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Using Facebook as a learning platform

eFront

Let’s start this post by stating that Facebook was not actually created as a learning platform, it can however clearly be used to enhance and support elearning. Facebook makes it easy to network and interact with other virtual students, and because most people know how to use Facebook they don’t need to become familiar with a new platform.

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Best Online Learning Sites 2021: LinkedIn Learning, SkillSoft, uDemy Business, Coursera for Teams

Roundtable Learning

Now that we know the benefits that come with off-the-shelf online learning, let’s dive into 4 of the most popular online training platforms: LinkedIn Learning, Skillsoft, uDemy Business, and Coursera for Teams. . LinkedIn Learning vs. Skillsoft vs. uDemy Business vs. Coursera for Teams. LinkedIn Learning. Founded : 2012.

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

A PLN is “a system of interpersonal connections and resources that support informal learning” (Trust, 2012). There are two main types of tools for building a Professional Learning Network: information aggregation and social media connection. An Educator’s Professional Learning Network. Classroom 2.0

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

A PLN is “a system of interpersonal connections and resources that support informal learning” (Trust, 2012). There are two main types of tools for building a Professional Learning Network: information aggregation and social media connection. An Educator’s Professional Learning Network. Classroom 2.0

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12 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Authoring Tool

Knowing what you need from an eLearning authoring tool can be hard, especially when there are so many options on the market. gomo’s new ebook aims to save you time and hassle by identifying 12 must-have authoring tool features.

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Voting closes in a few days for the Top Tools for Learning 2012. Please cast your vote.

Jane Hart

Voting closes: 12 noon BST (=GMT+1) Sunday 30 September 2012. Top 100 Tools for Learning 2012 will be revealed on Monday 1 October 2012. Please share your own Top 10 Tools for Learning to help me build the 2012 Top 100 Tools list. b) using Facebook – add a comment on t his message on the C4LPT Facebook page. (c)

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6 Trends in Rapid eLearning Tools to watch in 2012

mLearning Revolution

Since it’s still January and people are blogging about trends or predictions for the new year, I thought I’d share some areas I believe Rapid eLearning Vendors should focus on in 2012 in order to stay ahead of the curve or worse, have a small startup eat their lunch. Informal Learning and Social learning. What do you think?