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How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

A lot of the Social Media Mavens , however, are really ranting, not about the technology, but about the human dynamics related to social networking. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them.

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Measurement & ROI for Social & Network Learning

Experiencing eLearning

PFL: Preparation for Future Learning–setting up people to be able to learn more effectively. This can be the social network. Also need to think about opportunity cost–what are you giving up to spend time on social media? Compare to other alternatives (formal/informal learning).

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Embracing Innovation in Learning | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

This shift in leadership style can be characterized as moving from the “Do as I say&# leader to the “Let’s work together to find the best solution&# leader. Early indications of this same paradigm shift can be seen in the learning and education arenas. Properly d.

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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

Like many enterprise learning companies, we are actively brainstorming ways to incorporate collaborative Web 2.0 technologies into our training programs, but rarely do we find a client that wants to create a robust learning environment comprised of both formal and informal components. ILT vs. WBT vs. informal learning).

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

Dashe & Thomson

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Social Media: The Virtual “Over-The-Partition” Learning Network by Jolene on April 28, 2011 in Informal Learning , Instructional Design , Training Development , Video , social learning According to the 1996 report from the U.S.

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Learning from The King's Speech | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Through an unlikely friendship, Bertie rewired flawless speech, and reclaimed bold leadership ability to guide England through war. Weber also points out how effectively additional techniques demonstrated in the movie – like music, movement, and humor – open the mind to learning. Properly d.

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

Dashe & Thomson

Military May 19, 2011 Give User Adoption the Respect it Deserves May 17, 2011 How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties May 11, 2011 Addressing On-Demand Learning and Performance Needs #LCBQ May 9, 2011 Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning May 5, 2011 Gregg Sean: Nice review of the topic , I was seeking to see wh.