Event Learning: from “Ho-Hum” to

“Oh, Wow!”Kathleen M. Edwards, CAE

the Learning Evangelist, LLC

January 10, 2012

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The average knowledge worker spends

less than 5% of working hoursin formal learning opportunities.

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The average knowledge worker spends

less than 5% of working hoursin formal learning opportunities.

80% of learning resourcesare spent on this 5%

Josh Bersin, Bersin & AssociatesThe 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 arethen ‘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 Factors Driving Change in Learning

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 time22.2% 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

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What’s OUT:“sounds good,

do it”

What’s IN:“comprehensi

ve learning

strategy”

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FACT:Social learning

isn’t new; it’s just

enabled!It is not about

the technology; it is about what the technology enables.

“ My content is so important, I’ll just touch on all of it in my

75-minute session.”

What’s OUT: “kitchen sink model”

What’s IN:“outcomes-focused”

and “learner-centered”What matters most first…then:Desired outcomesWhat achievement looks like “Need to know” filterLearner engagementReview, reflection, application

Even if it’s learner-driven…

What’s OUT:“sage on the stage”

What’s IN:“guide on the side”

What’s out:“learner apathy”

What’s IN:“learner in charge”

What’s OUT:“learner apathy”

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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

#10: You will be rated publicly, much like a Yelp or

Amazon rating for people

Looking Ahead at Social LearningJeanne Meister & Karie Willyerd

T+D Magazine, July 2010

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#6: Expert & credibility ratings

create trusted search networks

For more information about the 10 predictions, visit

www.the2020workplace.com

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…”

Kathleen M. Edwards, CAEthe Learning Evangelist, LLC

@KathiEdwardskedwards@learningevangelist.comwww.learningevangelist.com

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