On 04/23/2013,
in corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, Daniel S. Christian, face-to-face, formal learning, informal learning, mobile learning, social learning / networks, streams of content,
by Daniel Christian
Why mobile learning is the future of workplace learning [infographic by UpsideLearning; as found on wiredacademic.com]
From DSC:
Here’s a portion of the infographic that I want to highlight — look at how many streams of content are flowing by (perfect for building one’s own learning ecosystem!)
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I would add augmented reality-based apps
to the on-demand and embedded areas as well…
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On 03/12/2013,
in Daniel S. Christian, engagement / engaging students, formal learning, hearts -- matters of the heart, informal learning, innovation, instructional design, K-12 related, learning ecosystem, love of learning, participation, passions, student-related,
by Daniel Christian
From DSC:
THIS is what it could look like if students OWNED their own learning and could pursue their own passions! — A powerful piece! Well worth your time if you are involved with — or concerned about — education in any way, shape, or form.
The video starts off with this troubling/deep assertion by a student (which I’m sure varies in actuality across the board):
- “It’s crazy that…in a system that is meant to teach…and to help the youth, there is NO voice from the youth at all.”
From DSC:
A few radical — but powerful ideas — to help students OWN their own learning (something that they will need for the rest of their lives):
- More choice, more control
- Research what you want to research — “The most important thing about your question is that you ACTUALLY WANT to know the answer.”
- Students pursue their own passions — be that an interest in music, art, science, aviation, or in another discipline.
- Student present their findings to each other — which involves more of a team-based approach (i.e. peer pressure in a positive way here, strongly encouraging each other to do their best work so as not to let others down)
- Peer evaluation
- No quizzes
- No grades
- Often no adults in the room; if adults are there, they are acting more as guides and facilitators
- Multiple types of “assignments”/activities — some individualistic, some group work, some long-term
A couple of questions kept running through the back of my mind:
- Did they hand select these particular students for this program?
- If so, what were the predominant characteristics of those students?
With that said, this is a very powerful piece — well worth your time to check out.
On 02/05/2013,
in corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, formal learning, informal learning, learning ecosystem, training / L&D, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Jay’s Informal Learning Super Deck — from internettime.com by Jay Cross; thanks Jay for sharing this information/these slides
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From DSC:
As I mentioned the other day…perhaps helping folks build their own learning ecosystems — based upon one’s gifts/abilities/passions — should be an objective for teachers, professors, instructional designers, trainers, and consultants alike. No matter whether we’re talking K-12, higher ed, or corporate training, these ever-changing networks/tools/strategies will help keep us marketable and able to contribute in a variety of areas to society.
Thanks again Jay for sharing this information/these slides with us!
On 01/23/2013,
in corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, formal learning, informal learning, training / L&D, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Why are organizations wringing their hands over informal learning instead of doing something about it? — from internettime.com by Jay Cross
A Google+ Hangout with Craig Wiggings, Charles Jennings, Enzo Silva, Pascal le Rudulier, Clark Quinn, and Jay Cross.
Excerpt:
Learning industry should pay more attention to:
- Informal Learning
- Competencies
- Leadership learning
- Measurement
- Mobile learning technologies
On 11/28/2012,
in 21st century, change, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, formal learning, informal learning, training / L&D, trends, UK, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
On 09/20/2012,
in collaboration, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, formal learning, informal learning, learning, learning ecosystem, social learning / networks, training / L&D, UK, web-based collaboration, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Learning in a Social Organization (LISO): a clickable guide — from by Jane Hart
From DSC:
A great picture of a dynamic, active, practical, constantly-changing, learning ecosystem:
On 10/07/2011,
in formal learning, informal learning, learning ecosystem, online learning, social learning / networks, streams of content,
by Daniel Christian
![Learnstreaming: Take control of your online informal learning experience [Callahan]](http://danielschristian.com/learning-ecosystems/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Learnstreaming-DCallahan-Oct2011.jpg "Learnstreaming-DCallahan-Oct2011")
On 08/24/2011,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, adult learning, change, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, formal learning, higher education, informal learning, learning, learning ecosystem, online learning, personalized/customized learning, social learning / networks, social media, staying relevant, training / L&D, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Social media and its impact on how we learn in the workplace — from C4PLT by Jane Hart
From DSC:
One reflection that jumped out at me from Jane’s excellent presentation…and that I believe is a universal truth:
If an organization doesn’t respond to changing conditions, needs, desires, preferences, best interests, and/or the requirements of its customers, that organization will diminish in usefulness and will most likely (albeit eventually) go out of business.
I know I’m not introducing a new thought here and the above statement seems very self-evident, but do we heed this advice in corporate L&D? Corporate IT? IT within higher education? In higher education as an industry?
On 07/24/2011,
in corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, elearning, formal learning, future, informal learning, learning, learning ecosystem, social learning / networks, social media, traditional / tradition, training / L&D, trends, UK,
by Daniel Christian
Also see:
- E-learning Debate becomes less formal, more social — from epic.co.uk
- The future of L&D department debate continues — from Jane Hart
- Response to the Epic e-Learning Debate — from Nic Laycock
- Give Cruella a chance — from Clive Sheperd
On 06/07/2011,
in 24x7x365 access, content development, aggregation, repositories, corporate universities / corporate training, formal learning, informal learning, instructional design, social learning / networks, strategy, streams of content, training / L&D,
by Daniel Christian
Why we need less instruction — from Clive on Learning by Clive Sheperd
Excerpt:
Another reason you might back away from instruction as a strategy is because it is more efficient to provide how-to materials at the point-of-need – it isn’t learning that’s required, it’s performance support:
On 04/20/2011,
in 21st century, Canada, collaboration, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, formal learning, informal learning, social learning / networks, social media, web-based collaboration, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
On 04/05/2011,
in blended learning, face-to-face, formal learning, hybrid learning, informal learning, instructional design, online learning,
by Daniel Christian
A question of balance — by Clive Sheperd
Excerpt:
The issue, as ever, is getting the balance right between taking advantage of new developments as they come available, while continuing to exploit the potential of long-standing approaches.
