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eLearning as Part of an Informal Learning Strategy

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Much of my learning came from brainstorming with peers, participating in online forums , reading (articles, books, blogs, etc.), Do you have a similar story of unstructured, experiential, informal learning? In contrast, only 20% of organizations’ learning budgets go toward enhancing informal learning.

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How to Let Learners Make Mistakes in eLearning

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A few years ago, I was a co-researcher on a study that investigated the factors that influence informal workplace learning. The literature on the subject frequently references learning from mistakes as a typical form of informal learning. So how can we leverage this natural way of learning in eLearning lessons?

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Social Media vs. Social Learning

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What a great way for them to collaborate and discuss the informal learning that is taking place on the job. Another suggestion is to have an instructor, a supervisor, or other mentor create a blog with a daily or weekly question to be posed to them. --3-- 3-- Create an Alumni group. We hope you found this post helpful.

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Becoming a Learning Architect

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The idea of collaboration and informal learning took the stage, and again our role shifted. and move it into learning. Let’s look at some of these roles: Online Discussion Facilitation – Social media has become a major component in learning environments today. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. Then came Web 2.0

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Technology Advancement and Learning – Help or Hindrance?

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Look at how informal learning takes place today in your organization, and think about how social media can extend that. Have a written strategy in place and get buy-in from management or your client BEFORE planning any social media with your learning. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Learning Lessons from Black Ops 2

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©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. Having newer employees partner with more experienced employees is one way to share some of the experience. However, there's not an easy substitute for true individual experience.

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Management Support of Training

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©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. Have you had any other successful ideas for getting managers to reinforce and support the training for their teams? Feel free to share your experiences.