Dashe & Thomson

JULY 4, 2011

Here at Dashe & Thomson, we made a New Year’s resolution for 2011 to dig a little deeper into social media and explore how to use it for social and informal learning, increasing website traffic, and building networks. Of course, Twitter was on the list of tools we were nudged to start using on a regular basis.

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Jane Hart

AUGUST 7, 2011

RT @ alc47 : Collaboration and social learning – even trees do it [link] <Another powerful post by Nic #. RT @ charlesjennings : @ JaneBozarth Informal Learning strategy – slide 15 here shows the essential tool, Jane. Google Plus and Twitter – how they work for me hand-in hand [link] by @ elsua #.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Someone asked me recently about what makes a thought leader, and Jay was one of the first people I mentioned as an example. He was the guru of informal learning who pushed us to think outside of the traditional model of formal courses and training. What better way to remember him than with a small sampling of his own ideas?

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Trivantis

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Today, workers need to be able to learn on demand, as well as to maximize their annual training. Informal learning helps employees stay knowledgeable and ready for industry shifts. Want to initiate more informal learning in your organization? Be open and lead by example! Check out these tips!

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Lance Dublin: Formalizing Informal Learning ….&#%!? Presented by Training Magazine Network Diagram of the learning process: Input: you can get input in lots of ways Organize Apply Evaluate (in a wheel – each of these is a subprocess) Looking first at learning. In a disconnected learning system: Need.

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Jane Hart

AUGUST 7, 2011

RT @ alc47 : Collaboration and social learning – even trees do it [link] <Another powerful post by Nic #. RT @ charlesjennings : @ JaneBozarth Informal Learning strategy – slide 15 here shows the essential tool, Jane. Google Plus and Twitter – how they work for me hand-in hand [link] by @ elsua #.

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eLearning Cyclops

MARCH 6, 2011

Informal learning. Maybe I Can Informally Assess Its Impact #LCBQ. This months Big Question at Learning Circuits is regarding assessing the impact of informal learning. Much of this will be anecdotal information collected, but none the less information that has value in assessing impact.

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Jay Cross

AUGUST 2, 2013

Your organization has decided to tilt in the direction of informal learning. Masterclass for L&D managers, instructional designers, and senior instructors on the concept and implementation of informal learning. Introduction to informal learning. So now what do you do? Push vs. pull. The spectrum.

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Tony Karrer

MAY 11, 2009

There's a fantastic post by Stephen Downes - New Technology Supporting Informal Learning. Thanks Stephen for a great post and a lot of insights into the technology side of supporting informal learning. This was neither possible nor desirable. eLearning Technology. Browse eLearning Content

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 7, 2011

learning arena , and that for all his ridiculousness (and frankly reprehensible conduct), Sheen has proven to be a master at getting people to “buy in” to his message. In about a week, he has amassed more than 2 million followers on Twitter, and his catch phrases (“ winning ,” “ tiger blood ,” etc.) Properly d. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 18, 2011

An example cited by Martin and Lin is called “ VBS 2 ” and runs on laptops. The game has an open platform that allows new details to be constantly added, reflecting lessons learned from a recent mission, for example. Properly d. Properly d.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Lance Dublin: Formalizing Informal Learning [My notes from a webinar. Lance Dublin: Formalizing Informal Learning … &#%!? Formal learning is intentional. [I

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eLearning Cyclops

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Wicked, Cool Example of Augmented Reality. While attending the Enterprise Learning Conference & Expo today, I saw an example of the use of augmented reality as created by BMW. The video clip shown during the "Next Generation of Learning Systems" session is the same clip as the one found on YouTube and embedded below.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 11, 2011

If we separate the human aspect of social networking from the technology, we can learn a lot more about the power of networks – not just from today’s pundits, but from many years of sociological research on the topic. Properly d. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 27, 2011

Accelerated Learning attempts to change this imbalance by including activities that trigger the other intelligences, for example, Brain Gym® , games that involve movement, MindMapping® tools, songs and raps, and word cards. The term “Accelerated Learning” was actually coined by a British educator, Colin Rose. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Properly d. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Properly d. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 27, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Online Video: the Perfect Social Learning Tool? Mark Durgee April 5, 2011 at 4:32 pm # Jon- I, too, am interested in learning how video can be incorporated into informal learning programs as part of a Web 2.0

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Rob Hubbard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Informal learning, like the scenario above, takes place constantly in most organisations. It is estimated that probably as much of 80% of learning within an organisation is informal, with formal training constituting the other 20%. What is informal learning? How can informal learning be harnessed?

