Thoughts on informal learning
Sticky Learning
JULY 24, 2013
Perhaps the curse of knowledge is that as we grow older we only remember the formal learning of our younger years. Creativity Design Thinking Ideas Learning'
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Learning Evaluation - good or good good
Sticky Learning
OCTOBER 20, 2013
There''s always a lot of talk in the L&D community and in businesses about how to meaningfully evaluate learning. For years the evaluation of learning in workplaces has been driven by the Kirkpatrick model and it''s 4 levels. But, the world of learning at work has changed. Ideas Learning' It''s just junk.
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Learning & Design Thinking - part 1
Sticky Learning
JUNE 12, 2012
Learning & Design Thinking on Prezi. Too often L&D seems to be stuck in a box labelled 'Formal Learning'. I explained that this presentation is really two things, a summary of my own journey as my eyes were opened to the benefits of the design thinking process for learning. What does Design mean to you?
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We are Learning Designers
Sticky Learning
DECEMBER 14, 2011
However the problem is that the title Instructional Designer feeds into the notion that learning happens in formal settings and that knowledge is something that can be transferred through instruction. We design so that people can do what they need and/or want to do more effectively. .
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Learning and Design Thinking - an introduction
Sticky Learning
MAY 31, 2012
Just over a month ago I was given the opportunity to present a session on 'Learning and Design Thinking' at the Australian Institute of Training and Development's 2012 conference in Sydney, Australia. So, what's next on the Learning and Design Thinking agenda? Design Thinking and Learning. Learning) Design Thinking Tools.
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Twitter for learning
Sticky Learning
OCTOBER 25, 2009
I tweet (as @stickylearning ) mainly about learning related topics and follow people who also have learning as their main focus. I'm also interested in how design thinking impacts upon learning and the use of visuals to communicate ideas and knowledge. My Top 25 Twitterers for Learning Not that easy to do I now realise!!
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(Learning) Design with Intent
Sticky Learning
NOVEMBER 18, 2010
In this post I'll introduce you briefly to the tools and how I think they apply to learning design. My interest in it goes beyond this however, as I'm very interested in the design of different learning options/tools that better engage people and lead to more effective learning experiences.
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My Top 10 'Learning' books from 2010
Sticky Learning
NOVEMBER 28, 2010
Another year comes towards to an end and its been another year of great reading for anyone with an interest in learning. Once again I have read from a wide range of areas, all with something to add to how I think of learning. Businesses and indeed learning uses both these approaches, bonuses for performance, A+ for excellence etc.
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100 Autonomous Learning - is it the same as informal learning?
Sticky Learning
FEBRUARY 2, 2010
Formal learning and informal learning. I get the idea here, there is learning that is structured and there is learning that happens outside of structured environments. Marcia Conner's explanation of informal learning is a good starting point in understanding the thinking underlying informal learning.
The step-wise evolution of Social Learning
Sticky Learning
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
Learning when flying solo. Part 1 – Learning when flying solo. I work as a freelance learning designer with assignments typically lasting from just days through to weeks and occasionally months. This means that it's more difficult to keep my own learning going – I need to actively seek out learning, and social contact.
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Learning & Design Thinking
Sticky Learning
JUNE 12, 2012
Learning & Design Thinking on Prezi. Too often L&D seems to be stuck in a box labelled 'Formal Learning'. I explained that this presentation is really two things, a summary of my own journey as my eyes were opened to the benefits of the design thinking process for learning. What does Design mean to you?
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Learning & Design Thinking
Sticky Learning
JUNE 12, 2012
Learning & Design Thinking on Prezi. Too often L&D seems to be stuck in a box labelled 'Formal Learning'. I explained that this presentation is really two things, a summary of my own journey as my eyes were opened to the benefits of the design thinking process for learning. What does Design mean to you?
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Thoughts on informal learning
Sticky Learning
JULY 24, 2013
Perhaps the curse of knowledge is that as we grow older we only remember the formal learning of our younger years. The way we grow IS mostly through informal channels, whether we are 18 or 58.
Thoughts on informal learning
Sticky Learning
JULY 24, 2013
Perhaps the curse of knowledge is that as we grow older we only remember the formal learning of our younger years. The way we grow IS mostly through informal channels, whether we are 18 or 58.
Informal Learning and Black Swans
Sticky Learning
AUGUST 18, 2010
So here is the lesson in learning Business learning today is designed to fill a skills or knowledge 'gap', to provide workers with skills and knowledge required in today's business world. In other words, 'predictable' learning needs lead to formal learning solutions - problem solved! Learning for learning sake.
Why do we label learning?
