Allison Rossett

JULY 17, 2012

Here’s what Torrey has to say about PLNs: In 1968, Licklider & Taylor predicted that computers would be used as communication devices where individuals would connect and converse with others around the world to discuss a shared topic of interest. An Educator’s Professional Learning Network. What is a PLN? Classroom 2.0

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Allison Rossett

JULY 17, 2012

Here’s what Torrey has to say about PLNs: In 1968, Licklider & Taylor predicted that computers would be used as communication devices where individuals would connect and converse with others around the world to discuss a shared topic of interest. An Educator’s Professional Learning Network. What is a PLN? Classroom 2.0

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Clark Quinn

APRIL 10, 2009

Even in the discussion, the mention of Yammer brought in the Yammer team mentioning some of their case studies, which got a bit annoying. We covered case studies (and the lack thereof), the nature of the necessary culture, the role of informal learning in the organization, and more.

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Learnnovators

JULY 6, 2015

S/he can be a coach and mentor helping people to get started with working out loud , keep the community space free of trolls, and connect individuals to each other and to relevant content/discussions/groups. In the online world, this ease can be created by a community space or platform that is easy to access, like Twitter or Yammer.

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Mindflash

OCTOBER 13, 2014

People tend to have a preference for formal learning (instructor-directed) or informal learning (experiential, self-directed, impromptu learning). Whatever your preference, flexible learning strategies include a combination of both types of learning and more, as needed. Supporting Performance. Going Global.

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OpenSesame

APRIL 8, 2011

In my ongoing love affair with Quora , I recently joined the discussion on a new question: Can specialised social networks replace learning management systems ? Without a doubt, an LMS doesn’t really manage or measure learning, but the tracking provides a baseline of information for learning and development professionals.

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The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

This flexibility and ease of use could encourage impromptu learning events and meetings that can be set up in a moments notice, increasing the informal learning opportunities within and outside an organization. VoiceThread is a tool for having discussions around media, such as a presentation, video or image. VoiceThread.

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Mindflash

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Whether or not we can prove it, most of us “know” that we learn most of what we need to know about our jobs through some form of informal learning. Most of us will cite experience or on-the-job (OJT) training as the most popular form of learning we use to learn our jobs.

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Jane Hart

JULY 1, 2012

1 – Informal Learning. Informal Learning continued to be a dominant theme through June. Clark Quinn, (6 June) started us off with a post: Getting pragmatic about informal. “The L&D group has to start facilitating the sharing of information between folks. Put on your crap detectors.

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Mindflash

MARCH 17, 2014

Informal learning. Google changed everything, and as long as people can just Google anything they want to learn, people will demand informal learning. They are certainly more aligned with people’s short attention spans. Let’s face it.

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Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Lots of discussion and debate around interesting questions for eLearning professionals. We would welcome lots of discussion. Twitter, Yammer), wikis, blogs, discussion groups, etc. open up exciting opportunities for people to access relevant information where and when they require it.

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Mindflash

JANUARY 20, 2011

Encourage employees to read these books and host book clubs to encourage discussions on what people learned and how to apply what they have learned. Instead of hiring a trainer, consider finding leaders in the organization who’d be willing to facilitate learning experiences. Need informal learning software?

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Big Dog, Little Dog

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

While the Learning Department needs all four to properly deliver and evaluate the learning process. Note that this post uses as actual problem that is based on informal and social learning for the solution. Identify and capture “Lessons Learned&# in an AAR, post them on a wiki, and tweet them using Yammer.

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Mindflash

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Having the ability to discuss learning content encourages learners to process information. Offer “one-on-one time” with the experts (online instructors or SMEs) in the form of an online chat, hangout, webinar, or other personalized discussions. new hire mentorship programs) or informally (i.e., 3 Allow Freedom.

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CLO Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2013

Its website cites 12 million viewer hits for one of its episodes featuring education expert Ken Robinson discussing how schools kill creativity. Webcasts, for example, are used to discuss ideas and provide access to experts. There are also social learning games. Classroom time also can be used to increase proficiency levels.

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ATD Learning Technologies

MARCH 22, 2016

Share a learning tech tip or a link to a tech resource where members of your PLN, colleagues, or clients are likely to see it. This could be LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Yammer, Slack, or any ATD online community of Practice. Take advantage of a formal or informal learning opportunity at least once a month.

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eLearning Cyclops

JUNE 3, 2010

learn today in order to be a valuable eLearning professional in 2015." Social/informal learning: Microblogging (e.g. Yammer or Twitter), blogs, social bookmarking (e.g. Games : We are already seeing more and more games in e-learning and I think that will increase even more in the next five years. Second Life).

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Mindflash

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Having the ability to discuss learning content encourages learners to process information. Offer “one-on-one time” with the experts (online instructors or SMEs) in the form of an online chat, hangout, webinar, or other personalized discussions. new hire mentorship programs) or informally (i.e., 3 Allow Freedom.

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Jay Cross

AUGUST 3, 2012

They need to provide informal feedback and work debriefs. Encourage them to help people learn through membership in teams. Facilitate group discussions. Improve the ease of free-flowing conversation and you improve the quality of learning across the 70, the 20, and the 10. Social software facilitates conversation.

