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Long Live?

Tony Karrer

Informal Learning After his questionable call on levels of instructor-led, classroom training in the future, Saul then tells us… More flawed than the analysis of the numbers is the proposition that formal classroom learning will be replaced by informal learning, which will primarily occur online through blogs and social computing tools.

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Decisions, decisions. Business decisions.

Jay Cross

Here are some things one might add to any training director’s job description: • Supporting the informal learning process. Creating useful, peer-rated FAQs and knowledge bases. Supplementing self-directed learning with mentors and experts. Helping workers learn how to improve their learning skills.

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How to Solve 10 Common Training Problems With Video

TechSmith Camtasia

While nuanced functions inevitably require physical demonstrations, more universal tasks such as filling out time cards or basic, repetitive knowledge work can be proficiently communicated with a well-produced series of on-screen demonstrations and lectures. Recommended Reading: The Ultimate Guide to Easily Make Instructional Videos.

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