E-Learning Provocateur

MAY 3, 2011

Recently Anne Marie blogged Location and Learning (which I have reproduced here) and she asked me whether or not I consider her central idea an example of an Informal Learning Environment (ILE). Source: Location and Learning ]. Of course I recognise the importance of formal learning too. What a wonderful idea!

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LearnUpon

JUNE 20, 2019

These are all substantial aspects of learning, but in truth, learning isn’t always so by the numbers. Informal learning is a type of learning that happens every day, whether we realize it or not. But, smart businesses are now beginning to see the value of nurturing informal training too.

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Elucidat

APRIL 3, 2023

Hear how she takes an evidence-informed approach to learning design. Play this episode Top tips for delivering evidence-informed learning experiences Don’t have time to listen now? Here are some top tips from Mirjam: Stop jumping to solutions; start getting informed: Steaming ahead without evaluation limits your effects.

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Dashe & Thomson

AUGUST 11, 2011

Social media can be an accelerant for social learning, both in formal and informal settings. But social media does not define social learning. Additionally, I don’t believe social learning happens continuously in everything we do. It refers to learning done in a social context. We’re not always social.

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

So why wouldn’t we do the same for something as important as learning? Informal Learning helps us do just that. Online libraries that store informal learning content can prove to be very useful for both the learner and the teacher. What is Informal Learning? This is where informal learning comes in.

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gomo learning

MAY 14, 2019

Rather, we gain knowledge through a variety of informal means and methods—such as searching the web, asking a coworker for help, or watching online tutorials. And, because these informal learning experiences are already happening in your organization, it’s important to know how to recognize and foster them.

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ATD Learning Technologies

AUGUST 14, 2017

This approach combines traditional training sessions, either in person or online, with informal learning opportunities like microlearning assets and social collaboration. Informal learning implementation feels complicated. How will they want to use that information?” How to Bridge the Gap.

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Matrix

AUGUST 22, 2019

Adult learning is very much connected to need and usefulness and as a result it’s paramount for instructional designers to prove the importance of any material they present and allow for learners to go about finding what they think is of educational value at a certain point. Formal and informal learning – two peas in the same pod.

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Clive on Learning

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

There is no doubt whatsoever in my mind that historically we have underplayed the importance of informal learning, whether that's experiential, on-demand or social. Experts suffer from the curse of knowledge. So be cautious of oldies like me if, in their enthusiasm, they over-sell the idea of informal learning.

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EI Design

JUNE 6, 2018

In our early years, informal learning is the significant way we learn. In fact, we continue to learn through this approach even at the workplace. In spite of this, many people are skeptical about the impact of informal learning at the workplace. I wrap up with 5 informal learning examples that you can use.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Informal Learning: Are We Missing a HUGE Opportunity? with Bob Mosher of Learning Guide Solutions, presented by Massachusetts Chapter of ISPI and sponsored by Kineo. 3 domains: formal, informal, performance support. The classic cognitive chunk of recall 7 +/- 2 tidbits of information. He had 2 1/2 minutes!

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Adobe Captivate

JUNE 8, 2018

In our early years, informal learning is the significant way we learn. In fact, we continue to learn through this approach even at the workplace. In spite of this, many people are skeptical about the impact of informal learning at the workplace. I wrap up with 5 informal learning examples that you can use.

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TalentLMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Perhaps the highest level of learning with the deepest cognitive impact is informal learning. It’s what we call those precious learning moments where passion and curiosity meet to break all motivation and knowledge barriers. Let us explore informal and formal learning further to determine the pros and cons of each.

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CLO Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Short but disciplined upfront planning can help employees identify opportunities for informal skill development throughout their normal work day. “There’s no substitute for experience” is a common adage for those who have learned by doing during a long career. “Our company is ambitious.

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Rob Hubbard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Sally, who rather fancies herself as a database expert, is happy to oblige and shows him where to enter the data. Informal learning, like the scenario above, takes place constantly in most organisations. What is informal learning? How can informal learning be harnessed? Sounds great, what’s the catch?

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Learnnovators

JUNE 13, 2014

THE QUOTE: “ Informal learning is enhanced when humans participate in interactive experiences.” – Allen (2004; Birchfield et al. As you would know, we have been trying our best to get more insights and foresights on this subject from industry experts. From Our Blog Posts.

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ATD Learning Technologies

AUGUST 14, 2017

This approach combines traditional training sessions, either in person or online, with informal learning opportunities like microlearning assets and social collaboration. Informal learning implementation feels complicated. How will they want to use that information?” How to Bridge the Gap.

