Content experts who share their expertise more widely and more efficiently will likely receive more feedback and ideas from more people. The content experts would also grow and improve their networks making it easier for them to more quickly and more effectively test new ideas, find new ideas, and share new ideas. Tags: Ideas learning20 research social learning learning community reward Learning or professional communities are “healthy” and beneficial to the organization when its members are intrinsically motivated to participate and contribute. Members of a learning

How many problems go un-solved, how many new ideas never get imagined, how many experts feel underappreciated because people like me cannot easily tap into the in-house pool of experts? Tags: Ideas research social learning learning community social media social networkin Why is it so difficult to quickly find someone in my organization to answer a pressing question, provide advice about a procedure, explain how to use some software, or tell me where to find an expert, course, or document? I

Lastly, the open source methods do not let only designated or well known subject matter experts contribute – it is more inclusive – and this brings in some fresh and new ideas (and some “bad” or “incorrect” ideas). Tags: Ideas learning20 opensourc What would you say if I told you that I know where you can find some FREE , HIGH QUALITY , and REUSABLE courses, modules, and lesson plans?  I I guess your answer depends on who you are.  A

In a working day for most of us it is normal to exchange ideas, share information, and construct things together. The tutor is mediator and monitor, while students set the questions and challenges, provide the feedback, swap ideas and seek answers together. Working together, learners can test their beliefs and ideas on one another. In my childhood, school was rather like the public library; you sat alone in silence until your work was done. More contemporary views of learning and information favour collaboration, connection and social intercourse.

Again here, the idea that we could develop a multiplayer simulation that demands collaboration from learners to achieve simulation outcomes; encouraging teamwork and emulating the real world where collaboration is necessary for success. Video is effective for learning; customized high definition, anytime video will have a greater idea. The iPad is here. After all the hype, which it didn’t quite live up to, there was a lot of commentary web-wide on whether it’s suitable for elearning, or a specific type of learning.

Creativity Design Ideas Learning Learning 2. In my previous post I asked the question, 'Is Autonomous Learning the same as Informal Learning?' I'd been reading Daniel Pink's new book Drive and my mind had turned to thinking about autonomy, learning and motivation. The post itself was a fair reflection of this thought, but not the end.