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What is Informal Learning?

LearnUpon

These are all substantial aspects of learning, but in truth, learning isn’t always so by the numbers. Informal learning is a type of learning that happens every day, whether we realize it or not. But, smart businesses are now beginning to see the value of nurturing informal training too.

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The ongoing work of learning standards

Litmos

You could use any of the many authoring tools, such as Authorware, but you needed an appropriate player. With the advent of Flash, many authoring tools started creating output that could be played by the Flash player, which meant you didn’t need special software to use the courses (if your IT org would support you having it).

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Our Favorite Things About Mobile Learning

TOPYX LMS

We think the benefits of mobile learning are so rich and vital to any organization that they are worth revisiting on occasion. . What is Mobile Learning? Mobile learning refers to the delivery of learning through a personal mobile device (tablet, smartphone, laptop, mp3 player, etc.)

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6 Killer Examples Of Gamification In eLearning

Adobe Captivate

Better learning environment. Gamification in eLearning provides an effective, informal learning environment, and helps learners practice real life situations and challenges in a safe environment. This leads to a more engaged learning experience that facilitates better knowledge retention.

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The Broken Dream – LXP

eLearning 24-7

They so buy into it, as the best way to learn X or Y, that there is a movement to add synchronous-based learning, back in the day, we referred to SBL as sticking the classroom teaching method online. However, it does not mean that the LXP type (in the learning system space) is the same hot commodity it once was.

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Gamification: Experience Points on the Academy LMS

Growth Engineering

How do you create engaging online learning? Well, there’s a lot to be learned from computer games! Let’s take a look at one of the most powerful gamification features, that grips players’ interest – Experience Points (XP). In gaming, Experience Points indicate a player’s mastery over their virtual world.

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Mobile Learning: e-learningnext

ID Reflections

Surge in social media adoption and participation 4. Mobile Learning Roundup: 10 Top Posts From Our Blog. General Considerations for Mobile Learning (mLearning). The Advent of Mobile Learning Technology. Related articles: 8 reasons to focus on informal and social learning (janeknight.typepad.com).