Informal Learning, Learning Objectives and Theory

Impact of informal learning: output learning #LCBQ

Challenge to Learn

MARCH 3, 2011

The question of the month #LCBQ is: How do you assess whether your informal learning, social learning, continuous learning and performance support initiatives have the desired impact or if they achieve the desired results? So, did the learning activity solve the problem within the given requirements?

Informal Learning

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Rx for SMEs

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

Use the functional designs, to-be process diagrams, and test scripts to take a stab at learning objectives, an outline, and draft content before you meet with your SMEs. Start a page for each learning topic and add draft learning objectives and content. Properly d.

Social Networks

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Rx for SMEs | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 14, 2011

Use the functional designs, to-be process diagrams, and test scripts to take a stab at learning objectives, an outline, and draft content before you meet with your SMEs. Start a page for each learning topic and add draft learning objectives and content. Properly d.

Social Networks

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: My Objection to Learning Objectives

Learning Visions

DECEMBER 20, 2007

Learning objectives clarify exactly what it is youre trying to teach. Ray Sims has written a great summary on Writing Learning Objectives , with citations to some good resources, including Vicki Heaths post Learning Objectives: Writing Learning Outcomes So They Matter. I see the value.

Learning Objects

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Writing Less Objectionable Learning Objectives

Learning Visions

JANUARY 25, 2008

Friday, January 25, 2008 Writing Less Objectionable Learning Objectives My recent post on alternatives to listing out learning objectives generated a lot of interest and a good conversation. ( See My Objection to Learning Objectives.) Have you come up with some novel way to handle learning objections?

Learning Objects

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Wills New Taxonomy for Learning Objectives

Learning Visions

JANUARY 29, 2008

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Wills New Taxonomy for Learning Objectives Will Thalheimer , along with many other illustrious eLearning professionals, made some great points in the comments of Writing Less Objectionable Learning Objections. Learning objectives are used to tell the learner whats in the course.

Learning Objects

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Insights: L&D is playing a key role in supporting informal learning

Clive on Learning

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

This post continues my commentary to the Learning Insights 2012 Report produced by Kineo for e.learning age magazine. The second of the ten 'insights' in the report is that ‘L&D is playing a key role in supporting informal learning'. Many L&D departments are stretched to the limits and simply don't have the capacity.

Informal Learning

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The Secret to Connecting Online Training to Business Performance

Docebo

JULY 18, 2019

In the book 70:20:10 Towards 100% Performance , author Jos Arets outlines Fredrick Winslow Taylor’s influence on the concept of separating learning and working. . Across the corporate learning landscape, this theory established an overly-formalized approach to learning that ignored the potential impact of informal learning. .

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Lance Dublin: Formalizing Informal Learning

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Lance Dublin: Formalizing Informal Learning [My notes from a webinar. Lance Dublin: Formalizing Informal Learning … &#%!? Planned with objectives…intention.

Informal Learning

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Kirkpatrick Revisited | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 17, 2011

He says unless one or more of the learning objectives?knowledge, This is not just testing the content. Kirkpatrick says participants need to achieve certain knowledge, skills, and attitudes to get to the desired behavior and results. knowledge, skills, and attitudes?have have been accomplished, no change in behavior can occur.

Kirkpatrick

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Make e-Learning work: Outcome learning (2)

Challenge to Learn

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Before looking at outcome learning from the perspective of the manager, the developer and the employee in the next posts, I need to clarify some of the elements I use in this approach. Meaningful learning objectives. The first step in ‘making e-Learning work’ is to create meaningful objectives.

Learning Objects

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From output management and e-Learning to output learning

Challenge to Learn

FEBRUARY 27, 2011

Recently I have reviewed a lot of e-Learning courses to get ideas for our further product development of easygenerator. One of the things I noticed was that learning objectives often play a secondary role or no role at all. In easygenerator learning objectives are present, but they don’t have a prominent place.

Learning Objects

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Cognitive Flexibility Theory & Multiple Representations

Learning Visions

MAY 9, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. Debunking the Learning Styles Myth Can we throw away e-Learning?

Cognitive

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Another take on Cognitive Load Theory

Learning Visions

APRIL 18, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wednesday, April 18, 2007 Another take on Cognitive Load Theory The authors of the Eide Neurolearning Blog weigh in on recent research and articles on cognitive load (including the death of Powerpoint that have been talked about here ).

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Theory vs. Application in Instructional Design: One Academics View

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Theory vs. Application in Instructional Design: One Academics View A long time ago, I decided I was much better at the practical side of things than the theoretical. I did great in Calculus AB(?) Do I use ADDIE?

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: A General Theory of Love

Learning Visions

MAY 18, 2006

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Thursday, May 18, 2006 A General Theory of Love An article in National Geographic about the chemistry of love sparked a conversation with my friend Bob. He sent me a book, " A General Theory of Love."

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Informal Learning -- Getting Learners to Ask the Right Questions

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 22, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. This got me musing on some of the issues that have been bumping around in my head as I read all the blog talk on the topic of informal learning as well as Jays book (which I have admittedly only gotten partly through).

