Sat.Nov 10, 2012

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eLearning: Is Repetition the Key?

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

by AJ George  Recently I was trying out  Knowledge Guru , which, according to its site, is "a game engine that uses the power of play to help learners learn facts fast." I've been reading a lot lately about the  gamification of learning  but had never heard of Knowledge Guru before, so I thought I'd look into it and see what possible implications it could have for the eLearning field.

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From organizing and managing learning to supporting self-organized and self-managed learning

Jane Hart

In Harold Jarche ‘s recent post What is learning’s role? , he writes: “Learning is not something done to us, it is what we do together. Learning delivery in a constantly changing work environment is an outdated notion. For example, training courses are artifacts of a time when information was scarce and connections were few. It is glaringly obvious in this time of ubiquitous connectivity and pervasive proximity that we can get pretty well any information we need whenever we want i

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Why Don't Learning Organizations Embrace Informal?

CLO Magazine

Here are seven reasons you should promote informal learning. The reasons for a steady reliance on formal and structured activities, such as classroom- and computer-based training, vary by organization. They include: • Generational preferences : Many senior leadership positions, both inside and outside the learning organization, are held by baby boomers.

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Unlock the Next Wave of Productivity

CLO Magazine

Only by enabling informal learning will organizations meet demands for greater flexibility and more learner-driven content. The majority of the time, resources and dollars spent by internal learning functions is spent on formal learning. Yet according to a 2011 article published by the Center for Creative Leadership, at least 70 percent of learning within an organization occurs outside of formal learning activities.

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

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Does Rejection Bolster Creativity?

CLO Magazine

Are social rejects more innovative? A recent study shows that social rejection may not have purely negative implications. Don’t neglect the social rejects in the organization — those individuals nobody chooses to work with. They may be essential drivers of innovation. In fact, social rejection can actually boost creativity, according to an October 2012 study by researchers from Cornell and Johns Hopkins universities.

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The Week That Was

CLO Magazine

The top five stories from CLOmedia.com for the week of Nov. 5. Also, should executives educate employees on political issues?

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