Litmos

MAY 21, 2019

My Internet Time Alliance colleague, Charles Jennings, pointed me to this interesting article by Andries De Grip, titled " The importance of informal learning at work" that has interesting implications for the design of learning experiences, particularly when employees are not desk-bound, and/or in high-turnover situations.

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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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Jay Cross's Informal Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2013

Formal training and workshops account for only 5% to 20% of what people learn from experience and interactions. Order the Informal Learning book or read a summary or download the Informal Learning Poster. What is Informal Learning? Start with these: What’s informal learning?

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Jane Hart

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Last week, I was the Opening Keynote speaker at the Elearning Guild’s Online Forum: Collaborative, Social and Informal Learning: Where do Learning Professionals Fit In. I started by paying a tribute to Jay Cross, who many of you know died in early November.

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Clark Quinn

JUNE 15, 2021

Learning, I suggest, is action and reflection. And instruction should be designed action and guided reflection.) Thus, in my mind, exploration is a critical concept for learning. In learning, we must experiment (e.g. Similarly, have low consequences for mistakes generated through informal learning.

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Learnkit

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

They were actually steps away from trying to put these pigeons in the front of missiles to guide as an early alternative to radio guided missiles. Wacky but completely true (there is a great article here if you are curious to learn more) – it also highlights well the connection between training and rewards.

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KnowledgeOne

OCTOBER 28, 2020

We are social beings and our interactions with our peers often become golden opportunities to learn. It is this aspect of our nature that collaborative learning focuses on, a pedagogical approach that we presented in a previous article. Collaborative learning in a nutshell. 7 principles of 21st-century learning and elearning.

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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. This real-live event happened October 21 in Westford, MA. These are my notes, taken live during the workshop – mostly my transcription, no editorializing.

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Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Extends Class Informal Learning: Structuring a Blog Some informal learning resources Wiki or a Blog? Creating a Vibrant Learning Community Embracing Informal Learning (Whitepaper) __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide.

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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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Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 26, 2006

Here is a whitepaper I wrote about informal learning. It explains some thoughts I have about informal learning as it relates to wikis, blogs, IM and RSS. You can read it here. __ Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide

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CLO Magazine

MARCH 19, 2013

Informal learning has answers to some of the most pressing educational challenges organizations face. Fortunately, most human behavior is learned observationally through modeling: from observing others, one forms an idea of how new behaviors are performed, and on later occasions this coded information serves as a guide for action.”

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Clark Quinn

JULY 5, 2023

The Internet Time Alliance Memorial Award , in memory of Jay Cross , is presented to a workplace learning professional who has contributed in positive ways to the field of Informal Learning and is reflective of Jay‘s lifetime of work. They share their work in public and often challenge conventional wisdom.

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eFront

JANUARY 24, 2017

Informal learning is impromptu. In this article, we’ll share 7 tips to use informal learning into your training strategy. How To Incorporate Informal Learning Into Your Corporate Training Strategy. How To Incorporate Informal Learning Into Your Corporate Training Strategy.

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Adobe Captivate

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

In this blog, I show you how to you can use Scenario Based Learning through 5 examples for both Formal and Informal learning. What is Scenario Based Learning (SBL)? Scenario Based Learning (SBL) in eLearning uses real-life situations to validate the learning comprehension and more significantly its eventual application.

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Challenge to Learn

APRIL 13, 2014

The third principle also talks about connecting learning to learners’ performance goals. I think this can be accomplished with learning objectives. If you combine action mapping with learning objective development, the following steps guide your development. Identify business goals.

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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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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 4, 2006

There is an interest question on the Learning Circuits blog that asks whether or not it is appropriate to write a book about informal learning. The argument goes "if informal learning is so important, why use a formal structure, like a book, to describe its value?"

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Sticky Learning

AUGUST 18, 2010

In other words, 'predictable' learning needs lead to formal learning solutions - problem solved! Formal learning has it's place, definitely. This is where informal learning comes in. Let's try these descriptions of Informal Learning: Learning with no particular outcome in mind.

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InSync Training

MARCH 1, 2017

Now more than ever we live in perpetual learning environments. In every waking moment, we are taking in and processing information – learning perpetually. Learning Experience Architects need to embrace this perpetual learning cycle, and consider it when designing blended learning campaigns.

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Actio Learning

JANUARY 9, 2018

Thank you Training Industry for hosting our Webinar: Development Maps - Your Guide to Align and Unlock Performance. Meeting the needs of the business, L&D, and the learner is often a challenge when designing learning solutions. Join us for this complimentary Training Industry Product Showcase, sponsored by Actio Learning.

