Comments for Design for LearningExploring rich media and social networking to create more innovative learning experiences.... 2 parts knowledge and inquiry, 2 parts plan, 2 parts sub and pop culture, 3 parts fun (including what the suits call execution).Comment on Work in LearningLearning at Work by nkilkenny- May 21, 2008 Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Viplav. I agree, not everyone can be a good mentor or buddy. I do think that making the expectation that it is everyone's responsibility to bring others up to speed is helpful to creating a true learning organization. Whether or not people live up to these expectations... I guess leaders who model this behavior for all employees are helping them out. Assessment and tying results back to training is very problematic. I've seen many training depts. suffer.http://nkilkenny.wordpress.com/2008/05/14/work-in-learninglearning-at-work/#comment-227 Comment on Work in LearningLearning at Work by Viplav Baxi- May 21, 2008 HI Natalie, Great thoughts! Traditional learning methodologies lean on measurement and control (however ineffective these might be) to demonstrate training effectiveness and tie in to business needs. When we start suggesting that a decentralized "network" approach be taken, it is probably perceived as a loss of control and ability to measure against business needs. That is why it is critical to define formal methodologies for this type of learning. Secondly, each group, as also the individuals.http://nkilkenny.wordpress.com/2008/05/14/work-in-learninglearning-at-work/#comment-226 Comment on Work in LearningLearning at Work by dferriero- May 20, 2008 Great post, Natalie. I am a business student, and have worked for several firms that use the old-fashioned training process you mention. Currently, I am working as intern at SyberWorks, Inc., a leading provider of custom e-Learning solutions and the learning management system (LMS) industry. Our products are helping companies update their training methods. To learn more about these products, visit us at the SyberWorks website (http:www.syberworks.com) to learn more about our custom LMS and...http://nkilkenny.wordpress.com/2008/05/14/work-in-learninglearning-at-work/#comment-225 Comment on Work in LearningLearning at Work by Rupa- May 15, 2008 Nice points Natalie :) I have also felt that trainings done as a formality never work. No one can learn something well in a day or two. Learning is a process and people have make learning a part of their daily activities. Mentorship must be promoted and practised. This will do a lot more good than conventional training programs.http://nkilkenny.wordpress.com/2008/05/14/work-in-learninglearning-at-work/#comment-224 |