Informal Learning Recognition

I am looking forward to the day when the knowledge, skill and experience we possess will mean as much (or more hopefully) than a college degree. College will remain an important option for many, but I see a future ahead where its importance will lessen over time.

The world we now live in moves so fast with domains of knowledge and skill shifting and maturing at such a rapid rate that static credentialing of such knowledge and skill will mean less and less over time. Ongoing, lifelong learning is the only viable option that makes sense and informal learning is an important component of lifelong learning.

Check out this interesting article discussing the potential of informal learning eventually carrying the same weight as college degrees. Let me know your thoughts.