Jay Cross

APRIL 28, 2012

Six years ago I wrote Informal Learning, Rediscovering the Natural Pathways that Inspire Innovation and Performance. This is the first in a series of posts about what informal learning is and how to put it into practice. Synopsis of Informal Learning. What is learning? Formal and informal learning.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 4, 2011

Like many enterprise learning companies, we are actively brainstorming ways to incorporate collaborative Web 2.0 technologies into our training programs, but rarely do we find a client that wants to create a robust learning environment comprised of both formal and informal components. Go take a peek.

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Clark Quinn

AUGUST 29, 2008

Donald Clark raises an issue on his blog about confounding informal with Web 2.0, and the point I found interesting is his query about the 80/20 in/formal learning metrics. I took it (and no blame to him if I misconstrue) to be an issue of should we match our budgets to that ration. Typically, bugger all. What say you?

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Freemium Three: Three Free Tools That Will Work Wonders For Your Next Training Project. Following some careful product reviews and some alpha-testing we settled on this system and never looked back. Properly d.

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Sticky Learning

AUGUST 18, 2010

So, we extrapolate on imperfect information. This is where informal learning comes in. Let's try these descriptions of Informal Learning: Learning with no particular outcome in mind. Learning for learning sake. Learning that mightn't look like learning. How extraordinary!"

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Freemium Three: Three Free Tools That Will Work Wonders For Your Next Training Project. Following some careful product reviews and some alpha-testing we settled on this system and never looked back. Properly d.

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Infopro Learning

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Although instructor-led or classroom training is the most traditional form of training is only effective when you provide a big group of learners with a relatively small amount of information in a short period. Mobile learning is a relatively new training delivery method. And last but not least is blended learning.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 28, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Social Media: The Virtual “Over-The-Partition” Learning Network by Jolene on April 28, 2011 in Informal Learning , Instructional Design , Training Development , Video , social learning According to the 1996 report from the U.S.

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E-Learning Provocateur

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Hence I urge caution when using it to inform our decisions. Subjects who are compelled to participate in these activities may not behave in the same manner as when they are not; which could, for example, complicate your informal learning strategy. Suffice to say my search for statistical significance is serious.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 11, 2011

The era of “left brain” dominance, and the Information Age that it engendered, are giving way to a new world in which “right brain” qualities-inventiveness, empathy, meaning-predominate. I’ve often wondered what all this right-brained thinking means for the learning industry. We thought we could train them to do their jobs.

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EI Design

JULY 1, 2020

In this article, I share 4 strategies to train remote workers quickly with limited training budgets. In this article (part of a series of 4 articles, an eBook, and a Webinar), I focus on the impact of COVID-19, notably the need to quickly adopt remote or Virtual Training (amidst tight or limited budgets). Reduced training budgets.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Weber also points out how effectively additional techniques demonstrated in the movie – like music, movement, and humor – open the mind to learning. With deadlines and budget pressures always present, it’s easy to jettison these “soft&# elements. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good.

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Tony Karrer

MARCH 22, 2007

Someone asked how informal learning might apply to new managers. Does that mean that informal learning doesn't apply to new manager training? Or are we powerless to help make informal learning happen? Maybe we just need to visit Ray Sims - What To Do On Behalf of Informal Learning?

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Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

During the Thought Leadership Webinar on “ Interactive Courses on a ShoeString Budget ” in November, 2011, I had a good discussion with Jim Hanlin, President and Founder of Best Training Resources. Jim shared his views on the changing landscape in e-learning. Vikas: What are clients looking for in eLearning programs?

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Infopro Learning

AUGUST 7, 2023

This may include designing and delivering training programs, creating eLearning courses, or developing informal learning opportunities. Managing Learning Projects: Learning advisors oversee the progress and execution of learning initiatives. Based on this, we create customized learning solutions just for them.

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Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 6, 2006

The Real Challenge around Informal Learning Over the last few days I've had a blog conversation with Stephen Downes around what is informal learning: The Form of Informal - 2 More on the Form of Informal The Form of Informal The Paradox of Informal Learning (Form of Informal?)

