We've learned that curiosity comes from understanding enough about a field to want to learn more yourself. Here are a bunch of backgrounders to help you understand some learning-related topics.

Informal Learning Even though most of what is written about learning and education are about formal (organized, scheduled, and directed) learning, we learn far more through informal means. Often, the most valuable learning takes place serendipitously, by random chance. This introduction will help you recognize where learning is already taking place and how you might be able to get more from what you are already doing in order to learn. Also, you can learn about complexity theory and self-organization, brains & cognitive sciences, and elearning.

Community Development and Online Community This introduction introduces (or re-introduces) you to the term Community and address the critical elements that will make online communities successful in the context of what community really means. In addition, learn more about usability and simulations.

Learning Culture What if everyone in the world around you were learning all of the time, getting better at getting better, and feeling more fulfilled because of their enless potential to grow and create? You'd be living in a learning culture. Also visit topics on e-learning culture, attention, and creating a balanced life.

Experiential Learning We take in information through our senses, but we ultimately learn by doing, and then reflecting on the experiences that we've had. This backgrounder offers an introduction to the field of experiential education and resources where you can learn more.

How Adults Learn This introduction helps you become acquainted with adult learning theory and where to find additional resources where you can learn more about how adults learn. Also, you can learn about learning styles, motivation styles, andragogy & pedagogy, as well as educational psychology.

Leadership Development Considering leadership as a role of influence and a self-guided journey, this introduction offers insights and directions on where to learn more.

Formal Education We're certain that there is a place for formal learning, too. Likewise, learn more about executive education and ROI for learning.