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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

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Like many enterprise learning companies, we are actively brainstorming ways to incorporate collaborative Web 2.0 In the article she gives some scary statistics: Our recent study showed that 30 percent of US companies spent money on informal learning tools or services in 2010. In dollar figures, spending is minimal.

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The Temporary Staffing Revolution | Social Learning Blog

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Because this person had worked in training and development for a large mortgage company for many years and now works as a leadership development contractor, I thought she would be a great person with which to talk shop and brainstorm social learning ideas. Our director of training development called us an Enterprise Training Partner today.

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Surfing the Net: Waste of Time or Personal Directed Learning.

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by Paul on April 13, 2011 in Informal Learning , social learning Last week my girlfriend and I ate dinner at Darbar Indian Grill in Uptown Minneapolis with another couple (good food, but overpriced), and we got on the topic of surfing the net on the job. Companies need to address more than just 20% of learning.

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Hey, That's Social Learning!

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As the band director explained, the students organize the ensembles, recruit student musicians, and show up between one to four mornings a week – before school – to rehearse. The band director provides a safe environment and plenty of opportunities. The concert featured six chamber ensembles, five of which were self-directed.

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Hey, That's Social Learning! | Social Learning Blog

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As the band director explained, the students organize the ensembles, recruit student musicians, and show up between one to four mornings a week – before school – to rehearse. The band director provides a safe environment and plenty of opportunities. The concert featured six chamber ensembles, five of which were self-directed.

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What Can March Madness Teach Us About Blended Learning? | Social.

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by Paul on March 23, 2011 in Classroom Learning , Video , blended learning Opening weekend of March Madness is over. Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS What Can March Madness Teach Us About Blended Learning? Yes, it hurts just typing it. All Rights Reserved.

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Learning from The King's Speech | Social Learning Blog

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I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. All Rights Reserved.