Rob Hubbard

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How to Harness Informal Learning

Rob Hubbard

Informal learning, like the scenario above, takes place constantly in most organisations. It is estimated that probably as much of 80% of learning within an organisation is informal, with formal training constituting the other 20%. What is informal learning? How can informal learning be harnessed?

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The Really Useful eLearning Instruction Manual

Rob Hubbard

Informal and Social Learning - Jane Hart. 70-20-10 Author Tools Blended Learning Collaboration Compliance Training Creativity elearning Learning approaches Learning Practice Learning styles Learning Theory Technology' And here’s a summary of the chapters: So What is eLearning? Clive Shepherd. Jane Bozarth. Lars Hyland.

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Case Study: Waterstones Academy – Goal-Based Learning for Booksellers

Rob Hubbard

Waterstones’ reputation is built upon the knowledge and enthusiasm of their 4,500 booksellers, who are able to offer passionate and informed recommendations and advice to customers. Waterstones added in the ability for Shop Managers to conduct informal scheduled reviews with the booksellers.

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Back to Basics – What is eLearning?

Rob Hubbard

I get nul points; no poxy bit of paper; no recognition for the time lost, opportunity cost and not even a chance to go back in and waste another couple of hours of my life because of error x2032 – as if I’m supposed to know what to do with that bit of information f%$H, f%!£, Online collaboration.

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Coactivism – A Learning Model

Rob Hubbard

These questions measure only the effectiveness of the learner’s short-term memory; not whether they will retain the information or be able to put it into practice. We know from Ebbinghaus’ Forgetting Curve that we forget the majority of what we learn in a matter of days if we do nothing with that information. Featured on EcoPressed.

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The importance of learning in uncertain times

Rob Hubbard

Give people the opportunity to collaborate with each other. ABI/INFORM Global (PQ). The bite-sized learning must be closely aligned to organisation goals. Learning can play a key role in communicating these goals and galvanising people to work towards them. You’ll weather the storm better if everyone pulls together as a team.

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Onboarding the Blended Way

Rob Hubbard

Information can be delivered through a number of channels, both on- and offline and can be tailored to the individual in bite-sized chunks. This prevents information overload and allows best medium for delivery to be chosen. The information in these modules can also be modified easily, ensuring that the learning is always up-to-date.