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Formal vs informal learning and what the LMS should do about them

Matrix

Adult learning is very much connected to need and usefulness and as a result it’s paramount for instructional designers to prove the importance of any material they present and allow for learners to go about finding what they think is of educational value at a certain point. Formal and informal learning – two peas in the same pod.

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[IN DEPTH ANALYSIS] Do your employees know how to learn?

KnowledgeOne

In this context, it is essential to make the most of informal learning, the spontaneous and unstructured learning that occurs in all workplaces and has an excellent, often untapped potential. Learning that needs to be known. And here is were online training could help! Customized for the future.

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Origins of “eLearning”

Jay Cross

wikipedia ) When Newton and Leibniz first published their results , there was great controversy over which mathematician (and therefore which country) deserved credit. E-loan announced e-track. The meme of learning was replacing training. I meant to be serious. Coincidence happens. E-mail was becoming e mail. License.

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Origins of “eLearning”

Jay Cross

wikipedia ) When Newton and Leibniz first published their results , there was great controversy over which mathematician (and therefore which country) deserved credit. E-loan announced e-track. The meme of learning was replacing training. I meant to be serious. Coincidence happens. E-mail was becoming e mail. License.

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Micro-Learning as a Workplace Learning Strategy

Learnnovators

In my earlier posts, I have written about the possible roles it can play in formal, informal and incidental learning. I have briefly explored the possibilities of transition from courses to micro-learning in the context of workplace learning. What are the two things you learned this week/fortnight?

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MICRO-LEARNING AS A WORKPLACE LEARNING STRATEGY

Learnnovators

In my earlier posts, I have written about the possible roles it can play in formal, informal and incidental learning. I have briefly explored the possibilities of transition from courses to micro-learning in the context of workplace learning. What are the two things you learned this week/fortnight?

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Five Myths of Social Learning

Xyleme

Many people feel that this is the antithesis of learning networks. But remember, even Wikipedia has formal processes for making sure user generated content is accurate – the organization has over 100 people worldwide dedicated solely to ensuring content integrity and penalizing those who attempt to use the platform for self promotion.