How is social media changing education? Can this apply to corporate training as well? Recently my friends at  onlineuniversities.com  published this infographic (by Justin Marquis PhD.) about the pros and cons of social media in education that they have asked me to pass on to you. It talks about the types of social media the schools are using, how they are using it and why. Social media isn’t just for academic social can also be a strong tool for organizations and corporations.  If you are a member of an organization or corporation please share with us how and why you are using social media. MORE >>

Technology is changing how we live, learn and interact at an incredible pace.  To stay on top of what is going on in the realm of eLearning and social media, it is important to review the notable trends. These trends will point to how the workplace is inevitably going to change. This is evident in the new eLearning activities being adopted that are redefining education. Did you know that SMS texting is being used to keep students and staff aware of important events, calendar changes, deadlines, course specific activities and even crisis communication? The change is happening rapidly. Jeffrey A. MORE >>

Can businesses benefit from the rise of technology usage in primary and higher education? Students today are introduced to technology-aided learning at a very young age. Besides that informational apps popping up for preschoolers and the availability of digital learning content, the practice of actually using tablets, augmented reality , and eLearning in the classroom is redefining education. Even in the most developed countries, this universal application and studied best practices still have a long way to go, but we are heading toward this change at broadband speeds ( Apple iSchool? MORE >>

Social media has changed the world. It has even changed how we facilitate change. Social learning tools and social learning management systems ( LMS ) have gained popularity in the workplace ( Businesses Benefit from the Growing Popularity of Social Media ). Schools have seen the value of incorporating more engaged, online learning tools that leverage social media. Our lives have changed to incorporate social media more and more everyday. It may even be the savior of the sluggish US economy ( Social Media Could Add $1.3 Trillion to the Economy ). I bet that you are. Are you ready? Jeffrey A. MORE >>

Cisco recently released their Connected World Technology Report in which they interviewed college students and young professionals from around the world to see exactly what the internet means to them. This accompanying infograhic shows some of the results and the new priorities that are changing the way they view and interact with the world, including  nonstop socialization. And as they enter and rise in the workplace, their attitudes can spread to gain traction in other demographics; are we seeing a new world order? John Hillsman. Business Development Manager. John.hillsman@interactyx.com. MORE >>