Informal Learning

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Elmore’s 4 learning modes

KnowledgeOne

MAY 27, 2020

We all might have our theories about learning and our preferences for one way of learning over another. Harvard professor Richard Elmore puts forward this conception in four main modes of learning organized around two axes: individual or collective centred and hierarchical or free. 7 thoughts on informal learning.

Cognitive

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Essential Reading for Instructional Design?

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Im not looking for the obtuse theory books. After my appeal for something a little more pared down that I might actually be able to read, Dr. John came up with these essentials: The Conditions of Learning and Theory of Instruction , by Robert Gagné Training Complex Cognitive Skills , by Jeroen J.G. These are my current faves.

Instructional Design

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Learning Styles as Fortune Telling

Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

Monday, May 21, 2007 Learning Styles as Fortune Telling My research into understanding the role of learning styles in e-Learning continues. As a practical person, I tend to avoid theory. But in my quest for an informal M.Ed, Ive got to get into theory a bit, right? This way, you address all learning styles."

Learning Styles

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Top 100 eLearning Items

Tony Karrer

APRIL 7, 2009

Tools Collaborative Learning Using Web 2.0 Applications in Learning Rethinking Learning Styles Understanding E-Learning 2.0 Try Before You Buy Tools Used Better Conferences - Response Needed Roles in CoP's The science of learning Learning 2.0 Tools - A Summary PR 2.0:

Social Networks

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Beginning Instructional Designers Toolkit

Learning Visions

MAY 1, 2007

This would be for those who want to take their own learning to the next level. A list of important books, key terminology, basic theory. And, more importantly, you can improve your design when you understand the theory. (Im Im not a big theory person. And I have learned a lot by looking into each of them.

Instructional Design

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70 20 10 Learning Model

Ed App

APRIL 6, 2022

To hone in on the 70% proportion of experiential training, it is essential to have an understanding of what each of the modalities looks like within the learning model. Experiential learning ‘by doing’ may include: Working on challenging problems. Informal learning experiences. Experience-based learning.

Blended Learning

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Donald Clark on training departments…

Jay Cross's Informal Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2010

I argued that training is mired in old, faddish theory; Bloom, Gagne, Maslow, Kirkpatrick – train the trainer courses are still full of old behaviourist theory (killed stone dead by Chomsky in 1959) trapping us in 50 year old theories that holds the industry back. Tags: Informal Learning.

Compliance Training

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Mobile Learning : Why Microlearning is more Effective for Impatient Millennials

Hurix Digital

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

In mobile learning, a microlearning nugget is usually within a 3 to 5 minutes window, which means that learners can more effectively understand and retain their learning. Microlearning helps to negate the challenge of the forgetting curve as small, concept-specific nuggets can be used to reinforce formal learning for better retention.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: The Science of Learning

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 23, 2007

Information framed in practical terms, rather than theory. I especially like the part about "avoiding grand theories of learning." Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

Moodle

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Humble Learning Moment

Learning Visions

MAY 5, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Saturday, May 05, 2007 Humble Learning Moment File this one under the challenging of outdated theories and assumptions. Ive been reading e-Learning and the Science of Instruction (2003) by Ruth Clark and Richard Mayer.

Cognitive

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Currently Working On.

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

My brain has a hard time these days parsing dense theory. So Im curious: what drove you to revisit theory? Jane -- In theory, Im not against theory. In fact, when I first started blogging, I was wrangling with the notion of getting an informal degree in instructional design. Its a definitive classic, so why not.

IM

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Flashback: DIY vs. Formal Learning

Learning Visions

MARCH 9, 2009

Posted by Cammy Bean at 3:37 PM Labels: DIY , formal , informal learning 1 comments: ID Student said. Informal learning is valuable in my opinion, but employers dont seem to value DIY/self-started informal learning. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. I dont think much has changed.

Moodle

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Interview with Tony Karrer on Informal and Social Learning

Learning Visions

OCTOBER 1, 2009

And while you’re there, check out Kineo’s complete audio series , including interviews with such e-learning notables as Jay Cross, Laura Overton and Clive Shepherd. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point?

Social Learning

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Getting an Informal M.Ed

Learning Visions

MAY 9, 2007

Posted by Cammy Bean at 2:33 PM Labels: informal learning , instructional design 1 comments: Cathy Moore said. I think its a great idea to learn ID informally, while you apply it to the real world. If youre looking for more links to theory, discussion, and research, Ive got a bunch of places bookmarked at my FURL site.

Informal

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Back to School Reading List

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. Moodle in 2010 Kineo Insights Webinar: Challenges and Best Practi.

Moodle

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Who Gets to Be Called an Instructional Designer?

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

Is it the number of theories you can cite? Your desire to figure out a better way, so you can create a better learning experience the next time around? Adult learning theory? So as a licensed teacher I feel very knowledgeable in theory as well as practice and took that to a new level. What are the criteria?

Instructional Design

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Informal/DIY Learning: Montessori School for Adults?

