Social Media and its role inInformal Learning

David Wills

By end of session you will be able to:◦Define what is meant by informal learning◦Demonstrate an awareness of some of the most useful social networking tools

Traditional Training Function

Informal Learning Paradox

Social Media’s Role in Informal Learning

Most Popular Social Media Tools

Content

To organise structured (formal) learning events

Traditional Training Function

Computer based learning

Online learning / e-learning

Learning Management Systems

Technology Used

Traditionally, 80% of training budget spent on formal learning

Recognised that 80% of workplace learning occurs informally!◦ Watching people◦ Asking questions◦ Trial and error◦ Looking things up in book

Jay Cross’ Informal Learning Paradox

Social media enables our most natural form of learning - sharing information

Individuals use social tools to build a trusted network of friends and colleagues – a “Personal Learning Network” Ask and answer questions Exchange resources, ideas and experience Brainstorm and solve problems together Keep up to date with what colleagues are

doing Learn from each other, often without

realising it

Social Web

Which are the most popular?

Learning Professionals are recognising the value of Social Media Tools

Top 10 Tools for Learning 2012

Top 10 Tools for Learning 2012

Informal Learning in 10 minutes – Jay Cross Social Media for Informal Learning Social Networking: Bridging Formal and Info

rmal Learning 100+ Examples of Using Social Media for Le

arning A Practical Guide to the Top 100 Tools for Le

arning

Further (Informal) Learning