Sticky Learning
MARCH 3, 2010
I was just reading comments from my post on Autonomous/Formal/Informal Learning and thought I'd put some of my thoughts down in a post as they come! A small box of formal learning and a larger box of informal learning exists within the circle that represents all activity within a workplace. Let's see how it goes?
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72 Learning Evaluation - good or good good
Sticky Learning
OCTOBER 20, 2013
There's always a lot of talk in the L&D community and in businesses about how to meaningfully evaluate learning. For years the evaluation of learning in workplaces has been driven by the Kirkpatrick model and it's 4 levels. But, the world of learning at work has changed. Let's all agree (for a moment) and call this 'good'.
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Learning Evaluation - good or good good
Sticky Learning
OCTOBER 20, 2013
There's always a lot of talk in the L&D community and in businesses about how to meaningfully evaluate learning. For years the evaluation of learning in workplaces has been driven by the Kirkpatrick model and it's 4 levels. But, the world of learning at work has changed. Let's all agree (for a moment) and call this 'good'.
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Lists are the enemy of learning!
Sticky Learning
SEPTEMBER 5, 2010
Lastly, creativity happens when two new ideas collide unexpectedly in your head.and is closely followed by learning. But how can you learn if you follow a list? Quite simply, l ists are the enemy of learning! Tags: Creativity Ideas Learning. There's nothing unexp ected in a list.
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Touching the Earth Lightly - 10 thoughts for learning
Sticky Learning
MAY 10, 2011
As someone who makes his livelihood by designing and facilitating learning experiences for businesses I should encourage all businesses to design bigger. Big, complex learning interventions! But, who is learning designed for? OK, it's obvious, learning should be designed to increase learning effectiveness.
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Social Learning - this is how it can look!
Sticky Learning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2010
Right now I'm reading an excellent book, The New Social Learning by Marcia Conner and Tony Bingham. The book has again turned my mind towards the question of using social media tools to provide another channel for organisational learning. But honestly, who cares, as long as people are learning! Learning can (should?)
Learning Web
Sticky Learning
AUGUST 30, 2009
I know I'm influenced by ideas outside classical learning/educational circles. The doodle evolved into the following "Learning Web". What sort of things influence the way you approach learning? Tags: Creativity Design Ideas Learning. As you can see I am influenced by a pretty broad range of disciplines.
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10 Best (Learning) Books of 2009
Sticky Learning
JANUARY 11, 2010
Marty Neumeier's book has had me coming back to re-read bits of it time and time again and has definitely influenced how I view design in learning. I think this should be a must read for anyone involved in learning! 2 Delivering E-Learning. Like it or not powerpoint and other slideware is used in many learning environments.
Breaking the learning drought
Sticky Learning
OCTOBER 11, 2009
What has this got to do with learning? However as I watched this happening each day I thought of learning! In the case of formal learning events it is possible to still see the connection between learning and results. The link between learning and results becomes obvious in feast or famine scenarios.
We are Learning Designers
Sticky Learning
DECEMBER 14, 2011
However the problem is that the title Instructional Designer feeds into the notion that learning happens in formal settings and that knowledge is something that can be transferred through instruction. We design so that people can do what they need and/or want to do more effectively. .
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We are Learning Designers
Sticky Learning
DECEMBER 14, 2011
However the problem is that the title Instructional Designer feeds into the notion that learning happens in formal settings and that knowledge is something that can be transferred through instruction. We design so that people can do what they need and/or want to do more effectively. .
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40 TEDxMelbourne - a great day of learning!
Sticky Learning
MARCH 13, 2010
This format really appeals to me as it really mirrors what I do with this blog and my reading, I like to bring ideas from diverse disciplines together to then exert influence on how I think about what I do, learning and education. Mauricio also spoke of how he believes learning should be fun. And so to today's event. What comes first?
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My Personal Learning Environment
Sticky Learning
SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
Today's post flows nicely from yesterday's post on one type of Personal Learning Environment, Alltop, a site where you are able to aggregate your blog interests in one area. OK, what is a personal learning environment? The real test of an idea is having to write it down and publish it - this is real personal learning!
Learning and Design Thinking - an introduction
Sticky Learning
MAY 31, 2012
Just over a month ago I was given the opportunity to present a session on 'Learning and Design Thinking' at the Australian Institute of Training and Development's 2012 conference in Sydney, Australia. So, what's next on the Learning and Design Thinking agenda? For me Design Thinking is an ever evolving interest.
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Learning and Design Thinking - an introduction
Sticky Learning
MAY 31, 2012
Just over a month ago I was given the opportunity to present a session on 'Learning and Design Thinking' at the Australian Institute of Training and Development's 2012 conference in Sydney, Australia. So, what's next on the Learning and Design Thinking agenda? For me Design Thinking is an ever evolving interest.
