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How To: Design, Develop and Deliver eLearning

B Online Learning

A cynic might even argue that there are vested interests in the form of specialist consultants [.]. Perhaps people are intimidated by the “newness” and fear investing on the “bleeding” edge. Perhaps they have had their fingers burned in the past.

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Broad and Deep Instructional Design Skills

Experiencing eLearning

I usually say, “I’m an instructional designer; I create online learning.” That doesn’t necessarily mean only designing formal learning and courses. Creating job aids or supporting informal learning could be a core task for instructional designers too. Originally published 7/29/2016.

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Informal learning: Why it matters to a business

ProProfs

If applied right, informal learning can become the competitive edge for every company. Why does informal learning demand equal importance as formal learning? If you are thinking how to approach this, here are few pointers that will throw light on why informal learning assumes relevance for a company.

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Don’t drink the informal learning snake oil

Jay Cross

The Tragedy of eLearning. The 1999 Online Learning conference in Los Angeles was ground zero for eLearning. CBT Systems told the world it was being reincarnated as SmartForce, the eLearning Company. Yet at the ASTD Conference six months later, dozens of vendors claimed to have eLearning. No, no, no.

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Informal learning from the horse’s mouth

Jay Cross's Informal Learning

Every morning, my email is littered with very basic questions about informal learning. I’ve been ranting about informal and computer-supported learning in organizations for twelve years now. I’m the Johnny Appleseed of networked, social learning. The eLearning Coach interviewed me a few days ago.

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21 Brilliant Resources for Up-skilling Learning Designers (for the Informal & Social Learning Age)

Learnnovators

.” – Jane Hart (Founder, Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies ). “ I might disagree that L&D professionals possess high-level skills around formal learning, too. That’s why the instigators of the Serious eLearning Manifesto banded together; too few people were applying good formal learning principles!

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Top 9 e-Learning Predictions for 2014

Learnnovators

Learning Standards/Specifications (Experience API). Learning Analytics. Learning Styles (Personalized & Adaptive). Web Design Techniques (Responsive/Adaptive eLearning Design). Mobile Learning. Learning Modes (Informal Learning/Social Learning). Gamification and Game-based Learning.