From Learning 1.0 to Learning 2.0 - Key Concepts and Enablers

During the last few decades the learning sector have faced three fundamental changes; society is moving from the industrial age to the information age, understanding of adult teaching has evolved from pedagogy to andragogy, and technology is constantly providing new ways to support and enable learning. In this conceptual paper, these changes are introduced and discussed as key enablers of Learning 2.0. The important role of adult learning as key driver for Learning 2.0 is also argued and emphasised. Based on the analysis of the key enablers a two-dimensional classification is introduced. The classification is based on four archetypes of learning methods, formed according to how they utilise technology and apply learning theories. The archetypes are traditional learning, e-Learning, participatory learning, and facilitated learning communities. Analysis of these archetypes shows that together they are providing all learning types of the 70/20/10 model. The classification also demonstrates that e-Learning does not equal to Learning 2.0, but is one of the first steps in a journey from Learning 1.0 to Learning 2.0.