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Mobile Enables Informal Learning

Upside Learning

I spoke (for 5 min) on how mobile enables informal learning. Informal Learning. Even though informal learning has been around for as long as we humans have been, the use of the term ‘Informal Learning’ in corporate has grown significantly in the last 5-8 years.

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Formalizing informal learning?

Clark Quinn

The Entreprise Collaborative has a new question , asking whether we can formalize informal learning. To me, it’s not about formalizing informal learning so much as explicitly supporting it versus ignoring it. Like the proverbial ’stuff’, informal learning happens. I see two roles.

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Free E-Learning Tutorial: Choosing a Social Media Platform for Formal and Informal Learning

Connect Thinking

I have just released episode 23 of the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy free video and audio podcast series. This is the first of a series of three podcasts exploring social media platforms for formal and informal learning in organisations. You can doenload our free elearning tutorials from iTunes.

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Training Delivery Strategies—How to Incorporate Feedback

Infopro Learning

E-learning is one of the most common types of training delivery available today. E-learning combines discussion forums, text audio, video, and interactive assessment. Online learning still offers interactive and engaging training and often with simulated environments for employees performing high-risk tasks.

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7 Examples on Scenario Based Learning (SBL) for Formal and Informal Learning

Adobe Captivate

In this blog, I show you how to you can use Scenario Based Learning through 5 examples for both Formal and Informal learning. What is Scenario Based Learning (SBL)? Scenario Based Learning (SBL) in eLearning uses real-life situations to validate the learning comprehension and more significantly its eventual application.

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Bob Mosher on Informal Learning and Performance Support

Learning Visions

Informal Learning: Are We Missing a HUGE Opportunity? with Bob Mosher of Learning Guide Solutions, presented by Massachusetts Chapter of ISPI and sponsored by Kineo. con: maintenance) computer (pro: accessibility, maintenance; con: overdesign) Learning portals of the 90s were landing pages of stuff.

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Are You Giving Informal Learning Short Shrift?

Mindflash

.” It may sound like the slogan of some bizarre independence movement, but the idea, as advocated on the blog, is actually a common-sense approach to ensuring your training practice lines up with what scientists know about how people actually learn. Whatever is required to make the learning experience authentic and effective.