Learningtogo

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

In this post, we’ll distinguish between informal and formal learning and explore ways to identify and encourage informal learning within your organization. What is informal learning? Cross defined informal learning as “personal, social […] unofficial, unscheduled, [and] impromptu.”

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LearnDash

JUNE 6, 2016

The opportunity for higher quality gains is in informal learning. I have touched on informal learning before as we are seeing it grow in popularity in modern organizations. However, this begs the question: when you start to ‘formalize’ informal learning… doesn’t it become formal learning?

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Learning Pool

APRIL 22, 2021

So, how does online learning counter the view that only traditional forms of training represent a real investment in what promising, motivated managers and potential leaders are looking for to develop their careers? At Learning Pool, we’ve invested heavily in developing a virtual learning environment in Stream LXP.

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Clark Quinn

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

The Entreprise Collaborative has a new question , asking whether we can formalize informal learning. To me, it’s not about formalizing informal learning so much as explicitly supporting it versus ignoring it. Like the proverbial ’stuff’, informal learning happens. I see two roles.

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Challenge to Learn

MARCH 3, 2011

The question of the month #LCBQ is: How do you assess whether your informal learning, social learning, continuous learning and performance support initiatives have the desired impact or if they achieve the desired results? So, did the learning activity solve the problem within the given requirements?

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LearnUpon

JUNE 20, 2019

These are all substantial aspects of learning, but in truth, learning isn’t always so by the numbers. Informal learning is a type of learning that happens every day, whether we realize it or not. But, smart businesses are now beginning to see the value of nurturing informal training too.

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Spark Your Interest

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Often, it is referred to as learning by experience or just as experience. Informal learning is a pervasive ongoing phenomenon of learning via participation or learning via knowledge creation, in contrast with the traditional view of teacher-centered learning via knowledge acquisition. What do you think?

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LearnUpon

JULY 25, 2019

Formal and informal learning are two opposing learning styles. So, let’s dive in, scrutinize each, and figure out which learning practice will work best for your organization. . What is formal and informal learning? . Formal learning is learning that is delivered “in a systematic intentional way”.

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Docebo

DECEMBER 8, 2015

What opportunities are companies missing to help people retain more of what they’re learning and discover new knowledge through other, more informal channels? In fact, according to Brandon Hall Group, measuring informal learning, for the most part, is not that different than measuring more traditional types of learning.

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Litmos

MAY 21, 2019

My Internet Time Alliance colleague, Charles Jennings, pointed me to this interesting article by Andries De Grip, titled " The importance of informal learning at work" that has interesting implications for the design of learning experiences, particularly when employees are not desk-bound, and/or in high-turnover situations.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 1, 2010

I’ll be there with bells on – and not just because the workshop is being held five minutes from my house, but also because Bob Mosher is an amazingly dynamic and engaging speaker with lots of practical ideas for your learning organization. Tags: bob mosher ispi informal learning.

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InSync Training

MARCH 1, 2017

Now more than ever we live in perpetual learning environments. In every waking moment, we are taking in and processing information – learning perpetually. Learning Experience Architects need to embrace this perpetual learning cycle, and consider it when designing blended learning campaigns.

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B Online Learning

JANUARY 29, 2015

I’ve always had a bit of a love/hate relationship with the term ‘blended learning’. The traditional idea of a blended learning environment […].

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The Performance Improvement Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

For example, in a youth program that has a focus on interactive media, the projects produced by youth are posted to online environment. New technologies are offering many useful ways of monitoring and assessing the impact of “informal” learning. . link] The projects can be downloaded by others, modified, and reported.

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QuoDeck

JANUARY 14, 2018

Classroom teaching has been debunked for newer forms of learning and engagement across organizations. Interestingly, startups seem to be the ones driving companies towards such learning. The Use Of Informal Learning For Startups. Working in any organization involves learning, and at different levels.

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ATD Learning Technologies

AUGUST 14, 2017

To accomplish this, learning objectives are matched to the most appropriate delivery medium and learning environment to ensure that participants learn through Facilitator-led delivery of content with some element of participant control over ‘where, when, pace or path’ in the overall program sequence.".

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ProProfs

MARCH 22, 2017

If applied right, informal learning can become the competitive edge for every company. Why does informal learning demand equal importance as formal learning? If you are thinking how to approach this, here are few pointers that will throw light on why informal learning assumes relevance for a company.

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Learnkit

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

To get it out of their heads, we need to shift our approach by making traditional formal training more flexible by incorporating more informal learning. This can be done by leveraging asynchronous and online learning components, and fostering more mentor-mentee relationships. Rolling out Informal Learning.

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EI Design

JUNE 6, 2018

In our early years, informal learning is the significant way we learn. In fact, we continue to learn through this approach even at the workplace. In spite of this, many people are skeptical about the impact of informal learning at the workplace. I wrap up with 5 informal learning examples that you can use.

