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Analyzing the ROI of Social Media in Training | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

We frequently cite a study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which demonstrated that approximately 70% of all on-the-job learning is done informally, through employee-driven initiative, and through employee-to-employee knowledge transfers.

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The Return of the (Digital) Native | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. An excellent article from Cross Pollination Media, titled “ Are ‘Digital Natives’ Better Suited for Mobile Learning?

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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

In the article she gives some scary statistics: Our recent study showed that 30 percent of US companies spent money on informal learning tools or services in 2010. Leaders have to be willing to put some money behind training programs and they have to trust the statistics validating informal and social learning principles.

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Social Media: The Virtual “Over-The-Partition” Learning Network.

Dashe & Thomson

Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 70% of workplace knowledge is learned informally (a statistic that is frequently referenced in the learning industry). Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good.

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eLearning Conferences 2013

Tony Karrer

link] December 3-7, 2012 Computer Security Applications Conference , 28 th , annual, Orlando, Florida, USA. link] December 10-12, 2012 International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST-2011), 7 th , London, UK.

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It’s Time To Focus On Remote Workforce Management

WhatFix

This is especially true considering body language cues (and sometimes even tone) are missed out; during phone calls, texts, IMs, and emails; which make for 93% of personal communication effectiveness (as seen in the pie chart below on elements of personal communication). This statistic could also apply to remote employees.

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e-Clippings (Learning As Art): Tell me your latest/greatest books on learning.

Mark Oehlert

Im also usually working on two or three books at a time, not because Im that smart but just because I usually have one staked out in a couple of different locations. Comments Mark, Try Freakonomics by Levit and Dubner, for a new look on statistics that are indicators of learning. Results Now by Schmoker for classroom results.