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Social Learning Has Its Place…And Informal Learning Does Too.

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Informal learning includes certain social learning tools like wikis, communities of practice, expert directories, etc., Jane is describing informal learning, a term most often used by Jay Cross to describe the many forms of learning that take place independently from forced or “pushed” training programs.

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The Angry Birds Community: Social Learning Utopia?

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That means more than 16,000 videos were contributed by members of the Angry Birds Community of Practice. The clear distinction between the Angry Birds community and the average workplace community-of-practice is obvious: the AB folks are making money for producing content.

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How to Improve Learning Outcomes With Performance Support

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Communities of Practice and Expert Locator Networks – these on-line resources take forums and discussion groups to the next level, and are structured around specific topics. Learning Portals – act as hubs for all the resources listed above.