3. Workplace learning models run along a continuum. Formal Training Events Communities of Practice/ Learning Communities Informal Learning
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5. Informal learning is how most professional learning happens “ Informal learning is the unofficial, unscheduled, impromptu way most people learn to do their jobs.” -- Jay Cross, http://informl.com/2006/05/20/what-is-informal-learning/
6. Informal learning is how most professional learning happens “ Conversations are the stem cells of learning, for they both create and transmit knowledge. Open conversation increases innovation. People love to talk. Bringing them together brings excitement.” -- Jay Cross
11. Joe the teacher has ideas and questions. But he is boxed in by his schedule. He can’t interact like he wants to.
12. Joe joins a online learning community with others who have ideas and questions.
13. Joe searches and finds Jane who writes about what is on her mind. Ideas, reflections, musings, experiences, rants, raves, influences
14. Joe engages her ideas and writes his own. They have a public conversation. Ideas, reflections, musings, experiences, rants, raves, influences Ideas, reflections, musings, experiences, rants, raves, influences