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Deep learning and expertise

Clark Quinn

So here’s a riff on deep learning and expertise. Here, I’m suggesting that the goal of deep learning is expertise. You can develop expertise much quicker with lots of opportunities to apply the knowledge. Once we’ve determined that we need human expertise, we also need to acknowledge that it takes time!

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The differences between social professional networks and communities of practice

Matrix

There is special emphasis on developing communities of practice (both within the organization and outside it) to encourage the professional development of employees in a friendly, effective and non-invasive manner. Main difference between social and professional communities. Communities of practice focus on a subject.

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2023 ITA Jay Cross Memorial Award: Keeley Sorokti

Clark Quinn

The Award is given to professionals who continuously welcome challenges at the cutting edge of their expertise and are convincing and effective advocates of a humanistic approach to workplace learning and performance. She actively shares her expertise and insights. We announce the award on 5 July, Jay‘s birthday.

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Accelerate Employee Performance Using the Learning Curve: Part 3 Knowledge Formation

Infopro Learning

Timing is Everything Series: Intro , Anxiety , Information Overload , Knowledge Formation, (Part 4 Optimum Performance coming May 31st). Knowledge Formation. This is a period of learning in which establishing communities of practice is especially beneficial. The Student Becomes the Teacher. Sources: Jacobs, R.

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Knowledge Acquisition? Skill Develop? Go COP

eLearning 24-7

What if people learn differently or retain knowledge differently? I’m talking about knowledge acquisition, retention of said knowledge, synthesis of said knowledge, embracing and engaging in a whole new way with that knowledge, and then expounding it with real-life experiences and scenarios.

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Knowledge, practice and community

Learning with e's

In this post, I extend this idea into the work Lave did with Etienne Wenger, which has become known as Communities of Practice. The work of Lave and Wenger advances this concept, turning its focus to the people who make up the learning communities we are all a part of.

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Situated Cognition In eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

TalentLMS

Learners must be able to put their knowledge to use outside the virtual classroom, and simulating real world challenges is one of the best ways to achieve this. Cognitive Apprenticeships and communities of practice also go hand-in-hand with situated cognition. 4 Situated Cognition Best Practices.