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Generation next

Learning with e's

They will have no memories of the 20th century, which just happens to be the same century their lecturers were born and educated within. Lecturers tend to teach in the same way they themselves were taught. What will they need in a world of work that is increasingly dependent on digital technologies? It's a sobering thought.

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Learning for the 21st Century

Jay Cross's Informal Learning

In fact, Frederick Taylor told workers, ‘You’re not paid to think’ Along came knowledge work. In a knowledge company, you are paid to think; that’s where intangible assets come from. Re-engineering and downsizing eliminated entire layers of middle managers who told workers how to do their work.

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Working Smarter eFieldbook $12

Jay Cross

Working smarter is the key to sustainability and continuous improvement. Knowledge work and learning to work smarter are becoming indistinguishable. The accelerating rate of change in business forces everyone in every organization to make a choice: learn while you work or become obsolete. Workscapes.

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How to Solve 10 Common Training Problems With Video

TechSmith Camtasia

While nuanced functions inevitably require physical demonstrations, more universal tasks such as filling out time cards or basic, repetitive knowledge work can be proficiently communicated with a well-produced series of on-screen demonstrations and lectures. Record it once, share it as many times as you need.

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