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TCC09: Evaluating Social Networking Tools for Distance Learning

Experiencing eLearning

An example of using a social networking tool, Ning, in an online class is reported.&#. Facebook & Myspace are most common in the US, but other parts of the world have regional favorites. Elgg & Ning as two social networking tools. Case study with Ning. Instructor was interested in trying Ning.

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The 10 basic online tools every trainer and online facilitator should know

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

Padlet - a brainstorm wall Padlet is an example of a brainstorming wall where participants don''t have to create an account. It works well with people who use Facebook alot, they will recognize the logic of the conversations. Ning is a social network, but it can also be a LMS (Learning Management System) such as Moodle.

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Non-verbal communication for online facilitators

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

As an example- someone sends you accidentally a message that was intended for another person which means he ( unknowingly ) is thinking about you. Or another example - someone sends a tweet and removes it immediately. I found this to be great examples and full of recognition as an online facilitator. Use emoticons and emotions.

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Social Networks

Clark Quinn

I have been part of Ning groups before, but find it overwhelming, very quickly because there seems to be multiple inputs for information. Even as an organizer, when I get into the Ning group, I feel overwhelmed. Yes, it's only one example and hopefully people thought about lots of others as part of it. Another set of questions.

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4 Ways to Apply the Situated Learning Theory

Origin Learning

For example, an electrical mechanic may have a far deeper understanding of electrical circuits than an engineering student who mostly has theoretical knowledge and some practical understanding of how electrical circuits work. Social interactions play a significant role in the learning process.

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Real Community?

Clark Quinn

At the same time, Marcia Conner was asking for examples of how someone’s Twitter/Facebook (T/FB) comments have changed your opinion of them. Blogs tend to be more formal (tends, mind you), while Twitter and Facebook cross the boundary into informal. And maybe then not worthy of being called communities?

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Training and Social Media Taught Me to Tie a Tie

E-learning Uncovered

Izzui is a free, easy-to-use application that sits on Facebook. (Yes, If for example I need to learn to tie a tie, I can review a brief tutorial created by the guy who wears ties to the office every day. There is a tie tutorial on the Izzui Facebook page.) Resource Article: 57 Social Media Policy Examples and Resources ).