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as extra pens, training binders, name badges, etc. The actual training is one aspect of your footprint. Your own workflows and departmental habits are another. One way to integrate sustainability into your workflow is to reduce travel during the authoring process. If you are currently traveling during the analysis and development phase, consider some online approaches. You can start today using free services such as Adobe ConnectNow, which includes video conferencing with screen sharing and whiteboards. REDUCE PRINTING The U.S. only has 5 percent of the world’s population, yet uses 28 percent of its paper. The average office worker uses 10,000 sheets of paper every year. One great example for print reduction and streamlined processes is the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), the state’s largest government agency. Case managers, administrators and citizens alike are working smarter and faster by shifting from paper to automated forms processes with Adobe LiveCycle solutions, which saves the DHS $1.2 million annually in printing and distribution costs and $6 million annually in administrative cost. Here are some ways to save paper: >> Use an online collaboration, review and versioning process. Free online services like Adobe Buzzword enable you to work together on documents and easily roll back to previous edits. >> Avoid printing documents that have to be signed, and use digital signatures. >> Design your content so that printing is not necessary and content can easily be accessed online. If you do have to print, follow these guidelines: >> Change to double-sided printing. >> Remove cover pages, reduce margins, and use single line spacing. >> Move to lower-quality print standard like draft. >> Print on recycled paper, which uses 60 to 70 percent less energy to produce. >> Read professional magazines like Elearning! online. >> If you need books, check out online bookstores or auctions to purchase used copies. >> Choose energy-efficient hardware. >> Reduce the number of printers in your office and remove faxes (switch to eFax or Fax.com). >> Remove duplicate files and reduce the number of storage servers. LEAD THE WAY >> Track costs and environmental impact of your department, and publish articles yourself or present at conferences. >> Require green practices from your suppliers or contractors. >> Become the model in your organization by implementing the strategies outlined in this article. >> Consider developing an online learning module to train employees on more efficient paper use and printing practices. Every pound of waste generated by an office worker impacts the bottom line of your organization. MOTIVATE OTHERS As a learning professional, you understand how to change behaviors. You can utilize these skills and experiences for your green initiatives. Any training you develop likely touches thousands of learners, and providing a small fact sometimes can make a big difference in someone’s decision. Encourage sustainable choices among learners by: >> Designing your content in a reusable and easily accessible way, so printing is not necessary. Instead of a print button, include a bookmark button. >> Providing links to online resources and online books or encouraging the purchase of used books. >> Including “Please recycle” messages on each printed document. >> Letting learners know about the environmental impact of printing or traveling. — Silke Fleischer is senior product marketing manager at Adobe Systems Inc. and coowner of ATIV Solutions LLC. The author has spoken on e-learning-related topics at numerous industry events and is an active supporter of bicycle commuting and sustainable life style. For more information and additional tips, read the full whitepaper on http://www.adobe.com/elearning. Web Seminar Series Join us for these engaging on-demand and live learning sessions: Live Sessions: >> Collaboration Trends & Strategies >> LMS Selection Series >> Business Impact of Learning On-Demand: >> Virtual Classroom Best Practices >> Five Guidelines for Improving Learning >> Improving Learner Performance through Interactivity >> Managing Your E-learning Program Don’t miss another valuable learning experience. Hear professionals from Brookwood, ROI Institute, CA, Bersin & Associates and many others. Register Now! Sign up for the complimentary Elearning! Web Seminar Series at: http://elearning.b2bmediaco.com/ events.php Sponsored by: Elearning! September/October 2008 23 http://www.Fax.com http://elearning.b2bmediaco.com/events.php http://elearning.b2bmediaco.com/events.php http://www.adobe.com/elearning

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Elearning - September/October 2008 Contents Editor’s Note News IBM Goes Green Green Resources Deals Trendlines Learning Leader Up to Speed Cover Story: Going Green The Green Mindset? Cutting Down Turnover Tips: EET Case Study: Pacific Pulmonary Services Case Study: British Telecom Case Study: Allianz SE Case Study: LXR Case Study: St. Elizabeth Tips: Green Initiatives New Products LMS Tools Pop Quiz Last Word

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