Chapter: Conversational Learning

Conversation is the most powerful learning technology ever invented.

Conversations carry news, create meaning, foster cooperation, and spark innovation.

Encouraging open, honest conversation through workspace design, setting ground rules for conversing productively, and baking conversation into the corporate culture spread intellectual capital, improve cooperation, and strengthen personal relationships.

Credit: Jay Cross

In this chapter, I explore the subject of conversational learning.

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Introduction: Conversational Learning Unleashing knowledge

Conversational learning is a form of learning that takes place through meaningful conversations and interactions between individuals. It emphasizes the importance of dialogue, exchange of ideas, and active engagement in the learning process. Unlike traditional, more one-sided learning forms, conversational learning promotes a collaborative and participatory approach. In conversational learning, participants engage in conversations with … Continue reading Introduction: Conversational Learning Unleashing knowledge

Peer Instruction Where students learn from each other

Eric Mazur is a Harvard physicist and educator who developed a teaching method called Peer Instruction. Peer Instruction involves students learning from each other during class. It begins with a concept-based question that challenges students’ understanding. After individually answering the question, students discuss their responses with their peers. This collaborative discussion helps them clarify their … Continue reading Peer Instruction Where students learn from each other

Sharing Knowledge Through Conversation Knowledge isn't there the way ore is buried

How can we effectively share knowledge, particularly implicit knowledge, which cannot be easily encoded into information? The Nature of Knowledge Knowledge is laid down in long-term memory in our minds from experience and years of study, and informal learning. Knowledge only exists in the mind. We are not entirely sure how it is stored, but … Continue reading Sharing Knowledge Through Conversation Knowledge isn’t there the way ore is buried

Learn by Talking When speaking we organize cognitively what we know

Learn by talking: We learn when we talk. You might think that you don’t learn when talking but learn when listening. It is not as simple as that. When we have a conversation, we not only learn from others by listening to them but paradoxically, we learn from ourselves through the very act of talking. … Continue reading Learn by Talking When speaking we organize cognitively what we know

Collective Sense-making The Knowledge Café is a powerful collective sense-making tool

How do we make sense of the world so we can act in it? Collective Sensemaking How do we make sense of the world? Sense-making: How do we make sense of the world so we can act in it? Credit: Dave Snowden We can think things through on our own, but there are problems with … Continue reading Collective Sense-making The Knowledge Café is a powerful collective sense-making tool

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