Informal learning

Global Smart Education & Learning Market, Forecast & Opportunities Report 2021-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, February 12, 2021
Other Education, Education, Education, Articles, Learning, Educational psychology, Educational practices, Educational software, Educational technology, Blended learning, Collaborative learning, Adaptive learning, Informal learning

The Global Smart Education & Learning Market is expected to grow at an impressive rate during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The Global Smart Education & Learning Market is expected to grow at an impressive rate during the forecast period.
  • The Global Smart Education & Learning Market is driven by the rise in the number of virtual schools.
  • The Global Smart Education & Learning Market is segmented based on component, deployment mode, learning type, learning mode, type of content, end-user, company and region.
  • Based on learning mode, the market can be fragmented into virtual instructor-led training, simulation-based learning, social learning, blended learning, adaptive learning, collaborative learning and others.

The Tech Hires Chan Zuckerberg's Katrina Stevens as President and CEO

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
States of the United States, California, Domes, The Tech Interactive, Tech, Museum of Science, Informal learning, Silicon Valley

"Katrina stood out for her understanding of The Tech as the Silicon Valley treasure that it is, coupled with her deep knowledge of the larger education ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • "Katrina stood out for her understanding of The Tech as the Silicon Valley treasure that it is, coupled with her deep knowledge of the larger education ecosystem.
  • Stevens will be the first female leader of The Tech, which was founded in the early 1980s; The Tech Museum of Innovation opened in 1998 and was renamed The Tech Interactive in 2019.
  • She replaces Tim Ritchie, who became president of the Museum of Science, Boston, earlier this year.
  • "The spark that ignites a young person's passion often happens in informal learning spaces like The Tech Interactive," Stevens said.

BMO Wins ATD BEST Award for Talent Development and Corporate Learning

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Thursday, July 2, 2020
Association for Talent Development, Educational psychology, ATD, Informal learning, Bank of Montreal, Financial markets, Companies, Behavior modification

TORONTO, July 2, 2020 /CNW/ - The Association for Talent Development (ATD) has recognized BMO Financial Group with a 2020 BEST Award.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 2, 2020 /CNW/ - The Association for Talent Development (ATD) has recognized BMO Financial Group with a 2020 BEST Award.
  • Distinguishing corporations that demonstrate enterprise-wide success through talent development, ATD's BEST Award is one of the industry's most rigorous and coveted recognitions.
  • "It is an honour to be recognized by ATD with a BEST Award again this year," said Karen Collins, Chief Talent Officer, Bank of Montreal.
  • BMO U: A mobile, 24/7 learning platform that creates customized experiences with easy access to thousands of formal and informal learning resources, insights, experts, and learning communities.

KaBOOM! and William Penn Foundation Announce New Play Everywhere Philly Competition to Spark Learning Through Play

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Monday, December 2, 2019
Kaboom, KaBOOM!, Education, Informal learning, Kaboom, Learning space, Learning, Behavior modification

Studies show that children spend 80% of their time outside of school, but many cities lack opportunities for play and informal learning outside of the classroom.

Key Points: 
  • Studies show that children spend 80% of their time outside of school, but many cities lack opportunities for play and informal learning outside of the classroom.
  • "Play is far more than nice-to-have experienceit's essential to help kids grow and develop critical early learning skills," said James Siegal, CEO of KaBOOM!.
  • We hope organizations in every neighborhood will submit ideas for playful learning spaces that support children and families," said Elliot Weinbaum, Great Learning Program Director at the William Penn Foundation.
  • To learn why play matters for all kids, visit kaboom.org and join the conversation at twitter.com/kaboom, facebook.com/kaboom, and instagram.com/kaboom.

Majority of workplace learning taking place outside of the classroom

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Monday, September 10, 2018
Education, Educational psychology, Learning, Informal learning, Lifelong learning, Formal learning, Educational technology, Nonformal learning

OTTAWA, Sept. 10, 2018 /CNW/ - Informal learning has surpassed more formal activities to become the dominant method for workplace learning in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Sept. 10, 2018 /CNW/ - Informal learning has surpassed more formal activities to become the dominant method for workplace learning in Canada.
  • This new report, Informal Learning: A Spotlight on Hidden Learning in the Canadian Workplace , finds that 62 per cent of learning activity in Canadian organizations is informal, compared to only 38 per cent for formal learning.
  • This is a marked increase from 2004, when only 12 per cent of learning taking place in organizations was through informal activities and formal learning made up 88 per cent.
  • Informal learning is learning that takes place without a curriculum.