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Big Dog, Little Dog

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Jane Hart recently posted a thought-proving article on her blog in which she argues that you “ can't manage informal learning, you can only manage the social media tools.” An example in this case would be visioning a process that helps to increase informal learning and make it more effective.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 11, 2011

Because the people on the edge were more likely to be connected to other network clusters, and therefore had access to information that was not available to people who were “buried” at the middle of a cluster. Learning and development professionals should remember the Weak Ties theory when designing social learning systems.

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Mindflash

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Despite ample evidence supporting the bottom-line value of training and professional development , training budgets are almost always the first place business leaders target for cost-cutting. Embrace Informal Learning practices – especially mentoring and coaching. Source: Jay Cross, Informal Learning, Pfeiffer, 2006.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 12, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Surfing the Net: Waste of Time or Personal Directed Learning? Only recently has the training industry begun to tap into this realm of informal, social learning. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Properly d.

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Jay Cross

JANUARY 26, 2014

Formal gets all the money, but today more learning happens outside the classroom. Learning is more important than ever. We have an information explosion. We have to learn more just to keep living our lives. That doesn’t mean we need training departments — and that’s where the budgets are cut. Informal Learning'

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 27, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Online Video: the Perfect Social Learning Tool? My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. tool chest. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

I was blown away by that little nugget of information. But what does that have to do with social learning? I think it has a lot to do with the exponential increase in opportunities for social learning in the last few decades. Social learning no longer has to take place in person. Wow, I mean just… wow. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 13, 2010

It’s important to remember, though, that Wikileaks is essentially a non-profit news organization, not a tool for sharing information across and among users. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. less big companies, for more than 20 years.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 12, 2010

It’s important to remember, though, that Wikileaks is essentially a non-profit news organization, not a tool for sharing information across and among users. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. less big companies, for more than 20 years.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 21, 2011

I like to imagine performance support as an Exobrain … (and, of course, that I am one of the smart people in learning … guess I will have to ask Simon about that.) According to Urban Dictionary: Your exobrain (or exo-brain) is your extended brainpower from the information you have access to from your computer or the web.

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Clark Quinn

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Consequently, the services are similarly varied: workshops on learning science-informed design, consulting on the minimal changes to keep impacts on budget low but increase the effectiveness of the outcomes, and of course beyond: to performance consulting, informal learning, and more.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

From a personal perspective, networking builds new relationships through which you can share information, answer questions, and make new connections. People in your network become the portals to knowledge, opportunity, and information you might not find on your own. Keep contact information updated – yours and those in your network.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 5, 2011

My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. Instead, tell them where to get the information they need, when they need it. less big companies, for more than 20 years. I like to read, make films and play guitar (in private). Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 1, 2011

The fact that a computer can win a trivia contest that relies on fast reflexes and fast information retrieval doesn’t seem much like news to me. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. A lot of people, apparently, agree. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 30, 2010

My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. Instead, tell them where to get the information they need, when they need it. less big companies, for more than 20 years. I like to read, make films and play guitar (in private). Properly d.

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From the Coleface

APRIL 14, 2009

There’s a popular myth in the learning industry that 80% of the learning that happens in organisations is informal whilst 20% is derived from formal learning interventions e.g. face to face courses and e-learning. and social learning. and social learning. Think about it.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Using Wikis to Stop Brain Drain by Jolene on February 23, 2010 in Wikis In his December Training Magazine article Training in a Web 2.0 Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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Jay Cross

MARCH 8, 2011

Nobody’s going to come around and say times are tough, so we’re going to cut the phone budget by 30%. Value network analysis could yield economic information that social network analysis fails to cover. There’s no question that the corporation is going to provide phone service.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 25, 2011

Even with the help of the newest technology tools to communicate and educate including social media, wikis, and Google, we still need to transform our ILT classrooms and training sessions into integrated blended learning environments. Introduce your information slowly. I have found that I learn from them as much as the learn from me.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 19, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Who’s Building the Social Learning Roads? Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 21, 2011

In this case, the corporate learning world can learn a lot from Khan Academy, about how to keep lessons informal, quickly-paced, and ultimately, a lot more engaging. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. Properly d.

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