Tony Karrer

MARCH 22, 2007

Someone asked how informal learning might apply to new managers. Does that mean that informal learning doesn't apply to new manager training? Or are we powerless to help make informal learning happen? Maybe we just need to visit Ray Sims - What To Do On Behalf of Informal Learning?

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Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 6, 2006

The Real Challenge around Informal Learning Over the last few days I've had a blog conversation with Stephen Downes around what is informal learning: The Form of Informal - 2 More on the Form of Informal The Form of Informal The Paradox of Informal Learning (Form of Informal?)

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Informal Learning Informal Performance Support eLearning 2.0 100

Tony Karrer

JULY 14, 2006

I've written about exactly this issue several times: Elves, Measuring Results and Informal Learning Informal Learning is Too Important to Leave to Chance Guidance Needed - Are we Misguided in Informal Learning and Collaborative Learning Techniques and have read lots about this. Is that all we've got?

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Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 21, 2007

Great post by Ray Sims - What To Do On Behalf of Informal Learning? He provides a list of things he can do to help informal learning in his organization. A few that jump out at me: Help employees discover and refine their own personal learning environment Improve content findability. Make outside connections easy.

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Tony Karrer

MAY 19, 2006

Our previous posts discuss what should be measured: Intermediate Factors in Learning , Intermediate Factors - Impact Many Measure One. And this exception relates closely to my earlier concern eLearning Technology: Informal Learning is Too Important to Leave to Chance. So, on to informal learning.

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Tony Karrer

JULY 24, 2006

I've received quite a bit of input on my blog post Informal Learning - Let's Get Real. We want to figure out what the process and mechanisms should look like when we are going after Intentional Informal Learning. Informal Learning, Communities, Bottom-up vs. Top-Down.

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Informal Learning Informal eLearning 2.0 Metrics 100

Tony Karrer

APRIL 17, 2007

First, none of the panelists seemed to focused on finding ways to support informal learning in the organization. Most of what they said was pretty much what you'd expect, however, what really surprised me were two things. Marc Rosenberg, the moderator, asked if he was using these tools as part of his solutions.

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Tony Karrer

JULY 18, 2006

Great post by Harold Jarche - Informal Learning and Performance Technology responding to my post - Informal Learning - Let's Get Real. Performance Interventions ** Learning Interventions Instructional Interventions (e.g., Informal learning offers a new array of tools for the learning professional's tool box.

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Tony Karrer

JUNE 26, 2006

Found via: Big Dog, Little Dog - a very interesting article: Why Minimal Guidance during Instruction Does Not Work: An Analysis of the Failure of Constructivist, Discovery, Problem-Based, Experiential, and Inquiry-Based Teaching - Educational Psychologist It points out that open learning environments may not be good ways for people to learn.

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Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 4, 2006

Stephen Downes has a great post entitled The Form of Informal which - well exactly what it says it discusses - the form of informal learning. In his post, he questions a couple of things I've said in The Paradox of Informal Learning (Form of Informal?)

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Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Learning Conversations , December 30, 2008 Why you should embrace open source - Informal Learning , February 14, 2009 Free, High Quality, Reusable Content - Daretoshare , August 22, 2009 eLearning Technology. Subscribe to the Best of eLearning Learning for updates from this blog and other eLearning blogs.

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Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Strategy Strategies for learning and performance support: a summary Twitter in learning strategies: Yes or No? Strategy Strategies for learning and performance support: a summary Twitter in learning strategies: Yes or No? eLearning Technology.

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eLearning Strategy Compliance Training Strategy eLearning Consultant 222

Tony Karrer

AUGUST 31, 2009

Trends in What L&D Organizations are Doing As a result of these trends, some L&D organizations are looking to social and informal learning. Training Method Trends suggests that social learning tools are beginning to take off. Applications in Learning suggest that this will be scattered. Learning 2.0,

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Trends Blended Learning Social Networks eLearning 2.0 121

Tony Karrer

APRIL 19, 2009

CGI: Bringing the internet inside for informal learning & transformation Case examples of informal learning in corporations. Measuring the results of informal learning Personal learning environments: you show me yours, I'll show you mine and more. eLearning Technology.

