This document discusses developing systems and programs to support continuous learning. It proposes using a circular method with inputs and sequences to structure learning. Inputs could come from users or be prefabricated, and sequences would cover themes through learning activities. The goal is to support professionals in various target groups and industries through online and self-directed learning. Management of such a system requires facilitating its operations, processes, and professionals over time as learning becomes more individualized and online. Different media like social and personal online environments could provide shared and self-directed spaces for learning. Sample programs and communities that take approaches like problem-based, braided, or inquiry-inspired learning are examined.

1. 2012-08-30
SUPPORTING CONTINUOUS LEARNING
Choice of methods, implement program and develop systems
that supports a continuous learning
Ove Jobring
Proficiens AB
Department of Sociology and Work Science
University of Gothenburg
A book of the project
Collaborative Learning Network CLN
Skellefteå
NOTE! Work material
© Ove Jobring, Skellefteå kommun
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Table of Contents
1. THE SUPPORTING SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION 6
Now and in the future 6
Support for the professionals continuous learning 7
A note on the concepts of "program", "system" and related theories of 9
1.1 Education Scenarios 11
Scenario 1: In the manufacturing industry 11
Scenario 2: Online Learning Environment and Insurance 13
Scenario 3: Online Environment in the World Corporation 14
1.2 The supporting program and the system's soil 16
New approach to skills development - from mediation to participate 16
The increasing individualisation 24
Online Environment The intrinsic momentum 28
The rational benefits 34
1.3 Four reasons for supporting programs and systems 39
The participants' professional skills (Proficiency) 40
User Generated input 43
Duration indefinitely 43
Participants shared interest 45
Conclusion: Training and generic skills 46
1.4 Target groups for a supportive programs and systems 49

2. Target 1: Employees in larger similar activities 50
Target 2: Members of interest and professional organizations 51
Target Group 3: Individuals working in the same business. 51
1.5 Design and incentives to participate in a support system 52
1.6 Limitations of a supportive system 55
2 MANAGEMENT FOR A SUPPORTING SYSTEMS 56
2.1 To lead activities that have a support system 57
To promote the development of innovation - not restoring 57
To lead operations on qualification development going online 59
To lead a development that is at times indefinite 60
To lead the business when all can share and distribute information 62
2.2 To lead a supportive programs and / or systems 63
To lead a support system is to tutoring and facilitation 64
Supervising of professionals 65
Process supervisor 67
Professional expertise 69
Supervisor's 12 Commandments - Summary 71
2.3 Organization of a supportive system 73
3. METHOD FOR A SUPPORTING SYSTEMS 75
3.1 Method Influences - working circularly 76
3.2 The circular method, meaning 80
The foundation - inputs followed by sequences 81
Start of operations 84
Input: Informal - user-generated versus formal - prefabricated 85
Sequences 87
Examples of themes for sequences 88
Clarity and consistency 99
3.3 Progression and results - a support system with the EQF 100
3.4 Summary components according to a circular approach 101
4. MEDIA FOR A SUPPORTING SYSTEM 105
4.1 The development of community / community to personal environments 105
Networking and Social Media 106
Personal environments 109

3. 4.2 Towards the twin concept: Self PLE + shared common environment 114
The different choices for the media - to choose between extremes 120
Summary 121
5. DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR CONTINUOUS LEARNING 123
First: Planning phase 124
2nd: Training phase 128
3rd: Development phase 132
Summary phases of development 133
6. SUPPORTING CONTINUOUS LEARNING IN PRACTICE 136
First: The physical network 137
2nd: Twitter to support physical network 141
3rd: Mailing list with formal and informal inputs 145
4th: Problem-based - Community LARK 147
5th: Braided learning (Braided learning) - Community MirandaNet 151
6th: Query (inquiry) inspired - Community Project CLN 153
7th: Learning activities and learning programs - Project Head to Head 157
Eighth: Personal Learning Environment (PLE) and # hashtags 167
REFERENCES 171