Lecture-style Classrooms Traditional Online Courses Gamified E-learning

Collaborative Classrooms Interactive E-learning

The Evolution of Social LearningSocial learning has been changing over the years to meet the rising needs

of newer generations and how they learn best.

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Millennials Are Highly ResponsibleFor the Shift in Social Learning

Millennials are not only the youngest working generation, but they’re taking over the workforce. They see learning differently and are adopting new tools and methods that fit their lifestyle.

More than one-in-three American workers today are Millennials (adults ages 18-34 in 2015), and this year they surpassed Generation X to become the largest share of the American workforce.

In the next ten years, the workforce will be comprised almost entirely of Millennials.

Millennials are more open to change, creativity, and adaptability.

87% always have their smartphone at their side—day and night. 78% spend over 2 hours a day on their smartphones.

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*Pew Research, May 2015 *Forbes *Upwork *The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council

Learning Methods Are Evolving

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Just as social learning tools are evolving, so are the learning methods in use today.Learning dense, complex material during scheduled time slots is becoming ineffective for most learners. Organizations are beginning to embrace learning as an ongoing process integrated

with employees’ lifestyles by delivering bite-size information that is easily digestible and avail-able on demand.

Social Tools Allow Easier Learning by Delivering Bite-Size Information

FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedInGoogle+

Wikis Social Media Sites

Online Company Chat

CompanyLearning Portals

Online Presence/Chat ToolsHangoutsSkypeSlack

BlogsGoogle DocsConfluenceYammer

IntranetSharepointBasecampHuddle

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Social Learning Is Here to Stay

Company training or e-learning 33%

Self-directed study of external courses 52%

Collaborative team learning

85%

Conversations and meeting with people 79%

Personal and professional networking 75%

External blogs and news feeds 61%

81% believe social offers valuable learning

98% believe social is changing learning and accessing information

99% believe formal learning is enhanced by social informal learning either very much (64%) or somewhat (35%)

Learning in the Workplace Survey 2014Learning that is “essential” or ”very important”

Social Learning Perceived As Valuable

The CARA Group’s survey into informal learning found:

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