Informal learning, like the scenario above, takes place constantly in most organisations. It is estimated that probably as much of 80% of learning within an organisation is informal, with formal training constituting the other 20%. Experts disagree on the importance of informal learning in helping to achieve organisational goals but it is clear that it is something that organisations should, at least, acknowledge when designing their learning strategies. What is informal learning? How can informal learning be harnessed? Ning network), using wikis and blogs. MORE >>

Cross is a champion of informal learning, Web 2.0, They are currently refining informal/web 2.0 His published works include Informal Learning : Rediscovering the Natural Pathways that Inspire Innovation and Performance as well as other books and countless articles. Every day, thousands of people read his blogs, Internet Time and Informal Learning Blog. I’m the Johnny Appleseed of informal learning. Morris: Before discussing your brilliant book, Informal Learning, a few general questions. Cross: Informal learning is a means to an end. Interview. MORE >>

I’ve been an information junkie my entire life. In this post, I’m going to explain how I curate social information using Twitter and my RSS Reader. Twitter. Here are the Twitter directions for making lists. You only get 20 lists, and you can have up to 500 Twitter accounts on each list. Also, most Twitter clients allow you to access lists you have created on Twitter. use Twitter favorites to bookmark tweets. My biggest Twitter advice: don’t try to read every single tweet. You will just make yourself crazy. MORE >>

I have presented a few workshops now on how to use Twitter as a learning and teaching tool. One of my most viewed blog posts was entitled Teaching with Twitter so there is a lot of interest in the topic - how can we harness the potential of this tool in a teaching and learning context? There has been a spectrum of reactions to the workshops I have presented, from the sceptical throught to the enthusiastic, and all of the questions that have been asked are valid and representative of the concerns and issues associated with using any informal tool in a formal context. MORE >>

Produced in a great puppet-master way it’s engaging and informative, and really good if you want to demonstrate to someone the benefits of Twitter for academic purposes: research, student engagement, etc. ” Thanks to Edutopia for this and many more  excellent Twitter / Video resources. Related posts: Video: Twitter for teachers, in 60 seconds. “Finding a Place for Twitter in Higher Education” eLearn Magazine. Twitter Tips: for Teachers & Educators. MORE >>