Tag Archives: Formal Learning

The Ecosystem of Social Learning

Posted on June 13, 2018 by julianstodd

The idea that Social Learning is somehow separate from other types of learning is a misnomer. For me, it represents simply the ownership of, and engagement, with the learning story. ‘Formal Learning’ is a story written by the organisation, and … Continue reading →

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The Future of Learning? It’s Here.

Posted on November 3, 2015 by julianstodd

I’ve spent the last couple of days sharing stories and talking to some great people: curious, intrigued, speculating, experimenting and learning. Pondering how to take their organisations forward, how to adapt them, change them, to make them fit for the … Continue reading →

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An introduction to Scaffolded Social Learning

Posted on October 30, 2015 by julianstodd

I’m sharing this: it’s a short ‘Introduction to Social Learning’, intended as a foundation for people new to the subject. It’s a first iteration: see what you think and let me know if you have ideas! What is Social Learning? … Continue reading →

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The ecosystem of engagement in learning

Posted on May 3, 2013 by julianstodd

We do not learn in isolation: we inhabit a rich ecosystem of media, all competing for our attention. TV adverts, posters on the sides of buses, radio, new music, films, the xBox, books, emails from friends, Facebook and Twitter, there … Continue reading →

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Social Learning: from theory to practice

Posted on March 18, 2013 by julianstodd

Formal learning is abstract, defined by time and place, divorced from our everyday reality. It can be academically interesting, it can be fulfilling and all consuming, it can be delivered badly or delivered well, but unless it’s social, it’s incomplete. … Continue reading →

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