survey design and data analysis. Unpublished manuscript, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho. (will be provided in class as a free download) |
OPWL 507 Interviews and Data Analysis
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| Author | Rubin, Herbert J., Rubin, Irene S. |
| Title | Qualitative Interviewing |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Year | 2011 |
| Publisher | Sage |
| ISBN-10 | 1412978378 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781412978378 |
OPWL 508 Data Visualization
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| Author | Evergreen, S. |
| Title | Effective data visualization: The right chart for the right data |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Year | 2020 |
| Publisher | Sage |
| ISBN-10 | 1544350880 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781544350882 |
OPWL 523 Rapid E-Learning Development
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| Software & Hardware | Captivate 2019 (Previous versions of Captivate can be used as well, if already purchased) A 30 day trial version can be used. See Adobe.com/products/captivate. Students should wait until they receive directions and the schedule for using Adobe Captivate in class before they download or install the trial version. Student Edition $399 (Requires verification of academic eligibility) Adobe also offers a one-year subscription option – see http://www.adobe.com/products/captivate/buying-guide.html Student’s computer must meet the system requirements to run the software – see Tech Specs |
| Articulate Storyline 3 or 360 (Previous versions of Articulate can be used as well, if already purchased) A 30 day trial version can be used. See Articulate.com. Students should wait until they receive directions and the schedule for using Articulate Storyline in class before they download or install the trial version. Academic discount for a full version of the software is 50% off the regular price Student’s computer must meet the system requirements to run the software – see Tech Specs for Storyline 3 or Tech Specs for Storyline 360 |
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| PowerPoint 2010 or later Student computer should also have audio recording capability. |
OPWL 525 E-Learning Content Design and Learning Management Systems
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| Author | Steve Foreman |
| Title | The LMS Guidebook: Learning Management Systems Demystified |
| Copyright | 2018 |
| Publisher | ATD |
| ISBN | 978-1607283096 |
| Software and Hardware | This course exposes students to several industry-standard e-learning production tools. Due to the trial period lengths, students should not download and install trial software until notified to do so be their instructor. Prior to taking this course, students must ensure their computers meet the minimum system requirements listed on the software websites below. Articulate Storyline 3 or 360 (Previous versions of Articulate can be used as well, if already purchased) A 30 day trial version can be used. See Articulate.com. Academic discount for a full version of the software is 50% off the regular price Student’s computer must meet the system requirements to run the software – see Tech Specs for Storyline 3 or Tech Specs for Storyline 360 PowerPoint 2010 or later Student computer should also have audio recording capability. Student needs the ability to take a digital image, preferably with a phone. |
OPWL 529 Needs Assessment
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| Author | Watkins, R., West Meiers, M., & Visser, Y. |
| Title | A Guide to assessing needs: Essential tools for collecting information, Making decisions and achieving development results. |
| Year | 2012 |
| Retrieved from http://www.needsassessment.org (the entire book is downloadable at no cost from this URL) |
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| Author | Rossett |
| Title | First Things Fast |
| Year | 2009, 2012 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Publisher | Pfeiffer |
| ISBN | 978-0-7879-8848-7 |
| Retrieved from https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/boisestate/detail.action?docID=433894 (it’s freely available in the Boise State University Albertson’s Library) |
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| Author | Schensul & LeCompte |
| Title | Essential Ethnographic Methods: A Mixed Methods Approach |
| Year | 2013 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Publisher | AltaMira Press |
| ISBN | 978-0-7591-2203-1 |
| Retrieved from https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/boisestate/detail.action?docID=1031972 (it’s freely available in the Boise State University Albertson’s Library) |
OPWL 530 Evaluation
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| Author | Chyung |
| Title | Ten-Step Evaluation for Training and Performance Improvement |
| Year | 2019 |
| Publisher | Sage |
| ISBN-13 | 9781544323961 |
| Note: The ebook versions do not present the content in the same format used in the paperback version. |
OPWL 531 Quantitative Research in Organizations
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| Author | Morgan, Leech, Gloeckner, Barrett |
| Title | IBM SPSS for Introductory Statistics |
| Year | 2013 |
| Edition | 5th |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| ISBN | 978-1-84872-982-7 |
| Software and Hardware | Throughout the course, students will use IBM SPSS Statistics Base GradPack 24. Students can purchase a 6-month rental of SPSS ($39.99 + $4.99 Download Fee). Purchase IBM SPSS Statistics – Select Windows or Mac Or, students can use a free copy of SPSS through the virtual lab provided by the College of Engineering. Directions will be provided in class. Note: When students use a slow or unreliable Internet connection from their location, they will experience connectivity issues (e.g., slow operation, sudden loss of unsaved work). It is recommended that they purchase a 6-month rental of SPSS. |
OPWL 535 Principles of Adult Learning
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| Author | Clark, R. C. |
| Title | Building Expertise: Cognitive Methods for Training and Performance Improvement |
| Year | 2008, 2011 |
| Edition | 2nd, 3rd |
| Publisher | Pfeiffer |
| ISBN | 9780787988449 978-1-56286-7011-0 |
OPWL 536 Foundations of Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning
