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The key to informal learning is autonomy

Jane Hart

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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Top 100 eLearning Items

Tony Karrer

Tools Collaborative Learning Using Web 2.0 Mathemagenic " PhD conclusions in a thousand words: blogging practices of knowledge workers Web 2.0 Applications in Learning Rethinking Learning Styles Understanding E-Learning 2.0 Tools - A Summary PR 2.0:

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eLearning Around The Web

The eLearning Coach

Whether yours are formal or informal, this list of online presentation applications from SitePoint might be useful to you. 65 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your eLearning Budget. It also includes the Periodic Table of Agile Learning. Arguments For Informal Learning. LinkedIn Guide for Knowledge Workers.

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2009 Predictions How Did I Do?

Tony Karrer

. #1 - "Self-Directed Learning" Increases Due to economic pressures, companies are going to reduce training budgets to a point where it doesn't make sense to create content on marginal topics. The first half of the prediction – budgets being reduced was on the mark. Grows - But Creating "eLearning 2.0 Grade: ???? #9

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The Future Of Learning Design

The eLearning Coach

Coach: In general, how do you compare the effect and impact of informal learning in the workplace versus formal, structured eLearning? So by shear volume, informal learning is the most powerful tool for learning in organizations. The impact of informal learning is huge.

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Bob Little – Crystal Balling with Learnnovators

Learnnovators

Learning Light’s qualitative research indicates a change in the nature of how the learning and development or training budget is managed. Budgets are moving from learning and development (L&D) departments to operational departments. In addition, budgets are becoming dynamic and responsive to business needs.

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Three tiers in the content pyramid

Clive on Learning

To remind you: High end The top tier would be e-learning that delivers something special, something that can't be achieved easily other ways. This tier would be reserved for projects with complex and/or high impact objectives, sensible lead times and appropriately generous budgets. tools for informal learning.

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