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OpenSesame

DECEMBER 10, 2012

(@elearningcoach ) – Connie Malamed, author of “Visual Language for Designers”, is a professional eLearning and information designer who brings an understanding of cognitive function, beautiful design and usability to her discussions on Twitter. espnguyen) – Interested in social learning? Elliott Masie ?(@emasie

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Mindflash

DECEMBER 30, 2013

While a free-for-all learning strategy might not be the most effective way to run a training department, Stephanie Ivec argues for keeping informal learning, informal , “Trying to turn informal learning into formal learning diminishes [its] unique benefits” writes Ivec.

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Big Dog, Little Dog

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

There has been some discussion recently that as the world gets more complex, formal learning becomes less relevant. The other part of a complex environment is providing better means of informal learning as all this learning taking place would be quite inefficient if placed in a formal learning platform.

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Mindflash

MARCH 30, 2012

EST) in which he’ll discuss this article, plus other answer other training questions. However, Linda Honold describes excellent strategies for developing employees who love to learn. Reinforce Learning. One way to reinforce learning is make like mystery shoppers. PST (1 p.m. See you there!

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Big Dog, Little Dog

MAY 23, 2011

A number of experiences and activities are then designed for the learning environment that will enable the Customer Service Representatives to perform the three tasks: Task One: Greet customers in a cheerful and professional manner. Social Learning: The learners will discuss with each other what makes a great Customer Service Representative.

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eLearning Learning Posts

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

- The E-Learning Curve , September 15, 2009. Discussion Forums for Knowledge Sharing at Capital City Bank - eLearning Technology , September 15, 2009. Podcasting for E-Learning: Recording Audio - The E-Learning Curve , September 14, 2009. The Free e-Learning Page Hits 100 - MinuteBio , September 13, 2009.

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Learnnovators

JULY 20, 2015

ABOUT THIS INTERVIEW SERIES: ‘ Crystal Balling with Learnnovators ’ is a thought-provoking interview series that attempts to gaze into the future of e-learning. It comprises stimulating discussions with industry experts and product evangelists on emerging trends in the learning landscape.

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Jay Cross

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Feature | Block ranig2u RT @Scobleizer – @Salesforce just made life tougher for @yammer and @socialtext with its introduction of Chatter. Feature | Block tonyratcliffe Next session, Breaking Down Walls, online at #learntrends [link] E-learning people, plse join us #yeg -10:00 AM Nov 18th, 2009. link] Pass it on! Laura next.

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eLearning Learning Posts

MAY 3, 2010

Free as in Freedom , April 15, 2010 A few days back I was witness to a debate where we were discussing if the choice of tools really mattered when selecting a knowledge platform. The only thing is, only a handful of people can fit big chaotic discussions into a simple set of ideas. …Tags: Tags: Informal Learnin.

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 27, 2016

Technically, social learning features were built into learning management systems long before social media was invented. In the 1990s, the social LMS feature set included threaded discussions, coffee groups, collaboration centers, forums, FAQ and chat — typically occupying a seldom-used tab in the navigation menu.

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Mindflash

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Social networking and informal learning often happens during in-class breaks and evening social events at multi-day training events. Organize online discussion groups using Yammer to keep the conversations going. These can be short (two to seven minutes) that hone in on a single aspect of learning needed on the job.

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Big Dog, Little Dog

MARCH 2, 2010

In my last post I talked about getting more out of AARs by incorporating them with informal learning and social media tools and then pushing it with formal learning in order to capture lessons learned. This approach allows you to set up a learning strategy that is a real process rather than a one time event.

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eLearning Learning Posts

JUNE 9, 2010

A Defense of the LMS (and a case for the future of Social Learning) - Social Enterprise Blog , May 12, 2010 For some time now, I’ve seen a growing negativity toward LMS solutions by a pretty wide group folks in our space. I see it in blog posts, comments, posts, LrnChat discussions, and all sorts of places. Not even close.

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Jay Cross

JUNE 2, 2011

Leaderless discussion… BrownSugaBabe08. short english summary of the envidence for informal learning? |. Can u help-I’m looking for short plain english summary of the envidence for informal learning? Qend) Thanks to everyone for the innovation and discussion! JoanVinallCox. : jaycross. :

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NuggetHead

JUNE 7, 2010

One of the biggest discussions in the last couple of years is around informal learning or social learning. How that plays into your business model or your companies learning strategy depends on you. Start with a service like Yammer or Ning to control the audience. Get connected!

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Steve Howard

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Can hook up to Yammer too – Yammer is an internal Twitter-like client that allows 2.0 Posts made about the lesson are always available – so users can see the history of the comments made, including questions/answers/resolutions/links to more information etc. discussing a new authoring tool. techs for learning?”

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Jay Cross

JUNE 28, 2011

A workscape is a platform where knowledge workers collaborate, solve problems, converse, share ideas, brainstorm, learn, relate to others, talk, explain, communicate, conceptualize, tell stories, help one another, teach, serve customers, keep up to date, meet one another, forge partnerships, build communities, and distribute information.

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