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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

In the article she gives some scary statistics: Our recent study showed that 30 percent of US companies spent money on informal learning tools or services in 2010. Leaders have to be willing to put some money behind training programs and they have to trust the statistics validating informal and social learning principles.

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Social Media: The Virtual “Over-The-Partition” Learning Network.

Dashe & Thomson

Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 70% of workplace knowledge is learned informally (a statistic that is frequently referenced in the learning industry). While I haven’t seen more recent data, my experience is that the informal learning trend holds true today. Because video can be the virtual “over-the-partition” colleague.

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Is Your Measuring Stick Allowing You To Manage For The Better.

Dashe & Thomson

A system developed by which statistics were recorded and bets placed. Sure baseball became popular when money got involved, but the game improved dramatically when statistics allowed one to objectively decide who was good and who wasn’t. And how did that happen? Nuances like box scores, trades and scouting were all born. Properly d.

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8 Surprising Gamification Statistics

DigitalChalk eLearning

We’ve rounded up 10 statistics on the use of gamification in eLearning, some of which may surprise you. Since 2010, over 350 companies have launched major gamification projects. By 2108, the Global Gamification Market will reach $5.5Bn. Clearly, the gamification market isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.

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The Return of the (Digital) Native | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

An excellent article from Cross Pollination Media, titled “ Are ‘Digital Natives’ Better Suited for Mobile Learning? Properly d. All Rights Reserved. Visit us at dashe.com

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Learning Statistics

Kapp Notes

Here are some interesting statistics about learning. These types of informative statistics appear in ASTD’s annual State of the Industry report. According to an article titled Investing in eLearning Proves to be Lucrative , in India the market is large. E-learning market is expected to surpass $52.6 total ($83.62

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Buzz Marketing – Cases And Strategies for 2023

Think Orion

Word of mouth has been the most credible source of advertisement leaving behind all other strategic campaigns marketers may employ to achieve the same effect. This buzz marketing tactic has existed long before the internet, but new life has been breathed into it by social media platforms and influencers. What Is Buzz Marketing?

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