Docebo

JANUARY 3, 2019

Informal learning encourages learning in the flow of work – here are 5 ways to help you make it happen. In fact, those formal learning situations are becoming less of a fixture in L&D as awareness grows around the need to foster and encourage more informal learning opportunities. .

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Learningtogo

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

While studies vary on the exact percentage, most learning in today’s workplace is informal. In this post, we’ll distinguish between informal and formal learning and explore ways to identify and encourage informal learning within your organization. What is informal learning?

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The eLearning Coach

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

In this episode, I speak with Mirjam Neelen about the conclusions that learning researchers agree on, how to identify learning myths and how to incorporate evidence-informed learning strategies into your work. Mirjam is a coauthor of Evidence-Informed Learning Design: Creating training to improve performance.

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Jane Hart

APRIL 27, 2012

Jay Cross, the author of the 2007 seminal book, Informal Learning, Rediscovering the Natural Pathways that Inspire Innovation and Performance , recently wrote a blog post in which he explained that although there has been a lot of talk about “informal learning” in the last five years, there has been very little action.

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Jane Hart

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Recently I’ve been reading more and more blog posts and articles that talk of how to “manage informal learning”, so I thought it was time for another post of my own that tries to explain how this is actually misleading, and in fact misses the big picture in terms of the importance of informal learning in the workplace, and L&D’s (..)

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E-Learning Provocateur

MAY 3, 2011

She authors the blog Wishful thinking in medical education , which she uses to advance thinking about the training of student doctors. Recently Anne Marie blogged Location and Learning (which I have reproduced here) and she asked me whether or not I consider her central idea an example of an Informal Learning Environment (ILE).

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Challenge to Learn

MARCH 3, 2011

The question of the month #LCBQ is: How do you assess whether your informal learning, social learning, continuous learning and performance support initiatives have the desired impact or if they achieve the desired results? The output of learning is not what you have learned, but how you can apply it in your everyday work.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 11, 2009

It does seem like there isn’t much formal learning about accessibility happening though; most of the responses were for various kinds of informal learning. Blogs: 14%. Informally from coworkers: 11%. Posted in Accessibility, Informal Learning. Web sites: 20% (15 votes). On-the-job training: 14%.

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Torrance Learning

JUNE 6, 2016

This blog originally posted on The Performance Improvement Blog. As David Grebow explained in his post about The Learning Curve and The Pivot Point , unless formal training (courses, workshops, seminars, webinars, etc.) Guest Post by Stephen Gill.

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LearnUpon

JULY 25, 2019

Formal and informal learning are two opposing learning styles. So, let’s dive in, scrutinize each, and figure out which learning practice will work best for your organization. . What is formal and informal learning? . Formal learning is learning that is delivered “in a systematic intentional way”.

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LearnUpon

JUNE 20, 2019

These are all substantial aspects of learning, but in truth, learning isn’t always so by the numbers. Informal learning is a type of learning that happens every day, whether we realize it or not. But, smart businesses are now beginning to see the value of nurturing informal training too.

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

So why wouldn’t we do the same for something as important as learning? Informal Learning helps us do just that. Online libraries that store informal learning content can prove to be very useful for both the learner and the teacher. What is Informal Learning? This is where informal learning comes in.

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Docebo

JANUARY 27, 2016

We know people learn and retain more information through informal channels , on-the-job experience and coaching, but most companies still expect their people to gain the bulk of their knowledge through more formal, structured means. In fact, studies have shown that most learners forget up to 90% of what they learn over time.

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Dashe & Thomson

AUGUST 11, 2011

Social learning refers to a class of learning, which includes wikis, blogs, screen sharing, podcasting, photo sharing, social bookmarking, collaborative working, social networking, etc. Social learning (small S, small L) does not refer to the use of social media in top-down, formal learning.

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The Performance Improvement Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Learning occurs in "informal" (another term that I don’t like but is gaining traction) settings and online, as well as in the classroom. How can we know what is learned informally and what difference that learning makes to the success of an organization?

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QuoDeck

JANUARY 14, 2018

Classroom teaching has been debunked for newer forms of learning and engagement across organizations. Interestingly, startups seem to be the ones driving companies towards such learning. The Use Of Informal Learning For Startups. Working in any organization involves learning, and at different levels.

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E-Learning Provocateur

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Mott’s blueprint is the Open Learning Network (OLN). Mine is the Informal Learning Environment (ILE). Both the OLN and ILE are modular because they comprise standalone resources or “learning objects&#. It formalises the informal. In the workplace, however, the vast majority of learning is informal.

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Paradiso Solutions

JULY 29, 2022

What is formal and informal learning? Learning that is “given in a systematic planned fashion” is referred to as formal learning. It typically takes place in a face-to-face environment or through an online learning platform, like an LMS, and is planned and supervised by an instructor. Learn More.

