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Reflecting on the first half of 2009

Jay Cross

Friendfeed /jaycross. Informal Learning. Companies should embrace network-supported informal learning because it works better, not because it reduces labor costs. People learn more efficiently at the time of need, in the context of work, from people in the know and through virtual conversation. Management.

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Hot List - April 1, 2009 to April 11, 2009

Tony Karrer

The report forecasts especially rapid growth for collaborative e-learning, mobile learning, self-paced learning, and simulations and games. In my previous post on this topic, I outlined five change factors: The E-learning Curve blog shares thought-provoking commentary and practical knowledge for e-learning professionals.

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Informal Learning Flow

Jay Cross's Informal Learning

Professional learning is increasingly driven by demand, not supply. You decide what you need or want to learn and you go get it when you feel like it. Since you chose your topic rather than being told, you’re more likely to retain information you find. I follow people on blogs, Twitter and Friendfeed. Until today.