ID Reflections

MARCH 10, 2014

“A heutagogical learning environment facilitates the development of capable learners and emphasizes both the development of learner competencies as well as development of the learner’s capability and capacity to learn" (Ashton and Newman, 2006; Hase and Kenyon, 2000).

Social Networks 277

Social Networks Micro-Learning Learning Pedagogy 277

ID Reflections

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

There are workers who take charge of their own personal and professional developments. There are workers in the other kind of organization—the hierarchical, command and control ones—who flounder when expected to take charge of their own professional development. This doesn''t cover all the skills we need to develop.

Skills 132

Skills PKM Diversity Training Social Media 132

ID Reflections

MARCH 11, 2014

The other way to approach MOOCs—and this is how I approach them—is as a series of connected, curated and aggregated micro-learning modules (mostly videos as of now) surrounded or supported by social and collaborative features like a forum, hangout, and meetups. The end result of MOOC depends on what the instructor is trying to do.

Diversity Training 219

Diversity Training Micro-Learning Blended Learning Forum 219

ID Reflections

JUNE 9, 2010

I am copying a discussion we have been having on LinkedIn as a part of the Training&Development group. Learning and Development Manager at ACS Some the primary task that any learning consultant should do is 1) understand and list the goals of the buisness (specifically yearly goals). Develop a high-level scope.

Consulting 141

Consulting Social Networks LinkedIn Discussion 141

ID Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2009

Supporting Theory : An understanding of the Constructivist Theory helps to conduct Learner Analysis keeping in mind the importance of capturing the existing knowledge level. This is where, to quote Tony Karrer, we need a shift from the design of pure courseware solutions to reference hybrid solutions designed to be just-in-time supports.

Theory 124

Theory Learner Social Networks Learning Theory 124

ID Reflections

MAY 25, 2015

I spent the greater part of the weekend mulling over the practice of working out loud , what makes some folks adopt the habit with ease while others struggle, and what could be some of the possible enabling factors that support working out loud. Talented coders and developers come together to learn, share and co-create.

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ID Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2010

Clark Quinn, a thought leader in technology-mediated learning, said in 2000: mLearning is the intersection of mobile computing and elearning: accessible resources wherever you are, strong search capabilities, rich interaction, powerful support for effective learning, and performance-based assessment. Growth in cloud computing 5.

Mobile Learning 166

Mobile Learning Mobile iPod Wiki 166

ID Reflections

AUGUST 28, 2012

Activity streams and collaboration platforms can enhance and support such awareness but not replace it. Without the support of various online communities, I doubt if I would have had the fortitude or the skills required to do my work effectively. The book revealed me to myself, clarifying why I made some of the choices I did.

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Stock Skype Knowledge Worker Community 124

ID Reflections

APRIL 6, 2014

The communities that are likely to grow around specific courses will require support and facilitation. Those who have enrolled because it is a part of their professional development iii. There are likely to be three kinds of learners in a corporate MOOC: i.

Social Networks 189

Social Networks Benefits Forum Community 189

ID Reflections

MAY 31, 2015

This post is inspired by last week's # ihrchat on Twitter hosted by Dr. Tanvi Gautam and supported by Team #ihrchat. And the trigger for this post was the question: How will learning & development shift in a PDW ? The chat was full of insights and learning, as always. To start with, L&D needs to be integrated with business.

Roles 100

Roles Social Networks Community Diversity Training 100

ID Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2010

Gurteen Knowledge Center : Knowledge Management, learning, creativity, personal development, innovation. Internet Time Group : Jay Cross Meta-Learning Lab : Dedicated to increasing people's capacity to learn and improve the performance of individual's and organizations.

Informal Learning 104

Informal Learning Resources Cognitive Social Networks 104

ID Reflections

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Content developers and institutions have been so concerned with protecting their content that they don’t see where the real value lies. Learning from dictionaries, like any method that tries to teach abstract concepts independently of authentic situations, overlooks the way understanding is developed through continued, situated use.

