LearnUpon

JUNE 20, 2019

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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Spark Your Interest

DECEMBER 3, 2015

One of the quandaries that instructional designers have been struggling with, is their role (if any) in informal or social learning. First of all, what exactly is informal and social learning? Informal – no set objective in terms of learning outcomes and is never intentional from the learner’s standpoint.

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QuoDeck

JANUARY 14, 2018

Classroom teaching has been debunked for newer forms of learning and engagement across organizations. Interestingly, startups seem to be the ones driving companies towards such learning. The Use Of Informal Learning For Startups. Working in any organization involves learning, and at different levels.

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Jay Cross's Informal Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2013

People acquire the skills they use at work informally — talking, observing others, trial-and-error, and simply working with people in the know. Formal training and workshops account for only 5% to 20% of what people learn from experience and interactions. What is Informal Learning? Informal learning in a nutshell.

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Paradiso Solutions

JULY 29, 2022

What is formal and informal learning? Learning that is “given in a systematic planned fashion” is referred to as formal learning. It typically takes place in a face-to-face environment or through an online learning platform, like an LMS, and is planned and supervised by an instructor. Learn More.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Informal Learning: Are We Missing a HUGE Opportunity? with Bob Mosher of Learning Guide Solutions, presented by Massachusetts Chapter of ISPI and sponsored by Kineo. 3 domains: formal, informal, performance support. The classic cognitive chunk of recall 7 +/- 2 tidbits of information. He had 2 1/2 minutes!

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ID Reflections

MARCH 9, 2010

Today, while reading Working Smarter by Jay Cross, I came across the reference to " unbooks ", books that are in a permanent state of Beta. The definition of "unbooks" is similar to that of Informal Learning. Informal learning is never finished. Informal learning is never finished.

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ID Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2009

Preamble Today's #learnchat question revolved around formal and informal learning. The initial part of the session was spent on trying to pin down the meanings—denotation as well as connotation—of formal and informal. A snapshot of formal vs. informal learning: Formal Learning: 1.

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CLO Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Most learning does not happen in a classroom or online. It happens informally, between employees and peer groups. Learning management systems and learning content management systems are the centerpiece for many learning departments, but most organizations are unaware that these systems have capabilities to support informal learning.

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ID Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2010

I am re-reading Informal Learning by Jay Cross and was going through the resource links he has provided. Apart from the book, which is a must read for anyone interested in the field of learning, the resource links are gold mines of knowledge, information and insights.

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Mindflash

OCTOBER 12, 2010

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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Clark Quinn

JANUARY 11, 2022

I was extremely pleased when she referred to my Revolutionize Learning & Development book , and posted a diagram from it. To be fair, suggesting that L&D take responsibility for informal learning could be considered a stretch. It’s about formal learning, but also more. We should anyway!

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 25, 2011

When we talk about learning, the concept of retention is almost always an integral part of the discussion. For example, we frequently talk about how and when to present information to optimize retention. In fact, retention is almost synonymous with learning.

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Obsidian Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

When you’re designing learning, don’t overlook the importance of informal learning. This is learning that takes place outside of the classroom or the eLearning activity. In fact, we typically learn more from informal learning than from formal learning experiences. Build a Learning Culture.

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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'. They are a relic of another age.

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Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 4, 2006

If you read my blog, you know that while I'm a big believer in the need to improve human performance outside of classic formal learning interventions, e.g., personal learning support , you also know that the term and a lot of the discussion around informal learning makes me worried. It must be learning.

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Designing Digitally

JUNE 13, 2016

Organizations can break free of the restrictions that learning management systems dictate and release learners to experience learning beyond the classroom. Learning doesn’t need to take place solely in front of a computer screen and keyboard. The individual learner is also able to keep track of his own learning information.

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E-Learning Provocateur

APRIL 5, 2021

In Australian English for example, fair dinkum means “true” or “genuine” Linguaphiles speculate the phrase originated in 19th Century Lincolnshire, where “dinkum” referred to a fair amount of work, probably in relation to a stint down the mines.

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Learning Everest

MARCH 15, 2024

What are Learning Modalities? Learning modalities refer to the various sensory channels or modes through which individuals acquire, process, and retain information. Learning modalities are a popular concept in psychology and education intended to identify how people learn best.

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eLearning 24-7

MAY 21, 2018

I mention all of this, because we are forgetting about why formal and informal training came into play. That with change, and technology as a component, learntech to be exact, we must avoid wax of days gone by, with the keeping of informal and formal for online learning and immersive to boot. Yesteryear – Formal Learning.

