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Formal Learning vs. Informal Learning

Learningtogo

While studies vary on the exact percentage, most learning in today’s workplace is informal. In this post, we’ll distinguish between informal and formal learning and explore ways to identify and encourage informal learning within your organization. What is informal learning?

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How to Start an Informal Learning Library with Screencasts

TechSmith Camtasia

Imagine being told exactly how to learn or study something, at what place, and at what time. That rarely happens because everyone learns in their own unique way. So why wouldn’t we do the same for something as important as learning? Informal Learning helps us do just that. What is Informal Learning?

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15 Top Learning, Technology & Media Links: Weekly Digest –10

Upside Learning

20 Inspiring TED Videos For Graphic And Web Designers. Includes some of the most interesting videos in the design field. Videos that will not just help you, but inspire. Informal Workplace Learning. In 2011 60 Percent of Mobile Web Traffic Will Be Video. 157 of the Most Useful Websites on the Internet.

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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

Like many enterprise learning companies, we are actively brainstorming ways to incorporate collaborative Web 2.0 technologies into our training programs, but rarely do we find a client that wants to create a robust learning environment comprised of both formal and informal components. In dollar figures, spending is minimal.

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Mobile First Designs in eLearning: A Mobile Learning Case Study

Adobe Captivate

From being a desirable approach, mobile learning is fast becoming a standard for online training. In this article, I share a case study featuring a mobile first design in eLearning. A Case Study On Mobile First Designs In eLearning. Another significant factor is that mobile learning solutions offer multi-device support.

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Six ways video can enhance learning

Clear Lessons

Six ways video can enhance learning. Video enthusiast Niki Hobson shares her six top tips for using it to enhance learning in the workplace. According to a 2019 report by We Are Social and Hootsuite , 88% of internet users within the UK watch videos online. I think we can agree that video is here to stay.

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Foundations of Learning Science

Clark Quinn

Another video, this time (ok, again ;) about learning science. They like me to do this to push the course, but I did hear the feedback on LinkedIn that the video format works. I’ve argued in an earlier post for the value of learning science, but I want to go a little deeper. Nice to know. As always, also the script.

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