Social & Collaborative Learning
The interactions between people and groups where information, knowledge and insight are shared to collectively improve performance and build contextual understanding.
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Case Study: Team Development of Simulation-based Application Training
This is our story about an efficient and effective method to facilitate knowledge transfer from SME to ISD to Developer, and the production of a simple WBT format that both promotes learning and maintains our quality standards. We offer our three key actions for your consideration: Keep It Simple, Divide and Conquer, and Break With Tradition.
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Virtual Worlds: Barriers to Their Business Value and Operability
For several years, early adopters have been excited about using virtual worlds for e-Learning, but organizations have been slow to share that enthusiasm. In this week’s article, the author looks at the reasons for this reluctance, and at what must happen before virtual worlds become part of every instructional designer’s arsenal.
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Social Networking: Bridging Formal and Informal Learning
The growth of social networking applications attracts attention from e-Learning designers and developers. The application of social networking to informal learning is obvious, but its role in formal learning is not clear. Reframe the question: What needs for social support are not being met in formal learning applications?
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Building Your Network
Business networking is the key to collaboration, personal development,and career enhancement. Whether it “comes naturally” to you or not, here are some tips for using this vital tool!
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A New Model for Informal Learning: Communities 2.0
Building an effective Community of Practice (CoP) can be a powerful addition to your organization’s learning strategy, especially for informal transfer of knowledge. Here’s a useful summary of CoPs: what are they, why they matter, and how to use them.
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Making It Matter to the Learner: e-Motional e-Learning
Why is it so difficult to engage learners in the learning experience? Maybe our designs are missing key ingredients that could make learners care about the experience. This article reviews what we know about the non-cognitive elements of learning, and suggests how you can hook the learner, relieve anxieties as you set expectations about content, and design emotionally engaging experiences.