Using Grammatical Signals Suitable to Patterns of Idea Development
A study of informal learning among University of Wyoming Extension educators
1. A Study of Informal
Learning Among
University of Wyoming
Extension Educators
Stan Skrabut
University of Wyoming Extension
@uwcesedtech #uwces
http://www.slideshare.net/skrabut
2. "Informal learning is any activity involving the pursuit of understanding,
knowledge or skill which occurs without the presence of externally
imposed curricular" or pressure. ~ Livingstone (2001)
4. Individuals learn 70-80% of their skills and knowledge through informal
learning, it is important to maximize efficiency through best practices.
Learning
Informal
Formal
Other
5. In order for University of Wyoming Extension to be relevant in years to
come, I want educators to continue to develop and succeed.
6. I have a role in helping Extension educators develop
their educator and technology skills.
7. This study is about better understanding how University of Wyoming
Extension educators learn their job, and how I can help them improve.
9. To understand how University of Wyoming Extension educators
participated in informal learning, I asked four questions.
10. In what ways do UW Extension educators develop core Extension skills
through formal training and informal learning?
11. What impact does instruction on informal learning methods and
strategies have on University of Wyoming extension educators'
perception of importance regarding these methods and strategies?
12. Will increased knowledge about informal learning strategies
change attitudes and opinions of UW Extension educators
regarding informal learning?
26. Informal Learning 2: Drinking
from a Fire Hydrant - How to Tap
into the Information Stream
Stan Skrabut
@skrabut #UWCES
skrabut@uwyo.edu
http://www.slideshare.net/skrabut