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| Author | Rothwell, Hohne, & King |
| Title | Human Performance Improvement: Building Practitioner Performance |
| Year | 2018 |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| ISBN-10 | 13 978-1-138-23760-5 |
| The digital version of Human Performance Improvement may be downloaded for free through the Boise State library |
OPWL 537 Instructional Design
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| Author | Rothwell, W., Benscoter, B., King, M., & King, S. B. |
| Title | Mastering the instructional design process: A systematic approach |
| Edition | 5th |
| Year | 2016 |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons |
| ISBN | 978-1118947135 |
| The digital version of Mastering the instructional design process may be downloaded for free through the Boise State library | |
| Author | Joe Willmore |
| Title | Job Aids Basics |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Year | 2018 |
| Publisher | Association for Talent Development |
| ISBN-10 | 1562866362 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1562866365 |
| This book may be available through the Boise State library |
OPWL 547 Advanced Instructional Design for the Workplace
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| Author | McElroy, K. |
| Title | Prototyping for designers |
| Edition | 2017 |
| Year | 1st |
| Publisher | O’Reilly Media |
| ISBN | 978-1491954089 |
| Author | Kalbach, J. |
| Title | Mapping experiences: a complete guide to creating value through journeys, blueprints, and diagrams |
| Edition | 1st |
| Year | 2016 |
| Publisher | O’Reilly Media |
| ISBN | 978-1491923535 |
| Author | Walter, A |
| Title | Designing for Emotion |
| Year | 2011 |
| ISBN | 978-1937557003 |
OPWL 550 Blended Learning for Performance Improvement
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| Author | Hofmann, J. & Miner, N. |
| Title | Tailored Learning: Designing the Blend That Fits |
| Edition | 1st |
| Year | 2009 |
| Publisher | ASTD Press |
| ISBN | 156286551X |
OPWL 551 Storyboarding and Scenario-Based E-Learning
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| Author | Ruth C. Clark and Richard E. Mayer |
| Title | Scenario-Based E-Learning: Evidence-based guidelines for online workforce learning. |
| Edition | 1st |
| Publisher | Pfeiffer |
| ISBN | 1118127250 |
| The ebook version is freely available in the Boise State University Alterbson’s Library here: http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/boisestate/detail.action?docID=1097790 |
OPWL 560 Workplace Performance Improvement
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| Author | Watkins, R. & Leigh, D. |
| Title | Handbook of Improving Performance in the Workplace. Vol 2 – Selecting and Implementing Performance Interventions |
| Edition | 1st |
| Year | 2010 |
| Publisher | Pfeiffer |
| ISBN | 0470190698 |
| Albertsons Library provides unlimited access to read the digital version of Handbook for Improving Performance in the Workplace online, and permits the ebook to be downloaded for up to three days at a time. When the three day download expires, the ebook can be read online, or downloaded again. | |
| Author | Addison, R., Haig, C. & Kearny, L. |
| Title | Performance architecture: The art and science of improving organizations |
| Edition | 1st |
| Year | 2009 |
| Publisher | Pfeiffer |
| ISBN | 0470195681 |
| Albertsons Library provides unlimited access to read the digital version of Performance architecture online, and permits the ebook to be downloaded for up to three days at a time. When the three day download expires, the ebook can be read online, or downloaded again. | |
| Author | Pershing, James |
| Title | Handbook of Human Performance Technology: Principles, Practices, Potential |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Year | 2006 |
| Publisher | Pfeiffer |
| ISBN | 0787965308 |
| Albertsons Library provides unlimited access to read the digital version of Handbook of Human Performance Technology online, and permits the ebook to be downloaded for up to three days at a time. When the three day download expires, the ebook can be read online, or downloaded again. |
OPWL 577 Change Management
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| Author | Rogers, Everett |
| Title | Diffusion of Innovations |
| Edition | 5th |
| Year | 2003 |
| Publisher | Free Press, Simon & Schuster |
| ISBN | 0-7432-2209-1 |
| Author | Kotter, John & Cohen, Dan |
| Title | The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organization |
| Year | 2002 |
| Publisher | Harvard Business Review Press |
| ISBN | 1-57851-254-9 |
| Author | Dormant, Diane |
| Title | The Chocolate Model of Change |
| Edition | 1st |
| Year | 2011 |
| Publisher | Lulu – order direct from Lulu |
| ISBN | 978-1-257-86755-4 |
OPWL 578 Performance Impact Beyond the Organization
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| Author | Doppelt, Bob |
| Title | Leading Change Toward Sustainability: A Change-Management Guide for Business, Government and Civil Society |
| Edition | Updated 2nd Edition |
| Year | 2010 |
| Publisher | Greenleaf |
| ISBN | 978-1-90609-336-5 |
| Author | Hitchcock, D., & Willard, M. |
| Title | The Step-by-Step Guide to Sustainability Planning: How to Create and Implement Sustainability Plans in Any Business or Organization |
| Year | 2008 |
| Publisher | Earthscan |
| ISBN | 978-1844076161 |
| Author | McDonough, W. and Braungart, M. |
| Title | The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability–Designing for Abundance |
| Edition | 1st |
| Year | 2013 |
| Publisher | North Point Press |
| ISBN | 978-0865477483 |
| Electronic (Kindle) editions are fine and should be available for substantially less than the hard copy versions. |
OPWL 585 Selected Topics – Thinking in Systems
| No textbook required. |
OPWL 586 Selected Topics – Professional Ethics
| No textbook required. |
OPWL 587 Selected Topics – Evidence-Based Practice
| No textbook required. |
OPWL 588 Selected Topics: Library Skills for Research
| No textbook required. |
OPWL 589 Selected Topics: Virtual Teams
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| Author | Yael Zofi |
| Title | A manager’s guide to virtual teams |
| Edition | 1st |
| Year | 2012 |
| Publisher | AMACOM |
| ISBN-10 | 0814438326 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0814438329 |
OPWL 600 Assessment
| No textbook required. |