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Closing the Learning-Acquisition Gap with Informal Learning

Learnkit

They were actually steps away from trying to put these pigeons in the front of missiles to guide as an early alternative to radio guided missiles. Wacky but completely true (there is a great article here if you are curious to learn more) – it also highlights well the connection between training and rewards.

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xAPI vs. SCORM: Choosing the Right Standard

Paradiso Solutions

Have you ever wondered how the world of e-learning manages to seamlessly deliver educational content across different platforms? The answer lies in e-learning standards. These guidelines and specifications provide a common framework for creating, delivering, and tracking online learning experiences.

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Workplace Learning – Formal or Informal?

Paradiso Solutions

What is formal and informal learning? Learning that is “given in a systematic planned fashion” is referred to as formal learning. It typically takes place in a face-to-face environment or through an online learning platform, like an LMS, and is planned and supervised by an instructor. Learn More.

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Can Games Transform the World? | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

To add an element of competition, a leaderboard tracked and displayed which players had made the most finds. While games like these provide a fun alternative to boring quizzes, they do not provide context. The game randomly presented the players – the public – with the questionable receipts. Properly d.

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5 Ways Social Learning Can Lead to an Effective Remote Onboarding Process

Obsidian Learning

In a remote situation, video is perhaps the most effective alternative to in-person observation. There’s so much to learn, do, keep track of. For proper retention to take hold, the information must be presented in a simple and memorable way. Onboarding can be an overwhelming experience. Concept #4: Community.

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Where is L&D heading?

E-Learning Provocateur

When we worry about the status of their credentials or lose sleep over their completion rates, we’re perpetuating an out-dated paradigm of education based on formal learning. I prefer to see MOOCs through the lens of informal learning which values the learning over its bureaucracy.

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Free learning & development webinars for July 2023

Limestone Learning

Discover new and classic tools and learn how and when to use them, accompanied by intriguing real-life stories. Join this Training Industry Leader Talk to gain key insights on how to create a continuous learning culture and strategically close skills gaps in your organization. Thursday, July 20, 2023, 12 p.m.–1