Learning Visions

MARCH 6, 2007

Now, I dont know all the theory and Ive only read a bit about Maria Montessori (the founder of this approach) and the Montessori Method. But there seem to be some similarities between that and informal learning/DIY learning -- all this adult stuff weve been talking about lately. It looks awesome. stuff is all about?

Informal

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Webinosh with Dr. Will Thalheimer: Smile Sheets

Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 7, 2008

Thats the kind of theory I can sink my fingers into. Bottom line on smile sheets: Favorable returns on smile sheets have little correlation with the overall value of the learning experience. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point?

Moodle

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Tips and Strategies to Convert Your Outdated eLearning Content to Highly Engaging Training

EI Design

MARCH 11, 2020

One way to enhance learner retention is to repurpose legacy content into Scenario Based Learning. For instance, instead of simply porting legacy T/F or MC assessments into online HTML5 (or other newer web-based standards) web pages, consider framing learning objectives as learner-relatable scenarios.

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When should you use Informal Learning?

Upside Learning

APRIL 27, 2009

In his webinar titled ‘Learning isn’t what you thought it was’, Jay Cross made a strong case for informal learning. While there doesn’t seem to be any doubt about its popularity in the learning domain, the webinar set me thinking about the possible pros and cons of informal learning.

Informal Learning

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Instructional Objectives -- How Some of them Work

Learning Visions

JANUARY 9, 2009

Todays focus: Focusing Objectives A statement presented before learner encounters material to help guide learner attention to the most important aspects of the learning material. Correct answer (to question above): #3 If provide learning objective to learner, they will focus more on that material. There they are.

Instructional

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: NewsFlash: PowerPoint Bad For Learning

Learning Visions

APRIL 4, 2007

Wednesday, April 04, 2007 NewsFlash: PowerPoint Bad For Learning Found via SlashDot , an article in todays Sydney Morning Herald " Research points the finger at PowerPoint." The article cites new research from the University of New South Wales (home of John Sweller, "founding father" of Cognitive Load Theory). Great post Camy.

PowerPoint

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Are Trainers Still Needed?

Vignettes Learning

JANUARY 12, 2012

Since we were never really fully in control, in the past and more so now with informal learning, what should we do differently? First, let's assess which part of the learning process can we best contribute to. I suggest that we carefully process learning. Do not attend a class and learn the theory.

Wiki

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Blogging is the new Graduate School

Learning Visions

MAY 30, 2007

Dan Roddy has gone off on a cognitive load theory research stint lately. Posted by Cammy Bean at 12:57 PM Labels: informal learning 2comments: Jennifer Maddrell said. Informal personal learning at its best. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point?

Blogging

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Instructional Designers with Degrees: Latest Survey Results

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. Theory vs. Application in Instructional Design: On.

Instructional Design

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Putting the Demand Back in On-Demand Learning

Learning Visions

JANUARY 21, 2008

Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. Moodle in 2010 Kineo Insights Webinar: Challenges and Best Practi.

Moodle

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Connectivism: Week 1

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

See Christy Tuckers musings on this topic: Does Learning Grow or is it Built? As I sift through this weeks reading assignments, Im trying to pick out how this learning theory effects my work as a creator (an instructional designer) of self-paced eLearning experiences for the corporate market. (As opposed to building it?)

IM

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Impact of informal learning: output learning #LCBQ

Rx for SMEs

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Rx for SMEs | Social Learning Blog

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: My Objection to Learning Objectives

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Writing Less Objectionable Learning Objectives

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Insights: L&D is playing a key role in supporting informal learning

The Secret to Connecting Online Training to Business Performance

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Lance Dublin: Formalizing Informal Learning

Kirkpatrick Revisited | Social Learning Blog

Make e-Learning work: Outcome learning (2)

From output management and e-Learning to output learning

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Cognitive Flexibility Theory & Multiple Representations

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Another take on Cognitive Load Theory

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Theory vs. Application in Instructional Design: One Academics View

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: A General Theory of Love

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Informal Learning -- Getting Learners to Ask the Right Questions

Elmore’s 4 learning modes

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Essential Reading for Instructional Design?

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Learning Styles as Fortune Telling

Top 100 eLearning Items

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Beginning Instructional Designers Toolkit

70 20 10 Learning Model

Donald Clark on training departments…

Mobile Learning : Why Microlearning is more Effective for Impatient Millennials

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: The Science of Learning

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Humble Learning Moment

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Currently Working On.

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Flashback: DIY vs. Formal Learning

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Interview with Tony Karrer on Informal and Social Learning

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Getting an Informal M.Ed

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Back to School Reading List

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Who Gets to Be Called an Instructional Designer?

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Informal/DIY Learning: Montessori School for Adults?

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Webinosh with Dr. Will Thalheimer: Smile Sheets

Tips and Strategies to Convert Your Outdated eLearning Content to Highly Engaging Training

When should you use Informal Learning?

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Instructional Objectives -- How Some of them Work

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: NewsFlash: PowerPoint Bad For Learning

Are Trainers Still Needed?

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Blogging is the new Graduate School

Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Instructional Designers with Degrees: Latest Survey Results

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