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Formal Learning vs. Informal Learning

Learningtogo

In this post, we’ll distinguish between informal and formal learning and explore ways to identify and encourage informal learning within your organization. What is informal learning? Cross defined informal learning as “personal, social […] unofficial, unscheduled, [and] impromptu.”

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Formal vs informal learning and what the LMS should do about them

Matrix

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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How to Harness Informal Learning

Rob Hubbard

Informal learning, like the scenario above, takes place constantly in most organisations. It is estimated that probably as much of 80% of learning within an organisation is informal, with formal training constituting the other 20%. What is informal learning? How can informal learning be harnessed?

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The ongoing work of learning standards

Litmos

As Stephen Johnson tells us, in his book Where Good Ideas Come From , the openness of standards fosters innovation. . The ability to track learning, critical to a Learning Management System (which really is a Course Management System), requires knowing who has done what, and how well. This is all learning.

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How (and Why) You Should Promote Informal Learning with Trainees (and the Boss)

Mindflash

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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The dawn of a new generation

E-Learning Provocateur

Kit, the Learning Consultant insisted the videos should be loaded on the LMS so that the time spent and results could be tracked. Denise was however convinced that it was a good idea and the only way to improve further performance. The real tracking now should be done with the business scorecard. What should Ron do?

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Digital learning assets; Curating and extending learning with an LMS

Learning Pool

You also need to be able to update it, standardize it, deliver it, track it, and generate and process new content. . With an LMS you not only get to keep using the content you created during lockdown, but you can also put that content to new uses and revolutionize the way learning happens in your business.