Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

This caught my eye because it’s a bit different than the model we are using on Browse My Stuff that powers sites like eLearning Learning. In Curator Editor Research Opportunities on eLearning Learning , I described the flow that it uses: In this case, the input is curated content although it can come from virtually anywhere.

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Information Overload Informal Predictions Movie 109

Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 24, 2006

A learning management system is probably the apex of top-down training. Informal learning proponents are saying "Tear down that wall." Make learning accessible. the clear answer is that the LMS is a barrier to learning that provides management and reporting that corporate training functions want.

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LMS Learning Management System Informal Learning Informal 136

Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 4, 2006

If you read my blog, you know that while I'm a big believer in the need to improve human performance outside of classic formal learning interventions, e.g., personal learning support , you also know that the term and a lot of the discussion around informal learning makes me worried. It must be learning.

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Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 19, 2007

Donald Clark has been discussing in the LCB The Numbers Behind Informal & Formal Learning and also on TrDev. I'm a little surprised that Donald didn't correct the graph which shows that 67% of learning comes from informal - which is based on some faulty analysis.

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Informal Learning Informal Courseware Analysis 100

Tony Karrer

APRIL 25, 2007

I just saw a post by David Wilson - Real metrics on Informal Learning that asks about a subject that we would all like to know. Is investing in informal learning effective? That was the discussion in: Numbers and Informal Learning as well as on The Learning Circuits Blog: The Numbers Behind Informal & Formal.,

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Informal Learning Informal Metrics ROI 100

Tony Karrer

MARCH 22, 2007

Someone asked how informal learning might apply to new managers. Does that mean that informal learning doesn't apply to new manager training? Or are we powerless to help make informal learning happen? Maybe we just need to visit Ray Sims - What To Do On Behalf of Informal Learning?

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Informal Learning Informal Management Big Question 100

Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 6, 2006

The Real Challenge around Informal Learning Over the last few days I've had a blog conversation with Stephen Downes around what is informal learning: The Form of Informal - 2 More on the Form of Informal The Form of Informal The Paradox of Informal Learning (Form of Informal?)

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Informal Learning Informal Performance Support eLearning 2.0 100

Tony Karrer

JULY 9, 2009

Too Much Information) (found via Stephen Downes ). Information Overload and Learning.” where Kevin points out: TMI floods the brain with data, preventing comprehension and elaboration, and thus, preventing learning. Jonah Lehrer suggests the danger of too much information is “it can actually interfere with understanding.”

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Informal Skills Information Overload Journal 102

Tony Karrer

JULY 14, 2006

I recently read an article by George Siemens - Changing Models where he points to the changes that necessarily need to happen in our understanding of how to support learning. I think he's right on the money (as usual), but then he points out: ISD can be very effective for learning that has both a clear end outcome and process.

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Informal Learning Instructional Design Informal ADDIE 100

Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

I start by going to eLearning Learning and then I search for something like audio which gets me quickly to a page that's a bunch of great posts and other items all about Audio in eLearning. Subscribe to the Best of eLearning Learning for updates from this blog and other eLearning blogs. 008, and USB.009 eLearning Technology.

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Microphone Audio Informal Voiceover 100

Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 21, 2007

Great post by Ray Sims - What To Do On Behalf of Informal Learning? He provides a list of things he can do to help informal learning in his organization. A few that jump out at me: Help employees discover and refine their own personal learning environment Improve content findability. Make outside connections easy.

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Informal Learning Informal Big Question Tagging 100

Tony Karrer

MAY 19, 2006

Our previous posts discuss what should be measured: Intermediate Factors in Learning , Intermediate Factors - Impact Many Measure One. And this exception relates closely to my earlier concern eLearning Technology: Informal Learning is Too Important to Leave to Chance. So, back to learning and measuring results.

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Informal Learning Informal Classes Learning 100

Tony Karrer

JULY 24, 2006

I've received quite a bit of input on my blog post Informal Learning - Let's Get Real. We want to figure out what the process and mechanisms should look like when we are going after Intentional Informal Learning. Finally, back to Stephen Downes' comment that if you define "works" as "learning what you want them to learn".

