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Expert Level Answers via Social Networks

Tony Karrer

One of the interesting points raised via the discussion: If you can get an expert level answer by asking for help through social networks how does that compare to being an expert? I believe there's really something here in terms of Leveraging Networks is Key Skill that allows us to get expert level answers via social networks.

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Social Learning: what actually is it?

Jane Hart

Following my last post Social Learning: Are you starting from the right place , I was asked to explain what “social learning” actually is in an organizational context. If you haven’t yet come across The New Social Learning book (by Marcia Conner and Tony Bingham), this is a must-read.

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LinkedIn Guide for Knowledge Workers

Tony Karrer

Directory of Social Networks for Learning Professionals – Includes learning networks that are outside LinkedIn as well. LinkedIn e-Learning Groups) – These are some of the learning focused groups on LinkedIn. Learning Communities List – Also learning communities including some LinkedIn groups.

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Google Buzz and Social Learning: Connect the Dots

Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

Yet others feel email-centric knowledge-workers will tiptoe into social networking through Buzz. I want to learn your ideas on how Buzz can help in social learning - if at all. Others feel Buzz is Google's answer to Facebook, and is particularly useful for those who care for extra online privacy. What do you think?

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From Learning Management to Personal Knowledge Management

Jane Hart

All of which has now become possible due to the availability of an ever-increasing number of instructional and informational resources as well as social tools, together with easy access to huge numbers of people in social networks and online communities. 1-30 September : Personal Knowledge Management led by Harold Jarche. »

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Selling Social Media for Learning: ASTD Big Question

Kapp Notes

This month's ASTD Learning Circuit's Blog Big Question is "How do I communicate the value of social media as a learning tool to my organization?" Here are several ways to help sell Social Media in an organization. If you try to sell the use of social media as a technology play, it will not work. Lessons Learned.

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eLearning - Social Media - Mobile Learning

Tony Karrer

eLearning Learning Hot List - May 15, 2009 to May 22, 2009 Top Posts The following are the top posts from featured sources based on social signals. ThirdForce Blog , May 15, 2009 US Army Using Interactive Videos - MinuteBio , May 15, 2009 Top Other Items The following are the top other items based on social signals.