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Closing the Learning-Acquisition Gap with Informal Learning

Learnkit

Many people on your teams already have the requisite skills and know-how, or the Personal Mastery Knowledge, to coach new hires and close the emerging skill gaps. To get it out of their heads, we need to shift our approach by making traditional formal training more flexible by incorporating more informal learning.

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What is social learning (and how to adopt it)

Docebo

While there remains a need for formal training environments to meet specific learning outcomes, the necessity for organizations to leverage platforms that enable social and informal learning, where learners network, share, collaborate, and exchange ideas to solve problems, is paramount. Why does social learning matter?

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Why Investing In Informal Learning Makes Sense: Featuring 6 Examples Or Approaches

Adobe Captivate

Informal learning is integral to the way we learn, but organizations have several associated concerns about its value and impact. In this article, I address them and—through 6 informal learning examples— I also show you how you can use informal learning effectively. Acquire further knowledge.

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How (and Why) You Should Promote Informal Learning with Trainees (and the Boss)

Mindflash

Do they learn more about their job from formal training (classroom, online, etc.) or do they learn more informally (from peers, managers, etc.)? You should find out, and here’s why: Informal learning accounts for over 75% of the learning taking place in organizations today. Reality Check.

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Why We Love Social Learning (And You Should, Too!)

TOPYX LMS

Constructivism isn’t just some dry theory; it is a living, breathing facilitator of informal learning. The answer to this exists in building strong workplace communities where employees assume both active and passive roles in learning (namely, social/informal learning).

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Can non-formal learning be measured?

CLO Magazine

We foster formal learning through formal training, such as classes and courses. We focus on formal training because it is what we are asked to provide, it’s a tangible product, and it allows for easier tracking of pre/post-event learning and skill development. SGS Tracking. SGS Tracking. Online Forum; PM coaching.

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What is Social Learning (And How to Adopt it)

Docebo

While, there remains a need for formal training environments to meet specific learning outcomes, but the necessity for organizations to leverage platforms that enable social and informal learning, where learners network, share, collaborate and exchange ideas to solve problems, is paramount. Why Does Social Learning Matter?