LearnDash

MARCH 27, 2018

Convinced social media is right for your online course? Social media isn’t for every course. That said, not every social media platform works the same way, and your first step in determining if it’s right for you probably involves a closer look at the options available. Here are a few ways to put it to use.

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Saffron Interactive

JUNE 22, 2012

A couple of months back I made the decision to delete my LinkedIn profile, a decision greeted with incredulity from all quarters. By “one”, Tom was referring to LinkedIn’s classification as a “social media” platform, lumped in with Facebook, Twitter, Yammer, MySpace, Bebo, Friendster and the rest. You idiot!”

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Saffron Interactive

JUNE 22, 2012

A couple of months back I made the decision to delete my LinkedIn profile, a decision greeted with incredulity from all quarters. By “one”, Tom was referring to LinkedIn’s classification as a “social media” platform, lumped in with Facebook, Twitter, Yammer, MySpace, Bebo, Friendster and the rest. You idiot!”

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Tony Karrer

MARCH 30, 2007

I just read David Warlicks' post - I Just Don't Get it Yet â€" Social Networks where he discusses his recent experience with several Ning generated social networks including: I've joined Library 2.0 , School 2.0 , and Classroom 2.0. I have a personal page, just like my daughter's Facebook page. Nothing new there.

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Learnnovators

MARCH 22, 2015

.” – Albert Bandura (Originator of Social Learning Theory). “ We’re still seeing an avoidance of social learning, the continual use of courses as the only solution, and consequently organizations that can’t adapt fast enough.” – Clark Quinn. What kind of concerns do organizations face while implementing social learning?

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Dashe & Thomson

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Envision a phone application that allows you to browse FAQs, search for desired training content and access collaborative workspaces including wikis and forums that contain user-generated content. Social Learning Blog - January 7, 2011 [.] What more would you need to learn effectively on your mobile device?

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learnWorlds

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Online communities have become pivotal in fostering social interaction , offering support, facilitating professional networking, and enhancing learning opportunities. One study found that people participate in online communities that include blogs, forums, and/or vlogs across all devices. Communities provide a safe space.

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LearnDash

MARCH 22, 2018

A look at the advantages, disadvantages, and underlying purpose of social media in the classroom. Social media is among the most prominent of these resources , and there’s a strong temptation for many online educators to find creative ways to use it in their course. However, social media isn’t for everyone—or every course.

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Clark Quinn

MAY 28, 2019

Someone pointed me to a post that touted the benefits of social learning. However, as I perused it, I saw that was a bit of social silliness. What follows are a series of five tips about applying social learning. Let’s go through them: A Facebook Group Or A Forum, or both. But Facebook is not !

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Skillquore

APRIL 13, 2022

Social Media is an integral part of our lives. From the moment we wake up till we hit the sack at night, most of our waking hours are spent on social media. So, pretty much the first and the last thing we do in our lives is being on social media. However, not every online course can be carried out using social media.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 10, 2024

Myth 4: eLearning is Isolating and Solitary While some believe that eLearning is isolating and lacks social connections, online platforms foster collaboration and communication among learners. These avenues may include discussion forums, group assignments, or virtual learning groups.

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Learning Routes

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Articles: Read for the Wise There are many articles on the internet and social media platforms. Stanford Social Innovation Review: Learn about how business can be a force for good in the world. Forums: Quick View Through Forums are available all around us. These forums will provide you with some life-changing advice.

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learnWorlds

JANUARY 12, 2024

From defining your community’s essence to choosing the perfect platform, nurturing a team of dedicated moderators, and fostering a sense of belonging, these practices lay the foundation for a vibrant and purpose-driven digital forum. Your values revolve around knowledge exchange, respect, and collaboration. recipes, tips, hacks, etc.)

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Learnnovators

MARCH 21, 2015

.” – Albert Bandura (Originator of Social Learning Theory) “ The research isn’t heartening. We’re still seeing an avoidance of social learning, the continual use of courses as the only solution, and consequently organizations that can’t adapt fast enough.” – Clark Quinn. How will social learning evolve in the coming years?

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Sticky Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2009

I respond, 'well I'm becoming more and more interested in the use of social media and microblogging for learning', I then get puzzled looks that say, "too much time on your hands", "what is he talking about?" For me though I see a real role for social media as a platform for business learning. Social media - fad or forever?

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LearnDash

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

What about Facebook Ads? LinkedIn advertising? Specifically, your digital signature in emails, forums, and other social networks. Don’t just put a link to your website – get creative to entice the “click” just as you would if you were creating a Facebook ad.

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Jane Hart

AUGUST 4, 2011

What is different though, for many Millenials – as well as (indeed) for many other older workers – is that they now have quick and easy access to a much wider group of friends and colleagues through their online social networks, who they can call on for help.

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OpenSesame

MAY 31, 2013

You’ve updated your profile, added connections, followed companies, and garnered some endorsements and recommendations – what’s left for you to make the most of LinkedIn? We’ve scoured the thousands of groups for IT professionals on LinkedIn and chose 10 groups that best represent the diversity of the IT community. .