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eLearning Cyclops

MARCH 6, 2011

Informal learning. Maybe I Can Informally Assess Its Impact #LCBQ. This months Big Question at Learning Circuits is regarding assessing the impact of informal learning. Much of this will be anecdotal information collected, but none the less information that has value in assessing impact.

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Elucidat

APRIL 3, 2023

Hear how she takes an evidence-informed approach to learning design. Play this episode Top tips for delivering evidence-informed learning experiences Don’t have time to listen now? Here are some top tips from Mirjam: Stop jumping to solutions; start getting informed: Steaming ahead without evaluation limits your effects.

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Trivantis

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Do your employees struggle to keep up with all the latest trends, new data and constantly changing business information? Today, workers need to be able to learn on demand, as well as to maximize their annual training. Informal learning helps employees stay knowledgeable and ready for industry shifts. Check out these tips!

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ProProfs

MARCH 22, 2017

According to CARA’s 2010 Survey on social media impact, nearly 70% of what is learned in life and at work happens through informal and social learning. If applied right, informal learning can become the competitive edge for every company. Why does informal learning demand equal importance as formal learning?

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Matrix

AUGUST 22, 2019

Adult learning is very much connected to need and usefulness and as a result it’s paramount for instructional designers to prove the importance of any material they present and allow for learners to go about finding what they think is of educational value at a certain point. Formal and informal learning – two peas in the same pod.

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Jay Cross

JUNE 13, 2012

Next month I’ll be offering an experiential workshop on Informal Learning through Jane Hart’s Social Learning Center. Tweet, blog, link, bookmark, narrate, and record. By the close of the workshop, you will be able to… understand what informal learning is, how it works, why it’s important.

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EI Design

JUNE 6, 2018

In our early years, informal learning is the significant way we learn. In fact, we continue to learn through this approach even at the workplace. In spite of this, many people are skeptical about the impact of informal learning at the workplace. I wrap up with 5 informal learning examples that you can use.

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gomo learning

MAY 14, 2019

Rather, we gain knowledge through a variety of informal means and methods—such as searching the web, asking a coworker for help, or watching online tutorials. And, because these informal learning experiences are already happening in your organization, it’s important to know how to recognize and foster them. Making time to learn.

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Adobe Captivate

JUNE 8, 2018

In our early years, informal learning is the significant way we learn. In fact, we continue to learn through this approach even at the workplace. In spite of this, many people are skeptical about the impact of informal learning at the workplace. I wrap up with 5 informal learning examples that you can use.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Lance Dublin: Formalizing Informal Learning ….&#%!? Presented by Training Magazine Network Diagram of the learning process: Input: you can get input in lots of ways Organize Apply Evaluate (in a wheel – each of these is a subprocess) Looking first at learning. In a disconnected learning system: Need.

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Tony Karrer

JANUARY 26, 2009

I've always been a big believer in the value and power of informal learning. Over the past few years, I've written quite a few posts about informal learning. is one part of systematizing support for informal learning. The person I most associate with informal learning is Jay Cross.

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Matrix

AUGUST 7, 2018

Without ruling out traditional L&D practices, informal learning should find its way into today’s workplace. Read more: The truth about informal learning: it happens all the time, anywhere. 8 practices to facilitate informal learning. First of all, it is very cost effective.

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Trivantis

MAY 21, 2014

The trending topic today is informal learning! This learning trend is a huge part of the future of e-Learning because it has tons of benefits for those who encourage it at their organizations. One of the reasons informal learning is so successful is because it provides freedom for learning—whenever there’s an opportunity.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 23, 2010

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. 3 domains: formal, informal, performance support. The classic cognitive chunk of recall 7 +/- 2 tidbits of information. He had 2 1/2 minutes!

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Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

JANUARY 17, 2016

Most organizations also have a rich learning management system (LMS) with herein (self) developed materials appropriate to the particular training needs of the organization. In addition, content on websites like Youtube, Vimeo, blog sites are increasing. The teacher may use this information to adapt his class teachings.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 4, 2006

There is an interest question on the Learning Circuits blog that asks whether or not it is appropriate to write a book about informal learning. The argument goes "if informal learning is so important, why use a formal structure, like a book, to describe its value?"

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Jay Cross

JUNE 21, 2012

I fear that charlatans and dummies are taking informal learning down the same road. An Informal Learning Sequel? While it took six years to arrive, informal learning has become L&D’s flavor of the day. Numerous consultants are offering to help manage informal learning. (It No, no, no.

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Mindflash

JUNE 7, 2012

Most of us know from personal experience that you learn a large percentage of what you need to know to do your work while on the job. Sure, your education gave you the basic skills and factual foundation to process new information and succeed, but most of what you end up doing at the office everyday is stuff you pick up as you go.

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Learnnovators

MARCH 15, 2014

However, some of the shifts may require us to move beyond the traditional definitions of ‘learning’. Informal/Social learning is one such major revolution (other than mobile learning and gamified learning) that demands a shift in the mere thinking of ‘learning’. Informal/Social Learning Design Competencies.

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