section 4

1. The HPI movement is focused on achieving organizational goals by improving the performance of the individuals in the system. This can be accomplished by drawing on many techniques/technologies form many disciplines. One of these disciplines is a technique known as behavioral reinforcement (rewards for the desired behavior). This could be applied to my job by setting up a reward system that gives a reward to student every time they utilize the online workshop materials.

2. Electronic Performance Support Systems is defined by Wikipedia as any computer software program or component that improves user performance.  This definition brings in to focus the help aspect and the improvement aspect of this type of system. Here are some examples of this type of training tool in the "Real world." Clippy the animated assistant for Microsoft's Office 98 suite. This particular EPSS was not well liked by individuals that knew the basic of the user interface. Other EPSS have been received better as they have improved.
EPSS have been limited in the past. As EPSS improve with regards to user interface, become mobile, and become lower in cost the training industry will be more likely to take advantage of their potential.


3. The use of Knowledge Management systems helps the learner make connections to the "real world" (job environment). The blended approach works could work well in a project based learning event. For example Have a contest to help learners learn how to edit video. Then the learners would get the benefits of instruction from a more traditional source, e.g. lectures, and have the reinforcement in the "less formal" on the job part of learning.

4. I have had many experience with informal learning. I like using my iphone for quick references, Youtube.com is a great place to get lots of examples of projects,  and I-Tunes U also has many informative videos. There is experimenting with technology like screen casting and making instructional videos for friends and family.  I enjoy these opportunities more  than the formal classes.