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Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 6, 2006

The Real Challenge around Informal Learning Over the last few days I've had a blog conversation with Stephen Downes around what is informal learning: The Form of Informal - 2 More on the Form of Informal The Form of Informal The Paradox of Informal Learning (Form of Informal?)

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Jay Cross's Informal Learning

JANUARY 26, 2010

Harm told me about his team’s experience with informal learning in an engagement with Sara Lee. We asked them to write down (individually) all their work-related learning experiences. Refer to manuals and instructions. Informal: - Experiences on the job. Tags: Informal Learning. Networking.

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Performance Learning Productivity

AUGUST 24, 2023

As a meme or reference model, it both validates the importance of Formal Courses – the “10” as well as opening up the opportunity of intentionally activating Learning from Challenging Assignments – the “70” and Learning from Others – the “20.” It’s now time to put this knowledge into action.

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E-Learning Provocateur

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The difference between training and performance support proxies (at least IMHO) the difference between formal and informal learning, and I do not intend to rehash that which others such as Jane have already documented so well. This might be called “re-learning” and it’s done just in time.

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Tony Karrer

APRIL 17, 2007

First, none of the panelists seemed to focused on finding ways to support informal learning in the organization. Most of what they said was pretty much what you'd expect, however, what really surprised me were two things. Marc Rosenberg, the moderator, asked if he was using these tools as part of his solutions.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 23, 2020

I would argue that anyone who isn’t creating learning experiences isn’t an instructional designer; they’re working in a related role. That doesn’t necessarily mean only designing formal learning and courses. Creating job aids or supporting informal learning could be a core task for instructional designers too.

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Big Dog, Little Dog

APRIL 20, 2009

Harold notes the 80-20 funding ratio between formal and informal learning and Will Thalheimer questions this funding differential in the comment section. Of that, about $30 billion is spent on formal training, while the remainder, $180 billion is spent on informal or on-the-job training. So which chart do we believe?

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Zephyr Learning

JUNE 25, 2013

It demonstrates the need for a variety of activity approaches to delivering the learning. Throughout the eLearning series of articles we have referred to game based learning and the need to use utilise the game mechanics to deliver stimulating learning. True blended learning approach. Accessibility. Application.

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Big Dog, Little Dog

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Before I start I want to note that in a very few instances I've been accused of not helping the cause when I question some of the research on informal/formal learning. For example, late last year I blogged a post defending informal learning. With that being said. One ASTD research project supported by the U.S.

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Ontuitive

AUGUST 18, 2022

Find out how Zeal’s Universal Digital Adoption Platform supports learning in the flow of work and ultimately increases user adoption by transforming the way your employees retain information during onboarding, training, software rollouts, and more. . What is Learning in the Flow of Work?

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Big Dog, Little Dog

OCTOBER 20, 2009

While Robert writes of informal learning, learning 2.0, education, and training; I'm going to stick with informal learning in the workplace to help keep this post more focused. First, there seems to be some confusion as to the origin of the term "informal learning" by both the poster and commentators.

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eLearningMind

MARCH 2, 2023

Back in 2008, realizing the interoperability limitations of existing learning system standards, such as SCORM (the Shareable Content Object Reference Model), Learning Education Training Systems Interoperability (LETSI) reached out to the L&D community for suggestions on how to fix those shortcomings. How does the xAPI work?

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E-Learning Provocateur

MARCH 3, 2019

Over the course of my career, I’ve witnessed a slow but steady shift away from formal learning to informal learning. The informal first philosophy balances the pendulum by empowering the employee to self-direct their learning in accordance with their personal needs.

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LearnDash

JUNE 30, 2020

Some learners retain information longer when digesting it in small chunks. By retrieving the information and using the skills covered in a spaced practice module, learners can internalize the information over time. Evaluate Field-Based Skills. For example, consider training in a warehouse to use heavy equipment.

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E-Learning Provocateur

MAY 12, 2014

As learning in the workplace becomes increasingly informal, the motivation of employees to drive their own development becomes increasingly pivotal to their performance. You see, we love learning. I’m not referring to some of us in the L&D profession, although that’s an ironic part of the problem.

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E-Learning Provocateur

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

You see, when most people think of an LMS, they think of formal learning. I think of informal learning. I think of reading a newspaper and chatting around the water cooler, and the myriad of ways that people learn stuff. And I wonder how we can acknowledge all of that learning. I don’t.

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Matrix

JANUARY 14, 2016

Formal learning, of course, got the most attention throughout the years, especially in work situations, overshadowing the other two types of learning and informal learning in particular. People learn a lot in informal settings, but this can hardly be measured. Informal and collaborative learning.

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