Natural LearningNatural Learning

Learning Learning happens happens naturallynaturally

Learning

Learning = acquiring the time-tested skills and knowledge that help one prosper in the world

Learning

Learning = acquiring the skills and knowledge to help one prosper in our rapidly changing world.

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InformalInformalFormalFormal

Corporate LearningCorporate Learning

Roadmap = curriculum

Rider chooses path

Appropriate for novices acquiring a new framework or “knowledge tapestry”

Appropriate for experienced employees filling in gaps in their knowledge

PushPush

PullPull

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InformalInformal

FormalFormal

How People Learn to Do Their JobsHow People Learn to Do Their Jobs

80%80%

20%20%

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Explicit TacitNovice

InformalInformal

FormalFormal

How Corporations Spend Their MoneyHow Corporations Spend Their Money

80%80%

20%20%

Spending MismatchSpending Mismatch

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Corporate LearningCorporate Learning

Training departments great at driving busses

Training department has no experience building bike paths.

Facilitate ConversationFacilitate Conversation

Conversational LearningConversational Learning

PushPush PullPull

Pull LearningActive learner

Learner defines content

Conversation & discovery

Competence

Independence

Learn in Group

Web 2.0

Push LearningPassive student

Others set curriculum

Courses, workshops

Grades

Obedience

Learn on your own

Unchanging

knowledge

Grades

Obedience

Learn on your own

Unchanging

knowledge

Pull LearningActive learner

Learner defines content

Conversation & discovery

Competence

Independence

Learn in Group

Web 2.0

Push LearningPassive student

Others set curriculum

Courses, workshops

Grades

Obedience

Learn on your own

Unchanging

knowledge

Get engaged

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