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eLearning 2.0 Random Thoughts based on Chat

Tony Karrer

One interesting result is that the audience for my eLearning 2.0 So is that part of the job of a corporate learning organization? All the marketing was done through viral means - blogs primarily. Of course, having the conference free makes it a bit easier to attract attendees. Supporting informal learning? Good question.

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Business of Learning

Tony Karrer

While increasing amount of concept work and the pace of change puts a premium on learning, the business of learning faces an incredibly difficult time. In the past few weeks, I've had some really eye-opening conversations about the state of Learning as a Business. But that doesn't mean you have a viable business.

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The Business Web

Tony Karrer

This is something I've pointed to before: Promise of Web 2.0 and eLearning 2.0 - Comparison to Macros, IDEs, and Visual Basic. Simultaneously, companies like Google and Yahoo have announced their intention to compete against Microsoft Exchange by offering a version of their consumer email services repurposed for business.

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2009 Predictions How Did I Do?

Tony Karrer

But the reality was more than that as I explored in posts like Business of Learning and Models for Learning Questions. Grows - But Creating "eLearning 2.0 Strategy" Fails One of the better, cheap support mechanisms for self-directed learning are web 2.0 As such, eLearning 2.0 will show continued growth.

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Trends in Learning

Tony Karrer

And the risk is pretty severe as described in the Business of Learning. Trends in What L&D Organizations are Doing As a result of these trends, some L&D organizations are looking to social and informal learning. Informal Learning , Communities, Bottom-up vs. Top-Down The whole social / informal / elearning 2.0

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Getting Started

Tony Karrer

During a recent presentation and workshop to eLearning leaders from across a large organization, it dawned on me that we were making Getting Started with eLearning 2.0 This organization was not unlike many other large organizations. I'm already way too busy trying to get my stuff done. will apply.

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Top 10 eLearning Predictions 2011 #LCBQ

Tony Karrer

Grows - But Creating "eLearning 2.0 Grows - But Creating "eLearning 2.0 I have reframed how I help organizations get things done. Jay has launched Working Smarter Daily that collects some of the best thinking on how people and organizations can work smarter. It may or may not involve learning.