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 Unpublished manuscript, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho.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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REQUIRED | Available as a free ebook |
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 |
Chapter 1 and Chapter 5 will be used in class and are available at https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/effective-data-visualization/book265203#preview | |
REQUIRED | Available as a free ebook |
Author | Knaflic, C. |
Title | Storytelling with data: A data visualization guide for business professionals. |
Year | 2015 |
Publisher | Wiley |
Print copy and e-book available at Albertson's Library - Boise State Library Link: https://boisestate.on.worldcat.org/oclc/923807870 To download e-book, select the link below "Access Online" |
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Author | Kevin Hanegan |
Title | Turning data into wisdom: How we can collaborate with data to change ourselves, our organizations, and even the world |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | Wise Media Group |
ISBN | 978-0-578-63987-1 |
OPWL 518 Contracting and Consulting
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Author | Weiss, A. |
Title | The consulting bible: how to launch and grow a seven-figure consulting business |
Edition | 2nd |
Publisher | Wiley |
Available through the BSU library | |
Author | Robinson, D. G. Robinson, J.C. Phillips, P.P. Handshaw, D. |
Title | Performance consulting: a strategic process to improve, measure, and sustain organizational results |
Edition | 3rd |
Publisher | Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc. |
Free e-book copy available from Academia.edu for view or download https://www.academia.edu/30391071/Performance_Consulting_3rd_Edition_pdf |
OPWL 523 E-Learning Authoring and Development
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Software & Hardware | TechSmith Camtasia 2022 and SnagIt (Previous versions of Camtasia can be used as well, if already purchased) This software package must be purchased by each student and installed before the course start date. Please see the TechSmith website for information on systems requirements and student pricing eligibility. |
Articulate 360 Articulate 360 is a suite of products and includes Storyline 360 and Articulate Rise the authoring platforms that will be used for this course. (Previous versions of Articulate Storyline can be used as well, if already purchased) Please see Articulate 360 website for information on system requirements and student pricing eligibility. Adobe Captivate 2019 Adobe Captivate 2019 is another eLearning authoring tool that will be used in this course. Please see the Adobe Captivate website for more information and system requirements. Both Storyline and Captivate provide 30-day trial versions that can be used as long as you have never used it before. You cannot use more than one trial period. Students should wait until they receive directions and the schedule for using Articulate 360 or Captivate in class before they download or install the trial version. |
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PowerPoint 2010 or later |
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Camera and microphone Students should own a camera and microphone that they can plug into their computers or a computer with a web camera and audio recording capability. |
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Book | Clark, Ruth C., and Richard E. Mayer. E-Learning and the Science of Instruction: Proven Guidelines for Consumers and Designers of Multimedia Learning, Center for Creative Leadership, 2016. Print: ISBN: 978-1-119-15866-0 E-Book ISBN: 978-1-119-15868-4 Students may choose to purchase a version of their choice. Or, they may choose to access a copy that is freely available in the Albertson's Library in ProQuest Ebook Central at https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/boisestate/detail.action?docID=4418752 |
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 |
The textbook is available as a free download through the Boise State library. | |
Software and Hardware | This course exposes students to eLearning authoring principles as well as Learning Management Systems. PowerPoint 2010 or later PowerPoint will be the main tool used required for the Skill-Building Exercises, the course deliverables. Student computer should also have audio recording capabilities. Student also needs the ability to take a digital image, preferably with a phone. Optionally, learners may use other industry-standard eLearning authoring tools. Articulate Storyline 3 or Articulate 360 (Optional) Articulate 360 is a suite of products and includes Storyline 360 and Articulate Rise, two eLearning authoring platforms. Storyline 3 is a non-subscription version of the Articulate Storyline software with less features and updates. (Previous versions of Articulate Storyline can be used as well, if already purchased) Please see Articulate 360 website for information on system requirements and student pricing eligibility. Academic discount for a full version of the software is 50% off the regular price. Alternatively, a perpetual license of Storyline 3 can be bought on the Articulate Storyline 3 website. Adobe Captivate 2019 (Optional) Adobe Captivate 2019 is another eLearning authoring tool that can be used in this course. Please see the Adobe Captivate website for more information and system requirements. Both Storyline and Captivate provide 30-day trial versions that can be used as long as you have never used it before. You cannot use more than one trial period. |
OPWL 529 Needs Assessment
