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Thursday 28th January 2010
11:30 - 12:30 Track 3 Session 4
Collaborative learning
The US Department of Defense might seem like the least likely place for collaborative learning to occur, but in this engaging, interactive session Mark Oehlert talks us through how social learning is revolutionising what he's doing in the DoD. With vast numbers to train, and a slew of agencies to connect, collaborative learning technologies are a good choice - but how does that fit with the traditionalist structures and culture of the department? And how would what Mark and the DoD have done apply to your organisation?
P1: Making social learning work in your organisation
Mark Oehlert, Innovation Evangelist, U.S. Department of Defense
Social learning sounds like a great idea. It's low cost, user-driven and natural. Yet it brings hidden challenges and new opportunities that require some new thinking. So how do you make it work? Part of Mark Oehlert's remit is helping DAU train over 150,000 students annually for the US Department of Defense, while adding social networking and learning to the mix. In this session, he draws on examples and experiences including the military, the intelligence community and the private sector and leads discussion on:
- Tackling fear in learners and managers
- Why promoting trust and respect is vital
- Setting up social learning policies
- Incorporating social learning in training design
- 'E-learning redux': classroom trainers' great fear
