The Five Myths of Informal Learning: Understand the realities of implementing an informal learning framework
Bob Mosher, Chief Learning & Strategy Evangelist at LearningGuide Solutions, is helping L&D professionals to understand how to approach implementing the right informal learning strategy for their workplace.
"I'd like to share some myths I've encountered when trying to intentionally implement a successful informal learning strategy" said Bob Mosher. "I've shortlisted the most common myths to five, these include:
- Informal learning doesn't need structure
- Informal learning approaches such as social networks can replace training
- E-learning is informal learning
- An effective and thorough training program negates the need for informal learning
- It's only informal learning if it's immediate and embedded"
Mosher concludes that informal learning is a MUST in any training program. It is emerging as one of the most powerful disciplines in our industry and can no longer be ignored or left to chance.
Mosher has created an indepth article for CLO Magazine to assist L&D professionals create a robust and effective informal learning framework titled: The Five Myths of Informal Learning. To find out more read the full article: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mediatec/clo0311/#/16
Below are links to Mosher's past articles and Amazon where you can purchase his latest book Innovative Performance Support offering a concise and comprehensive overview of performance support (PS) practices:
http://www.learningguidesolutions.com/index.php/usa/read/about/moshers-corner/
http://www.amazon.com/Innovative-Performance-Support-Strategies-Practices/dp/007170311X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1284106262&sr=1-1
About Bob Mosher
Mosher has been an active and influential leader in the learning and training industry for over 23 years and is renowned worldwide for his pioneering role in e-learning and new approaches to learning. Bob joined LearningGuide from Microsoft, where he was Director of Learning Strategy and Evangelism. Before, Bob was the Executive Director of Education for Element K where he directed and influenced their learning model and products. He is an influential voice in the IT training industry, speaking at conferences and participating within industry associations such as CLO Magazine, CompTIA, ASTD, The E-learning Guild, The Institute of IT Training and The Masie Centre.