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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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How learning technologies help improve employee productivity

Matrix

Turning to technology may not be the best or only solution, but it definitely helps identify and monitor some of these factors, allowing managers to make informed decisions to improve productivity. Within a training course, an employee receives points, badges, or other rewards for completing learning activities. Conclusion.

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Future of Learning Technology – 2015

Upside Learning

The Learning Circuits Big Question this month asks – “ What will the workplace learning technology look like in 2015 ”. The question is inspired from a post by Derek Morrsion – Technology to Enhance Learning in 2015 , quite an interesting post, a must read. What have we witnessed in last 5 years?

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An All-In-One Resource for All Things xAPI

eLearningMind

For instance, an L&D ecosystem might include several components, like a Learning Management System (LMS), Content Management System (CMS), Learning Analytics Platform (LAP), or other learning system. SCORM is one of several standards used for packaging and loading learning content into an LMS. What is xAPI used for?

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20 Top Learning, Technology & Media Links: Weekly Digest – 13

Upside Learning

As people increasingly embrace social media and new technologies with open arms, social learning, informal learning and blended learning continue to gain a strong foothold in an organization’s learning palette. Need to quench your thirst for the latest in learning, technology and media links further?

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Track Your Learning Experiences 100% with xAPI Enabled LMS

CommLab India

Learning Management Systems (LMSs) are confined to recording and tracking learning on digital devices. So how do we track learning at the workplace that has become informal in the form of activities, networking, work assignments, and collaboration outside the classroom? xAPI Implementation. Bottom Line.

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Is it time to replace SCORM? A Look at Emerging Learning Technologies

Growth Engineering

Is it finally time for SCORM, the specification superstar of the noughties, to move over for modern learning technology? Online learning only worked on the LMS is was originally created for. SCORM solved this headache by providing a standard software specification that worked across all learning technology.

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