A Peek into the Future ofE-learning and Social Media

Paul Webster

Community Connector

Learning Pool

@watfordgap

The way we learn is changing. There has been a tremendous growth in the use of digital media, social networking and e-learning.

We are going to look at these changes...

– How we learn on line– Examples of social media

websites used for learning– On line learning platforms–What's next for digital learning?

Voluntary Sector and Learning

• 18% of organisations provide no training at all for staff and of these 20% said that that training was too expensive or they had no money for training.(UK Voluntary Sector Workforce Almanac – NCVO)

• 78% of organisations surveyed stated cost was a barrier to provision of training and 82% that time away from the office prevented more staff from taking part in it. 66% of organisations didn't have access to 'bite sized' training.

(Skills Platform Research – Skills 3rd Sector)

• Classroom based training isn't going away, but maybe it's time to look at some changes and complementary ideas.

Digital Online Learning• Internet based communication • Being connected to training that is open 24/7• Listening, learning, sharing conversation, not broadcast • Building relationships / opportunities for collaboration• Multiple media sources converge from all social networks• Content generated in peer network community by learners,

for learners based on experience rather than theory • Many sites are financially cost free – although time is a cost• 360° circle of social media, prior to a course, during & after

Digital is the place where people communicate, seek, read, share, buy, network and learn. Can't ignore it any more

Are you leading by example in your organisation?

Filtering Skills – (1st Change)• Learning on line – needs a new skill-set• Discerning the 'good' from the 'googled'

16 million people lack digital skills to be effective online(Go-On - Oct 2012)

• Originated by trusted sector sources• Tested by grass-roots practitioners• Collaboration to build and refine

“Double check and cross-refer to check accuracy.”

Social Media – Digital Media …. (2nd & 3rd Change)

Web 2.0 =Social Media=New Media=Social Networking

. . media rich, interactive, content based on preferences, open for sharing and where conversations & learning encouraged.

Survey about use of social media / digital learning• People used a mix of methods

- March 2012

Over to You

Where do you go if you want to learn on line?

Do youLearnonline?

Great for sharing and learning from a network of Peers or to inform local news

See the Content of the Tweet not the Tweeter & follow Words not People

'Flagging not Bragging' – it's a conversation, not a soapbox

Use for research & learning

Ask questions

Signpost to resources

Start conversations

# (Hashtag), RT (Retweet)

Dive in, follow & talk!

@ruralyorkshire

Conversations in :

Twitterfall

Tweetchat

Events often expensive & time consuming to attend, but great for learning & sharing. Participate online during event or catch-up on tweets, speaker talks, video interviews and event pictures. Mange in :Hootsuite & Tweetdeck

Follow online chat or topic #hashtag (2nd Change)

#chat2lrn4pm Thur

#nptalk8pm Wed

#lgovsm8.30pm Tue

#ftharrogate

#learnpod13

#localgovcamp etc.

Profiles, Pages and Groups, its where many people search first – so important to be there

A Group for invited network of learners, can include file sharing

An open Page for people to Like & see updates about your topic

Facebook 'Insights' for statistics

Use as a signpost to other social media & your main website

Conversations with the community

But check Privacy settings and frequent changes

Used to update people on local events, newsletters, bad weather etc ...

Also Facebook Groups

Google+ Circles & Communities

Useful to connect learners before an e-learning course

Learn in Groups from others doing similar tasks and roles

Our Learning Pool Community has over 12,000 members

Linkedin company page growing

See presentations, talks and learn from others on Slideshare or Prezi

Learn from and share lesson plans, guides & learning resources on Issuu & Scribd (Change 3 – Mixed Media)

http://www.slideshare.net/learning_pool

YouTube is the 2nd most popular search methodMost watched video has over 1.6 Billion views gained in less than 12 months

Video based instructional sitesFrom TEDx, to Commoncraft & Grovo, Modern Lessons or YouTube. Useful if used after an e-learning course to reinforce learning

Blogs -Wordpress / BloggerGreat to learn from others

Not just a diary or rant

Multiple users & guest bloggers

Can be a website as learning community develops

Don't worry it's not finished – blogs build as conversations

See also kickingassets.co.uk

• SurveyMonkey• Setting up Google Alerts & Twilerts• Following Blog RSS feeds & Hashtags• Aggregating sites – Storify & Topsy• Share Screen – Skype, Google+ Hangout & join.me• Screencasting tools – ScreenR, join.me & Jing

www.communityhowto.com … always learning!