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Informal Learning Informal eLearning 2.0 Metrics 100

Tony Karrer

APRIL 17, 2007

First, none of the panelists seemed to focused on finding ways to support informal learning in the organization. Clearly, each of the CLOs saw themselves primarily as providers of formal learning solutions. Most of what they said was pretty much what you'd expect, however, what really surprised me were two things.

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Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 4, 2006

Stephen Downes has a great post entitled The Form of Informal which - well exactly what it says it discusses - the form of informal learning. In his post, he questions a couple of things I've said in The Paradox of Informal Learning (Form of Informal?)

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Informal Performance Support Learning Objects Informal Learning 100

Tony Karrer

JULY 18, 2006

Great post by Harold Jarche - Informal Learning and Performance Technology responding to my post - Informal Learning - Let's Get Real. Performance Interventions ** Learning Interventions Instructional Interventions (e.g., Performance Interventions ** Learning Interventions Instructional Interventions (e.g.,

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Informal Learning Wiki KM Informal 100

Tony Karrer

JUNE 26, 2006

Found via: Big Dog, Little Dog - a very interesting article: Why Minimal Guidance during Instruction Does Not Work: An Analysis of the Failure of Constructivist, Discovery, Problem-Based, Experiential, and Inquiry-Based Teaching - Educational Psychologist It points out that open learning environments may not be good ways for people to learn.

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Collaborative Learning Informal Learning Collaboration Informal 100

Tony Karrer

MAY 10, 2006

I was pointed to the article in CLO Magazine: Tools for On-Demand Information by Donald Clark. Does anyone really believe that an LMS is a good way to support "on-demand information?" The practical reality is that we most often make an early choice about what will be "under the LMS" and what will be "outside the LMS."

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Association LMS Association Learning Management System Informal Wiki 100

Tony Karrer

MAY 18, 2015

This week on eLearning Learning , the top two articles were funny to see side-by-side: You can find them on the Weekly Edition. Both articles may be interesting to read, but it also highlights how hot Micro-Learning is right now. Lot’s more content can be found on Micro-Learning on eLearning Learning , including it’s Top Ten articles.

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Micro-Learning eLearning Strategy Corporate eLearning Learning Strategy 100

Tony Karrer

JANUARY 2, 2012

Aggregage , the platform that powers eLearning Learning has added a powerful personalization engine. That means that eLearning Learning now allows users to sign-up and have their content personalized based on their interests. Failing to Learn Creating an online learning personality It's what I love about the site.

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Personal Personalization Social Networks eLearning 151

Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Over the past few years, I spend part of December going back through my blog to recap a bit of what some of the key things I’ve learned over the course of the year. I’ve been doing this the past few years, for example: Learned about Learning in 2009. And every year I use this as a Big Question – see: Learning 2010.

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Text-to-Speech Compliance Training Diversity Training SharePoint 200

Tony Karrer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

We get to finally announce that eLearning Learning has partnered with Training Magazine Network. These two industry leaders in online learning and training bring together their extensive content and community offerings to form the largest eLearning offering on the Web. Looking forward to more great things for eLearning Learning.

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Network Newsletter eLearning Site 136

Tony Karrer

MARCH 24, 2010

In a recent conversation, I was asked what I thought about twitter as a learning tool. Over the course of the past few years I’ve moved from saying “I don’t get it” – to feeling like it’s a good addition to my Learning Tool Set. I thought it would be worthwhile to pull together these resources.

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Twitter Yammer Social Media Adobe Captivate 278

Tony Karrer

AUGUST 31, 2009

Someone was just asking me about the big trends in learning and the implications of those trends on corporate learning and development. So, here's a bit of a compilation of some of the things I've been talking about in my blog which points to some of the major trends in learning. This will be a slow evolution.

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Trends Blended Learning Social Networks eLearning 2.0 121

Tony Karrer

JANUARY 2, 2009

Once again, Clayton Wright has been nice enough to compile an incredible list of conferences focused on use of technology in learning. All the information below was obtained from Internet sources and announcements in educational journals. docnum=446 January 12-14, 2009 Learning and Technology World Forum 2009, London, United Kingdom.

