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The key to informal learning is autonomy

Jane Hart

Jay Cross, the author of the 2007 seminal book, Informal Learning, Rediscovering the Natural Pathways that Inspire Innovation and Performance , recently wrote a blog post in which he explained that although there has been a lot of talk about “informal learning” in the last five years, there has been very little action.

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4 Ways L&D Can Maximize Learning Technology for Hyper-Connected Learners

Instilled

A constant state of connection has grown increasingly common, especially for knowledge workers. Microlearning is another effective learning strategy that delivers for the hyper-connected, tech-savvy learner. Capture tacit and institutional knowledge. Facilitate informal learning and mentoring.

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eLearning Innovation 2010 – Top 30

Tony Karrer

Google Buzz , Google Wave and PKM PKM stands for Personal Knowledge Management, which is a definite passion of mine (see Work Literacy and Social Media for Knowledge Workers ). Effectiveness Informal Learning Reaction? So, here’s what we are already seeing this year. Not sure how to categorize these things.

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Can Knowledge Sharing Transform Learning?

CLO Magazine

As the corporate learning industry has evolved in the past few years, we now spend a lot of time talking about Gen X and millennials’ learning styles, user-authored content sharing, expertise directories and knowledge sharing. But how does all this fit into our overall learning strategy?

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Improving Personal Learning - A Continuing Challenge for Learning Professionals

Tony Karrer

From Wikipedia's description of Knowledge Economy , quoting Peter Drucker (1966): A manual worker works with his hands and produces "stuff". A knowledge worker works with his head and produces ideas, knowledge, and information. What's the most important skill of a knowledge worker?

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Sahana Chattopadhyay – Crystal Balling with Learnnovators

Learnnovators

Her work with various companies like Tata Interactive Systems, Zensar Technologies, ThoughtWorks and Future Group has given her a width of experience that spans instructional design, workplace learning strategy, knowledge management, social learning and community management, and people development.

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Demystifying Working Out Loud

Learnnovators

The 9:00 am to 5:00 pm notion of work is all but vanishing, at least for the knowledge workers. Sahana Chattopadhyay is an L&D Consultant, OD Specialist, Blended Learning Architect, Social Learning Evangelist, and Blogger. The workforce is ubiquitously connected, networked, and mobile.