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Formal Learning vs. Informal Learning

Learningtogo

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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Top 9 e-Learning Predictions for 2014

Learnnovators

Learning Standards/Specifications (Experience API). Learning Analytics. Learning Styles (Personalized & Adaptive). Mobile Learning. Learning Modes (Informal Learning/Social Learning). Gamification and Game-based Learning. Video-based Learning. Programming Languages (HTML 5).

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TOP 9 E-LEARNING PREDICTIONS FOR 2014

Learnnovators

Learning Standards/Specifications (Experience API). Learning Analytics. Learning Styles (Personalized & Adaptive). Mobile Learning. Learning Modes (Informal Learning/Social Learning). Gamification and Game-based Learning. Video-based Learning. Programming Languages (HTML 5).

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LMS Innovation: Where’s the Value?

Talented Learning

there’s a lot of LMS innovation involving marketing capabilities, gamification, social learning and ways to enhance formal learning environments with informal learning activities. It is very similar to how you would host software behind your own firewall, but it’s located in someone else’s hosted data center.

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Bob Little – Crystal Balling with Learnnovators

Learnnovators

The parallel concept of Bring Your Own Content (BYOC) has also been suggested and, as mobile devices – smartphones and tablets – have circumvented corporate firewalls, the ability for learners to source, select and consume their own learning materials when and where they choose is becoming a reality. MOOCs and VOOCs.

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TOM KUHLMANN – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS

Learnnovators

Learnnovators: In this age where most learning happens ‘informally’ (through on-the-job-learning and peer-learning), how well do you think current tools support informal learning? Tom: All tools support informal learning. This happens regardless of how the content is formally designed.

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Tom Kuhlmann – Crystal Balling with Learnnovators

Learnnovators

Learnnovators: In this age where most learning happens ‘informally’ (through on-the-job-learning and peer-learning), how well do you think current tools support informal learning? Tom: All tools support informal learning. This happens regardless of how the content is formally designed.