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Informal Learning Technology

Tony Karrer

There's a fantastic post by Stephen Downes - New Technology Supporting Informal Learning. In many cases, I find myself searching for the right person as an answer to my learning / work need rather than finding the right content. And I feel that Leveraging Networks is Key Skill and the most important Knowledge Worker Skill Gap.

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Learned about Learning in 2009

Tony Karrer

In June 2008, Work Literacy Launched. When I look at my particular skills, methods and tools for 2009 and compare them to 2008, I would say that it’s mostly a question of degree of use and certainly my use of Twitter has grown. And it can turn into great things like: Discussion Forums for Knowledge Sharing at Capital City Bank.

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Top 100 eLearning Items

Tony Karrer

Tools Collaborative Learning Using Web 2.0 Tools Collaborative Learning Using Web 2.0 Mathemagenic " PhD conclusions in a thousand words: blogging practices of knowledge workers Web 2.0 Applications in Learning Rethinking Learning Styles Understanding E-Learning 2.0 Tools - A Summary PR 2.0:

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ASTD TechKnowledge

Tony Karrer

Session Hopping a Practical Guide General Session - New Work Literacies and E-Learning 2.0 Thursday, 01/29/2009 8:00AM - 9:00AM Over the past 20 years, there has been an explosion of information sources, greatly increased accessibility of experts and expertise around the world, and new tools emerging every day. Learning 2.0

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2009 Predictions How Did I Do?

Tony Karrer

The second half of the prediction “self directed learning” got less attention during the year than I anticipated, but it was there and certainly was a big part of the discussion around social and informal learning. Strategy" Fails One of the better, cheap support mechanisms for self-directed learning are web 2.0

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Top 10 eLearning Predictions 2011 #LCBQ

Tony Karrer

Learning content will be transformed for easier consumption. Success metrics for learning will be based on content access, views, involvement and downloads. Learning leaders will be more focused on relevancy of information. Grows - But Creating "eLearning 2.0 Grows - But Creating "eLearning 2.0

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Jay Changes Direction

Jay Cross

informal learning. Thought leader and chief proponent of informal learning. Book (2008). In ten years, took an object of derision and made it the #1 or #2 priority of virtually every Chief Learning Officer in America. DIY learning. First to use term eLearning on the web. Chief cheerleader for concept.

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