Cognitive 144

Cognitive PKM News Tagging 144

ID Reflections

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Setting the Context Here are two definitions from Wikipedia that captures the essence of Networked Learning: Networked learning is a process of developing and maintaining connections with people and information, and communicating in such a way so as to support one another''s learning. The central term in this definition is connections.

Network 100

Network Emergent Collaboration Virtual World 100

ID Reflections

AUGUST 1, 2010

Shaffer in How Computer Games Help Children Learn (quoted by Harold Jarche in T+D) Professionals immeresed in communities of practice have a larger zone of proximal development. It also encourages emotional as well as instructional support. David Wilkins in Learning 2.0 CoPs deliver unique benefits to an organization.

Learning 2.0 132

Learning 2.0 Blended Learning Social Networks Gartner 132

ID Reflections

DECEMBER 30, 2010

And this is precisely what the philosophy of Agile supports. The very environment and processes—pair programming, TDD, retrospectives, continuous integration, whatever else you will—support continuous feedback, one of the keys to learning. Disciplined collaboration is to collaborate for results. I have described it briefly here.

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Agile Expertise Cognitive Collaboration 179

ID Reflections

JANUARY 28, 2015

working from anywhere - home, cafeteria, library, where you will.and we can see the need for the individual to take ownership of their professional development. Some of the critical impact of the shift are highlighted below: One of the outcomes of this impact is a need for employees to take charge of their own professional development.

Network 100

Network Diversity Training Personal Learning Social Networks 100

ID Reflections

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

When fully realized and supported, emergent learning provides autonomy, mastery and purpose to learners and agility, adaptability and resilience to organizations. Engaged employees feel valued and respected; this leads them to collaborate and cooperate in the interest of the organization as well as their own development.

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ID Reflections

JULY 28, 2009

Same with software systems that take years to develop and then they want training created and delivered in a week.? The application itself is and has been in the process of being designed and developed for quite a few months now. All of this can happen smoothly once the application design and development is over.

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Instructional Design Authoring Tools Program Rapid eLearning 100

ID Reflections

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Before I plunge into the heart of my analysis and discussion, I want to share a couple of snippets on Networked Learning from Wikipedia. ( [link] Networked learning is a process of developing and maintaining connections with people and information, and communicating in such a way so as to support one another''s learning.

Cognitive 100

Cognitive Diversity Training Forum Network 100

ID Reflections

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Supporting each personality factor with a narrative drawn from his experience, he illustrates how each enabler and derailer works in the real world. Hogan Development Survey (HDS) lists 11 performance risks that can derail a person, his/her career and the organization if s/he in a position of power and authority.

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Case Study Coaching Culture Assessment 113

ID Reflections

DECEMBER 25, 2010

This is one of those must read books for trainers/learning and development professionals/anyone interested in the phenomenon called learning. I have recently been reading Building Expertise: Cognitive Methods for Training and Performance Improvement at a colleague’s recommendation.

Learner 177

Learner Diversity Training Expertise Cognitive 177

ID Reflections

MAY 26, 2019

And as leaders develop and operate from these capacities within themselves, the core skills permeate throughput the organization with support. Creating space for Synchronicity ?— ?In In the rush of solving daily challenges and focusing on short term goals, we all forget to slow down and stay with the emerging.

Community 110

Community Organization Emergent Synchronous 110

ID Reflections

JULY 12, 2009

Project Managers will realize development, time, and cost savings when a strategic plan for implementing reusable content is identified and carried out. Learning Objects are any digital resource that can be reused to support learning. Content providers will quickly see how SCORM helps implement reusable learning objects.

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SCORM Instructional Design Learning Objects Instructional 100

ID Reflections

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

Since not all L&D members possibly use social media to drive their own professional development, acquiring the skills of PKM will require some time and effort. While most people today use multiple social tools, using these specifically to enhance and support continuous learning and professional development may not come naturally.

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PKM Diversity Training Community Communities of Practice 100

ID Reflections

JULY 31, 2014

Even then, to see a behavioral change large enough to have an impact on business goals, it is essential to provide other means of support through coaching, mentoring, on-the-job feedback, opportunity to observe and shadow experienced peers, providing stretch assignments, access to performance support tools, and so on.

