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MAY 25, 2011

For example, we frequently talk about how and when to present information to optimize retention. This presentation, by the way, would be an excellent primer for anyone in a corporate learning department looking to introduce the concept of informal learning to their colleagues). In fact, retention is almost synonymous with learning.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Microlearning is bite-sized information that is distributed in the right amount for the learner to process and retain, instead of overloading the learner with information that is impossible to remember all at once. Microlearning gamification combines gamelike learning in doses that are catered to the learner.

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MAY 4, 2011

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. It sounds like Weejee is growing quickly with Ian and Tracy at the helm, but they too are frustrated with the slow adoption of informal learning. Go take a peek.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

It’s important to remember, though, that Wikileaks is essentially a non-profit news organization, not a tool for sharing information across and among users. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. less big companies, for more than 20 years.

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DECEMBER 12, 2010

It’s important to remember, though, that Wikileaks is essentially a non-profit news organization, not a tool for sharing information across and among users. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. less big companies, for more than 20 years.

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MARCH 13, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Twitter as Social Learning: Seven Ways to Facilitate the Exchange of Information by Paul on March 14, 2011 in social learning Most of us in the adult learning industry have already found and incorporated Twitter into our everyday lives.

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MAY 11, 2011

Because the people on the edge were more likely to be connected to other network clusters, and therefore had access to information that was not available to people who were “buried” at the middle of a cluster. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

I was blown away by that little nugget of information. Information can be gathered more quickly, and through many more avenues, than at any other time in our history. Even more interesting is the fact that patients with this device no longer have a pulse because the blood flow is continuous rather than pulsating. Properly d.

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JANUARY 27, 2011

My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. Instead, tell them where to get the information they need, when they need it. I think social learning must be informal and fun. less big companies, for more than 20 years. tool chest. Properly d.

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AUGUST 16, 2021

In a modern business environment that is dominated by processes, technology, and information, data is an incredibly useful tool in determining a variety of business impacts.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

From a personal perspective, networking builds new relationships through which you can share information, answer questions, and make new connections. People in your network become the portals to knowledge, opportunity, and information you might not find on your own. Keep contact information updated – yours and those in your network.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

For serious games to be effective they must enable the player to utilize their skills, while adapting to the new skills or information being taught throughout the game. Serious games leverage the playful aspect of games to help learners easily and effectively grasp new content.

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APRIL 15, 2021

Informal learning and training have been on the rise in organizations across the globe, and social learning has become an increasingly hot topic in L&D departments as more organizations look to leverage the expertise of their subject matter experts (SMEs).

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

World: The Evolution of Distance Learning , Norm Willox, CEO of Critical Information Network, described the “brain drain&# that today’s companies are experiencing as: “Waves of craftsmen retiring, creating a void of skilled personnel and increasing operational risk for plants and facility operators. Properly d.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Employees take a course, absorb the information, complete a quiz, and then move on with their work. While quick, easy to access training is a great way for learners to engage with information, it often takes more for behavior change to take root.

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APRIL 12, 2011

by Paul on April 13, 2011 in Informal Learning , social learning Last week my girlfriend and I ate dinner at Darbar Indian Grill in Uptown Minneapolis with another couple (good food, but overpriced), and we got on the topic of surfing the net on the job. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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JANUARY 25, 2011

I realized it wasn’t all about me and my understanding of the information, it was about leading my learners to a new understanding within themselves. Introduce your information slowly. To make the transition to facilitator I had to change my mindset. I have found that I learn from them as much as the learn from me. Properly d.

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MARCH 1, 2011

The fact that a computer can win a trivia contest that relies on fast reflexes and fast information retrieval doesn’t seem much like news to me. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. A lot of people, apparently, agree. Properly d.

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JULY 1, 2021

New hires have a lot of information they need to focus on, and they will most likely be unsure of the best steps they need to take to succeed. Mentoring is one of the strongest tools organizations can use to train and develop new team members.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In both formal and informal settings, social learning theories have been used for decades in teaching management and leadership skills. There’s no one size fits all technique to utilizing social learning in your organization; it’s most effective through natural social processes like discussions. Leadership and Social Learning Theories.

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MARCH 21, 2011

In this case, the corporate learning world can learn a lot from Khan Academy, about how to keep lessons informal, quickly-paced, and ultimately, a lot more engaging. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. less big companies, for more than 20 years.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

In tech companies, for example, customer education may be in the form of informative videos and training offered to improve understanding. In the retail field, customer education may be offered in the form of expert ratings to provide consumers with the skills they need to be more informed buyers.

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MARCH 6, 2011

Allow them to discover information in bite-sized portions through self-directed activities such as eLearning, and then follow-up with a workshop, discussion group, open lab, or other opportunity to apply the new information. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Mavens are “information specialists,” or “people we rely upon to connect us with new information.” When play happens while learning it creates a context in which information, ideas and passions grow. * When information is stable, the explicit dimension becomes very important. . Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

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MARCH 9, 2021

Employees have become more used to quick, bite-size bits of information, and we are now seeing a general preference toward learning as a part of work as opposed to a break from work. In recent years, the emergence of learning in the flow of work has become a hot topic in the industry, and for good reason.

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APRIL 5, 2011

My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. Instead, tell them where to get the information they need, when they need it. less big companies, for more than 20 years. I like to read, make films and play guitar (in private). Properly d.

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JANUARY 21, 2011

According to Urban Dictionary: Your exobrain (or exo-brain) is your extended brainpower from the information you have access to from your computer or the web. I like to imagine performance support as an Exobrain … (and, of course, that I am one of the smart people in learning … guess I will have to ask Simon about that.)

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APRIL 6, 2020

Maybe your high-level leaders support your compliance training program , but do you have the information and resources you need to implement a meaningful program? This post takes a look at what meaningful evidence looks like, how to go about measuring it, and how to use it to inform your compliance training program.

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. Instead, tell them where to get the information they need, when they need it. less big companies, for more than 20 years. I like to read, make films and play guitar (in private). Properly d.

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MAY 8, 2011

The idea is to make useful information readily available to learners when they need it, even within some tight technological constraints. So, there you have it…my answer to this month’s big question. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

The most important of these is Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (known informally as Section 508) compliance, which lays out clear guidelines that websites, learning platforms, and various other media must follow to ensure all people are able to properly interact with them.

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JUNE 17, 2021

Who knows more fun tidbits of information? Who is the better speller and knows more words? Let’s play Scrabble to find out. Want to get better at Scrabble? Learn more words. Who can run faster? Let’s race. Trivia night will tell us.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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APRIL 19, 2011

by Paul on April 20, 2011 in Classroom Learning , Informal Learning , social learning Over the last few months I’ve discussed with my brother, a professor at Bethel University here in Minneapolis, how to incorporate social media into his classes. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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JULY 25, 2013

eLearning Informal Learning coursera mooc' Our clients rely on us to bring solutions that are both proven and fresh – not an easy task by any means. While not yet proven, a new learning trend that has caught [.] The post 12 Reasons Why MOOCs Will Change the World appeared first on Social Learning Blog.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2010

JIT Learning Society If I take a step back and try to think of the most obvious way the Internet has changed my life, I would say it’s changed how I access information. I think the majority of us use them throughout the day no matter where we are to communicate with others and access information. Properly d.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2010

JIT Learning Society If I take a step back and try to think of the most obvious way the Internet has changed my life, I would say it’s changed how I access information. I think the majority of us use them throughout the day no matter where we are to communicate with others and access information. Properly d.

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