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Degreed

JANUARY 15, 2018

As a country, Japan currently relies on traditional learning management systems (LMS) and formal learning processes and training programs. However, there is an appetite for informal, efficient learning platforms within the country. The forecast for the Japanese e-learning market in 2016 was 170 billion Yen ($1.7

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ID Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2009

Preamble Today's #learnchat question revolved around formal and informal learning. The initial part of the session was spent on trying to pin down the meanings—denotation as well as connotation—of formal and informal. A snapshot of formal vs. informal learning: Formal Learning: 1.

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Mindflash

OCTOBER 12, 2010

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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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 15, 2021

Informal learning and training have been on the rise in organizations across the globe, and social learning has become an increasingly hot topic in L&D departments as more organizations look to leverage the expertise of their subject matter experts (SMEs).

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Obsidian Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

When you’re designing learning, don’t overlook the importance of informal learning. This is learning that takes place outside of the classroom or the eLearning activity. In fact, we typically learn more from informal learning than from formal learning experiences. Build a Learning Culture.

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Learnnovators

JUNE 13, 2014

THE QUOTE: “ Informal learning is enhanced when humans participate in interactive experiences.” – Allen (2004; Birchfield et al. As you would know, we have been trying our best to get more insights and foresights on this subject from industry experts. From Our Blog Posts.

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Learnnovators

MAY 29, 2014

THE JOURNEY: We, like many out there, are of the view that, though most learning designers possess good levels of skills around the traditional training (formal learning) area, their skill levels fall short around the informal or social learning areas. Articles/Blog Posts. Power to the Learners : An interesting read!

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Edume

JANUARY 2, 2021

Instead, to secure success “employers need to be strategic, intentional, and proactive about informal learning”. Identifying individuals’ knowledge gaps and creating learning material that bridges these gaps is only the first step in the process. Employees will value being given the autonomy to curate their own learning journey.

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Edume

JANUARY 2, 2021

Instead, to secure success “employers need to be strategic, intentional, and proactive about informal learning”. Identifying individuals’ knowledge gaps and creating learning material that bridges these gaps is only the first step in the process. Employees will value being given the autonomy to curate their own learning journey.

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Training Industry

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

We also believe that Docebo is in a strong position to address the social and informal learning management needs that exist in the market.” Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Naples, Italy, Docebo is a cloud e-learning provider of SaaS learning management systems (LMS). Canada and Europe.

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Infopro Learning

AUGUST 7, 2023

Developing Learning Solutions: Learning advisors develop and deliver learning solutions that meet the organization’s needs. This may include designing and delivering training programs, creating eLearning courses, or developing informal learning opportunities.

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TalentLMS

AUGUST 16, 2017

Whether you’re short on time, learner motivation, or just need to improve your learning culture, informal eLearning experiences offer a fresh, less rigorous way of thinking about learning. Now, informal learning is no new thing. Or what you learn about a colleague when you assist in their orientation process.

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Clark Quinn

MARCH 22, 2022

Formal learning? Informal learning? To start with, I generally think of formal learning as the starting point. Similarly, in my strategy work, I likewise suggest the first step is to put learning science more central in training. Here, the order is: Formal Learning. Informal Learning.

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Docebo

JULY 8, 2021

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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Growth Engineering

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

However, every piece of learning content you create needs the input of a subject matter expert. Often, you’ll find that you don’t know who these experts are. Furthermore, even the expert might not realise that they are the expert! Here’s how Insight Groups help identify the real experts in Game Shack: 1.

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Docebo

MARCH 2, 2022

Employees have less time than ever to learn – make their time count by applying the 70:20:10 framework. We’ve got a question for you: in your current role, how much formal training did you receive, and exactly how much of that information did you actually retain? They asked 200 successful managers how they learned.

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eLearning 24-7

MAY 21, 2018

I mention all of this, because we are forgetting about why formal and informal training came into play. That with change, and technology as a component, learntech to be exact, we must avoid wax of days gone by, with the keeping of informal and formal for online learning and immersive to boot. Yesteryear – Formal Learning.

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Learnnovators

MAY 29, 2014

.”- Karl Kapp THE JOURNEY: We, like many out there, are of the view that, though most learning designers possess good levels of skills around the traditional training (formal learning) area, their skill levels fall short around the informal or social learning areas. Articles/Blog Posts. Courses/Programs/Tools.

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Big Dog, Little Dog

APRIL 20, 2009

Harold notes the 80-20 funding ratio between formal and informal learning and Will Thalheimer questions this funding differential in the comment section. Of that, about $30 billion is spent on formal training, while the remainder, $180 billion is spent on informal or on-the-job training. So which chart do we believe?

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Web Courseworks

MARCH 22, 2010

When it comes to eLearning, the Guild is a trusted source of information, networking and a true community of practice. Will Thalheimer and his session, Improving Systems Training by Adding Informal Learning to the Blend. Yes, it is so important to recognize that people learn outside the formal eCourse or CMS.

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