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4 Implications of Microsoft’s Acquisition of LinkedIn

CommLab India

Microsoft’s recent acquisition of LinkedIn has created ripples in the world of technology. I believe the deal between Microsoft and LinkedIn could have 4 major implications for the corporate world. The purchase of LinkedIn by Microsoft could alter the shape of the search engine advertising market. billion USD.

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

Social media connection tools provide a space for educators to connect with a global audience. In addition to the popular social media tools ( Facebook , Edmodo , Twitter ), there are also interest-based groups, including Ning and Google/Yahoo! Ning is a fully functional social networking site. Classroom 2.0

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

Social media connection tools provide a space for educators to connect with a global audience. In addition to the popular social media tools ( Facebook , Edmodo , Twitter ), there are also interest-based groups, including Ning and Google/Yahoo! Ning is a fully functional social networking site. Classroom 2.0

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Personal Branding Guide: How to Build Your Brand Strategy

learnWorlds

Social Media Platforms: Choose 1 or 2 social media channels your audience often visits, like Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. A LinkedIn profile is recommended for everyone, even if you don’t update it often. It signals professional communication over a personal address like Gmail or Yahoo. Facebook Group.

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The Right Place to Find Help: ASTD's Big Question

Kapp Notes

This month's ASTD Big Question on the Learning Circuit's Blog is about Social Networking and finding help and expertise if you have a question or a concern for which you need input and/or advice. If only you could pinpoint that particular location or network then you could be more efficient in finding answers. Let me explain.

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What Career Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self?

SweetRush

When I mentioned this to my brilliant colleague, Tiffany Vojnovski (eLearning Industry trailblazer, bird enthusiast, writer/poet, and the Waldorf to my Statler ), she encouraged me to reach out to my LinkedIn network. So, I decided to shake things up a bit and reach out to my network on LinkedIn. Embrace the cringe.

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Aha Moments in 2007

Tony Karrer

and Yahoo MyWeb to save bookmarks - locally saved favorites seem rather limited now. Getting Value from LinkedIn , Thomas Davenport and Blogging - He is Wrong! Social networks through my blog or LinkedIn are great ways to get specific help for yourself and for others. I started using del.icio.us Help Needed!