ID Reflections

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Most importantly, from the perspective of trainers who have been immersed in classroom training for years, Jane adds the “comforting and promising possibilities” of technology use without the alarm of having to throw away all the time-tested methods of training like role plays, debates, post a question, etc. Hardly ever.

Social Media 166

Social Media Media Wiki Blogging 166

ID Reflections

MARCH 28, 2010

I was never a very docile child and have been sent out of the classroom on more than one occasion. While the first two minutes or so of standing outside the classroom saw me repentant and subdued, I would soon be engrossed by the black and white marble flooring of the long corridor.

Effectiveness 132

Effectiveness Classroom Innovation Games 132

ID Reflections

APRIL 6, 2014

While the cMOOC or the Connectivist MOOC started out with the vision of leveraging the power of networks in learning, xMOOCs took the more conventional classroom-learning format and brought it online. From the amalgamation of these two is emerging a new breed of MOOCs—the corporate MOOCs.

Social Networks 189

Social Networks Benefits Forum Community 189

ID Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2009

In a bid to salvage the training and justify the cost, some of the training “modules” are shifted back to the classroom mode. Classroom training 3. Reactive Blended Training comes itno the picture. And e-learning gets a bad name. Web-based training 2. Informal learning platforms (these are platforms like wiki, forums, etc.,

Blended Learning 114

Blended Learning Blended Social Networks Wiki 114

ID Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2009

Solitary formal learning is more self driven than formal social learning like classroom trainings that typically take place in organizations Informal Learning: 1. I don't like a formal classroom situation with a teacher. The solitary aspect of this is more individualistic because we typically select to opt for these programs/courses 7.

Informal Learning 110

Informal Learning Informal Blended Learning Social 110

ID Reflections

OCTOBER 21, 2010

The classrooms are named after each planet. While the assembly was going on, I had a tough time trying to maintain order in my little corner. Here are some of the pictures taken at that point: The art and craft work on display were amazing too. And you can see Jupiter below. The youngest ones are in a class called the Sun.

PKM 127

PKM Sun Picture Camera 127

ID Reflections

AUGUST 1, 2010

A recent study from Forrester Research detailed the rise of social computing—interactions continued through online or other technological means—and its impact on e-learning indicates that more than 80 percent of adult learning takes place outside of the classroom. CoPs deliver unique benefits to an organization.

Learning 2.0 132

Learning 2.0 Blended Learning Social Networks Gartner 132