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Degreed

APRIL 14, 2017

According to the latest Bersin Corporate Learning Factbook, the best L&D organizations deliver significantly more on-demand resources like articles, videos and books, and up to 20% fewer hours via formal training (ILT, vILT, e-learning). But truly measuring the value of informal learning can be tricky.

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TalentLMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Perhaps the highest level of learning with the deepest cognitive impact is informal learning. It’s what we call those precious learning moments where passion and curiosity meet to break all motivation and knowledge barriers. Let us explore informal and formal learning further to determine the pros and cons of each.

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Adobe Captivate

JUNE 8, 2018

In our early years, informal learning is the significant way we learn. In fact, we continue to learn through this approach even at the workplace. In spite of this, many people are skeptical about the impact of informal learning at the workplace. I wrap up with 5 informal learning examples that you can use.

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eLearning Industry

MAY 31, 2021

Learn how informal training can help you cultivate a continuous learning culture among your remote workforce and provide JIT support. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Infopro Learning

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In the past decade, we’ve seen the evolution of the training and learning environment in companies. E-learning combines discussion forums, text audio, video, and interactive assessment. Online learning still offers interactive and engaging training and often with simulated environments for employees performing high-risk tasks.

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Brilliant Teams

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Custom eLearning Services: Your Key to Interactive and Immersive Learning Experiences In a world buzzing with information, learning has evolved beyond traditional classrooms. Custom eLearning services are the game-changers, offering a key to unlock interactive and immersive learning experiences.

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Tony Karrer

MAY 11, 2009

There's a fantastic post by Stephen Downes - New Technology Supporting Informal Learning. When I look at this from more the PWLE ( Personal WORK and learning environment ) perspective, I find that there are similar functions, but possibly a different mind set. eLearning Technology. Browse eLearning Content

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Growth Engineering

AUGUST 11, 2016

Formal learning has a tendency to be just that – formal – and sometimes it fails to speak to the learner in a way they can identify with. The challenge to provide a regular stream of relevant content makes it tempting to tap the well of informal learning. What do we mean when we talk about capturing informal learning?

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Informal Learning: Are We Missing a HUGE Opportunity? with Bob Mosher of Learning Guide Solutions, presented by Massachusetts Chapter of ISPI and sponsored by Kineo. This real-live event happened October 21 in Westford, MA. These are my notes, taken live during the workshop – mostly my transcription, no editorializing.

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CLO Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Technology and the business environment are changing so quickly, structured training has by necessity taken a back seat to informal learning as the dominant approach to workplace development. Self-Directed Informal Learning Experience alone can be an inefficient instructor. “Our company is ambitious.

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Clark Quinn

JUNE 15, 2021

That is, making learning safe. So providing a safe sandbox for exploration is a support for learning. Similarly, have low consequences for mistakes generated through informal learning. So putting constraints on the task and/or the environment can support making exploration more effective.

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ProProfs

JULY 5, 2019

In a traditional classroom-based teaching and learning environment, the only time you get to assess the knowledge of each learner is at the end of tests and examinations. This method is not conducive to the holistic development of learners as it doesn’t show the whole picture of the learning activity.

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ATD Learning Technologies

AUGUST 14, 2017

To accomplish this, learning objectives are matched to the most appropriate delivery medium and learning environment to ensure that participants learn through Facilitator-led delivery of content with some element of participant control over ‘where, when, pace or path’ in the overall program sequence.".

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Docebo

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

It has been proven that when formal learning decreases, informal learning automatically decreases as well. Indeed, formal learning brings a fresh impulse and new ideas to every day’s life. These two flaws highlight the link between formal and informal learning as well as their mutual dependency.

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Jay Cross

JUNE 12, 2013

Two weeks ago, I led a half-day masterclass on informal learning and 70:20:10 for staff and customers of the Dutch high-tech consultancy Ordina. “I do things I don’t know how to do in order to learn how to do them. This is so different from formal learning. This video highlights some of the main points.

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Adobe Captivate

MARCH 23, 2018

6 Examples On How You Can Promote Informal Learning In The Workplace. Informal learning is impromptu, spontaneous, or learning “on the fly” When we are young, this is the first way we learn; and we continue to use informal learning fairly regularly in the workplace too.

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Adobe Captivate

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Not only does it provide high learner engagement as scenarios depict real life situations making them relatable, it also provides a safe environment to practice and understand consequences of their action. In this blog, I show you how to you can use Scenario Based Learning through 5 examples for both Formal and Informal learning.

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CLO Magazine

MARCH 19, 2013

Informal learning has answers to some of the most pressing educational challenges organizations face. ” Social learning has always been a part of the workplace. There are many benefits to incorporating social learning into training and development.

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