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There are many ways we can and do learn. The question is, when is it useful to adopt a peer learning strategy? What are the benefits? Risks?
Benefits of Peer Learning
* We learn as we do. As adults, we learn in context, through exchanges with others. Peter Senge, The Fifth Discipline (Doubleday, 1990),
* We learn when it is relevant. We learn in moments of need, challenge or action.
* Build on formal learning. Complement other forms of learning.
* Self-managed
* Scalable http://blogs.hbr.org/bigshift/2009/03/can-your-company-scale-its-lea.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+harvardbusiness%2Fbigshift+%28The+Big+Shift+on+HBR.org%29&loomia_ow=t0%3As0%3Aa38%3Ag2%3Ar1%3Ac0.248022%3Ab23618804%3Az6
* Flexible
Risks of Peer Learning
When to Consider Using Peer Learning
To solve problems/address opportunities
To build new skills and capacity
For continued professional development
To be connected to other practitioners
Process Note: How We'll Use Peer Learning in our work together
* Wiki
* Synchronous Coaching Sessions
* Asynchronous Discussions
* What else?
Identified needs for Peer Learning in Washington State Libraries
Would be great to make this a wiki page where we can start gathering examples and stories. Maybe we can harvest a few at the Feb training.
Examples and Stories of Peer Learning¶
* http://educationaltechnology.ca/couros/1156
