Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 15, 2008

Right now, this is “Tier 1″ Proprietary with some customization (like Facebook & MySpace). Social networking sites will continue to be important, but they require active leadership. Move from passive to active participation (Isn’t that already happening? Owned by major companies. Google Sites for the wiki.

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Social Networks Social Network Network Wiki 170

Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

I have all these global conversations via Twitter, Facebook, blogs, and so on all the time, but I hope all these connections never stop being remarkable. Just like in a webinar, it’s easier to multitask or split your attention if you’re not talking and actively involved. Conversation.

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Blended Learning WebEx Elluminate Camera 247

Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 14, 2009

Used social networking terms in intro and activities–intro = profile, friends = names on whiteboard, leave notes on her “wall&# (whiteboard) about what we want to know. Facebook & Myspace are most common in the US, but other parts of the world have regional favorites. Student activities. Tools to collaborate.

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Social Networks Social Network Distance Learning Network 171

Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 17, 2008

She had not used a chat room, IM, Facebook, or MySpace before joining a site called OurPrayer.org. She’s still active in the group even after her class assignment. Also explored specifically Christian sites, but secular sites like MySpace may offer better options. Jeanette Eggert. Joined a group that did live chat.

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Wiki Community MySpace Phillips 170

Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 9, 2009

Social networks now are either about content (flickr, delicious) or people (Facebook, LinkedIn). Content and activity-based–reading the same articles, taking the same classes. I wonder if this would replace our current activity checklists. Academic Networking. Apparently content networks shun capital letters).

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Social Networks Develop Wiki Drupal 170

Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Missed the beginning due to a phone call, but glad to actually hear Janet’s voice after all this time interacting through blogs, Facebook, etc. Moderator (Janet Clarey): “…emancipation-through-technology underplays the dependence of these activities on on carriers, providers, division managers, infrastructures, and more.

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LearnTrends microlearning Learning Objects PLE 262

Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 15, 2008

NMC survey showed that people made time for online tools by cutting their TV time–replacing a passive media with an active one. Facebook & LinkedIn make it easy to keep in touch with people, including keeping a record of when we last had contact. Someone in the chat said that’s like the modern town square.

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Social Networks Social Network Communication Network 170