1. Event Learning: from “Ho-Hum”
to
“Oh, Wow!”
Kathleen M. Edwards, CAE
the Learning Evangelist, LLC
@KathiEdwards
#pcma12
January 10, 2012
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The average knowledge worker spends
less than 5% of working hours
in formal learning opportunities.
Flickr image by Aleksi Aaltone
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The average knowledge worker spends
less than 5% of working hours
in formal learning opportunities.
80%
of learning resources
are spent on this 5%
Josh Bersin, Bersin & Associates
Flickr image by Aleksi Aaltone
The Future of the Business of Learning
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20th Century: Hierarchy
“People at the top control the agendas
and make the decisions, which are
then „pushed‟ out and down to be
executed, implemented, and followed.”
– John Husband in Wirearchy
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21st Century: Wirearchy
“A dynamic, two-way flow of power and
authority based on information,
knowledge, trust, and credibility,
enabled by
interconnected people and technology. ”
– John Husband in Wirearchy
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We need to think
different!
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9. 9 Factors Driving Change in Learning
@KathiEdwards
#pcma12 Jane Hart, The State of Learning in the Workplace Today
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Learners expect
to use social media
In organizations… Boomers Millennials
Learn truly useful things 22.5% 34.2%
Learn more in less time 22.2% 38.1%
Get better work done 19.3% 29.6%
Get more work done 12.5% 21.5%
The Rise of Social Media – an ASTD/ic4p study
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By 2015, Millennials will make
up 47% of the workforce.
* The 2020 Workplace; Jeanne Meister & Kari Willyerd
12. What’s OUT:
“sounds good,
do it”
What’s IN:
“comprehensive
learning
strategy”
Flickr image by Kowitz
13. FACT:
Social learning
isn’t new;
it’s just enabled!
It is not about
the technology;
it is about what the
technology enables.
14. What’s OUT:
“kitchen sink model”
“ My content is so important,
I‟ll just touch on all of it in my
75-minute session.”
15. What’s IN:
“outcomes-focused”
and “learner-centered”
What matters most first…then:
Desired outcomes
What achievement looks like
“Need to know” filter
Learner engagement
Review, reflection, application
Even if it’s learner-driven…
16. What’s OUT: What’s IN:
“sage on the stage” “guide on the side”
18. @KathiEdwards
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#2: Most learning incorporates
use of a mobile device
#3: Games & simulations are used
for every content area
#5: Peer-to-peer learning blossoms
#6: Expert & credibility ratings
create trusted search networks
#10: You will be rated
publicly, much like a Yelp or
Amazon rating for people
Looking Ahead at Social Learning
Jeanne Meister & Karie Willyerd
T+D Magazine, July 2010
20. The teacher…if indeed wise, does
not bid you to enter the house of
his wisdom, but rather leads you to
the threshold of your own mind.
― Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet
“Oh, wow…”
21. Thank you for your participation!
Kathleen M. Edwards, CAE
the Learning Evangelist, LLC
@KathiEdwards
kedwards@learningevangelist.com
www.learningevangelist.com