Performance Support 163

Performance Support Performance Business ROI 163

ID Reflections

JULY 16, 2014

It is more critical for us – the L&D / Performance Support folks – to come up with ways and means of supporting the meta-skills mentioned above. We have to trust that once individuals are equipped with the skills and tools available today, the learning will take care of itself. The challenge lies in the HOW.

Skills 145

Skills Cognitive Performance Support Culture 145

ID Reflections

JULY 17, 2014

To quote him here: “Our research found that only 7% of HR''s real value comes from its role as an internal people operations team: more than 5 times its value comes from its role in supporting, developing, and identifying leaders.” For a detailed understanding, do read the post.

Diversity Training 141

Diversity Training Specialist Performance Support Write Blog 141

ID Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2016

It is no longer possible or feasible – in the face of unforeseen change – for L&D to formally design and develop all that will be needed to keep an organization at the cutting edge. I also liken it to developing a service-mindset over a product-mindset. The overarching intention is to make better.

Organizational Learning 100

Organizational Learning Course Scanning Community 100

ID Reflections

JANUARY 25, 2015

While the onus of continuous professional development is gradually shifting to the employees, there is an increasing dearth of skills required to successfully run today’s organizations – from skills like leadership for a networked age to understanding analytics and its impact on various organizational functions.

Diversity Training 100

Diversity Training Design Micro-Learning Theory 100

ID Reflections

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Because the need to communicate effectively pervades software development, operations, and support. Developers and users must communicate. Developers and operations staff must communicate. Developers and management must communicate. Developers and … well, you get the idea.

Communication 139

Communication Software Agile Sales 139

ID Reflections

JANUARY 15, 2015

When the agile manifesto was crafted along with its 12 principles at a ski resort in Utah, the group of people may have had software development in mind. And this is precisely what the philosophy of Agile supports. Yet, we are still unclear as to what makes an organization agile. Disciplined collaboration is to collaborate for results.

Agile 100

Agile Social Networks Expertise Collaboration 100

ID Reflections

JULY 3, 2014

I loved this line in her blog: “ I want learning in our organisation to be personally owned but organizationally supported.” This is what we need to strive for – the future of L&D lies in providing each individual with the personalized support they need to develop professionally and personally.

Compliance Training 132

Compliance Training Slideshare Conversation Twitter 132

ID Reflections

JANUARY 21, 2014

If institutions viewed their primary rationale as fostering scalable peer learning, they could create “learningscapes” that would help individuals develop their talent much more rapidly than these individuals ever could on their own. I strongly recommend you read the entire post for a thorough understanding.

Outsource 176

Outsource Expertise Learning Policies 176

ID Reflections

MARCH 7, 2014

There could potentially be learning flows supporting the course – especially the Themed Flow and the Circular Flow that Jane Hart describes. Related posts: How MOOCs will Revolutionize Corporate Learning and Development The Potential for MOOCs in the Training and Development World'

Micro-Learning 192

Micro-Learning Lecture Module Virtual World 192

ID Reflections

DECEMBER 22, 2014

I also want to say a heartfelt thank you to all my readers and friends who have staunchly supported my growth -- by leaving encouraging comments on my blog, tweeting my posts, generously sharing their knowledge, and connecting. As the year draws to a close, most of us go into retrospection mode. I fully intend to do so in 2015 starting now.

Write Blog 105

Write Blog Community Cognitive Slideshare 105

ID Reflections

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

An example is a six-member team working together to develop a new marketing strategy in a month, with a de?ned The Role of Leadership Leadership is a keystone for establishing supportive collaboration cultures, especially in teams and communities. ned set of resources.” Regular social activities to build trust among team members.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Knowledge Worker Network Leadership 100

ID Reflections

MARCH 31, 2015

In today''s time-crunched, attention-deficit and multitasking world, micro-learning seems to have cropped up as a possible solution to corporate learning and personal development. This instantaneous kind of information and knowledge exchange, peer support, and sharing of tacit knowledge happen in short bursts.

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Micro-Learning Learning Strategy Strategy Learning 100