> Formal Numbers for Informal Learning
Most learning leaders believe that 80 percent of learning comes from informal methods, such as specific job assignments, social networks, knowledge sharing or peer-to-peer mentoring. Given the sheer volume of informal learning, some leaders are asking, “Should we measure the outcomes?”
By Peggy Parskey
CLO Magazine

> Overcoming the Challenges of Social Learning in the Workplace
Learning is no longer viewed as just a one-way transmission of “substance” from teachers to learners. Experts are increasingly focused on the role of social learning – the exchange of ideas among members of communities.
By Shevy Levy & Jim Yupangco
Learning Solutions Magazine

> Do Social Media Tools Make Smarter Learning Solutions?
Can social media be more than a workforce distraction? Consider these ways to drive workplace behavior change by applying social learning tools.
By Bill Sherman
Training Magazine

> What Makes a Learning Community Successful?
So many communities…so little time. Some success secrets from today’s digital community builders.
By Kevin Jarrett
Tech & Learning

> Informal Learning Equals Formalized Chaos?
A change in the learning pecking order is afoot. While certainly not fading entirely, the dominant-for-decades formal learning model is taking a backseat to spontaneous, collaborative, employee-driven informal learning.
By Joe Gustafson
Training Magazine

> 5 Tips for Knowledge Gardeners: How to Grow a Collaborative Learning Community
Imagine the business impact of nurturing a vibrant collaborative learning community. How much is one additional sale worth to your bottom line?
By Josh Little
Learning Solutions Magazine

> Self-Efficacy in Social Learning
Corporate social learning must move beyond a mentality of “if you build it, they will come.” Specifically, organizations must deal head-on with issues of credibility and value in social learning. Consider these common-sense approaches.
By David Wilkins
Learning Solutions Magazine

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