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#ICELW Opening Keynote with Steve Wheeler @timbuckteeth "The Future is Mobile…Social…Personal"

Learning Visions

Opening keynote with Steve Wheeler @timbuckteeth, The Future is Mobile…Social…Personal Plymouth University UK “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” ~ Arthur C. We have to be so careful of how we project our identity through social media. These tools we use are both personal and social.

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Questioning social media

Clive on Learning

The recent arrival of a new social network in the form of Google+ has given cause for reflection from some long-serving social media users and advocates. More remarkably, George Siemens, the founding father of connectivism, reports how he is losing interest in social media : Google+ was a bit of a breaking point for me.

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The 8-second attention span; or, I'm fine if goldfish are more patient than millennials

Ontuitive

The report warned us that the average attention span has dropped from 12 to 8 seconds since about the year 2000, and is likely caused by the exponential increase in use of digital media. If you do a quick search of the phrase "attention span" in posts on LinkedIn, for instance, you will see what I mean.

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Funny HR Stats

InsiderHub

Internet and social media are becoming increasingly important for candidates and employers alike. The number of resumes posted online or sent via email has risen from 22% in 2000 to 90% in 2014. 79% of job applicants will use social media in their job search. 2m jobseekers got a job via LinkedIn. in order to get that job.

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The 12 Best Employee Training Software: A Comparison Guide

learnWorlds

Most employers seem to have realized it – according to the latest LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report , providing learning opportunities is the number one benefit employers offer to improve retention. Built-in social network with activity feed, online discussions, groups, and more. Customer reviews : 4.7 Interactive videos and eBooks.

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Non-Profits: 13 Ridiculously Simple Ways To Improve Your On-Demand Learning

Spark Your Interest

“Digital learning is the quickest growing market in the education industry, with a whopping 900% growth since 2000.” ” LinkedIn . Or advertising on your website and social media platforms. And educate your members and supporters to further your mission. ” KPMG. What Is On-Demand Learning?

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10 Effective Strategies For Building Community for Online Courses

Think Orion

Skill Scouter has previously identified how the e-learning industry has grown 900% since 2000, also identifying that 70% of the sector resides in the United States & Europe. Usually, Reddit, Facebook, LinkedIn, and miscellaneous community forums are the most popular places. Building community for online courses is essential now.