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The grassroots of learning

E-Learning Provocateur

Here’s a common scenario: I “quickly” look up something on Wikipedia, and hours later I have 47 tabs open as I delve into tangential aspects of the topic. ” I note that this explanation from 2012 is somewhat different from his paper in 2008, which of course reflects the evolution of the idea.

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My Top Ten Tools for Learning 2009

Experiencing eLearning

I decided this year that I wouldn’t look at my 2007 or 2008 lists first and would just start fresh. Wikipedia is the first place I check for basic, “good enough&# information on many topics. Being sure that everyone always has access to the same information is critical. Personal Learning. Image: Number 10.

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Less is more: A different approach to L&D in a world awash with information

Performance Learning Productivity

Charles Jennings argues that the adage 'access to knowledge is power' is more fitting in today's information-swamped world. "In 2009, more data will be generated by individuals than in the entire history of mankind through 2008. Information overload is more serious than ever." It simply isn't true in today's world.

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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. It's definitely worth a read.

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Wikis and Learning – 60 Resources

Tony Karrer

- Experiencing eLearning , July 27, 2009 Wikis at Work - eLearning Technology , February 25, 2007 Control and Community: A Case Study of Enterprise Wiki Usage , May 4, 2009 Blog or Wiki? trainingwreck , January 23, 2010 Social Learning Strategies Checklist - Social Enterprise Blog , January 11, 2010 Extending elearning?

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In Defense of the Term “Gamification” as used by Learning Professionals

Kapp Notes

In fact, a 2008 study by Howard-Jones & Demetriou indicate that gaming uncertainty can transform the emotional experience of learning improving engagement and, more importantly, improving encoding and later recall. The analogy I give is of Wikipedia. Teachers always tell students not to use Wikipedia, some even ban Wikipedia.

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Random Web 2.0 Statistics

Kapp Notes

Top US Search Providers October 2009 ) There are more than 85,000 active contributors working on more than 14,000,000 articles in more than 260 languages at Wikipedia. Wikipedia has 10,992,799 registered users, including 1,696 administrators.( ) An estimated 6.8 billion search queries were conducted at Google Search, representing 66.1