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Conference eLearning Conferences Blended Learning Diversity Training 121

Tony Karrer

JULY 2, 2008

The Learning Revolution: Where have all the leaders gone? So, of course, I say, great post. :) There are some interesting thoughts in the post, but also Most learning professionals can only do so much. . :) There are some interesting thoughts in the post, but also Most learning professionals can only do so much. How do I use.

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Wiki Scanning PBwiki Google Docs 189

Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Beyond that, probably the best thing to do is to use eLearning Learning to go through it’s open source eLearning and open source eLearning Tools. Of course, I’d recommend skimming through eLearning Learning to find the latest and greatest. Upside Learning Blog , April 29, 2010 The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point?

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Open Source eLearning Tools Open Authoring Tools 255

Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 14, 2009

It’s always fun at the end of the year to go back and take a look at what you’ve been working on, what you’ve learned during the year. During the year, I’ve had fantastic conversations through LearnTrends around SharePoint , Examples and Tour of Different Kinds of eLearning , Social Learning , and the Business of Learning.

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Diversity Training Scanning PWLE Case Study 109

Tony Karrer

APRIL 29, 2009

In talking with Jay Cross about the recent Learn Trends session and through experience in the #lrnchat , I've come to realize that there are easier personal disconnects for me with informal, social learning experiences and my personal learning goals. This aligns with the concept of having a To Learn List.

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Learning Social Learning Learning Styles Trends 102

Tony Karrer

JULY 13, 2010

I’m involved in several discussions around how to use Wikis as part of learning solutions. Clive on Learning , April 13, 2007 Wikis: Ways to use them for a more Collaboration and Interaction - Dont Waste Your Time , August 28, 2009 Do wikis work for any topic? How about math?

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Wiki Case Study Resources Social Networks 192

Tony Karrer

MAY 6, 2009

My post on learning goals has some great feedback via comments and a couple of blog posts. The focus of the post is really about the design of informal / social learning experiences and my belief that they need to have context for what I call Directed Learners. Particularly, there still needs to be Learning Outcomes defined.

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Social Networks Ning Social Network Learning Objects 100

Tony Karrer

JANUARY 24, 2011

Here are some specifics of what this reader is going for: We need to figure out a way to get information from other departments to make sure we have the most current information available. We need to set up a process to determine all courses the information will impact. Faster time-to-market of learning? Greater re-use?

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LCMS SharePoint Management System 147

Tony Karrer

MAY 4, 2009

This month's Big Question - Social Grid Value and a comment by Ken Allan on my Learning Goals post really got me to thinking. Ken said: I don't really think there's any new way of learning, but we may need to experiment with its delivery. Is there really no new way of learning? What is learning? Sorry, I digress.

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Cognitive Brain Learning Big Question 102

Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

I had a great conversation last week that sparked an early stage idea for what I think would be a wonderful way for learning and development organizations to leverage SharePoint better. for Marketing – Social Learning Experience The concept is probably easiest to understand by considering what HP did around their course on Web 2.0

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SharePoint Social Learning Social Wiki 149

Tony Karrer

JUNE 16, 2008

The workshop description is: A Revolution in Workplace Learning Tools such as blogs, wikis, social networks, social bookmarking, and RSS readers are revolutionizing formal and informal workplace learning. and it's implications on workplace learning. Hope to see some of you there. If you are going, please drop a comment.

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Social Networks Wiki eLearning 2.0 Social Bookmarking 188

Tony Karrer

APRIL 22, 2009

Out of the conversation in Learn Trends around making informal learning concrete, Cammy Bean asked: Cammy Bean: So is there a market for Social Media Instructional Designing Consultants? Jane Hart suggested that we use the term Social Learning Designer to describe the role. I would very much like to hear your answers.

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Social Learning Social Design eLearning Consultant 100

Tony Karrer

AUGUST 26, 2009

We wrapped up our free elearning webinar on Models for Learning in a New World. 1) Two issues that come up, at least in the world of training in a government environment, is that of a) security of information, and b) control of the information given to the learner to make sure it is accurate. Learning Professionals Must Lead 5.

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Wiki Social Networks Blended Learning Yammer 100