Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

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Engaging course alumni using Facebook: the case of Ruforum

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

To start with an interview with Carolyn Nandozi from Uganda about her experiences facilitating a facebook group for alumni. RUFORUM has done this using Facebook. Below my question and Nandozi's answers Nandozi, can you describe how the Facebook group started? The group began in 2009 through a need to track and engage alumni.

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Social media for trainers: think differently!

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

The topic was: social media as learning instrument. I started with a line up: from no engagement with social media to intensive engagement. Some trainers were still at zero, a few were halfway, being a member of a few Linkedin groups and maybe on Facebook. With social media you can brew a powerful mix.

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

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

Diigo - or any other social bookmarker Diigo is very important to keep track off your online sources. LinkedIn - for groups Everyone knows LinkedIn. However, as facilitator, you should also know how LinkedIn groups work and how you can facilitate conversations in groups. An alternative to this bookmark tool is delicious.

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Learning in times of Google: two personal experiences

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

Another experience: I wanted to learn social network analyse (SNA). Furthermore I am a member of an international facebook group titled "Network weaving'' where I could pose some of my practice questions. Now I am read the book Analyzing Social Networks which was advised in this group. elearning self-directed learning'

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I want to facilitate online discussions but how do I choose the right platform?

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

Opening a group on an existing social network sites such as Facebook or LinkedIn. Most major social network sites such as MySpace and LinkedIn have the opportunity to start your own group. It feels like you are in the pub of this social network. Possibility 1. What is it? It's easy to set up. What is it?