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Tony Karrer

JULY 21, 2010

I received a question this week related to Discussion Forums for Knowledge Sharing at Capital City Bank : I successfully launched a discussion forum for a small group of lending assistants within my bank. That forum is still up and running. I could go on… but I’m sure you get the picture. Great question. This is in process.

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LearnDash

JUNE 21, 2016

Participate in these forums and include a link to your course in your signature. These can be standalone forums or on social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn groups, This is easier than blogging because you don’t need to think of articles, but the potential reach is also not as great as it is for blogging.

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Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

AUGUST 30, 2012

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. RUFORUM has a mandate to oversee graduate training and networks of specialization. This is a question I often get: how can we engage our course alumni online?

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LearnDash

DECEMBER 9, 2014

This can be done in a LinkedIn group, response to a blog comment, or as a forum reply. Put a link to this course anywhere you exist online (in your email signature, forum signature, social networks, etc.). Your answer doesn’t just help the person who asked it, but every one who will ask it in the future.

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Clive on Learning

AUGUST 2, 2011

The recent arrival of a new social network in the form of Google+ has given cause for reflection from some long-serving social media users and advocates. More remarkably, George Siemens, the founding father of connectivism, reports how he is losing interest in social media : Google+ was a bit of a breaking point for me.

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Allison Rossett

JULY 17, 2012

Her topic– personal learning networks, also known as PLNs. Here is a way for people to turn their interest in lifelong, independent learning AND social connections into a way of life. It took 40 years, but with the invention of the Internet and social media tools, Licklider & Taylor’s predication has come true.

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Allison Rossett

JULY 17, 2012

Her topic– personal learning networks, also known as PLNs. Here is a way for people to turn their interest in lifelong, independent learning AND social connections into a way of life. It took 40 years, but with the invention of the Internet and social media tools, Licklider & Taylor’s predication has come true.

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Tony Karrer

MARCH 3, 2009

Last week I did a webinar with Mark Sylvester of Intronetworks - Tapping the Social Grid. The crux of the talk was: Why being able to tap into the social grid is important for concept workers. A few of the tools and methods I use to tap into the social grid. There's a recording available here.

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Coorpacademy

MAY 11, 2023

The World Economic Forum (WEF) published the “Future of Jobs Report 2023” on April 30, 2023. Employers also plan to focus on developing employees’ soft skills, i.e., leadership and social influence (40% of companies), resilience, flexibility and agility (32%), and curiosity and lifelong learning (30%).

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Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

JUNE 14, 2010

Last year we've experimented with various social media to improve a sharing event for about 100 participants (for more details see my older blogpost ). This is not too difficult when all your participants are social media adepts, you announce your hashtags and off they go. So how can you still use social media?

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Wizcabin

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Although collaborative learning is an essential approach, one can further enhance it with the use of social learning. In this article, we’ll be looking at how you can use social learning to boost collaborative learning. What is social learning? Asynchronous Form: via group discussion, forums, interaction, seminars, etc.

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eFront

JUNE 3, 2015

Social media have become an indispensable part of modern life. A huge part of our social lives already happens online rather than in the “real world” And while individual social media networks might rise and fall (remember MySpace?), social networking itself is not going anywhere.

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eFront

JUNE 3, 2015

Social media have become an indispensable part of modern life. A huge part of our social lives already happens online rather than in the “real world” And while individual social media networks might rise and fall (remember MySpace?), social networking itself is not going anywhere.

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BrainCert

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Engaging Young Learners Using Social Media Platforms Social media use continues to rise among adults, with platforms like Facebook and YouTube being the most popular. Yet, it is younger Americans, especially those aged 18-24, who are more likely to use a variety of social media platforms frequently.

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TalentLMS

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

digital strategists, marketers, influencers, and active engagers with social media) will have carefully crafted their social media presence. billion) actively use social networking platforms. But you probably don’t need these stats to know that most of your employees will already be familiar with social media.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 3, 2023

According to the 2022 Workplace Learning Report | LinkedIn, 50% of L&D pros use employee engagement survey scores to assess the impact of skill-building programs. Another way to engage learners is through the use of social learning. One effective way to engage learners and enhance their experience is through gamification.

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Think Orion

JANUARY 10, 2023

Social media marketing. In a world where most of us social media, email may seem obsolete – at least to generation Z. Harness the power of social media for event promotion. However, through social media, you can promote your event effectively and get it seen by the right people. Email marketing campaigns.

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eLearning Blender

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

Everybody talks about how great LinkedIn is so a while back I set up an account to see what everybody was talking about. So that raises the question; how do you establish connections on LinkedIn? Now that I have joined the groups I need to dive into the forums and see what everybody is talking about.

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eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 15, 2010

You have probably been bombarded with lots of social learning surveys over the past few weeks. But to understand the topic, you first have to understand the basics – social media. Because without it, you cannot have social learning. And, let us clear up another point: social learning is not just social networking.

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