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10 Guidelines to Help Your Learners Find Credible Online Sources

LearnDash

As a result, I grew up learning how to find information the traditional way—in books, magazines, and even microfilm newspapers. But I also learned how to find information on the Internet, and how to measure the credibility of a source early on. Later, we were told “you can use online sources, but not Wikipedia.”

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The evolution of personal learning environments

Origin Learning

He reads books, accesses the Britannica Encyclopedia CD on his PC, participates in group discussions at his university, reads journals, magazines and newspapers in the library, logs on to the (slowly working) internet once in a while, watches TV, listens to the radio, and so on. Much of our learning is informal and happens online.

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Formal vs informal learning and what the LMS should do about them

Matrix

Formal and informal learning – two peas in the same pod. There has been a lot of talk lately about formal and informal learning in organizations. With informal learning this is mostly a gamble – though to be fair Wikipedia has proved to be just as accurate as Encyclopedia Britannica. Advantages of informal learning.

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In Defense of the Term “Gamification” as used by Learning Professionals

Kapp Notes

The analogy I give is of Wikipedia. Teachers always tell students not to use Wikipedia, some even ban Wikipedia. However, when asked to write a report, where is the first place kids go for initial information?….Wikipedia Wikipedia (banned or not). Educate them on the proper use of Wikipedia. 72, 652-663.

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Not Everyone is a Social Customer | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

The applications everyone from Wired to the Wall Street Journal are talking about are altering the way we interact with each other, the way we purchase goods and services, and the way we learn. This ever-changing technological landscape is currently held captive by social media, and for good reason. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

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Who are Instructional Designers? The existential dilemma.

ID Reflections

You should have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a corporation, educational institute, publication house, or journalism. Quote from Harold Jarche : Skills for learning professionals “Today, active involvement in informal learning, particularly through web-based communities, is key to remaining professional and creative in a field.

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2016 Top Tools for Learning

Performance Learning Productivity

Its easy and seamless interface makes jumping between news, blogs, journals, magazines and applications such as Flickr simple and straightforward. Evernote: I’d drown or die trying to find that useful article or piece of information without Evernote. Wikipedia : an amazing free source of information.

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