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Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

open up exciting opportunities for people to access relevant information where and when they require it. Of course, you can’t look at learning in 2011 without mentioning mobile learning. Learning content will be transformed for easier consumption. Learning leaders will be more focused on relevancy of information.

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Predictions Diversity Training Compliance Training Authoring Tools 198

Tony Karrer

MAY 26, 2009

Should learning organizations make a financial investment in new forms of learning? What should a VP Learning / CLO present to the executive team? Related: The Paradox of Informal Learning (Form of Informal?) What is the difference between these five concepts? What are the strengths and weaknesses with each?

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Virtual Classroom Metrics CLO eLearning 2.0 100

Tony Karrer

APRIL 29, 2009

In talking with Jay Cross about the recent Learn Trends session and through experience in the #lrnchat , I've come to realize that there are easier personal disconnects for me with informal, social learning experiences and my personal learning goals. You are still defining a purpose or direction for the learning.

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Learning Social Learning Learning Styles Trends 102

Tony Karrer

MARCH 17, 2009

Top Posts and other Items The ‘Least Assistance’ Principle eLearning is not the answer Multi-Generational Learning in the Workplace Here’s How I Built That PowerPoint E-Learning Template Informal learning - what is it? What Goes in the LMS?

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Tony Karrer

MAY 4, 2010

- IDiot , January 27, 2009 Harvesting Learning’s Fruit: A Downstream Training Investment - Living in Learning , September 4, 2009 Conceptualizing the Performance Ecosystem - Learnlets , April 9, 2009 10 Strategies for Integrating Learning and Work (part 1) , June 15, 2009 Whatever Happened to Performance Support?

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Tony Karrer

APRIL 22, 2009

Out of the conversation in Learn Trends around making informal learning concrete, Cammy Bean asked: Cammy Bean: So is there a market for Social Media Instructional Designing Consultants? Jane Hart suggested that we use the term Social Learning Designer to describe the role.

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Social Learning Social Design eLearning Consultant 100

Tony Karrer

MAY 6, 2009

My post on learning goals has some great feedback via comments and a couple of blog posts. The focus of the post is really about the design of informal / social learning experiences and my belief that they need to have context for what I call Directed Learners. Particularly, there still needs to be Learning Outcomes defined.

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Social Networks Ning Social Network Learning Objects 100

Tony Karrer

APRIL 26, 2011

Consider the content (knowledge, information, learning) you personally need to get your job done. I did a crude version of this for myself and came up with the following: Definitely the vast majority of the time, I'm needing information that is relatively fast moving and is specific to the particular situations I face.

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Knowledge Worker Agile Instructional Design eLearning Strategy 134

Tony Karrer

AUGUST 25, 2010

The Future of the Training Department - Learning and Working on the Web , October 21, 2009 NCR delivered the first sales training. Secondly, sales people needed to have access to the right tools and information needed to close their deals in the field. informal learning??). People had vocations, not jobs. ASTD is born.

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Blended Learning Sales Case Study Diversity Training 173

Tony Karrer

APRIL 7, 2009

Tools Collaborative Learning Using Web 2.0 Try Before You Buy Tools Used Better Conferences - Response Needed Roles in CoP's The science of learning Learning 2.0 Tools - A Summary PR 2.0:

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Social Networks Blended Learning Authoring Tools PLE 139

Tony Karrer

JANUARY 11, 2010

Here’s the information: Ten eLearning Predictions for 2010 To kick off the new year, Dr. Tony Karrer is sharing some thoughts on what's going to be happening in the world of eLearning in 2010. and it's long term impact on workplace learning. It is being hosted by the local DC Chapter of ASTD’s Technology Learning Group.

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Predictions Diversity Training eLearning Consultant Association Learning Management System 109

Tony Karrer

MAY 12, 2009

May 7, 2009 Learning as a Network , May 7, 2009 Is there no room for Informal Learning? , - Electronic Papyrus , May 3, 2009 Top Other Items The following are the top other items based on social signals.