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Learning styles and fixed ideas
Sticky Learning
NOVEMBER 14, 2009
Over the last few months I've read a number of blog posts about learning styles (see references at end of post). So, do learning styles exist? Say to yourself, "There is no evidence that individual learning styles and preferences exist". You mention that there is no evidence that learning styles and preferences exist.
Informal/Social Learning - Concertina Style
Sticky Learning
AUGUST 16, 2009
In recent times I've seen and heard much discussion around informal and social learning. For example, is informal learning necessarily social in nature? Has the rise of new technologies altered the traditional view of social learning? How can we harness new technologies to foster a culture of learning within our business?
Permission Learning - encouraging the informal
Sticky Learning
AUGUST 10, 2009
It's strange how the mind works, I saw the title and I thought "mmm, that's how to get traction for informal learning in the workplace". So, to informal learning! I've followed many discussions on blogs, webinars and twitter asking to promote a greater use of informal learning in workplaces. It's a good point! Intravenous.
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Anchors and Twists - making learning stick
Sticky Learning
NOVEMBER 25, 2009
Mirror neurons Anchor and twist, is a good analogy for how we learn and taps into recent research on a concept known as 'Mirror Neurons' (see an earlier post on this blog) In particular look at the later sections of the post looking at 'M irror Neurons' and 'H ow can mirror neurons assist learning'.
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Personal learning environments, stickylearning and Alltop
Sticky Learning
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
This is just a short post to point you to another interesting tool for personal learning, it's called Alltop.I've been using Alltop for a couple of months now and I reckon it's a great way of keeping up with multiple blogs, way easier than trying to remember! I've focussed mainly on learning/business blogs - not surprisingly!
Online social networks, learning and viral expansion loops
Sticky Learning
DECEMBER 14, 2009
I respond, 'well I'm becoming more and more interested in the use of social media and microblogging for learning', I then get puzzled looks that say, "too much time on your hands", "what is he talking about?" For me though I see a real role for social media as a platform for business learning. and they nod politely! Where are we at?
The step-wise evolution of Social Learning
Sticky Learning
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
Learning when flying solo. Part 1 – Learning when flying solo. I work as a freelance learning designer with assignments typically lasting from just days through to weeks and occasionally months. This means that it's more difficult to keep my own learning going – I need to actively seek out learning, and social contact.
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The step-wise evolution of Social Learning
Sticky Learning
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
Learning when flying solo. Part 1 – Learning when flying solo. I work as a freelance learning designer with assignments typically lasting from just days through to weeks and occasionally months. This means that it's more difficult to keep my own learning going – I need to actively seek out learning, and social contact.
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Designing successful learning - walking 'a fine line'
Sticky Learning
OCTOBER 21, 2009
Upon each re-visit I left the book ever more certain that the design lessons contained within it were essential for successful learning design. My recent post, Scared of first , finished with ten reasons why businesses are not fully embracing new learning technologies and approaches. Hartmut explains this step 'where minds meet money'!
Everywhere - the future of knowledge and learning
Sticky Learning
AUGUST 27, 2009
Learning existed, but in universities only for the elite. So it may be said that the invention of the printing press led to the education and learning systems in use around the world follow today. Organisation of information comes before use, ie before education and learning. But things have changed! Where are we now?
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Journal of Learning Design
Sticky Learning
JUNE 16, 2009
I have been reading articles lately from the Journal of Learning Design. For those who don't know of the journal, it is a journal that focuses on designing the learning environment to assist the learning process, concentrating on a design focus rather than technology and looking to move beyond a traditional instructional focus.
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Fish are the last to recognise water = informal learning?
Sticky Learning
AUGUST 4, 2009
I just twittered a thought - 'The benefit of Informal learning is that fish are the last to recognise water' - and then I started thinking. This is the real essence of informal learning. People become so engrossed in what they are doing that they don't see that they are learning - until they have learnt (if this makes sense?)
Putting DESIGN into Learning Design
Sticky Learning
JULY 24, 2009
I've written previously about my use of the term 'Learning Design' rather than the more regular 'Instructional Design'. To me this put the learner at the centre of what I do, so therefore I am a person who DESIGNS learning. It is this gap that learning designers are seeking to bridge.
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40 Touching the Earth Lightly - 10 thoughts for learning design
Sticky Learning
MAY 10, 2011
As someone who makes his livelihood by designing and facilitating learning experiences for businesses I should encourage all businesses to design bigger. Big, complex learning interventions! But, who is learning designed for? OK, it's obvious, learning should be designed to increase learning effectiveness.
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