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The key to informal learning is autonomy

Jane Hart

Jay Cross, the author of the 2007 seminal book, Informal Learning, Rediscovering the Natural Pathways that Inspire Innovation and Performance , recently wrote a blog post in which he explained that although there has been a lot of talk about “informal learning” in the last five years, there has been very little action.

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Re-imagining Work & Learning in a Networked World

ID Reflections

Or will work itself subsume learning enabled by a transformed L&D / facilitators / coaches / mentors and the "right" organizational culture? How do we help organizations see that social and informal learning is not a new and fancy way to learn but an essential requirement in a complex, rapidly changing, and uber connected world?

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Summer Camp starts Monday 16 July

Jane Hart

Our Summer Camp provides an opportunity to learn with peers and gain some of the essential skills needed to support learning in the networked world. informal learning. social learning. mobile learning. Personal Knowledge Management (PKM). We’ll be discussing. online communities.

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The Changing Nature of Workplace Learning

ID Reflections

In addition, tacit knowledge flows best in trusted networks. This trust also promotes individual autonomy and can become a foundation for organizational learning, as knowledge is freely shared. Many organizations are also beginning to believe this and are investing in Enterprise Social Network (ESN) platforms.

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Demystifying Working Out Loud

Learnnovators

It has helped me to develop my personal learning network (PLN) and enabled my PKM. An approach that implies networking for personal benefits. The workforce is ubiquitously connected, networked, and mobile. I deal with sensitive information and data. A mindset that can stem from selfish interests.

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The Changing Nature of Workplace Learning

Learnnovators

In addition, tacit knowledge flows best in trusted networks. This trust also promotes individual autonomy and can become a foundation for organizational learning, as knowledge is freely shared. Many organizations are also beginning to believe this and are investing in Enterprise Social Network (ESN) platforms.

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LearnTrends: The Immernet Singularity

Experiencing eLearning

We focus on formal learning & productivity but ignore informal learning and performance. Knowledge Management is an oxymoron–you can’t manage knowledge Very interesting seeing this perspective after Harold’s PKM presentation yesterday. 2D synchronous learning (WebEx, Elluminate, etc.).