Other ways to Learn...

Build your own learning jigsawYour 'go to' Personal Learning Network of websites, Twitter contacts, blogs and on-line learning that you trust & respect.Digital learning is peer supported social activity

Space to- question- challenge- collaborate

Feedback on- content- media- learning

Everyone's network will be different – yours will evolve toosocialsourcecommons.org – build personal 'toolboxes'

4th Change

Use of e-learning

E-learning - anytime, anyplaceHuge technology shift since 2001, has learning delivery kept up?

Try an asynchronous learning style as that's how we learn in the world. As and when we need to. Not when a course is run.

Rapid development of learning & efficient deployment to wide audience. Changes can be in place immediately.

Reduces cost per learner. Saving on time (travel), cost (trainer) and productivity (not out of office). See the ROI calculator

Unlimited capacity and consistency of delivery

Flexibility of time & place and reaching remote workers

How could we use e-learning? (5th Change)

• Interactive learning with resources, video, quizzes & more

• Self development, e.g. health & safety or team skills

• With supervision an internal resource for each staff member or volunteer as part of their personal L&D plan

• Meet skills gaps identified by Group Devt. Workers, all groups receive the same centrally delivered course

• As a blend, supplementing face to face training or fill gaps in courses an organisation isn't able to offer

• Collaborate to design & build own e-learning courses

Online learning from

• For public, voluntary & social housing sectors

• For employees, councilors, governors & volunteers

• Content, authoring tools and LMS platform

• Over 500 shared e-learning modules

• Affordable systems with no set-up fees

• Learning on demand - ready when you are

• A collaborative community of over 13,000

NYYF – Talented Governance eLearning • http://vcslearning.learningpool.com just need 30 minutes

• Reference to go alongside open course – blended learning

• A quick refresher when back at work

• Quiz and links to on line resources

• Other courses to be added – Health & Safety, Managing a team ...

Present Digital Learning

• Let people learn. Whenever & however, but capture ithave informal chats to formalise or see it in action

• Don't ignore hand-held devices – smartphones & tablets, used to reinforce learning (Encore), not a gimmick. Learning becomes a shared social experience.

• Social media is natural for many learners. Encourage Twitter research, Record Podcasts, Facebook chats.

Everything so far is already with us! Only the 6th Change is looking to the future of Digital Learning.

Future Digital Learning (The 6th Change)

Own your learning, it's a personal portfolio of transferable Open Badges recognising our formal and informal skills

Staff have Talent and are not just learners. Use a system (e.g. Totara) to capture informal learning and build Knowledgebank ... from staff, your most precious asset

Spaced Practice. (Learning Pool Encore) reinforces knowledge retention. Learning continues via an App, SMS, Podcast/Video at intervals when back at work

A MOOC – open up courses for free and share to much wider audience. Link the on line element to formal accreditation or blend with tutor time.

Future Digital Learning• Augmented Reality software and hardware devices such

as Google Glass within 5 2 years will enable us to gather information and learn by looking at objects or situations.

• The Internet of Things are objects learning from their surroundings. AI - A refrigerator that automatically orders food, Driverless Cars 'learning' from sensors.

• These may seem like the stuff of science fiction stories & not something that will fit into the way we work, but the way we learn is fundamentally changing.

• Make learning something that is Social & Fun!Maybe we'll see a shift in L&D teams from being providers to be Digital Learning Encouragers

Over to You

Which approaches to learning could be part of your plans over the next 12 months?

1. Filtering to find relevant knowledge

2. Bite sized following tags and trends

3. Self directed in a mix of media

4. Your Personal Learning Network

5. Blended use of e-learning

The Future

6. Learning will take place everywhere. Systems & advisers to capture & channel.

Changes to Learning are already here. Digital Learning

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paulw@learningpool.com020 7101 9383 or

@watfordgap