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From “learning technologies” to “social technologies”

Jane Hart

Social technologies now play a big part in everything we do, and it is quite clear that many knowledge workers use a variety of social tools and networks not only to help them get work done, but also to learn efficiently while on the job.

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Once, twice, one thousand times a knowledge worker

From the Coleface

Jay Cross has an interesting article in the December issue of the “Inside Learning Technologies” magazine about making business decisions and the use of business metrics. As I made the claim in Feb that 2009 would be the year of “ bad measurement ” this is a topic close to my heart.

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4 Ways L&D Can Maximize Learning Technology for Hyper-Connected Learners

Instilled

The modern workforce is connected through an ecosystem comprised of business tools and learning technologies — like learning experience systems — and even personal devices. A constant state of connection has grown increasingly common, especially for knowledge workers. They’re also connected to each other.

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Informal Learning Technology

Tony Karrer

There's a fantastic post by Stephen Downes - New Technology Supporting Informal Learning. So as you read this, keep in mind that Stephen was primarily talking about technology that can support a Formal Learning Event that heavily leverages Informal / Social Learning as it's primary mechanism. eLearning Technology.

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Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | July 26, 2019

Mike Taylor

Here are a few from the learning, design and technology world to top you off. 5 reasons your employees aren’t sharing their knowledge. Pop on over for JD’s updated take on why your employees aren’t sharing their knowledge. How to Practice as a Knowledge Worker. Learning, Design & Technology Miscellany.

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Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | October 9, 2020

Mike Taylor

The Rise of Learning Tech Ecosystems. When it comes to technology, learning leaders also have more choices now than ever before. Instead of just an LMS to serve the entire organization we are now able to select from a wide variety of options and connect them in new ways to create learning technology ecosystems.

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4 Things that will redefine work by 2025

Matrix

It’s not just technology that brings about changes. Let’s see what major trends will redefine work by 2025 and how technology will help us adapt, especially if we work in the L&D industry. According to the World Economic Forum, less than five percent of knowledge workers did their jobs remotely at the beginning of 2020.