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The key to informal learning is autonomy

Jane Hart

Jay Cross, the author of the 2007 seminal book, Informal Learning, Rediscovering the Natural Pathways that Inspire Innovation and Performance , recently wrote a blog post in which he explained that although there has been a lot of talk about “informal learning” in the last five years, there has been very little action.

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Looking Back at 2007

Tony Karrer

In December 2006, I posted my challenges and predictions for 2007. Shortly, I'll be responding to this month's Big Question with my Predictions for Learning in 2008. Biggest challenges for 2007? I found several very high quality developers at several levels in 2007. What is the form of informal learning?

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Informal Learning Technology

Tony Karrer

There's a fantastic post by Stephen Downes - New Technology Supporting Informal Learning. Training Modalities Stephen tells us at the outset: Online learning today is beginning to be dominated by developments in games, simulations and related technologies. eLearning Technology. Browse eLearning Content

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70-20-10: Origin, Research, Purpose

Performance Learning Productivity

Some people find implementing 70-20-10 brings transformational change to their corporate learning cultures. A last group discounts it claiming 70-20-10 has no research to back it up and that it provides little value because the numbers are not accurate. Others are not quite sure what to make of it or how to leverage the model.

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The Role of xAPI in Creating Powerful Learning Experiences for the Modern Workforce

Origin Learning

Designed specifically to cater to eLearning courseware designed for use in the aviation industry, the standards were adopted by course-providers to create eLearning content for all industries. January 9, 2007 holds special significance in the annals of modern technology. On June 29, 2007, the first iPhone was released.

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Games in Learning: Review of Grockit.com

Dashe & Thomson

Founded in 2007 by former Princeton Review Teacher of the Year, Farb Nivi, Grockit seeks to use game and social network based learning to provide a fun environment for students studying for the SAT or the GMAT, at a more affordable price than many traditional test-prep classes.

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Effective Web Conferences – 41 Resources

Tony Karrer

Rethinking conferences - Informal Learning , February 17, 2009 When I signed up for Spaces for Interaction: An Online Conversation about Improving the Traditional Conference , I didn’t appreciate how timely the topic would become. Better Conferences - eLearning Technology , June 18, 2007 believe we can build better conferences.