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Competency-Based Learning: How to Bridge the Skills-Gap

Association eLearning

According to the 2014 Accenture Manufacturing Skills and Training study, – 50% of manufacturers were planning to increase their staff by at least 5%. According to a 2014 Gallup survey , only 11% of business leaders believe that college graduates have the necessary skills and competencies to succeed in the workplace.

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How Social Learning is Powering Up Today’s Workplaces

Learnnovators

.” – Albert Bandura (Originator of Social Learning Theory). “ We’re still seeing an avoidance of social learning, the continual use of courses as the only solution, and consequently organizations that can’t adapt fast enough.” – Clark Quinn. How will social learning evolve in the coming years?

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HOW SOCIAL LEARNING IS POWERING UP TODAY’S WORKPLACES

Learnnovators

.” – Albert Bandura (Originator of Social Learning Theory) “ The research isn’t heartening. We’re still seeing an avoidance of social learning, the continual use of courses as the only solution, and consequently organizations that can’t adapt fast enough.” – Clark Quinn. THE JOURNEY. What are the trends?

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Top posts on Working Smarter for April 2014

Jay Cross

APRIL 21, 2014. Connectivism as Learning Theory. Here is their effort to prove that connectivism is a learning theory. Connectivism has a direct impact on education and teaching as it works as a learning theory. APRIL 24, 2014. APRIL 15, 2014. APRIL 2, 2014. What can I accomplish?

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Bridge the Skills-Gap with Competency Based Learning

Association eLearning

According to a 2014 Gallup survey , only 11% of business leaders believe that college graduates have the necessary skills and competencies to succeed in the workplace. I’d have had access to the occasional course on SEO or maybe social media or AdWords. How do I know? I could have joined an association to get better. So, why bother?

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Year in Review, Looking Forward

ICS Learning

Improving Leadership, Social Initiatives, in-depth Geophysics theory and application, ACA healthcare implementation, etc.). 2014 will surely continue the growth and evolution of eLearning overall – from increased demand for mobile compatibility and responsive design to considerations on handling ‘BYOD’.

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Difference Between Engaged, Collaborative and Transformative Learning

Hurix Digital

Geoffrey Caine writes in the Handbook of Research on Student-Centered Strategies in Online Adult Learning Environments , “Learning usually does not occur effectively in isolation. Through observation, discussion, and feedback, the social aspect of learning is an integral piece of the learning puzzle.”