Dashe & Thomson

MAY 8, 2011

Maintaining the status quo is no longer sufficient if we, as learning and development professionals, want to stay relevant to the businesses we serve. This month’s big question brings one big shift in the L&D space (addressing learning needs on-demand) into stark relief. We have to evolve, or be left behind.

Social Networks 162

Social Networks Performance Support Blended Learning Wiki 162

Tony Karrer

APRIL 15, 2009

eLearning Technology Tony Karrers eLearning Blog on e-Learning Trends eLearning 2.0 And, I just saw a post Measuring Networked (or Social) Learning that discusses how we could go about measuring social learning. most popular learning needs by job, level, business unit, etc. eLearning Solutions Enterprise 2.0

Blended Learning 105

Blended Learning Social Learning Social Technology 105

The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

This flexibility and ease of use could encourage impromptu learning events and meetings that can be set up in a moments notice, increasing the informal learning opportunities within and outside an organization. This makes Elgg an ideal platform for learning and collaboration. Wikispaces. Category: Wikis.

Social Media 83

Social Media Social Networks Wiki Media 83

eLearning Learning Posts

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

This can give you the deep insights required to understand learners and to create worthwhile learning experiences. Connect, aggregate, filter; then train - Learning and Working on the Web , January 16, 2010 The primary role of the “training” department [or whatever it becomes] for any knowledge-based business is to Connect & Communicate.

Google Wave 46

Google Wave PKM SharePoint Podcasts 46

Jay Cross

APRIL 8, 2009

The focus is shifting from the workshop to the workplace, from courses to conversations, from classrooms to learning environments, and from events to on-going processes. Formal training and workshops account for only 10% to 20% of what people learn at work. Learning is now the work, not an add-on to support the business.

Learning 2.0 38

Learning 2.0 Informal Learning Informal Mash-up 38

Jay Cross

MARCH 14, 2010

MAKING BUSINESS DECISIONS: THE HEART AND THE HEAD. Jay Cross examines decision making on learning at work, and gives the lie to some myths about the use of business metrics. To “earn a seat at the table” where the business managers sit, you must: Speak the language of business. Think like a business person.

Business 52

Business Metrics Director Knowledge Worker 52

Living in Learning

AUGUST 14, 2009

The half-day event, hosted by Tony Karrer, Jay Cross, Harold Jarche, and Ray Jimenez, examined “The Future of the Business of Learning”. Popular phrases like “just-in-time” learning, or as I like to call it, Performer Support, fall under the category of learning informally. Consider the role of the Help Desk.

Instructional Design 170

Instructional Design ADDIE Blended Learning Design 170