Loralie Davis is passionate about the learning process and identifying unique techniques for communicating, educating and entertaining. With over 19 years in the Learning & Performance industry, Lora consistently finds out-of-the-box designs to make sure her programs are relevant to the audience and drive results. Over the past 6 years she has worked at ADP as the Director of Sales Training Curriculum for National Accounts and Employer Service International. During that time, she has had the opportunity to speak at several learning conferences and publish industry related articles. She is currently piloting a workshop on how to develop programs that are "Relevant, Role-Based and Results Orientated." 

 

Articles by Lora Davis

Using the iPad in Sales Training: Case Study

(7/19/10)
While many e-Learning producers are struggling to understand how the iPad may be useful in online instruction, one sales training team has already been successful in using Apple’s new device in blended instruction in the classroom. Here’s their story.

Use E-Learning Tools to Build Doorways to the World

(4/30/07)
As we gain experience with new learning modalities, we have come to realize that most learning takes place outside of the formal setting. In addition, as we gain experience with new technologies, we have come to realize that we no longer have to confine our designs to a “virtual” classroom. So why haven’t we done a better job of combining these realizations?

Blending Old and New Technologies to Become a Learning Partner

(4/2/07)
Professional development and individual skill improvement are two of the most important reasons for doing sales training — if only the sales team had the time and the motivation to participate! When the Sales Learning & Performance team at ADP set out to tackle this challenge, the first step was to build a relationship with the audience.

Articulate™ Presenter: Plan, Package and Publish PowerPoint Presentations for e-Learning

(3/7/05)
With the rapid growth of e-Learning, many development teams have simply continued to use their old familiar tools — MS Word and PowerPoint — as they transition from creation of instructor led training, even though those tools are not well-suited to the new job. An entire group of applications aims to bridge the gaps between the old tools and Flash. Articulate Presenter is one of these tools.