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10 Social Media Tools For Learning

The eLearning Coach

This flexibility and ease of use could encourage impromptu learning events and meetings that can be set up in a moments notice, increasing the informal learning opportunities within and outside an organization. Yammer is a compelling solution to this problem, as it provides a secure enterprise microblogging platform.

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Enterprise 2.0

eLearning Weekly

Yes, it sounds a little soft and fluffy, but the main idea is to encourage employees to exchange ideas, learn from each other, and become more independent learners. This is very much in line with the theory of informal learning and social learning. MediaWiki ), micro-blogging platforms (ex. are blogs (ex.