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 23, 2011

For example, writing “All milestones will be completed on time” as a success factor doesn’t give enough leeway that you may need in the normal course of events. Finally, don’t oversimplify when writing out the success factors, but don’t over-measure, either. William Duncan suggests using a structured format to overcome oversimplication.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 22, 2011

The video below is an example of breaking down film from this year’s Butler – Pittsburgh match-up. Then, to prepare for the next opponent, the coach will show film of that opponent in action. Similar to corporate training, this brings disparate levels of familiarity to a common baseline understanding. Properly d. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 5, 2011

For example, a new CRM or ERP system can change workers’ jobs, roles, and even dictate future employment status. In another post, Krigsman writes: Communications in [the context of ERP implementation] means explaining the business impact of technology decisions to a non-technical audience. Properly d. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

For example, did you know that there are now devices that can be implanted to assist and even take over the pumping action of a failing heart? The session was part of a series I am attending on research and advances in regenerative medicine. Fascinating stuff. Properly d. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 25, 2011

Even with the help of the newest technology tools to communicate and educate including social media, wikis, and Google, we still need to transform our ILT classrooms and training sessions into integrated blended learning environments. One night in the classroom I decided to use a relevant example from their reality: Coke or Pepsi. “In

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 8, 2011

Then when the time comes much later to apply what we learned, we can’t quite remember what to do and need help. Here’s an example: A company is rolling out a new expense reporting and approval system and needs to train over 1000 users. The Q goes to a twtter hastag defined by the instructor. Properly d. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 21, 2011

Those are extreme examples, but the very same thing can happen when you are told you have to attend training you don’t want or need. Multiply that by a 10 member staff and suddenly you’ve lost an entire man week of work in emotional hangover time. Properly d. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 30, 2011

And by showing them examples, you’ll help them see [training] from various perspectives. He ends the blog with this key message: The goal is to build a course appropriate to your client’s needs. Sometimes the need is simple and sometimes complex. By clarifying their objectives you’ll know what type of course to build. Properly d.

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Jane Hart

JUNE 22, 2011

The topic was Making the most of informal learning. During the morning and the first part of the afternoon, we listened to 4 speakers with interesting informal learning stories to tell – and there was also a lively backchannel on Twitter to keep those outside the room up to speed with what was happening.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

. * The connection between the personal and the collective is a key ingredient in lifelong learning. When information is stable, the explicit dimension becomes very important. The speed of light, for example, is probably not going to change… The twenty-first centry, however, belongs to the tacit. Twitter is where [.]

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 6, 2011

There is value in books, manuals, and written reference materials included in training activities, but don’t use words to replace examples, images, and experience. Learn to be more specific, and customize any of your materials for precisely the right support. Discover the real problems and questions before you jump to the solution.

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The eLearning Coach

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

A few astute people noticed it, wrote about it and brought it to the forefront of the learning arena. In fact, the buzz about informal learning seems to grow every day. Social learning technologies, which often facilitate informal learning, seem to have paved the way for greater interest in this approach.

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Clark Quinn

AUGUST 31, 2010

On our weekly twitter learning fest, #lrnchat , I regularly identify myself as a learning experience design strategist. When you think about creating learning experiences, you are talking about design. How do you create effective and engaging learning experiences?

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Web Courseworks

DECEMBER 30, 2018

In the past, we’ve plotted these predictions through dead reckoning – relying on our experience living, eating and breathing online learning all day, every day throughout the year. million words drawn from that epicenter of all buzz in 2018, Twitter. But this year, be warned: we come armed with #data.

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Big Dog, Little Dog

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Jane Hart recently posted a thought-proving article on her blog in which she argues that you “ can't manage informal learning, you can only manage the social media tools.” An example in this case would be visioning a process that helps to increase informal learning and make it more effective.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 31, 2010

For example, the current rage in the training industry is informal learning. In turn, they will be unleashing a horde of ignorant and pesky co-workers who will be seeking you out for information. You mentioned informal learning as something that’s currently hot in our industry. Good question.

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Jay Cross's Informal Learning

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Every morning, my email is littered with very basic questions about informal learning. I’ve been ranting about informal and computer-supported learning in organizations for twelve years now. I’m the Johnny Appleseed of networked, social learning. Connie: What is your definition of informal learning?

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Allison Rossett

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Tweet Today, the buzz is about informal learning. You hear it at conferences, on blogs, even on twitter. Are your programs informal? Are they as informal as you want them to be? Are you moving forward to bring informal learning to your organization? We have different questions for you.

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