Allison Rossett

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

A PLN is “a system of interpersonal connections and resources that support informal learning” (Trust, 2012). There are two main types of tools for building a Professional Learning Network: information aggregation and social media connection. Information Aggregation. What is Twitter and Why Should I Use It?

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

A PLN is “a system of interpersonal connections and resources that support informal learning” (Trust, 2012). There are two main types of tools for building a Professional Learning Network: information aggregation and social media connection. Information Aggregation. What is Twitter and Why Should I Use It?

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Take the YinYang tool for a spin

Allison Rossett

Tweet Today, the buzz is about informal learning. You hear it at conferences, on blogs, even on twitter. Are your programs informal? Are they as informal as you want them to be? Are you moving forward to bring informal learning to your organization? We have different questions for you.

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Trending in Workplace Learning 2015….

Allison Rossett

Line leaders seek education, information and support delivered smack dab in the middle of work every day, everywhere. Informalized. I couldn’t do what I do without Twitter. Less is more in 2015, via sliced and diced courses, tools, webinars , conversations, videos, and apps that automate sometimes more than they educate.

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Needs analysis– something old, something new

Allison Rossett

What should analysis look like today– as our considerations include the classroom and extend beyond it to a buffet of solutions such as mobile and social and MOOC and informal and formal learning. . During analysis, the enterprise seeks two overarching kinds of information: directions and drivers. Analysis basics.

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Needs analysis– something old, something new

Allison Rossett

What should analysis look like today– as our considerations include the classroom and extend beyond it to a buffet of solutions such as mobile and social and MOOC and informal and formal learning. . During analysis, the enterprise seeks two overarching kinds of information: directions and drivers. Analysis basics.

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Webinars are better, but not yet best

Allison Rossett

I did this by tracking the twitter stream, #closym. People are seeking information about webinars more often than they are drawn to elearning. They are one and done, not systems that reach into the workplace to educate, support or inform. One tweet grabbed my attention. Think about that. Not the same old, same old.