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The Sound of Silence | Social Learning Blog

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For an excellent illustration of this problem, check out this great example provided by the always-interesting Cathy Moore (click the image to launch the Flash player): Courtesy of [link] So, why does narration in eLearning frequently do nothing more than parrot back what’s written on the screen? And you’d be wrong.

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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

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Cammy Bean’s latest blog post provides many ideas as well as real-life examples for Using Social Media for Learning. Wikis are an easy place to start the promotion of collaborative learning spaces, and clients seem to be willing and able to accept this informal tool into their everyday lives. However, wikis are only the tip of the iceberg.

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Re-evaluating Evaluation | Social Learning Blog

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The title was “Expanding ROI in Training Programs Using Scriven, Kirkpatrick, and Brinkerhoff,” which sounds pretty academic. The KEC provides a roadmap for the design, implementation, and assessment of evaluations. But it wasn’t. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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The Return of the (Digital) Native | Social Learning Blog

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Providing training to them in a way that reflects their preferred way of learning is a challenge that no company can afford to ignore. Already, the first classes of DNs have entered the workforce. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Measuring Project Success: Thoughts for the Training Professional.

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His example: Stock intro: “one key success measure for this project is to have…” Measurable item: ‘the completion date of every major milestone” Comparison statement: “within” Some number: “one week of the baseline schedule date” This example provides specificity and flexibility, all at the same time. And let me know your thoughts!

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Social Media: The Virtual “Over-The-Partition” Learning Network.

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Walmart announced last week (April 18, 2011) that it is – … buying Mountain View-based Kosmix , a heavily funded social media technology provider that has built a platform that enables users to filter and organize content in social networks, in order to connect people with information that matters to them, in real-time. Social Media.

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Addressing On-Demand Learning and Performance Needs #LCBQ | Social.

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In my opinion, it’s not that providing on-demand learning and performance solutions is a new idea. What is new, however, is the ratio of on-demand solutions to more traditional training offerings. This month’s big question brings one big shift in the L&D space (addressing learning needs on-demand) into stark relief.