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Author | Watkins, R., Meiers, M. W., & 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 | Stefaniak, J. E. |
Title | Needs assessment for learning and performance: Theory, process, and practice. Routledge. |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | Routledge |
ISBN | 978-0367253868 |
Retrieved from https://libproxy.boisestate.edu/login?url=https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780429287510 (it’s freely available in the Boise State University Albertson’s Library) |
OPWL 530 Evaluation
OPWL 531 Quantitative Research in Organizations
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TBD Please check back in July |
OPWL 535 Principles of Adult Learning
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Author | William J Rothwell |
Title | Adult Learning Basics (ATD Training Basics) |
Year | 2020 |
ISBN 10 | 950496-14-7 |
https://www.td.org/books/adult-learning-basics-2nd-edition Amazon link |
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 | 1138237604 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1138237605 |
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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 is available free through the Boise State library | |
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Author | Joe Willmore |
Title | Job Aids Basics |
Edition | 2nd |
Year | 2018 |
Publisher | Association for Talent Development |
ISBN-10 | 1562866362 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1562866365 |
The digital version of Job Aids Basics is available free through the Boise State library. |
OPWL 547 Learning Experience Design
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Author | Tom Kelley |
Title | The Art of Innovation |
Year | 2001 |
ISBN-10 | 0385499841 |
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Author | Sharon Boller Laura Fletcher |
Title | Design Thinking for Training and Development |
Edition | 1st |
Year | 2020 |
Publisher | Association for Talent Development |
ISBN-10 | 195049618X |
ISBN-13 | 978-1950496181 |
The ebook version is freely available in the Boise State University Alterbson’s Library here: http://libproxy.boisestate.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=2505497&site=ehost-live |
OPWL 550 Blended Learning for Performance Improvement
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Author | Jennifer Hofmann |
Title | Blended Learning (What Works in Talent Development) |
Year | 2018 |
Publisher | Association for Talent Development |
ISBN-10 | 1562860984 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1562860981 |
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 | 9781118127254 |
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 | 9780470190692 |
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 | 9780470195680 |
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 | 9780787965303 |
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 570 Organizational Culture & Leadership
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Author | Schein, E.H. |
Title | Organizational culture and leadership |
Edition | 5th |
Year | 2017 |
Publisher | John Wiley and Sons |
ISBN | 978-1-119-21204-1 |
To access eBook through BSU online library, go to https://boisestate.on.worldcat.org/v2/oclc/1014376692 and click Access Online | |
Author | Cameron, K.S. and Quinn R.E. |
Title | Diagnosing and changing organizational culture: Based on the competing values framework |
Edition | 3rd |
Year | 2011 |
Publisher | Jossey-Bass |
ISBN-13 | 978-0470650264 |
To access eBook through BSU online library, go to https://boisestate.on.worldcat.org/oclc/706453088 and click Access Online Or, open directly: http://libproxy.boisestate.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=357502&site=ehost-live&ebv=EB&ppid=pp_C1 |
OPWL 572 Project Management Fundamentals
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Author | Joseph Heagney |
Title | Fundamentals of Project Management |
Edition | 5th |
Year | 2016 |
Publisher | American Management Association |
Free e-book copy is available through the Boise State library. https://boisestate.on.worldcat.org/v2/oclc/944408773 |
OPWL 577 Change Management
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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 |
REQUIRED | |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
The ebook version is freely available in the Boise State University Alterbson’s Library here: https://www-taylorfrancis-com.libproxy.boisestate.edu/books/mono/10.4324/9781351278966/leading-change-toward-sustainability-bob-doppelt-william-mcdonough | |
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 |
The ebook version is freely available in the Boise State University Alterbson’s Library here: https://boisestate.on.worldcat.org/oclc/466435214 | |
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. The McDonough & Braungart book is also available as an audio book. Both the Doppelt and Hitchcock & Willard books are available as ebooks in Albertsons library. |
OPWL 585 Selected Topics – Thinking in Systems
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Author | Meadows |
Title | Thinking in Systems: A Primer |
Year | 2008 |
ISBN | 9781603580557 |
E-book copy is available from BSU online library. |
OPWL 597 Special Topics: Game-based and Gamified Learning
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Author | Plass, J. L. Mayer, R. E. Homer, B. D. |
Title | Handbook of game-based learning |
Year | 2020 |
Publisher | MIT Press |
Free e-book copy is available through the Boise State library. https://boisestate.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1136874757 |
OPWL 597 Special Topics: Planning for Workplace Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Interventions
No textbook required. |
OPWL 600 Assessment
No textbook required. |