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Desire2Learn FLV ISPI Social Networks 102

Tony Karrer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Informal learning? Are you focused on and responsible for informal learning solutions? What responsibility do you have after the learning event? that can be used as part of informal learning support does not mean that you are really supporting informal learning in the organization.

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eLearning Strategy Strategy Corporate eLearning eLearning Consultant 136

Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Jay Cross - father of the Informal Learning Flow has been doing some great writing recently that look at the future of corporate training. In order for a corporate learning organization to get into the business of supporting pull learning and supporting work, we need to 1. More on this below. But first some context.

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Corporate eLearning Courseware Training Train 112

Tony Karrer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2006

Update: Sep 14 - Lee Kraus posted Learning and Technology: Learning Design about this and asked an interesting question - "Does this apply to both formal and informal learning?" Informal Learning, Communities, Bottom-up vs. Top-Down ). Great question and I'm not sure that I have a good answer.

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Wiki Blended Learning Design eLearning 2.0 100

Tony Karrer

JULY 27, 2009

Models for Learning in a New World This is a very interesting time to be a learning professional. Fragmentation of jobs, increasing concept work, and constant change all put a premium on learning. This environment means that workplace learning is changing. Presenters: Dr. Tony Karrer, TechEmpower, Inc. Holly St.

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Free Performance Support eLearning Strategy Trends 111

Tony Karrer

MAY 14, 2007

Posts related to Blended Learning: No Informal Learning and Blended Learning Mix - CLO Panel Surprises Blended Learning Dead? - Blended learning - no shape, theory, methodology or best practice? Shift in Blended Learning - Example of Melding of Training and Suppor

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Blended Learning Blended CLO Theory 131

Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 12, 2008

We have: Will Thalheimer, Work Learning Research Kevin Oakes, I4CP Claire Schooley, Forrester Chris Howard, Bersin Kevin Martin, Aberdeen Biggest trend is Learning 2.0 Allow people to work faster, better through informal learning. addresses informal, on-the-job. Bersin is publishing report on learning 2.0.

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Research Learning 2.0 Metrics eLearning 100

Tony Karrer

MARCH 26, 2009

Adult Learning in the Workplace – Research Findings Top Keywords PKM eLearning Tools Informal Learning Swish Adobe Captivate Twitter LinkedIn Tools Harbinger Adobe Google Articulate Microsoft eLearning Technology. Browse eLearning Content

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Swish Harbinger Ning PKM 100

Tony Karrer

JULY 2, 2008

Harold Jarche in Skills 2.0 : Today, active involvement in informal learning, particularly through web-based communities, is key to remaining professional and creative in a field. Being a learning professional in a Web 2.0 How do I scan, collect keywords, and rescan to crystallize ideas and information? How do I use.

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Wiki Scanning PBwiki Google Docs 189

Tony Karrer

MARCH 7, 2008

In Bill's series of posts he tells us (among other statements): Informal learning is just another hype-filled, buzzword that pretends to be a radical change from the past but is really bits-and-pieces of other learning methods badly packaged. Cross' definition of informal learning is so wide open it can mean almost anything.

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Write Blog Comparison Emergent Big Question 100

Tony Karrer

MARCH 17, 2009

This is a similar, but limited, form of what we are doing around sites like eLearning Learning , Mobile Learning , Informal Learning Flow , Communities and Networks Connection. If you look at AllTop itself, that's the value proposition they talk about as well – but using the magazine rack – casual browsing – metaphor.

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Network eLearning Tools Adoption Adopt 101

Tony Karrer

MARCH 24, 2010

- Leveraging Learning , October 6, 2009 7 Creative Ways to Introduce Social Media to Your Team - Learning Putty , October 22, 2009 10 Tips to Get Started with Twitter - Learn and Lead , April 18, 2009 Coping with Twitter - Learning Conversations , February 26, 2010 Hashtags in Twitter and walls, fountains, ways to keep everyone's remarks in the picture (..)

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