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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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Learning & Skills Survey: 87% More eLearning & Mobile Learning; 73% Less 2-3 Day Classroom Training

Upside Learning

The Centre for Performance Development has released the results of their Learning & Skills 2011 survey – which was held both at the event and online. Read more about it on the survey page on their website. e-learning & Mobile Learning. Informal Learning. Coaching & Mentoring.

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Social, Informal Learning Can Be ?Measured

CLO Magazine

Key performance indicators for social and informal learning identify knowledge hubs and lead to better results. Just as social learning and technology have modernized the way learning occurs in companies today, they also have made a mark on the key performance indicators learning leaders should capture and measure.

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The 70-20-10 model: what does it say about evaluation?

Docebo

A small reminder about this model: it says an employee learns 70% of the time through practical experience in the context of professional missions, 20% of the time through discussions with his colleagues and work environment, and 10% in the context of traditional training courses. What lesson can be learned for training evaluation?

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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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Putting the 70:20:10 learning framework into practice

Docebo

Ironically, despite learning and development leaders recognizing the benefits achievable through modernizing their learning strategy with technology and the key role it plays in the process, many fail at successfully adopting new development programs to achieve their goals. They asked 200 successful managers how they learned.

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Hey, That's Social Learning!

Dashe & Thomson

Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend Tags: peer-to-peer learning , social learning About Jolene One of my favorite things to do is save the day.