From E-learning to We-learning
This post from Josh Persin discusses the transition from e-learning to WE-learning, the increasing role of collaboration and informal learning connections within organisations. He suggests that this is part of the evolution of corporate learning and builds upon, rather than replaces, accepted e-learning approaches.
He argues:
“We-learning” embraces the simple and profound concept that any organization has a collection of knowledge and experience which should be shared. It respects the fact that the training department may, at most, have 5-10% of the knowledge needed and used in the company. And organizational learning is taking place on a real-time basis – always changing and becoming more valuable.
Just like “e-learning” took the power away from the stand-up instructor, “we-learning” is going to take some power away from the instructional designer and training developer. We need to think about our roles as the facilitators, organizers, and drivers of collaborative learning – not necessarily the authors or designers.
This adds an exciting new to dimension to the way we think about learning within business and other organisations. It also adds a degree of complexity, particularly for leaders already trying to ‘catch up’ with the business implications of social networking and related technologies.
Even as we begin to consider a way of learning that places less reliance on instructional design and active facilitation, the need for learning expertise that understands the link between collaboration, learning and technology becomes even greater.
Read the full post: http://www.bersin.com/Blog/post/From-E-Learning-to-We-Learning.aspx
http://www.bersin.com/Blog/post/From-E-Learning-to-We-Learning.aspx
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