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Marcia Conner

DECEMBER 20, 2008

Jay Cross came to our house today to riff with me about informal learning. It seems I'm one of the only people who has been talking about and writing about this stuff for longer than Jay and he wanted to hear what I thought were the key issues and guiding.

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Marcia Conner

DECEMBER 20, 2008

Jay Cross came to our house today to riff with me about informal learning. It seems I'm one of the only people who has been talking about and writing about this stuff for longer than Jay and he wanted to hear what I thought were the key issues and guiding.

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Jay Cross's Informal Learning

MARCH 31, 2010

Working Smarter: The “unbook&# that shows why informal learning must be part of everyone’s future learnscapes. I finished reading the book last week and have been meaning to summarize my learning from it. I have read Informal Learning and this one sums it all up. By Sahana Chattopadhyay via Amplify.

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Infopro Learning

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

With the ability to rapidly generate relevant and high-quality information , learning content developers can save time and resources, streamline their workflow, and produce content at an unprecedented speed. Collaborative Learning: ChatGPT and generative AI can facilitate collaborative learning by promoting peer-to-peer interactions.

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CLO Magazine

MARCH 29, 2013

Informal learning has answers to some of the most pressing educational challenges organizations face. Fortunately, most human behavior is learned observationally through modeling: from observing others, one forms an idea of how new behaviors are performed, and on later occasions this coded information serves as a guide for action.”

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Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 4, 2006

If you read my blog, you know that while I'm a big believer in the need to improve human performance outside of classic formal learning interventions, e.g., personal learning support , you also know that the term and a lot of the discussion around informal learning makes me worried. It must be learning.

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Jay Cross's Informal Learning

MARCH 1, 2010

Best of Informal Learning Flow. A Guide for Agencies - OReilly Radar , February 8, 2010. Informal learning from the horse’s mouth - Informal Learning , February 3, 2010. Excellent Technical Resource for Mobile Learning - Workplace Learning Today , February 9, 2010.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 31, 2010

For example, the current rage in the training industry is informal learning. In turn, they will be unleashing a horde of ignorant and pesky co-workers who will be seeking you out for information. You mentioned informal learning as something that’s currently hot in our industry. Good question. Interesting concept.

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Clark Quinn

AUGUST 11, 2020

It’s about not just courses on a phone, but: Augmenting formal learning: extending it. Social: tapping into the power of social and informal learning. And aligning with how we really learn, because it really does have to be effective. What tools, aids, guides, etc., Performance support: cognitive augmentation.

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Jay Cross's Informal Learning

APRIL 3, 2010

Best of Informal Learning Flow. Twitter for Learning – 55 Great Articles - eLearning Technology , March 24, 2010. Elements for Constructing Social Learning Environments - Workplace Learning Today , March 16, 2010. The Complete Guide to Ripping and Converting Flash Videos [Flash] - Lifehacker , March 22, 2010.

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Jay Cross's Informal Learning

JANUARY 29, 2010

Top Informal Learning links for the first month of 2010. The Best Times to Buy Anything, All Year Round [Buying Guide] - Lifehacker , January 5, 2010. The End of the Industrial Training Era - Informal Learning , January 2, 2010. I find lists like this great for serendipitous learning. This is an example.

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Big Dog, Little Dog

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Jane Hart recently posted a thought-proving article on her blog in which she argues that you “ can't manage informal learning, you can only manage the social media tools.” However, management and control are actually two of four distinct processes for guiding an organization. The other two are leadership and command.

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Jay Cross's Informal Learning

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Informal Learning Flow. Next month, a new aggregator on Working Smarter from Internet Time Alliance , sponsored by Xyleme , will replace Informal Learning Flow. A Graphic Guide to Facebook Portraits - Fast Company , October 5, 2010. Giving up control - Informal Learning , November 2, 2010.

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Clark Quinn

MAY 9, 2019

The clichéd switch from sage on the stage to guide on the side does capture it. We are addressing the organization’s learning. And, as I’ve said, innovation is learning, just a different sort. What’s needed is informal learning. And informal learning, while natural, isn’t always optimal.

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Mike Taylor

JANUARY 19, 2024

Take away : These research-backed strategies have the capacity to help people learn and retain more information. Learn more → Prompt Like a Pro — A Beginner’s Guide to ChatGPT Mastery Eva Keiffenheim has put together this practical guide for mastering prompt engineering with large language models like GPT-4.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 10, 2006

Now here is the interesting (or scary) part, the site seamlessly incorporates: Mash Ups RSS feeds Chat boards Podcasts Blogs Vidoe Feeds A customization option called MyNick (like MySAP or MyYahoo) An Online Calendar option An Email System We can contemplate whether “real” learning happens with Web 2.0

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