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Social Networking – A Contrarian View

Upside Learning

We all know social networks promote learning; while the mechanisms aren’t documented or well-understood, that it works isn’t in doubt anymore. But we must ask, are the ‘social media/networking systems’ out there promoting this learning? Has your organization implemented a social networking platform? What’s been your experience?

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Connected pedagogy: Social networks

Learning with e's

Photo by Steve Wheeler In a previous post I outlined some of the metrics around the use of digital media, technologies and social networks. Global social networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter support various forms of communication and sharing actions that were previously unavailable. Surowiecki, J. London: Abacus.

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Virtual Boot-Camp: Games and Learning with the U.S. Military.

Dashe & Thomson

In addition to the use of video games for recruitment purposes, which have been available for some time, the Department of Defense has begun embracing the use of combat simulators, culture-based eLearning , avatars, and even cell phone apps, all designed specifically for military use. As innovative as VBS 2 may be, the U.S.

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Make Learning An Experience. Blend It! | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Discover the real problems and questions before you jump to the solution. My background includes extensive experience in learning, teaching, and facilitation, and I love technology and how its changing our culture. Even if it’s short, take the time to conduct a needs analysis and find the true needs of your learners. What’s working?

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Developing a Results Driven Curriculum

A well-designed learning curriculum develops and nurtures skills needed to achieve organizational and business goals with the most effective and engaging set of experiences. This ebook outlines 5 critical steps to develop learning solutions that will help you achieve the most ambitious objectives.

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Change Management Strategy: Use Social Media

Infopro Learning

Build a Collaborative Culture. Social networking and collaboration are extremely effective ways that are rapidly bringing employees to comply with the changes as well as to share their experiences. Share Through a Knowledge Network. This is a convenient and active way of soliciting feedback on change related issues.

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From Brilliant Jerk to Passionate People Person

CLO Magazine

Next thing you know, you have a toxic culture that all started with one rotten leader who put their ego before the long-term success of the business and its employees. Facebook remains, in essence, an advertising platform that profits from people’s personal data and connections.