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7 thoughts on informal learning

KnowledgeOne

“Any occasion is good for learning!” ” could be the motto of informal learning, this type of learning without structure or organization that we all do on a daily basis without realizing it and whose possibilities are attracting increasing interest, especially in the workplace. Concrete examples.

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Open Source eLearning Tools

Tony Karrer

Of course, I’d recommend skimming through eLearning Learning to find the latest and greatest. MinuteBio , June 12, 2009 Moodle Open Source life, LMSs beyond Moodle - Learning Rocks , December 18, 2008 Other Open Source LMS Solutions - eLearning 24-7 , April 14, 2010 The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point?

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Informal Learning Technology

Tony Karrer

There's a fantastic post by Stephen Downes - New Technology Supporting Informal Learning. So as you read this, keep in mind that Stephen was primarily talking about technology that can support a Formal Learning Event that heavily leverages Informal / Social Learning as it's primary mechanism. eLearning Technology.

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14 Incredible Informal & Social Learning Quotes

Learnnovators

THE QUOTE: “ Informal learning is enhanced when humans participate in interactive experiences.” – Allen (2004; Birchfield et al. With the rise and rise of social media, it’s almost inevitable that the ‘20’ will become more important as a channel for learning.” – Charles Jennings (in our interview with him). “ From Other Sources.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Lance Dublin: Formalizing Informal Learning

Learning Visions

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Lance Dublin: Formalizing Informal Learning [My notes from a webinar. Lance Dublin: Formalizing Informal Learning … &#%!? Formal learning is intentional. [I Stakeholders?

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14 INCREDIBLE INFORMAL & SOCIAL LEARNING QUOTES

Learnnovators

THE QUOTE: “ Informal learning is enhanced when humans participate in interactive experiences.” – Allen (2004; Birchfield et al. With the rise and rise of social media, it’s almost inevitable that the ‘20’ will become more important as a channel for learning.” – Charles Jennings (in our interview with him). “ From Other Sources.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Informal Learning -- Getting Learners to Ask the Right Questions

Learning Visions

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. This got me musing on some of the issues that have been bumping around in my head as I read all the blog talk on the topic of informal learning as well as Jays book (which I have admittedly only gotten partly through).