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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

Like many enterprise learning companies, we are actively brainstorming ways to incorporate collaborative Web 2.0 technologies into our training programs, but rarely do we find a client that wants to create a robust learning environment comprised of both formal and informal components. ILT vs. WBT vs. informal learning).

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Embracing Innovation in Learning | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

The problem in executing this shift is not in setting up these new learning environments and communities, but rather in embracing the change. When moving to an environment of innovative and collaborative learning, managers lose an enormous amount of control over the training destinies of their staff. Yeah, right.

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Mobile Enables Informal Learning

Upside Learning

I spoke (for 5 min) on how mobile enables informal learning. Informal Learning. Even though informal learning has been around for as long as we humans have been, the use of the term ‘Informal Learning’ in corporate has grown significantly in the last 5-8 years.

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Addressing On-Demand Learning and Performance Needs #LCBQ | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

In my opinion, it’s not that providing on-demand learning and performance solutions is a new idea. What is new, however, is the ratio of on-demand solutions to more traditional training offerings. Questions like “What are the likely situations where on-demand learning or support will be needed or beneficial?&#

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What Can March Madness Teach Us About Blended Learning? | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

Like software simulations, the practice court is a safe environment in which to try new skills and strategies, without fear of negative repercussion. From here, the coaching staff will lay out a game plan. The plan starts in the classroom and eventually makes its way onto the practice court. Properly d.

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Three Reasons Why Corporate Training Departments Could Become.

Dashe & Thomson

Facebook), eventually find its way into the corporate environment. For example (and you really should check out this link) this guy , who blows stuff up with automatic weapons, is so cool (at least to his viewers), he’s like a modern-day Fonzie. This de-evolution of expectations will, like most on-line consumer trends (e.g., Properly d.

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Make Learning An Experience. Blend It! | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

While some activities such as breakout groups, team presentations, and in-depth case studies are still good ways to encourage collaboration in the learning environment, incorporate new activities which support technology integration and social learning such as a team blog or web-based project portal. Be Tech Savvy; Be Creative.